Somerset gained their first win in Second XI competition when they beat Gloucestershire at the County Ground in Taunton yesterday.

Heavy rain in the morning prevented the match starting until 3pm, and when it did the innings were reduced to 28 overs per side.

Batting first the visitors made a brisk start and appeared to be getting away, until they were reined back by a fine spell of bowling from off spinner Wes Durston.

By the end of their innings Gloucestershire had scored 176 for 7, with Durston ending with 2 for 21 from his 6 overs.

In reply Somerset made a sound start, but fell behind the rate and chasing 8 runs an over.

Once again it was Wes Durston who came to the rescue hitting 17 from the 27th over, to help to guide his team home to a five wicket victory, that was achieved with just two balls remaining.

Wes ended unbeaten on 66, which he scored from 35 balls, and which included 3x6's and 5x4's.

Somerset entertain Gloucestershire again today at the County Ground in a 3 day championship match.

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