Overseas Update
In the last few days there have been a number of standout performances from Somerset players who are currently playing overseas.
Despite a disappointing tri-series for England against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Tom Banton impressed with the bat, making 185 runs in four matches at an average of 46.25 at a strike rate of over 100. He made three half centuries with a top score of 74.
Heather Knight put in a Player of the Match performance to help Sydney Thunder beat Brisbane Heat by six wickets. She made an unbeaten 54 from just 29 deliveries as her side chased down 179 with 20 balls to spare.
Thomas Rew captained England Lions to an eight-wicket T20 win over West Indies A. He also top scored with an unbeaten 50 from just 24 balls.
He was joined at the crease by James Rew and the brothers saw their side to the victory target of 99 with 9.5 overs to spare.
Fin Hill made an impressive debut for St George District CC, making 109 against UTS North Sydney.
Jess Hazell made an unbeaten 55 from 49 deliveries for Parramatta in their narrow defeat against Manley Warringah. This was on the back of her making 46 not out from 36 balls the previous week against Gordon DCC.
