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Archie looks back on Somerset Debut
Archie Vaughan made his Somerset debut in the Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Kent on Friday evening.
The 18-year-old signed his first professional contract earlier this year and has been a part of the Somerset Academy since 2020, making his Second XI debut in 2022.
During the course of the Kent innings, he bowled six overs that cost just 16 runs as Kent were bowled out for 267, making him the most economical bowler in the Somerset attack.
However, when he batted, Archie had the misfortune of being run out at the non-strikers end without facing a ball, when Andy Umeed drove the ball straight back down the pitch where it was touched onto the stumps by bowler Charlie Stobo.
Straight after the match, Archie talked about his debut.
“It was unreal to be playing in front of that crowd,” he said. “It felt a bit weird, but it was good and hopefully I can get a bit more of it.
“To be honest, I wasn’t really expecting to bowl but I’m pretty happy with the way that it went for me out there. I got the call and kept it simple and it went pretty well for me.
“I don’t seem to get nervous with my bowling and it takes the pressure off my batting, so I just did my job and was happy.”
Regarding his short innings Archie said: “I definitely want a bit more with the bat! I’ve never been out like that before and it was really frustrating, but it’s onwards and upwards with the batting.”
