Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew hit 77 not out to lead his team's fightback against Hampshire in 2026. Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton each took three wickets to dismantle Hampshire's batting lineup. Toby Albert made a promising start to the season, scoring 42 to hint he may solve Hampshire's opening dilemma. Rew's batting helped him finish the day with an average over 100 for the season. Hampshire's tail wagged late, with James Lehmann adding 43 and 62 with Kyle Abbott and Eddie Jack respectively.