Somerset pull off record chase against Hampshire to claim T20 Blast title
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Somerset, 195-4, bt Hampshire, 194-6, by six wickets
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Will Smeed smashes 94 in highest Finals Day chase
Will Smeed, with the help of some late-night umpty from Sean Dickson and Lewis Gregory, carried Somerset to a thrilling victory in the T20 Blast final, as they hauled in a record-breaking run-chase against Hampshire that one moment silenced the crowd, the next had them roaring each pin ball flying into, or sometimes over, the stands.
“It’s unbelievable,” said Smeed as the smoke from the celebration fireworks drifted into the night, 94 runs in one pocket, player-of-the-match award in the other.