Overview

• Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 344, surpassing Justin Langer's 342 in 2006, to set a new Somerset first-class record.
• His innings, featuring 53 fours and one six, lasted over eight hours and marked only the eighth triple century in Somerset's history.
• Banton shared a record-breaking 371-run fifth-wicket partnership with James Rew, who contributed 152 runs.
• Somerset declared their innings at 637 for six, establishing a dominant 483-run first-innings lead against Worcestershire.
• Banton's performance underscores his resurgence in red-ball cricket after considering retirement from the format, aligning his batting style with modern Test cricket philosophies.