James Bracey shows temperament, talent to hand Gloucestershire victory at Somerset

Ryan Higgins leads way with four wickets as only James Hildreth offers resistance among Somerset batters

Fifties to Matt Taylor, Chris Dent help frustrate home bowlers at Taunton

Pair put on sixth-wicket stand of 116 in 30 overs after hosts slump to 110 for 5 at Taunton

Gregory plays aggressor during 98-run stand as Middlesex let winning positions slip

Middlesex lose 7 for 30 from position of dominance to leave game finely poised

Veteran and young gun combine for seven wickets in subtle destruction of Somerset hopes

There are challenges ahead but the prospect of a full county season is something to unite us in anticipation

Next-highest score is 22 as Middlesex and Robson ride their luck

We assess the chances of the teams in Group Two in our County Championship preview