Tom Lammonby played a pivotal role in Somerset’s victory at the Riverside, emerging as the match’s standout performer with a brilliant century. He was joined by Ramapura, who became the second batsman in the match to score a half-century. He reached the milestone with an innings of 50 off 70 balls, hitting five fours. Lammonby had put in an exemplary innings, his runs carefully but swiftly built alongside partner Tom Abell. Combined, they helped Somerset to a critical victory.
Rew batted intelligently alongside Lammonby, forming an excellent partnership particularly as the game progressed. They formed a brilliant 4th wicket partnership, putting on 55 runs in 15 overs. Even when confronted with a series of weird and wonderful bowling adaptations, they just kept attacking gaps and rotating the strike to such effect. Lammonby really caught the eye in the final over bowled by James Minto. His three fours typified his exciting attacking but measured approach to batting.
It was Lammonby’s strength of purpose that shone through, guiding him – and his team – through testing patches of turbulence. Minto let him off on 69, catching at deep square leg. That mistake would end up being very expensive for the opposition. He capitalized on this opportunity and eventually reached his century off 149 balls, hitting a total of twelve fours along the way.
During the closing stages of the innings Lammonby and Abell maintained an unshakeable stand. Their cool performance under pressure was exemplified as a pair as they posted a record-breaking 139-run partnership for India’s fourth wicket. Their grind-it-out, defensive-first approach certainly worked. They played Somerset’s part in a fine run chase, Lammonby ultimately seeing them home as he stayed 104 not out.
“Batting with Tom Abell was attritional at times and when we arrived this morning any result was possible and it was an important first hour.” – Tom Lammonby
Reflecting on his performance, Lammonby said that if you make a start, you’ve got to make it count. It was very important for me to make the starts count and I was very happy to do that today. I enjoy batting with Tom and I’d bat forever for him if I could. I always cherish it,” he stated. His collaboration with Abell was what made their partnership so valuable, particularly when they came under fire when things looked tough for squash.
Another non-identified team member said Somerset’s planning and artistry were excellent. They highlighted the all-important need to turn promising beginnings into explosive endings. “If blokes get a start, they have to go on and drive it home. Our currency is hundreds,” they noted.
Though pleased with their performance, there were signs of regretful opportunities lost. Another unnamed source commented on the team’s potential during their innings, stating, “I think the guys understand that we should have had a lead of 350-400 but Somerset bowled really well and obviously they batted nicely in the fourth innings.”
Somerset’s victory at Riverside was more than Ian Bell’s fleeting grace. It was a triumph of doggedness and collective spirit. Lammonby’s poise in crafting vital partnerships and his discipline to survive difficult periods proved his development as a player.
“I think I’ve changed a lot and learned a lot, which has put my all-round game in a good stead and I’ll look to continue to do that,” added Lammonby, highlighting his ongoing development as a cricketer.
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