Match Preview: Captains Clash T20 for MND
THE MATCH
Some of the biggest names from the worlds of cricket and rugby will come together at the Cooper Associates County Ground tomorrow (Wednesday August 19th) for the Captains Clash T20 for MND.
The star-studded charity fixture will see Somerset Captain Lewis Gregory XI take on England Captain Jamie George XI in a unique T20 contest, in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Tickets will also be available to purchase from the Jack White Gates on the day.
THIS MATCH IS NOT COVERED BY 2026 SOMERSET CCC MEMBERSHIP
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Gates will open at 2:30pm.
Entry to the Cooper Associates County Ground will be via the Jack White Gates (St James Street) and the Viv Richards Gates (Priory Bridge Road) only.
Play will begin at 3:45pm.
Information on everything that you will need for a matchday at SCCC, including how to download your e-tickets and how to use the SCCC Ticket App can all be found in our Visiting Guide.
Bag searches will be in operation which may increase the time it takes you to enter the venue.
Spectators are reminded that no glass or sharp implements will be permitted within the Cooper Associates County Ground.
For full Ground Regulations please visit the link below:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GIMBLETT’S HILL SEATING AREA OF THE VENUE IS FOR ACCESSIBLE VIEWING ONLY
CATERING
Food and drink will be available from Stragglers, The Lord Botham Bar, The Great Catch Fish & Chip Bar, Joels and the Marcus Trescothick Upper Concession.
TEAM NEWS
Lewis Gregory will be joined by Somerset team mates Jack Leach and Jake Ball. The team also includes Rugby stars Elliot Daly and Max Malins plus former Premier League footballer Dean Saunders.
England Rugby Captain, Jamie George will skipper the opposition and he will be joined by Ben Earl, Owen Farrell and Alfie Barbeary. The team will also feature Somerset’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, James Rew and Migael Pretorius.
MND ASSOCIATION
This match is helping to raise funds for the MND Association.
Every day The MND Association support people with motor neurone disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The MND Association are a membership organisation with over 13,000 members forming a powerful national and local network that provides information and support.
They have over 1,300 active volunteers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and around 300 paid staff, all dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by MND, now and in the future.
THE WOLLENS O-ZONE CHALLENGE!
Somerset County Cricket Club have teamed up with Wollens Solicitors to help raise money for Children’s Hospice South West in 2026.
If any player hits the ball through the “O” of the Wollens advertising board at the Cooper Associates County Ground this year, Wollens will donate £1 for every run that is scored in that innings!
NEXT MATCH
Somerset’s next match begins on Thursday August 20th when we welcome Essex to the Cooper Associates County Ground in the Rothesay County Championship First Division.
Tickets for this fixture are still available:
