Somerset 2nds need Coles to make big score

Resuming at 218 for 4, Somerset 2nds lost their six remaining wickets for the addition of just 82 more runs on the third day of their game against Gloucestershire 2nds. For Gloucestershire Tim Hancock took 3 for 59 while Jon White ended with 3 for 66.

Following on 303 runs behind, Somerset had reached 214 for 4 by close of play, with Michael Coles not out on 37. Earlier Chris Hunkin had made 77, Wes Durston 41 and Keith Parsons 31.

Somerset require 89 to make the visitors bat again, and if they are to save the game will be looking for Coles, who has enjoyed a great start to the season with the bat, to go on and make a big score.