TWO batsmen at opposite ends of their Somerset careers made centuries for the 2nd XI against Sussex at Taunton Vale yesterday.
Marcus Trescothick, 42, and 16-year-old Will Smeed each tonned up to lead Somerset to 440-5 at the close on day two, responding to Sussex's 345-9 declared.
CENTURIONS: Marcus Trescothick (left) and Will Smeed. Pic: SCCC
Trescothick, making his first appearance since breaking his metatarsal in the County Championship match against Lancashire in early May, opened the batting with Eddie Byrom and the pair put on a century stand inside 22 overs.
Byrom fell for 53 with the score on 118 and George Bartlett retired hurt on five, but Trescothick kept going and reached his hundred from 148 balls, hitting 15 fours along the way.
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for Marcus Trescothick on his comeback from injury! 👏👏👏
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) July 12, 2018
Somerset 2nd XI 210/2 with Trescothick 113* and Will Smeed 18*
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Trescothick eventually fell for 126, but Smeed remained and reached a superb century of his own from 172 deliveries.
Pretty incredible to be at Taunton Vale today watching 16 year old Will Smeed bat with 42 year old Marcus Trescothick! #WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/Cn8aXLpgA3
— Ben Warren 🏏 (@BenWarrenSCCC) July 12, 2018
Smeed was dismissed shortly prior to the close having hit 16 fours and a six in his 116, with captain Dom Bess ending the day unbeaten on 68.
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for 16-year-old Will Smeed!! 👏👏👏
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) July 12, 2018
An incredible moment for the young man here at Taunton Vale as he scores a magnificent century off 172 balls against a strong Sussex attack!
SCORECARD -> https://t.co/oH5a4QXFav#WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/JkoglPnmtN
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