Somerset's Bowling Masterclass Stuns Sussex

Tom Lammonby's career-best 5-20 dismantled Sussex's batting order at Hove

In a dramatic turnaround at The 1st Central County Ground, Tom Lammonby emerged as Somerset's unlikely hero with his first-ever five-wicket innings (5-20). The left-arm seamer triggered a spectacular Sussex collapse from 60-1 to 60-5 in just eight deliveries, including three wickets in a single over:

• Charlie Tear caught at cover (23)
• Fynn Hudson-Prentice LBW (0)
• John Simpson LBW (0)

Somerset's 243 total, built on Fin Hill's 55 and Josh Thomas' 50, proved more than enough as Sussex folded for 153 with 14 overs remaining. "To take three in an over was surreal," Lammonby told BBC Sport. "The ball started swinging and everything clicked."

Dawkins' Century Propels Kent Off the Bottom

Ben Dawkins' unbeaten 111 marked Kent's highest individual score this tournament

In Thursday's other Group B clash, Ben Dawkins announced himself with authority at Wantage Road:

• 111* off 92 balls (9 fours, 3 sixes)
• 157-run partnership with Joey Evison (82)
• Chase completed with 5.2 overs remaining

The 21-year-old's maiden List A century powered Kent's seven-wicket demolition of Northamptonshire, lifting them from last place. "I've been building toward this," Dawkins revealed. "When Evison and I got going, we knew 244 was within reach."

Tournament Standings Shakeup

Key Implications:

• Somerset leapfrog Middlesex into second
• Kent now trail third place by just 2 points
• Sussex face must-win final two matches

"These results prove the One-Day Cup's competitiveness," said ECB analyst Mark Butcher. "Lammonby's spell and Dawkins' century exemplify why domestic cricket matters."

Upcoming Fixtures to Watch

Friday's Group A Showdowns:

• Derbyshire Falcons vs Surrey (The Incora County Ground)
• Worcestershire Rapids vs Glamorgan (New Road)

Group B Battles:

• Lancashire vs Warwickshire (Liverpool)
• Yorkshire vs Durham (Scarborough)

All matches begin at 11:00 BST with live coverage on BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sport app.