Charlie Peters explains why stats from Somerset need close scrutiny

To the uninitiated, the “Taunton Tax” may sound like some sort of bizarre feudal-era scheme, designed to allow Somerset nobility to rip off the local peasants.In fact, it refers to the commonly held perception that Somerset batters have life a little easier than most, particularly in T20 cricket.The short boundaries and flat pitch are often cited as reasons why the average score in T20 cricket at Taunton since 2019 is up around the 175 mark – there’s no question that it’s a good ...