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August-18thFoundation of Somerset County Cricket Club at Sidmouth Cricket Club.
On the 18th of August 1875, Somerset County Cricket Club was officially founded. The Club came into being following the two-day match between the Gentlemen of Somerset and the Gentlemen of Devon at Sidmouth.
- On the 18th August 2000 Andy Caddick took 5/14, including 4 in one over, to help bowl the West Indies out for 61 at Headingley.
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