NEW DELHI: Archie Vaughan, the teenage son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, took 11 wickets to guide Somerset to victory over Surrey within the County Championship on Thursday.
The 18-year-old off-spinner, taking part in in solely his second Championship sport, took 5 for 38 in 32 overs as Surrey had been bowled out for 109, chasing a goal of 221.
Somerset, who gained the match by 111 runs at Taunton have now thrown open the race for English cricket’s County Championship.
Profitable the match with simply minutes to spare on the ultimate day, Somerset had been additionally seen deploying 9 of of their fielders across the tailender.
The 18-year-old off-spinner, taking part in in solely his second Championship sport, took 5 for 38 in 32 overs as Surrey had been bowled out for 109, chasing a goal of 221.
Somerset, who gained the match by 111 runs at Taunton have now thrown open the race for English cricket’s County Championship.
Profitable the match with simply minutes to spare on the ultimate day, Somerset had been additionally seen deploying 9 of of their fielders across the tailender.
Vaughan, who additionally opened the batting and scored 44 runs within the first innings, had figures of 11-140 for the match. He had earlier taken 6-102 in Surrey’s first-innings whole of 321.
England left-arm spinner Jack Leach additionally contributed considerably, taking 5-37 in 37 overs.
Surrey’s middle-order collapse from 95-3, dropping their final seven wickets for simply 14 runs, was essential, with Vaughan dismissing Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan for a duck.
The victory moved Somerset to simply eight factors behind First Division leaders Surrey, who’re aiming for his or her third consecutive title, with two video games remaining.
