Leach’s return caps great day for Somerset

By Richard Latham

DAY ONE
AGGRESSIVE CENTURIES from Tom Banton and James Rew helped Somerset pile up 440 for seven after losing the toss at Taunton.
Banton contributed a career-best 133, off 174 balls, while Rew stroked his way to 114, off 145 deliveries in a reminder of the form that made him one of the most talked about players in Championship cricket last season.

The pair added 205 for the fifth wicket in 42.4 overs. Earlier, Tom Lammonby hit 69 as Kent’s seamers found it tough going on a belting batting surface.
Somerset’s innings got off to a poor start when Sea...

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