Somerset are prime of Division One after a tense two-wicket win over Hampshire at Southampton.
After one other half-century from James Rew (59), Tom Abell’s measured unbeaten 101 from 229 balls helped information the Taunton aspect to their second-innings goal of 287.
The previous Somerset skipper shared an important stand of 65 for the seventh wicket with present captain Lewis Gregory (25) to blunt the spectacular Hampshire assault.
Sonny Baker continued his sturdy begin to the season with figures of 5-62.
Restoration
Batting first, Hampshire made 238, Jake Lehmann prime scoring with 76 as Craig Overton (3-50) a…
