James Rew’s tenth first-class century guided Somerset to an unlikely first victory of the season, a three-wicket success against Essex at Taunton.
Having been 78-5 at one stage in their second innings, chasing 321 to win, the home side began the final day on 216-6, still needing 105. But Rew took his score from 65 to a superb 116, off 189 balls, with 18 fours, sharing a seventh-wicket stand of 133 with Craig Overton, who contributed 53 not out, to complete a remarkable fightback.
“I would have to say that was my best innings,” Rew said. “I have always said I wanted to make a big score in a r...
