Somerset struggles as Yorkshire sets solid first-day total at Headingley
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Somerset faces challenges against Yorkshire on day one of the County Championship match at Headingley. Yorkshire scored 212 with Jonny Bairstow contributing 79 runs, while Somerset's batting faltered at 68-5 in response. Somerset's captain Lewis Gregory and Migael Pretorius each took three wickets to bowl out Yorkshire. Following a promising start with the ball, Somerset's batting collapsed under pressure from Yorkshire's Ben Cliff, who claimed three early wickets. The match is ongoing as Somerset attempts to recover from their poor position.
- •Yorkshire scored 212; Bairstow top-scored with 79 runs.
- •Somerset is at 68-5, trailing by 144 runs.
- •Gregory and Pretorius each took three wickets for Somerset.
- •Yorkshire's Ben Cliff claimed 3-31, rocking Somerset’s top order.
- •Bairstow and Hill had an 83-run partnership for Yorkshire.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Title-chasing Somerset struggle at Yorkshire
"Title-chasing Somerset struggle at Yorkshire on day one of their County Championship match.
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