This SCCC website uses cookies (including tracking technologies) to improve user experience and provide appropriate information. What you need to know about the 2021 County Championship. Banton was signed by Brisbane Heat in the Australian Big Bash League for the 2019/20 season. "I've been in regular contact with the Somerset squad and it's brilliant that we've made the final of the Bob Willis Trophy. I will definitely be keeping a close eye on what's happening," he said. "It goes without saying that we would love to see him in a Somerset shirt for the last few matches of the season, but there is no doubt that this experience will be of benefit to him both on and off the field," he added. Read about our approach to external linking. He said: "They bowled really well and put us under pressure straight away. "We set out at the start of the season to win all three completions and this was just the first one that came along. We didn't read too much into it. Download Images Watch Videos online He made his first-class debut for Somerset in the 2018 County Championship on 18 September 2018. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Please use the tick box to confirm you’d like to receive emails from Somerset County Cricket Club. Find Banton's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. But I guess it does break the shackles a bit. Banton, 21, was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders last year. ©Copyright 2001-2020. Banton made his Twenty20 cricket debut for Somerset in the 2017 NatWest t20 Blast on 16 July 2017. You can see our cookies and learn how to manage them. How to get into cricket - the thrill of the big hit, the rush of taking the catch, the skill of bowling. Somerset limited Hampshire to 244-8, then reached 245-4 with 39 balls left. You can manage your preferences and/or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the Update Preferences and/or Unsubscribe link on one of our emails. The tournament starts on 19 September, with the Knight Riders in action against Mumbai Indians four days later. Tom Banton scored 69 to help Somerset to victory. Please use the tick box to confirm you’d like to receive emails from Somerset County Cricket Club. A Gannett Company. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. For Somerset, it was only the eighth trophy in their history, their first since winning the Twenty20 in 2005 and their first at Lord's since 2001. But that's just the way it works out sometimes. Last updated on 15 September 202015 September 2020.From the section Cricket. He will join the team after England's one-day series with Australia. Banton played two games for Somerset last month, but has been part of England's limited-overs squads since then. "But that was still a pretty impressive performance by Tom Banton for a youngster in his first Lord's final. We needed a good start and we didn't get one. Somerset limited Hampshire to 244-8, then reached 245-4 with 39 balls left. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. He plays with no fear. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. Somerset skipper Tom Abell said: "Taking early wickets was key for us as it slowed them down and full credit to our bowlers - it was a great effort to keep them to 244 on that wicket. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. © 2020 Somerset County Cricket Club | Site By Liquorice. Director of cricket Andy Hurry believes Banton playing in the IPL will "accelerate his development". If you continue on this website you will be providing your consent to our use of these. England batsman Tom Banton will miss Somerset's Bob Willis Trophy final against Essex on 23 September because of his involvement in the Indian Premier League. Somerset County Cricket Club would like to keep in touch with you about Club News, Events and Ticketing by email. Tom Banton Masterclass: The Scoop Shot Over the course of this winter, Somerset County Cricket Club will be running a series of Masterclass coaching videos with Academy Director Steve Snell. Hampshire stand-in skipper Sam Northeast praised Banton for his knock. "The chance to play with and against the best players on the planet is something that doesn't come along too often," he told the Somerset website.external-link, "It's an opportunity that I want to grab with both hands.". First up is Tom Banton, who gives us an insight into playing the scoop shot and explains how it has become a valuable option for him in white-ball cricket. Over the course of this winter, Somerset County Cricket Club will be running a series of Masterclass coaching videos with Academy Director Steve Snell. Please confirm below you’d like to receive emails from us: I confirm I wish to receive Club News, Events and Ticketing by email from Somerset County Cricket Club. ", Somerset paceman Overton said: "We've fallen short a few times over the last few years, so for us to win our first trophy in 14 years is an unbelievable feeling.". Follow your team with wicket alerts, sign up to news alerts or our newsletter and where to find us on social media. Wycombe's Tom Banton scored a superb half-century to help Somerset win a Lord's final by beating Hampshire by six wickets to lift the One-Day Cup. First up is Tom Banton, who gives us an insight into playing the scoop shot and explains how it has become a valuable option for him in white-ball cricket. "We lost the toss in the semi and probably would have had a bowl first, then I lost the toss again today and would have had a bat first. ", Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. Despite Banton's electric 69-ball innings, and two key early wickets from Josh Davey, the winner of the man-of-the-match award was Jamie Overton, who got two of his three wickets with top edges to long leg. Wycombe's Tom Banton scored a superb half-century to help Somerset win a Lord's final by beating Hampshire by six wickets to lift the One-Day Cup. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. "The chance to play with and against the best players on the planet is something that doesn't come along too often," he, Nine interesting facts about the famous chef. A dynamic wicket-keeper batsman who burst into the England domestic scene in 2017, Tom Banton is a rising star for Somerset. Openers Banton (69) and Azhar Ali (45) put on 112 before James Hildreth's unbeaten 72 sealed victory. Tom Banton has played six one-day internationals and nine T20 games for England. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. For further details please see our Privacy Policy. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Read about Tom Banton's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. It's time to get into cricket. Openers Banton (69) and Azhar Ali (45) put on 112 before James Hildreth's unbeaten 72 sealed victory.