In a Vitality Blast showdown that felt like a Netflix finale, Somerset vs Hampshire had everything—early collapses, vintage Vince, a nervy chase, and a six that turned the tide. Somerset, rebounding from a recent defeat, proved their title credentials by chasing down 179 with one ball to spare, winning by 4 wickets in a game that could’ve gone either way.
Let’s just say: the South Group crown isn’t up for grabs just yet. Somerset still have their grip.
💥 Sean Dickson: The Calm in the Chase Chaos
Somerset’s pursuit of 179 began wobbly. Tom Banton hit a six and got out next ball. Smeed was gone before you could refresh your scorecard, and Kohler-Cadmore had his woodwork disturbed. Trouble? Not if Sean Dickson had anything to say about it.
Partnering with Tom Abell, Dickson stitched an 89-run stand for the fourth wicket. With 52 off 33 balls, including four majestic sixes, Dickson made sure the chase didn’t turn into a white-knuckle meltdown—until he got caught, that is.
But by then, the blueprint was drawn.
🧨 Vince & Weatherley: From Crawl to Carnage
Let’s rewind. Hampshire’s innings began like a buffering video: slow, jittery, and painful to watch. At the end of eight overs, they were 39/2, and James Vince had faced 16 balls for just 5 runs.
Then something clicked—probably his inner Michael Bevan. Vince exploded to a 41-ball fifty, finishing with 82 at a strike rate of nearly 144. Add Joe Weatherley’s unbeaten 60 (with five sixes) and the 141-run stand turned Hampshire’s innings from yawn to yikes in 12 overs.
Still, it wasn’t enough.
🧠 Currie Strikes, But Somerset’s Finishers Hold Nerve
Scott Currie was Hampshire’s wild card, removing both Abell and Lammonby in the death overs. At one point, Somerset needed 23 off the final 12 balls—the kind of situation where knees shake and fans check heart rates.
Enter Lewis Goldsworthy and Ben Green. With Goldsworthy slamming Currie for a six in the 19th and Green smashing Sonny Baker over midwicket in the 20th, the game swung faster than a Liam Livingstone cover drive.
Final shot? A tidy two from Green. Final result? A Somerset win. Final takeaway? They’re still top—and dangerous.
📈 188BET Insights: Did You Back Somerset?
Going into the match, 188BET had Somerset as slight favourites despite their previous stumble. Odds ranged between 1.75 to 2.10, but the tense nature of this chase meant live in-play betting was where fortunes were won or lost.
That Green six? It swung more than just the match.
FAQs: People Also Ask
Sean Dickson top-scored for Somerset with 52 off 33 and played a pivotal role in the run chase.
James Vince (82) and Joe Weatherley (60*) built a 141-run partnership after a slow start, posting 178/3 in 20 overs.
Somerset won by 4 wickets with one ball to spare, successfully chasing 179.
Needing 11 off the final over, Ben Green hit a match-turning six off Sonny Baker and finished the game with two runs.
Somerset’s odds hovered around 1.75 to 2.10, with in-play betting volatility due to the close finish.
It solidifies their position at the top of the South Group and confirms their reputation as title contenders.
Conclusion: Somerset’s Grit > Hampshire’s Glamour
The Somerset vs Hampshire clash reinforced why cricket fans love the Vitality Blast—it’s unpredictable, emotional, and never truly over until that last delivery.
👉 Whether you’re a punter, a county die-hard, or just someone who appreciates high-stakes drama, don’t sleep on this Somerset side. And hey, drop a comment with your MVP pick or bet slip story—those last 10 balls were a ride.
