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Dickson denies Bears to steer Somerset to Finals Day

Dickson denies Bears to steer Somerset to Finals Day

Summary

Sean Dickson helped Somerset reach the T20 Blast Finals Day by winning their quarter-final match against the Bears. Somerset chased down 191 runs, with Dickson scoring an unbeaten 71 runs off 26 balls. Despite the Bears setting a challenging target, Somerset won by four wickets with just one ball to spare.

Key Facts

  • Somerset beat the Bears by four wickets in the T20 Blast quarter-final.
  • Sean Dickson scored 71 not out, helping Somerset reach Finals Day for the 11th time.
  • The decisive win came with Somerset needing 19 runs in the final over.
  • Bears batted first and posted 190-6, with Alex Davies scoring 71.
  • Rob Yates hit six boundaries in a row against Riley Meredith.
  • Bears set a record with 18 fours in the powerplay, reaching 82-1 after six overs.
  • Somerset struggled early but secured the win with a late push by Dickson.
  • Olly Hannon-Dalby, playing his first Blast game since 2023, bowled well for the Bears with figures of 3-24.

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