Glamorgan snatch dramatic two-wicket win over Somerset in Cardiff
Glamorgan secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Somerset in Cardiff, marking their first-ever home win in Division One of the County Championship. The dramatic chase saw them reach a 283-run target after conceding a 125-run deficit in the first innings. Somerset started strongly, posting 354 in their first innings. Joshua Thomas contributed 71, while captain Tom Abell top-scored with 86. Glamorgan struggled in reply, collapsing to 229 all out and trailing by 125 runs.
Ryan Hadley became an unexpected hero for Glamorgan. The seamer, known more for his bowling, scored his maiden first-class fifty, facing 231 deliveries—nearly matching his entire career tally before this match. He also claimed two wickets, while teammate Tom Norton took seven across both innings. Somerset fought back in their second innings, with Abell and Lewis Gregory adding 64 for the ninth wicket. But Glamorgan held their nerve, chasing down 283 in the final innings to clinch a narrow victory. The win holds extra significance for Glamorgan. After three seasons in the top tier, this was their first Division One triumph on home soil.
Glamorgan’s victory moves them up the Championship table. Hadley’s batting resilience and Norton’s bowling proved decisive in a tightly contested match. The result ends their wait for a home win at the highest level of county cricket.
