County Championship Review: Somerset v Nottinghamshire
ADDITIONAL
Somerset host Nottinghamshire at the Cooper Associates County Ground this weekend in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship.
The first day of the game is tomorrow (Friday 3rd April).
Tickets are available now, and don’t forget it’s Kids for A Quid throughout the game:
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RECORDED PLAYING HOURS:
Morning session: 11am to 1pm
Afternoon session: 1:40pm to 3:40pm
Evening program: 4pm to 6pm
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Gates will open at 10am.
Bag searches will be in effect and spectators are reminded that no glasses or sharp objects will be allowed inside the Cooper Associates County Ground.
For full Ground Rules please visit the link below:
2026 WORLD LAWS
Ticket buyers can download their tickets online through their SCCC account.
All tickets or collections or Membership inquiries will be managed at the Jack White Gates (St James Street).
We are aware that there have been some issues with the delivery of Member packages ahead of the new season. If you have any questions about your 2026 Membership card please visit Jack White Gates (St James Street) where a member of staff will be happy to assist you.
The Group Reception Center is based in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion Reception.
Due to the busy day of the match, our phone lines will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 7th April.
Details on everything you’ll need for game day at SCCC, including how to redeem guest passes, how to download your e-tickets and how to use the SCCC Ticket App can all be found in our Visitor’s Guide.
TRAVELER
Brian Rose Gates will be opened as follows:
- between 10am and 11:15am
- between 12.50pm and 1:50pm
- for the duration of the tea season
- at the end of the game
Block 1 of the Somerset Stand will be open to the public for this match.
The area behind Somerset will be closed for renovation works.
Scorecards will be available at Reception in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion. Completed scorecards can be downloaded after the game through the Members section of this website.
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THE TREATMENT
Match day food and drink will be available from Stragglers Coffee House and other third party concessions in the St James Street Fan Village.
The Lord Botham Stand will be open on the first and second day of the match.
Matchday meals are also available in the County Room. We serve breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, subject to availability.
More information about the County Room dining room can be found via the link below:
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HOW CAN I KEEP UP?
Our award-winning broadcast is available for fans to watch on this website and on our YouTube channel.
You can also keep up to date with our dedicated match day blog via this Match Center website and on our X feed.
Somerset County Cricket Club will be providing radio ear pieces to help Members and supporters enjoy our ball-by-ball commentary. These will be available to buy from Reception in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion at a cost of £12 and will last throughout the year.
The match report of the day will also be posted on this website.
OPPOSITION
Director: Haseeb Hameed
Head coach: Peter Moores
2025 at the end: of 1
2025 leading rusherHaseb Hameed (1,258)
2025 leading wicket taker: Brett Hutton (38)
Winter essentials: The loss of Pakistani seamer Mohammad Abbas in Derbyshire was an unexpected tragedy. In his place, Mohammad Ali, another experienced Pakistan quick, is set to play in Rothesay County’s last six Championship games; Australian skipper Fergus O’Neill, who has taken 21 wickets in four matches at the start of 2025, could play in the first eight. South Africa’s impressive wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne returns and England’s Ben Duckett’s early presence after canceling his IPL contract is a real boost.
What can we expect?: Battle to be the No 1 spinner of the district. After his stunning end to the 2024 season, youngster Farhan Ahmed was in top form last April before Liam Patterson-White, a left-armer whose career was a bit off, was recalled and ruled out. Leg-spinner Calvin Harrison has moved to Northamptonshire but fellow left-armer Joe Pocklington, who impressed in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, adds to the competition.
It aims to catch the eyes of Test candidates: Haseeb Hameed has had a fragmented international career so far, but after 2,349 first-team runs at 58.72 over the past two seasons, including seven centuries, three of them doubles, two with his bat, he really deserves another look. A very good player at the end of the selection, he stays healthy but gives points at a very fast rate.
