Honours Even As Nottinghamshire And Somerset Share The Spoils
Nottinghamshire and Somerset had to settle for a draw as the County Championship season resumed at Trent Bridge following a break for the Vitality Blast.
Situated in Taunton, Somerset County Cricket club was officially founded in 1875, though it has older historical roots.
In 1798, the first recorded cricket match took place by the team Eleven Gentlemen of Bath & the County of Somerset, against Wiltshire. The Wiltshire team claimed victory, though in the return fixture that followed it was the Bath and Somerset team who came out on top.
This was during a time when interest in the game was waning. In response, several clubs were formed in Somerset, Langport, Milverton, and more in an effort for change.
Today, the club holds an impressive trophy cabinet to their name. From three-time One Day Cup winners to the National League, Benson & Hedges Cup, Twenty20 Cup, and the Royal London One-Day Cup.
The Somerset Cricket Board was formed in 1994. This was part of a reorganisation process by the English Cricket Board (ECB), requiring each county to create their own board.
The board would provide support to the club, create youth programmes, training courses and more. Through its activity, the Foundation has helped encourage growth in all areas of the game.
From Women and Girls' Cricket, and the County Disability Programme, to the men's Over 50's and Over 60's team. The Foundation ensures the sport remains accessible to all.
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Vertu Motors acquired 28 sites from Helston Garages Group in late 2022, as part of the Group's ongoing strategy to grow and expand.
Though it's not just acquisitions that help us to grow our brand, it's also partnerships. Teaming up with Somerset County Cricket Club will help both sides to develop through various activities and events.
This involves branding on the club's County Championship and One-Day Cup shirts. We will also become a One-Day Cup Big Screen Boundary Partner and T20 Live Stream Partner. Helping us to connect with our customers in the South West through the excitement of the sport.
Nottinghamshire and Somerset had to settle for a draw as the County Championship season resumed at Trent Bridge following a break for the Vitality Blast.
Somerset suffered a first loss in five games in the Vitality Blast following an action-packed derby with Gloucestershire in Bristol.
Somerset’s quest to defend the Vitality Blast title was given a boost in the most recent round of fixtures in the southern half of the draw, with three wins moving the reigning champions into top spot.
A mixed start to the Vitality Blast season continued in the most recent round of fixtures for Somerset, who now have two wins and two defeats from the opening four games.