Somerset struggle
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Lancashire took a giant stride towards First Division County Championship survival at Blackpool while pushing Somerset nearer to relegation yesterday.
Somerset will resume today needing another 387 with nine second-innings wickets remaining for a win which began to look increasingly unlikely throughout a second day's play dominated by the hosts.
James Anderson put Lancashire in firm control by polishing off Somerset's first innings with a four-wicket burst that earned him figures of 6 for 41 and his side a lead of 111. Somerset set nerves jangling by striking twice early in the second innings. Openers Mark Chilton and Alec Swann were both back in the pavilion with just six runs on the board.
David Byas and Chris Schofield then took over with an assured sixth-wicket stand of 122 as Lancashire posted a formidable target of 408. Somerset did reduce the target by 21 in the remaining nine overs before the close but crucially lost their captain Jamie Cox for one, lbw to Peter Martin.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments