Thomas scores century as Somerset sets pace against Foxes

Thomas anchored the Somerset batting order on September 8 with a century on a green-tinged pitch. The table-topping side utilized the performance to establish a significant position during the opening day of their match against the Foxes. Somerset aimed to capitalize on these runs to maintain their lead in the standings against their opponents. The Foxes faced difficulty containing the scoring throughout the session on a surface favoring bowling movement. The match remains ongoing as both sides continue play into the subsequent stages of the fixture. Somerset will look to build on this foundation when play resumes.

• 5:53 PMESPNcricinfo — Thomas fuels Somerset's belief with opening-day century