T20 Blast: Essex edge out Somerset as Surrey miss out on prime spot

Adam Wheater in action for Essex against Somerset

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Adam Wheater’s 49 laid the base for a nervy Essex win at Chelmsford

Simon Harmer took 4-24 and Michael Pepper smashed 55 not out as Essex survived a wobble to earn a six-wicket win over Somerset in the T20 Blast.

Chasing a revised, rain-affected target of 148 from 19 overs, Essex reached 104-2 and only needed 44 from seven.

Adam Wheater’s departure on 49 slowed the innings, but Pepper steered his side to a win which takes them sixth.

Elsewhere in the South Group, Glamorgan beat Surrey by one run in a last-ball finish to stop the visitors going top.

Essex hold nerve for vital win

Essex’s win at Chelmsford sees them move to within a point of fifth-placed Somerset and just four adrift of leaders Kent.

And although Pepper’s heroics with the bat got the hosts over the line, Harmer’s bowling was the catalyst for the victory, the off-spinner taking three wickets in an over to halt the visitors’ progress.

New Zealand opener Devon Conway anchored Somerset’s innings with a steady 53 off 47 balls.

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