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Contented NZ seal win as Craig takes five

New Zealand took just over 90 minutes to get their tour underway with a 66-run victory at Taunton and their coach, Mike Hesson, delivered a calm message of confidence

11-May-2015•Alex Winter in Taunton

Somerset shellshocked after Morris, Shantry rout

Embarrassing though this was for Somerset, bowled out for just 90 and struggling to work out why they have lost all three of their matches so far, Worcestershire can only be encouraged.

05-May-2015•Jon Culley at New Road

Somerset alive despite Morris five

Charlie Morris reached a new milestone in a fast-developing career as Worcestershire dismissed Somerset for 250 on the opening day of the County Championship meeting between teams who each lost their first two matches of the season.

03-May-2015•Press Association

Trescothick and Hildreth gallop before Somerset stumble

Marcus Trescothick hit a 129-ball century as he and James Hildreth put Somerset in command before a major last-session collapse halted their momentum

26-Apr-2015•Alex Winter at Taunton

Wretched Middlesex slip nearer drop

A match that started with Middlesex facing the outside possibility of relegation looks likely to end with them staring it in the face. It is entirely possible they will leave Taunton with only one point

16-Sep-2014•George Dobell at Taunton

Hildreth, Gregory deliver thrilling win

Somerset James Hildreth hit a breathtaking 146 not out and Lewis Gregory an unbeaten 105 as Somerset began their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign with a five-wicket victory over Durham

27-Jul-2014•Press Association

Trescothick retains Somerset captaincy

Somerset have announced that Marcus Trescothick will remain as captain for next season, ending speculation surrounding Taunton. James Hildreth has been appointed vice-captain.

22-Nov-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Tension eases with positions secure

Nottinghamshire and Somerset continued to make the most of batsmen-friendly conditions after learning that their Division One status had already been preserved for another season

26-Sep-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hildreth ton defends Somerset status

James Hildreth batted beautifully, scoring at roughly a run a ball for his entire innings, and soothed talk of a possible Somerset relegation

25-Sep-2013•David Hopps at Trent Bridge

Hildreth helps bring double relief for Somerset

There was relief and hope for Somerset: relief that their pitch had been given the all-clear following several sessions of close scrutiny, and some hope of a vital backs-to-the-wall victory

04-Sep-2013•David Lloyd at Taunton

Malan, Dexter cool in Middlesex chase

James Hildreth's unbeaten century was ultimately in vain for Somerset as Middlesex snatched a four-wicket win in the last over at Lord's.

04-Jun-2013

Hildreth finds form to thwart Yorks

Once Somerset had avoided the follow on with their penultimate pair at the crease, a draw was the only realistic result

31-May-2013•Ivo Tennant at Taunton

Trescothick offers Somerset a glimmer

Marcus Trescothick has never known a season like this one. Not, personally, with the bat and neither, collectively, as a team

30-May-2013•Ivo Tennant at Taunton

Hildreth, Buttler lead Somerset romp

Yorkshire crashed to defeat by 131 runs in Saturday's Yorkshire Bank 40 match at Headingley after their batsmen were unable to match a vicious assault from Somerset, who piled up 338 for 5 off their 40 overs.

11-May-2013

Somerset rise to challenge for Rose farewell

Somerset surged to a five-wicket victory over Sussex that gives them the opportunity to steal the runners-up position in Division One at the last

07-Sep-2012•David Hopps at Hove

Injuries hamper Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire, looking for their second LV= County Championship title in three seasons, were second best against title outsiders Somerset

09-Aug-2012

Hildreth fifty helps Somerset through

Somerset, given the fillip of having their adored captain back in their side, will contest FLt20 finals day for the fourth year in succession after a 27-run win over Essex

24-Jul-2012•Ivo Tennant at Taunton

South Africans given testing opening day

Twin centuries from Peter Trego, whose hundred came off 60 balls, and James Hildreth tested the South African attack on their first day of action in England

09-Jul-2012•Firdose Moonda at Taunton

Compton denied but Suppiah and Hildreth tuck in

Arul Suppiah and James Hildreth scored hundreds as Somerset made the home bowlers toil on day one

16-May-2012•David Lloyd at The Oval

Rose looks to loan market to boost exposed Somerset

On the ground where they secured their first outright championship title since 1934 just seven months ago, Lancashire enjoyed their best day of a season that has taken some time to flicker into life.

26-Apr-2012•George Dobell at Taunton

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