County Championship: Ryan Patel hundred sets up Surrey win over Somerset

Ryan Patel's century was his first since scoring 100 not out against Essex in 2019

Opener Ryan Patel hit his second first-class century as Division One leaders Surrey beat Somerset by three wickets on the final day at the Kia Oval.

The visitors added only 11 to their 196-9, leaving Surrey a target of 237.

England pair Rory Burns and Ollie Pope went for 17 and five, but Patel struck 14 fours in his 102 off 133 balls.

He was eventually caught behind off Josh Davey but Ben Foakes (48 not out) and Sam Curran (33) shared a stand of 48 as the home side triumphed at 239-7.

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Foakes hit the winning boundary off Jack Brooks and showed no after-effects from his collision with team-mate Jamie Overton, which forced him to leave the field on day three.

Surrey made a decent start to their chase but Burns failed to learn his lesson after top-edging Craig Overton over the keeper's head for four and tried another pull shot, this time off Brooks, which was taken in the deep by Davey.

Peter Siddle followed his 6-51 in the first innings by removing Hashim Amla and when Pope was taken at gully, Surrey were 106-3.

Patel, though, went to three figures off only 127 balls and, following his dismissal, Curran launched two sixes off spinner Jack Leach to try to hurry Surrey home.

But they lost three more wickets in the space of six overs, including Curran who became Davies' 600th catch in first-class cricket, before Foakes put Brooks away through the leg-side to end the match.

Surrey are away to Gloucestershire on Thursday, when Somerset, who have now lost all their first three matches, take on reigning champions Warwickshire at Taunton.

Somerset must wait to find out whether England paceman Craig Overton, who has a toe injury, will be fit to play.

Surrey's Ryan Patel told BBC Radio London:

"We're very happy, especially after being behind the game a little, getting bowled out 30 behind. I can't fault the bowlers' efforts after tea on Saturday to get seven wickets and turn the game on its head.

"As against Hampshire last week [when Kemar Roach was injured early on] our bowlers have been unbelievable. James Taylor couldn't bowl in their second innings but everyone else stood up.

"It was nice to finally get to a hundred after a couple of starts in the first two games. To get 102 in a winning cause makes it a much better feeling.

"It's just about confidence and backing myself a bit more. I am very happy indeed with where my game is at now. Both Gareth Batty and Vikram Solanki have been brilliant with me."

Somerset head coach Jason Kerr:

"This was an improved performance after the first two weeks but not the result we wanted.

"Tom Abell was outstanding in both innings, and Tom Banton also batted well on his return to the side and is a player of high potential.

"We have to turn things around, there is no choice. It's a challenge for me and for everyone. There have been robust conversations in the dressing room.

"It's important to keep doing what we've been doing in practice. One or two players are struggling a bit individually but collectively it's very good in the dressing room."