kiran carlson scored 109 from 45 balls as Glamorgan beat Somerset at Sophia Gardens, chasing 171-9 with more than six overs to spare. It was his second T20 century, and it came against the reigning T20 Blast champions after Somerset had taken the first two games in their group.
Sophia Gardens Chase
Carlson’s innings carried 19 boundaries, with 13 fours and six sixes, and it turned a target that had looked competitive into a chase Glamorgan controlled well before the finish. The margin leaves Somerset with their first setback after that opening run, while Glamorgan banked a result built on one batter’s acceleration rather than a long batting effort spread through the order.
Somerset’s 100-2 Start
Somerset reached 100-2 at the halfway stage, with Tom Banton making 59 from 25 balls to drive the opening surge. They still finished on 171-9, and Glamorgan’s response had enough power to make that total feel short once Carlson settled into the chase.
Crane and McAndrew
Mason Crane took 3-42 for Glamorgan, dismissing Banton and James Rew, while Nathan McAndrew took 4-15 on his Glamorgan debut. McAndrew also claimed two wickets in the final over, which kept Somerset from pushing beyond 171 and gave Glamorgan a chase that was demanding on paper but manageable once Carlson got going.
The practical takeaway for Glamorgan is simple: the batting ceiling is high enough to hunt down a total above 170 without waiting for a full-innings build. For Somerset, the warning is sharper than the final score suggests, because a 100-2 platform still left them vulnerable to one dominant counterpunch and a strong finish from the bowlers at the other end.
