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Metro Bank One Day Cup Preview: Yorkshire v Somerset
THE MATCH
Somerset take on Yorkshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at Clifton Park, York tomorrow, Thursday August 14th.
Play is due to get underway at 11am.
Tickets for this match are still available:
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
You can keep up to date using the dedicated Match Centre on this website which will feature a live stream of the action courtesy of Yorkshire CCC.
In-play updates will also appear on our X feed (formerly Twitter).
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
THE OPPOSITION
YORKSHIRE
Captain: Dom Bess
2024 Position: Sixth (Group B)
2024 Most Runs: Will Luxton (247)
2024 Most Wickets: George Hill (17)
Overview: Added to Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid and Joe Root, Yorkshire have – as things stand – only got two other players away at the Hundred. They are Jafer Chohan and Jordan Thompson. They are determined to put right a failed Vitality Blast campaign which saw them win only five games and finish second bottom in the North Group.
Player to watch: All-rounder George Hill, aged 24, is having a great summer, especially with his seamers. He has topped the 40-wicket mark in the Rothesay County Championship and has gained England Lions recognition. In the last few years in 50-over cricket, Hill has posted a score of 130 in the middle order and has returned a haul of 6-30 with the ball.
Young gun: David Lloyd lives close to top-order batter Will Bennison’s club, Sheriff Hutton Bridge, and has watched lots of the 18-year-old. Bumble even announced Bennison’s maiden rookie professional contract on Yorkshire’s social media accounts last month, saying: “He’s the real deal”. Bennison loves to score runs in big chases. Expect to see him later in the competition, as Yorkshire start off with experience.
Final thought: With Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan – Yorkshire’s Championship and T20 captains – away at The Hundred, spin-bowling all-rounder Dom Bess will lead Yorkshire’s pursuit of a first limited overs trophy since 2002. They beat Somerset in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy final that year when current head coach Anthony McGrath was in the team. The White Rose will have Pakistani top-order batter Imam-Ul-Haq available to them for the duration of the competition, and look well placed to have a crack at the title.
TEAM NEWS
Somerset have named the following squad for the match:
VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the match, Somerset CCC Interim Head Coach, Paul Tweddle said: “Obviously, we’ll be looking to bounce back, show our resilience and get back to winning ways. There are so many small facets within 50-over cricket and you need to reflect and continue to do what you’ve done well but also reflect on areas where you need to build or be better. That’s what we’ve been doing since the Lancashire game. We’re fresh and we’re ready for the challenge of Yorkshire.
“Yorkshire are a strong side and York will provide a different challenge but I’m pleased with how our preparations have gone.”
CLASSIC MATCH
We go back to August 2013 for the classic List A match between the two sides.
It was a dramatic encounter at Taunton which saw Somerset clinch victory by three wickets with just five balls to spare.
Peter Trego was the hero of the hour, making a superb 140 not out.
Marcus Trescothick won the toss and elected to field.
Half centuries from Alex Less (62), Jack Leaning (60) and Adam Lyth (58) ensured that the visitors posted a total of 261 for eight. Adam Dibble was the pick of the Somerset attack, claiming four for 52.
Trescothick fell early but Craig Kieswetter (40) and Trego added 103 for the second wicket. Alviro Petersen made 51, but it was Trego who stole the show. His 140 came from just 103 balls.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are planning to attend the match, all the information you need can be found on the official Yorkshire CCC Website.
NEXT MATCH
Our next match is on Sunday August 17th when we welcome Warwickshire to the Cooper Associates County Ground in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
This match will see us hosting all manner of special events throughout the day to mark our 150th anniversary.
There will be live music, entertainment and everything else that you need to help make the party go with a swing, so make sure you don’t miss out on being a part of this historic match.
Tickets for this match are available now, so buy them soon because it will be a party to remember!
Why not enjoy this special birthday fixture in style my booking matchday hospitality for the occasion?
