Somerset have won their way through to the last four of the English Schools Cricket Association Under 13's competition, and travel to Oundle School in Northamptonshire in August to play in the semi finals.

On their way to the final stages Somerset Under 13's have beaten Dorset, Hampshire and Devon, and despite losing to Cornwall still finished top of the west regional group.

In the quarter finals they played against Wales at Usk on Sunday. Batting first the hosts were all out for 108, with Ben Rudge taking 4 for 12, including the hat-trick, and Jack Cooper 2 for 15. In reply Somerset stormed to their target for the loss of just one wicket, with James Fear making an unbeaten 51, and Jack Cooper 27.

The final stages at Oundle take place over the weekend of August 24th and 25th. On August 24th Somerset will play the winners of the northern group, and if they are successful on Sunday they will play in the final. If not they will be in a play off for third and fourth place.

Team Manager John Davey told me: "We are absolutely delighted to have won through to the last four of this prestigious competition. All of the boys have played well and they are all looking forward to it."

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