Abell Century Leads Somerset Response at Trent Bridge

Somerset's Tom Abell led a spirited response on day two of the Vitality County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. Abell's century and partnerships with Tom Lammonby and James Rew helped Somerset reach 293 for 4, trailing Nottinghamshire's 360 by 67 runs.

Abell, who relinquished the Somerset captaincy last year, scored his first hundred since then. He shared a 157-run partnership with Lammonby (87) and an unbroken 67-run stand with Rew.

Nottinghamshire had extended their first innings by nine overs, picking up a third batting point before Somerset's bowlers dismissed the last two wickets. Migael Pretorious and Kasey Aldridge finished with four and five wickets, respectively.

Olly Stone, who played a key role in Nottinghamshire's recovery on day one, fell for 83. Aldridge completed his five-for when Dane Paterson was caught on the extra cover boundary.

Somerset's reply began with an early wicket as Andy Umeed departed in the sixth over. Tom Kohler-Cadmore made 38 before falling to a superb catch by Tom Moores.

Lammonby and Abell then built a solid partnership, adding 105 runs in the afternoon session. Lammonby reached his half-century from 104 balls, while Abell completed his from 101 balls.

Lammonby was eventually dismissed leg before by Paterson, breaking the partnership after 48 overs. Tom Banton was caught behind soon after, but Abell remained unbeaten on 105, hitting 12 fours in his 202-ball innings.

The second new ball raised Nottinghamshire's hopes, but Abell turned the pace to his advantage, hitting two boundaries to complete his century.

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