Somerset's title hopes hit while Stokes stars with ball for Durham

Somerset’s County Championship title aspirations faced a significant setback following a performance by Dom Bess against his former club. Playing for Yorkshire, Bess contributed 77 runs to establish a final-day victory target of 287 for Somerset to chase.

In a separate development within the same competition, Ben Stokes delivered a notable bowling performance for Durham. The dual focus on Somerset’s struggle and Stokes’ individual contribution highlights the shifting dynamics in the final stages of the championship race.