Private Blog Network – Tom Kohler-Cadmore led from the front with a stylish 104 as Somerset closed Day 1 on 327-3 against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. Choosing to bat first on a flat pitch, Somerset’s openers cashed in on ideal conditions. Kohler-Cadmore’s 12th first-class century came from just 138 balls and set the tone for the innings. He brought up his hundred with a controlled pull for four, one of 16 boundaries in his innings. Alongside him, Josh Davey made 64 as the pair shared an opening stand of 186, leaving Warwickshire struggling to find a breakthrough.
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Davey’s promotion pays off with aggressive fifty
In a surprise move, Somerset promoted Josh Davey to open the batting—and the decision paid off. Davey batted confidently from the start, reaching 50 off 74 balls and launching Jacob Bethell for a straight six early in his spell. It was Davey’s sixth first-class half-century and his highest score to date. His partnership with Kohler-Cadmore frustrated the depleted Warwickshire attack, which was missing veteran seamer Chris Rushworth due to injury. The stand helped Somerset race to 100 in just 24 overs, giving them early control.
Simmons strikes back as Warwickshire break through
After Kohler-Cadmore’s landmark, young seamer Che Simmons offered Warwickshire hope by removing both openers in quick succession. Davey fell first, pulling a short ball to long leg after making a career-best 64. Kohler-Cadmore followed six balls later, gloving a pull shot to the keeper. Despite these breakthroughs, Somerset maintained their composure. Although the record opening stand against Warwickshire (223) remained intact, the 186-run partnership gave Somerset a commanding base from which to build.
Lammonby and Rew rebuild with steady partnership
With both openers gone, Warwickshire sensed an opportunity. However, Tom Lammonby and James Rew settled quickly and played with maturity. The pair added 68 runs in 26 overs, keeping the scoreboard moving while avoiding risk. Rew looked in control until he lifted a slower ball to point and fell for 38. Lammonby remained solid, reaching his half-century from 93 balls. Together with captain Tom Abell, he ensured Somerset finished the day without any further setbacks.
Tough debut for Rocchiccioli as Somerset dominate
Warwickshire’s bowlers toiled on a pitch offering little assistance. Australian spinner Cory Rocchiccioli, on debut, finished with figures of 0-68 after a long spell. Although wicketless, he bowled with control and can take confidence from a respectable first outing. History suggests Edgbaston is rarely kind to debutant spinners—Jeetan Patel and Eric Hollies both struggled in their first appearances but went on to achieve great success. For now, Somerset holds the upper hand with a big first-innings total likely on the cards as Day 2 begins.