Tom Banton out for 371 in County Championship game

Somerset's Tom Banton began day three at Taunton on 344*, eyeing several records. He fell for only 371. The innings lasted 403 balls and 520 minutes, and included 56 fours and two sixes. Somerset declared immediately on 670-7, having secured a 516-run lead. Banton made the second-highest first-class score by a No.5, after Bill Ponsford's 429 against Tasmania in 1922/23.