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Lancashire vs Somerset Result – 2nd Semi-Final

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2nd Semi-Final • Vitality Blast

Lancashire cricket team logo
LAN
159/10 (19.5)
Somerset cricket team logo
SOM
182/7 (20)
Somerset won by 23 runs
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Player of the match: Tom Kohler-Cadmore

19.5
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Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton
19.4
1
Migael Pretorius to James Anderson, 1 run
19.3
W
Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Out! Caught by C Overton
19.2
0
Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, no run
19.1
4
Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Four
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Tom Aspinwall 1 (2)
Michael Jones 32 (32)
LAN 154/8
Ben Green 4-2-21-0
18.6
0
Ben Green to Tom Aspinwall, no run
18.5
1
Ben Green to Michael Jones, 1 run
18.4
0
Ben Green to Michael Jones, no run
18.3
1
Ben Green to Tom Aspinwall, 1 run
18.2
W
Ben Green to Tom Hartley, Out! Caught by TK Cadmore
18.1
W
Ben Green to Michael Jones, Retired out + 1 run
End of over 18 (7 runs)
George Balderson 7 (6)
Michael Jones 30 (29)
LAN 151/6
Jake Ball 4-0-34-0
17.6
2
Jake Ball to George Balderson, 2 runs
17.5
1
Jake Ball to Michael Jones, 1 run
17.4
1
Jake Ball to George Balderson, 1 run
17.3
0
Jake Ball to George Balderson, no run
17.2
2
Jake Ball to George Balderson, 2 runs
17.1
1L
Jake Ball to Michael Jones, 1 leg bye
End of over 17 (18 runs)
George Balderson 2 (2)
Michael Jones 29 (27)
LAN 144/6
Migael Pretorius 3-1-21-0
16.6
2
Migael Pretorius to George Balderson, 2 runs
16.5
0
Migael Pretorius to George Balderson, no run
16.4
W
Migael Pretorius to Jack Blatherwick, Out! Caught by C Overton
16.3
1
Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, 1 run
16.2
6
Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Six
16.2
8N
Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, 8 no ball
16.1
1
Migael Pretorius to Jack Blatherwick, 1 run
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Jack Blatherwick 14 (9)
Michael Jones 16 (24)
LAN 126/5
Jake Ball 3-0-28-0

Match Summary

Lancashire and Somerset met in 2nd Semi-Final 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: 19.5: Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton | 19.3: Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Out! Caught by C Overton | 19.1: Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Four. The turning point arrived at 19.5 when Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 23 runs), 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

  • 19.5: Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton
  • 19.3: Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Out! Caught by C Overton
  • 19.1: Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Four
  • 18.2: Ben Green to Tom Hartley, Out! Caught by TK Cadmore
  • 18.1: Ben Green to Michael Jones, Retired out + 1 run
  • 16.4: Migael Pretorius to Jack Blatherwick, Out! Caught by C Overton
  • 16.2: Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.5 when Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Somerset won by 23 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton. 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

19.5 W Migael Pretorius to Tom Aspinwall, Out! Caught by C Overton

19.4 1 Migael Pretorius to James Anderson, 1 run

19.3 W Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Out! Caught by C Overton

19.2 0 Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, no run

19.1 4 Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Four

End of over 19 (3 runs)
Tom Aspinwall 1 (2)
Michael Jones 32 (32)
LAN 154/8
Ben Green 4-2-21-0

18.6 0 Ben Green to Tom Aspinwall, no run

18.5 1 Ben Green to Michael Jones, 1 run

18.4 0 Ben Green to Michael Jones, no run

18.3 1 Ben Green to Tom Aspinwall, 1 run

18.2 W Ben Green to Tom Hartley, Out! Caught by TK Cadmore

18.1 W Ben Green to Michael Jones, Retired out + 1 run

End of over 18 (7 runs)
George Balderson 7 (6)
Michael Jones 30 (29)
LAN 151/6
Jake Ball 4-0-34-0

17.6 2 Jake Ball to George Balderson, 2 runs

17.5 1 Jake Ball to Michael Jones, 1 run

17.4 1 Jake Ball to George Balderson, 1 run

17.3 0 Jake Ball to George Balderson, no run

17.2 2 Jake Ball to George Balderson, 2 runs

17.1 1L Jake Ball to Michael Jones, 1 leg bye

End of over 17 (18 runs)
George Balderson 2 (2)
Michael Jones 29 (27)
LAN 144/6
Migael Pretorius 3-1-21-0

16.6 2 Migael Pretorius to George Balderson, 2 runs

16.5 0 Migael Pretorius to George Balderson, no run

16.4 W Migael Pretorius to Jack Blatherwick, Out! Caught by C Overton

16.3 1 Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, 1 run

16.2 6 Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, Six

16.2 8N Migael Pretorius to Michael Jones, 8 no ball

16.1 1 Migael Pretorius to Jack Blatherwick, 1 run

End of over 16 (7 runs)
Jack Blatherwick 14 (9)
Michael Jones 16 (24)
LAN 126/5
Jake Ball 3-0-28-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Lancashire vs Somerset 2nd Semi-Final match?
Somerset won by 23 runs.

What is the Lancashire vs Somerset 2nd Semi-Final?
Lancashire vs Somerset is the 2nd Semi-Final of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Lancashire vs Somerset live score?
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