Tom Abell scores 307 as Somerset draws with Surrey in Taunton
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Tom Abell scored a career-best 307 for Somerset in their County Championship match against Surrey at Taunton, which ended in a draw. Somerset declared their first innings at 731 all out, relying on strong partnerships, including Abell's record ninth-wicket stand with Migael Pretorius. Surrey finished their second innings at 127-5, having faced rain interruptions. Despite the draw, Abell's innings marked his place among Somerset's legendary triple-centurions.
- •Abell's score is the highest in this year's County Championship.
- •Somerset's total of 731 is their second-highest innings score.
- •The partnership between Abell and Pretorius set a ninth-wicket record for Somerset.
- •Surrey finished the match at 127-5 in their second innings.
- •The match faced multiple rain delays during the final day.
- 4:14 PMESPNcricinfo — Tom Abell 307 as Somerset dominate drawn final day with Surrey
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Abell scores 307 in Somerset's draw with Surrey
"Tom Abell scores a career-best 307 in Somerset's County Championship draw against Surrey at Taunton.
"Batter becomes the eighth Somerset player to score a first-class triple-century
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External links- ESPNcricinfoSep 27, 2026, 4:14 PMTom Abell 307 as Somerset dominate drawn final day with Surrey
Batter becomes the eighth Somerset player to score a first-class triple-century
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:42 PMAbell scores 307 in Somerset's draw with Surrey
Tom Abell scores a career-best 307 in Somerset's County Championship draw against Surrey at Taunton.
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