Somerset field a strong side against Sussex Seconds at North Perrott

Somerset Seconds fielded a very strong side for their two day match against Sussex that started at North Perrott Cricket Club near Crewkerne in the sounth of the county today.

The considerable number of spectators who made the journey to what is probably one of the most attractive grounds in the county were not disappointed and were treated to some good cricket in the sunshine.

Batting first the visitors, who also included a number of first team players in their team scored 433 for 8 declared, with Kevin Innes top scoring with 159 and James Kirtley making a hard hit unbeaten 69.

For Somerset Keith Dutch took 3 for 87 from his 25 overs, a performance that is likely to have earned him a call up to the first team squad for Friday's championship match at Bristol, whilst Keith Parsons bowled steadily but without luck to end with 2 for 56 from his 14 overs.

Steffan Jones ended with 1 for 58 from 13 overs, and Michael Parsons 1 for 57, but there was no luck for Matt Bulbeck who left the field injured after bowling five overs this morning.

At the end of the day assistant coach Mark Garaway told me: "Today has been a very useful exercise for everybody, and was a hard day in the field. The wicket was unhelpful to our attack and we have to get used to bowling in these sort of conditions."