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Somerset rest on top of the table in West Group with 5 points, after they beat Northamptonshire at County Ground, Taunton, on June 17th ’2012. Irish brothers Niall O'Brien and Kevin O'Brien went head to head as they played in opposite teams but both were
unable to mark a significant contribution.
Northants, after winning the toss choose to bat, posted 137 for 5 in 20 overs. The openers failed to provide a substantial start as the first wicket fell at the score of 14, with Niall O’Brien being sent back. The Aussie overseas batsman, Cameron White,
then came to rescue his side while scoring an unbeaten 47 off 44 balls. Later the kick was provided by the 22-year old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Willey-c1342, who blasted 30 off 18 balls.
Pick of the bowlers from Somerset included George Dockwell who finished his quota of four overs by conceding just 17 runs while picking up two wickets.
With just 137 on the board, Northants started well by striking in the third over with Somerset losing their first wicket on 5. With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Middlebrook-c1651
struck to get rid of Trego. However, Middlebrook had a disappointing night overall as he was taken to the cleaners by the hosts, and ended up conceding 36.
Kevin O’Brien followed soon as he was dismissed for 21, while the middle-order batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Arul-Suppiah-c1084 gave the crucial support to Buttler who scooped two boundaries in the
final over to see the English club completing a thrilling 5-wicket victory.
Somerset looked impressive in the field as the club’s captain opted for spin in the PowerPlay, catching Northants off guard, ensuring that his side kept on taking regular wickets. While they also misjudged the pace of the modest chase, they still scraped
through courtesy an intelligent innings from Buttler.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warwickshire-c862 will take on Somerset on the 21st of June at Edgbaston, Birmingham in a day night T20.
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