On this Day : August-23rd
| Date | Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 23-08-1895 | SCCC Historic Event | 23-08-1895 Ted Tyler takes 10-49 v Surrey.The best Somerset bowling at the County Ground |
| 23-08-1981 | SCCC Historic Event | On 23rd August 1981, Ian Botham blasted 106 from just 72 balls in a John Player League fixture against Hampshire at Taunton, including 78 in boundaries. Recovering from 55/4, Botham set a JPL record partnership for the 5th wicket (179 in 21 overs) with Viv Richards (93). Incredibly, Botham moved from 50 to 100 in a mere 9 minutes. Hampshire were all out for 137 |
| 23-08-2018 | SCCC Historic Event | 23rd August 2018: Jack Leach recorded his career-best figures of 8/85 as Somerset defeat Essex at the CACG by 45 runs. |