Many well balanced views on the final and looking objectively Somerset deserved to win.
If we look back to see how we were performing mid way through the T20, few would have predicted that we would reach finals day, let alone finish close runners up to a strong all round team.
So hats off to the team who surely exceeded expectations and as Nat cleverly pointed out, prize money may enable us to acquire much needed batting expertise for next season. We will need it.
Batting wise, we were facing two international bowlers in Henry and Sodhi and although some dismissals looked rash and panicky, the quality of the bowling reflected much skill and experience.
Ultimately a somwhat sad day but certainly no disgrace and hopefully the boys will have learnt one vital lesson from T20 games on how to pace the innings and realise there is always time to play yourself in for a few balls, rather than attempt marquee shots immediately which more likely than not result result in premature failure.
For most of our innings we needed only seven runs an over, ne need to take excessive risks, which we did not heed.
Pleased that Sams has enjoyed such a strong finish recently. He is a much better, very destructive player than he has shown earlier and one can see exactly why we signed him.
Many more pluses than minuses.
Well played Eagles
