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County by County 2026 Season Preview – Division One – Somerset

Somerset celebrated its 150th anniversary as a county club in 2025, and did so with an outstanding season. To finish third in the County Championship, semi-finalists in the One-Day Cup, and to win the Blast for the second time in three years was a superb performance, especially given that injury meant Matt Henry missed the first two months of the season.
James Rew is tipped to have a big summer

By Anthony Gibson

Formed: 1875
Home Ground: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Captain(s): Lewis Gregory (CC/T20), James Rew (ODC), Sophie Luff (Women)
Head Coach: Jason Kerr
2025 Results: CC1: 3/10; ODC: semi-final; T20: winners; WODC: 5/8; WT20: 9/9; WCCT20: third round
Honours: Gillette/NatWest/C&G/FP Trophy: (3) 1979, 1983, 2001; Pro40/National League/CB40/YB40/ODC: 2019; Benson & Hedges Cup: (2) 1981, 1982; Sunday League: 1979; T20 Cup: (3) 2005, 2023, 2025
Reflections on last season and hopes for this summer
Somerset celebrated its 150th anniversary as a county club...

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