On the opening day of the Rothesay County Championship Division One match at the Cooper Associates Ground in Taunton, Somerset posted a formidable total of 335 for 5 against Sussex. James Rew, celebrating his recent call-up to the England Test squad, led the charge with an impressive 86 runs. Tom Abell, in excellent form, remained unbeaten on 74, while Tom Lammonby contributed a solid 73. Somerset faced early challenges with the loss of two wickets, including Jordan Hermann for 25 and Josh Thomas for 7, both falling to lbw decisions. However, Rew and Lammonby steadied the innings, taking the score to 107 for 2 at lunch. Despite a couple of dropped catches, Rew and Lammonby appeared comfortable until they both fell to unexpected dismissals. By tea, Somerset had advanced to 238 for 4, with Abell continuing to anchor the innings. The final session saw Abell reach his sixth half-century of the season, showcasing his consistency as Somerset looks to build a strong first-innings total.