Somerset Second XI ended the second day's play of their three day match against Worcestershire at North Perrott in a strong position.

Yesterday on the attractive tree lined ground Worcestershire were bowled out for 219, with Pete Trego ending with 6 for 53. The visitors total would have been considerable less had it not been for a last wicket stand of 97.

Before close of play on Wednesday Somerset had taken their score to 104 for 2, with Piran Holloway not out on 51.

Today the Somerset batsmen enjoyed the conditions at North Perrott and took the score onto 422 for 9 before declaring. Holloway ended with 91 and Graham Rose made 61.

By the close of play Worcestershire were 11 for 1, with Trego being the successful Somerset bowler.

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