In the opening day of the Rothesay County Championship Division One match at the Cooper Associates Ground in Taunton, Somerset established a strong position against Yorkshire. After Yorkshire won the toss and batted first, they were bowled out for 162, with Lewis Gregory (Somerset captain) claiming an impressive 6 wickets for 43 runs. Despite a promising start with contributions from Joe Root (33) and Jonny Bairstow (34), Yorkshire lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs. Somerset's innings began poorly, slipping to 35 for 3, but Josh Thomas (21 years old) led a remarkable recovery, finishing the day with 136 not out off 150 balls. His innings included 14 fours and a six, showcasing his talent and resilience. Tom Abell supported him well, remaining unbeaten on 41 as Somerset ended the day at 201 for 3, leading by 39 runs.