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Somerset extend their lead after not enforcing follow-on

Somerset extend their lead after not enforcing follow-on

Somerset surprised many of their own supporters by electing not to enforce the follow-on in their Vodafone Challenge Match at Taunton against the West Indies

25-Aug-2000•Dave Bracegirdle
Somerset make good progress after declining to enforce follow-on

Somerset make good progress after declining to enforce follow-on

With four sessions remaining Somerset still retain a position of dominance in their Vodafone Challenge match against the West Indies

25-Aug-2000•Dave Bracegirdle
West Indies chasing big target at Taunton

West Indies chasing big target at Taunton

The final day of the Vodafone Challenge match at Taunton between Somerset and the West Indies promises to be exciting

25-Aug-2000•Dave Bracegirdle
Somerset troubles West Indies

Somerset troubles West Indies

West Indies struggled its way to 238 for 7 in reply to Somerset's 488 at the end of day two at Taunton

24-Aug-2000•Staff and agencies
Somerset on course to beat West Indies

Somerset on course to beat West Indies

Another good session for Somerset has kept them on course to become the first county side to beat the West Indies this summer and to claim the £11,000 prize money on offer from sponsors Vodafone

24-Aug-2000•Dave Bracegirdle
Parsons' 151 justifies Somerset batting first in West Indies tour match

Parsons' 151 justifies Somerset batting first in West Indies tour match

A splendid unbeaten 151 from Keith Parsons, his highest first class score, ensured that Jamie Cox's decision to bat first against the tourists was justified

23-Aug-2000•Dave Bracegirdle
Somerset bat first in West Indies tour match at Taunton

Somerset bat first in West Indies tour match at Taunton

Bidding to become the first county side to beat the West Indies this summer Somerset, who elected to bat first, had reached 101-3 by lunch on the first morning of their Vodafone Challenge Match at Taunton

23-Aug-2000•Dave Bracegirdle
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