After having their first two matches washed out by the bad weather Somerset Under 17's eventually got their season underway when they travelled to play Dorset Under 17's at Bournemouth Sports Club.

Somerset won the toss and put Dorset in to bat first. The home side scored 33 for 7 declared, with Miles Weber ending with 2 for 40 from his 12 overs.

When Somerset batted they were all out for 270, of which opener Simon Green made an impressive 102,and Daryl Cox 59.

By the end of the second day had Dorset had reached 176 for 9 with spin bowler Paul Short taking 4 for 45.

Dorset won the match on first innings and take 20 points to Somerset's 10 points.

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