Archie Vaughan: Teenager is ‘incredibly exciting’ – Somerset coach Kerr

The victory means Somerset move within eight points of Division One leaders and two-time defending champions Surrey, with two matches remaining.

They face Lancashire away starting on Tuesday, 17 September before their final match of the campaign at home to Hampshire begins on 26 September.

“We had to beat them to stay in contention to try to achieve something that’s never been done before so the energy that’s in the dressing room – deservedly so – is incredibly high and one of huge excitement,” Kerr said.

First, however, Somerset take on Surrey again on Saturday in the semi-finals of the T20 Blast, for a chance to reclaim the title they won in 2023.

They are also in the One-Day Cup final against Glamorgan on 22 September as they keep up the hunt for three titles this season.

“It’s not often you get this opportunity. We’ve got an incredible opportunity ahead of us coming into September – there’s three trophies that are up for grabs,” Kerr said.

“We wanted to be in a position in September where we’re challenging.

“Our philosophy as a club is we want to win every competition and to do that with the resources available to us, first and foremost, is an incredible effort.

“Secondly we’re here, we’ve got an opportunity and that excitement and energy will carry us through to the end of the year.”