Josh helps Somerset Claim Metro Bank derby win

Josh helps Somerset Claim Metro Bank derby win MATCH CENTRE/SCORECARD A career-best List A score from Josh Thomas helped Somerset come out on top against Gloucestershire in this Metro Bank One Day Cup derby at The Cooper Associates County Ground. The 21-year-old made an unbeaten 97 from 66 balls as the hosts claimed victory by 35 runs in front of 5000 delighted Members and supporters. After winning the toss, Gloucestershire Captain, Jack Taylor invited Somerset to bat first, but the home side made a solid start. Savin Perera and Archie Vaughan showed good judgement and no shortage of skill and panache as they drove and cut to all parts of the ground to bring up the Somerset 50 after eight overs. By the end of the 10-over powerplay the score had advanced to 63. The partnership was worth 69 in the 12th over when Perera (19) miscued Daaryoush Ahmed to Graeme van Buuren at mid off to give the visitors the initial breakthrough. However, Vaughan continued to amass his runs and reached his third List A 50 from 47 deliveries. Fresh from his 92 against Notts Outlaws on Tuesday, Tom Lammonby arrived at the crease and made his intent clear
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