A final thought: After two seasons closer to the bottom of the Division One table than the top, Surrey’s drubbing of Nottinghamshire still seems like a fantastic idea until it happens, thanks to Josh Tongue leading an impressive win at Kia Oval in the first leg. Tongue may not be around much this season and it could be a good moment for Dillon Pennington to realize his full potential. Defending their title will not be easy, but confidence is high.
GROUP AFFAIRS
Somerset will be without Tom Banton (IPL), but Migael Pretorius returns to the team.
The starting XI will be selected from the following team: Lewis Gregory, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Josh Thomas, Tom Lammonby, James Rew, Tom Abell, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Archie Vaughan, Migael Pretorius, Jack Leach, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball and Josh Shaw.
SERVICE FROM THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
Before the game, Somerset Head Coach, Jason Kerr said: “You spend a lot of time in the winter trying to improve and learn from last year. Friday is the start of the opportunity to try and implement, so there is a lot of excitement in the dressing room. It is great to start at home and we are playing against last year’s champions; there is no other way to start the year.
“Even though our pre-season plans fell apart, we’ve trained brilliantly, so we’re as prepared as we’ll ever be. There’s an air of hope and anticipation, and the nerves will be there on the first day because everyone wants to start the season well, as a team and individually.
Every team wants to start the season well and everyone wants to fly. So, those are the messages we will send in the dressing room. The truth is that it is a very long time. He has 14 games and needs to be in contention in September. So, it is clear that how we start is important, but what will be even more important is how we finish.
THE ADDRESS IS THE SAME
We go back to 1992 for the first ever First Division game between the two Taunton sides.
It was a match that saw Somerset claim a complete victory thanks to three centurions in Somerset’s first innings.
Somerset captain Chris Tavaré won the game and chose to go on the field.
Graeme Archer (83 not out) and Tim Robinson (74) ensured the visitors reached a total of 265, while there were three wickets apiece for Andy Caddick and Harvey Trump.
In reply, Somerset posted a mammoth total of 616 for seven all out.
Richard Harden top scored with 187 points, while there were centuries for Tavaré (125) and Rob Turner (101*).
Batting a second time, Notts were bowled out for 188, Trump taking another four wickets, as Somerset claimed victory by an innings and 163 runs.
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Marie Curie Day
Sunday, April 5thth will see Somerset County Cricket Club host Marie Curie Day at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
The day will see representatives from Marie Curie attend the ground on day three of the Rothesay County Championship match against Nottinghamshire raising awareness of the importance of their work and services.
Marie Curie is a leading ‘end of life’ researcher in the UK. They care for people with any terminal illness including Alzheimer’s (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s and advanced cancer.
The charity also provides support to family members and friends of those affected by these diseases. Marie Curie is the largest charitable supporter of health research and end of life care in the UK, and campaigns to ensure that everyone has a good end of life experience. No matter how sick you are, they are with you until the end.
Special Personal Delivery
Cricket returns to the Cooper Associates County Ground on Friday when we face the reigning Rothesay County Warriors in Nottinghamshire.
To mark the start of the 2026 season, we have a special Membership offer for all ticket buyers.
If you buy a ticket for any match day, we will discount the cost of that ticket to 2026 Members.
That means you can see all the action at Cooper Associates County Ground this summer and save up to £26!
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Member of Somerset County Cricket Club?
Now, you can find out!
On any day of Rothesay County Championship cricket we offer our Member For The Day ticket.
For just £26 (£32 per day) you’ll get a special ticket which will give you Member benefits for the day.
You will find:
- Access to our Membership and Bar Membership Status
To experience a match day as a Member of Somerset County Cricket Club, take advantage of this special offer now!
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Already a Member? Tell your friends about this offer, and they can join you in the Member areas for this game.
*2026 Membership, Somerset Women Membership, Somerset Nation Membership and Junior Membership are not eligible for this offer.
EASTER ENCOURAGEMENT
THE NEXT COMPLETE
Somerset’s next game comes against Essex at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground in the Rothesay County Championship.
The four-day tournament begins on Friday, April 10.
Tickets for this game are available through Essex CCC.
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