Michael Vaughan's son claims 11-wicket haul in Somerset's win: Details
Archie Vaughan, the 18-year-old son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, has emerged as a cricket sensation. In his second County Championship match, the young off-spinner took an impressive 11 wickets to secure a victory for Somerset against Surrey in Taunton. This performance has reignited Somerset's hopes in the competition for the County Championship title. Here are further details.
Vaughan's performance instrumental in Somerset's victory
Vaughan's performance was instrumental in Somerset's 111-run win over Surrey at Taunton. The young player took five wickets for 38 runs in 32 overs, contributing significantly to Surrey's dismissal for just 109 runs. In the first innings, he had already claimed six wickets for 102 runs against Surrey's score of 321. Vaughan also showcased his batting skills by scoring 44 runs in the first innings.
Vaughan and Leach's bowling partnership secures win
Vaughan was not alone in his bowling prowess. His teammate, England's left-arm spinner Jack Leach, also played a crucial role in Somerset's victory. On a pitch known to favor slow bowlers, Leach claimed figures worth 4/105 and 5/37. No other Somerset bowler could take a wicket in the match. This effective bowling partnership between Vaughan and Leach was key to Somerset's triumph over Surrey.
Vaughan's performance triggers Surrey's collapse
The match seemed headed for a draw with Surrey at 95-3. However, Vaughan's performance triggered a dramatic collapse of the reigning champions. They lost their last seven wickets for just 14 runs, including Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan who was dismissed by Vaughan for zero. This unexpected turn of events led to Somerset's thrilling victory over Surrey.
Somerset close in on County Championship title
With this victory, Team Somerset is now just eight points behind First Division leaders Surrey. The southwest side has never won the County Championship, English cricket's domestic first-class competition. However, with two games remaining and their recent performance against Surrey, they are now in a strong position to challenge for the title.
