Surrey hit the road once again as they travel to the South West to take on Somerset.
On Friday afternoon Surrey head to Taunton, looking to continue their strong form in the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they take on Somerset in yet another crucial Group A clash.
Rory Burns’ side will be aiming to make it three wins in a row, edging closer to qualification and a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
The home side come into the fixture in mixed form winning two out of their opening five games, but knowing a win on Friday will bolster their own chances in the competition.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH THE MATCH?
The match starts at 2pm and will be broadcast live on Somerset’s YouTube channel, with a link placed on Surrey’s Match Centre. The Club’s social media channels will also provide regular updates and share match clips throughout the game.
A report and highlights will be published on the Kia Oval website after the conclusion of the match.
SQUAD
Surrey have named a 14-player squad for the trip to Taunton.
Alex Dodson returns to the matchday squad, while Ollie Sykes has once again been made available for the fixture.
Dan Worrall and Tom Lawes have returned to their Hundred sides and are not available for this fixture.
Somerset
Previewed by Richard Latham – ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay
Captain: Lewis Goldsworthy
2025 position: Semi-Finals
2025 most runs: James Rew (438)
2025 most wickets: Ben Green (16)
Why they can win the competition: Despite losing their usual high quota of players to The Hundred, Somerset will be able to call on a relatively experienced bowling attack including Jake Ball and Josh Shaw, supported by young left-armer Alfie Ogborne and spinner Jack Leach.
Player to watch: Archie Vaughan has shown promise for Somerset in the Rothesay County Championship without securing a regular place in the batting order. This competition offers an ideal chance for the talented all-rounder to build some confidence.
Young gun: Ben Church may be an unfamiliar name to Somerset supporters. But, with five wicketkeepers absent because of injury or call-ups to The Hundred, the 18-year-old Academy top-order batter and gloveman, from Bath, could be called upon for his senior debut.
Final thought: With their T20 big-hitters having been snapped up for The Hundred, Somerset will need to rely on steady accumulators like Archie Vaughan and Lewis Goldsworthy to be the backbone of what is sure to be youthful batting line-up.
