Sussex vs Somerset Result – Match 23

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Match 23 • Vitality Blast

SUS

166/8 (20)

SOM

169/3 (18)

Somerset won by 7 wickets

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End of over 18 (10 runs)

Tom Abell 36 (25)

Thomas Rew 17 (14)

SOM 169/3

James Coles 4-0-33-0

17.6

4

James Coles to Tom Abell, Four

17.5

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 run

17.4

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, no run

17.3

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James Coles to Tom Abell, 1 run

17.2

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James Coles to Tom Abell, 2 runs

17.1

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 run

17.1

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 wide

End of over 17 (14 runs)

Thomas Rew 15 (11)

Tom Abell 29 (22)

SOM 159/3

Nathan McAndrew 3-0-33-0

16.6

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Nathan McAndrew to Thomas Rew, 1 run

16.5

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Nathan McAndrew to Thomas Rew, Six

16.4

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Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.3

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Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, Four

16.2

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Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, no run

16.1

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Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, 2 runs

End of over 16 (3 runs)

Thomas Rew 8 (9)

Tom Abell 22 (18)

SOM 145/3

Tymal Mills 4-1-34-0

15.6

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Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, no run

15.5

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Tymal Mills to Tom Abell, 1 run

15.4

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Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, 1 run

15.3

0

Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, no run

15.2

0

Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, no run

15.1

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Tymal Mills to Tom Abell, 1 run

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Tom Abell 20 (16)

Thomas Rew 7 (5)

SOM 142/3

James Coles 3-0-23-0

14.6

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James Coles to Tom Abell, 1 run

14.5

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 run

14.4

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, Four

14.3

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, 2 runs

14.2

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James Coles to Thomas Rew, no run

Match Summary

Sussex and Somerset met in Match 23 of Vitality Blast, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 17.6: James Coles to Tom Abell, Four | 16.5: Nathan McAndrew to Thomas Rew, Six | 16.3: Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Somerset won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

17.6: James Coles to Tom Abell, Four
16.5: Nathan McAndrew to Thomas Rew, Six
16.3: Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, Four
14.4: James Coles to Thomas Rew, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Somerset won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.6: James Coles to Tom Abell, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 18 (10 runs)

Tom Abell 36 (25)

Thomas Rew 17 (14)

SOM 169/3

James Coles 4-0-33-0

17.6 4 James Coles to Tom Abell, Four

17.5 1 James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 run

17.4 0 James Coles to Thomas Rew, no run

17.3 1 James Coles to Tom Abell, 1 run

17.2 2 James Coles to Tom Abell, 2 runs

17.1 1 James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 run

17.1 Wd James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 wide

End of over 17 (14 runs)

Thomas Rew 15 (11)

Tom Abell 29 (22)

SOM 159/3

Nathan McAndrew 3-0-33-0

16.6 1 Nathan McAndrew to Thomas Rew, 1 run

16.5 6 Nathan McAndrew to Thomas Rew, Six

16.4 1 Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.3 4 Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, Four

16.2 0 Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, no run

16.1 2 Nathan McAndrew to Tom Abell, 2 runs

End of over 16 (3 runs)

Thomas Rew 8 (9)

Tom Abell 22 (18)

SOM 145/3

Tymal Mills 4-1-34-0

15.6 0 Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, no run

15.5 1 Tymal Mills to Tom Abell, 1 run

15.4 1 Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, 1 run

15.3 0 Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, no run

15.2 0 Tymal Mills to Thomas Rew, no run

15.1 1 Tymal Mills to Tom Abell, 1 run

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Tom Abell 20 (16)

Thomas Rew 7 (5)

SOM 142/3

James Coles 3-0-23-0

14.6 1 James Coles to Tom Abell, 1 run

14.5 1 James Coles to Thomas Rew, 1 run

14.4 4 James Coles to Thomas Rew, Four

14.3 2 James Coles to Thomas Rew, 2 runs

14.2 0 James Coles to Thomas Rew, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sussex vs Somerset Match 23 match?
Somerset won by 7 wickets.

What is the Sussex vs Somerset Match 23?
Sussex vs Somerset is the Match 23 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Sussex vs Somerset live score?
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