Hampshire’s Toby Albert starred with an unbeaten 96 as they secured a comfortable five-wicket victory over Somerset in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
Somerset, batting first, posted a competitive 242 thanks to Andy Umeed’s 84. However, Hampshire’s bowlers kept the visitors in check, with Tom Prest and Nick Gubbins claiming two wickets each.
Hampshire’s chase got off to a shaky start as they lost three early wickets. But Albert and Felix Organ steadied the ship with a 100-run partnership. Albert, in particular, was in imperious form, striking 10 fours and two sixes in his 96-ball knock.
Organ contributed a valuable 46 not out, while James Vince chipped in with 28. Hampshire reached their target with 23 balls to spare, securing their second win from two outings in the competition.
For Somerset, Ned Leonard provided some late impetus with a quickfire 28, but it was not enough to prevent defeat.
