On day two of the Rothesay County Championship Division One at the Kia Oval, Surrey asserted dominance over Somerset, taking a first-innings lead. Captained by Rory Burns, Surrey featured three half-centurions: Burns (76), Jamie Smith (58), and Dominic Sibley (53), which helped them reach 321-7 by the end of the day. Somerset's bowling attack, led by Lewis Gregory (3-46), initially struggled but recovered slightly in the final session, taking four wickets. Burns and Sibley's solid opening partnership of 129 runs paved the way for Surrey's strong performance.
Rory Burns scored 76 runs in a 129-run opening partnership, as Surrey gained a first-innings lead against Somerset on day two at the Kia Oval.
Surrey's batsmen, including Jamie Smith with 58, dominated a morning session against Somerset's bowlers, who struggled with length before recovering in the afternoon.
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