Somerset Under 19’s stormed to a resounding victory over Hampshire at the Nevil Road Ground in Bristol yesterday in the final of the ECB 2 day competition, with a day to spare.

After winning the toss and batting first Hampshire were bowled out for 125, with Adam Kelly, who plays forTaunton Deane CC taking three wickets, with the rest being shared amongst the other bowlers.

In reply the Somerset young guns reached their target for the loss of just two wickets, with left hander Tom Webley who was in fine form ending unbeaten on 68 and Gareth Andrew also unbeaten on 40 at the end.

This is the last time that this competition is being held and is being phased out to make way for a similar under 21 competition next season. Somerset last won this trophy in 1999.

At the end of the match the delighted Somerset Chief Executive Peter Anderson told me: “This was a wonderful team effort and it was wonderful to witness such an invigorating performance from a very youthful and enthusiastic team.”

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