Somerset want One-Day Cup title even 'more'

Somerset are looking to win the One-Day Cup title for the second time since their win in 2019

Somerset want to win even "more" ahead of the One-Day Cup final after missing out on a trophy last weekend in the T20 Blast Final, according to head coach Paul Tweddle.

The 2023 winners were unable to defend the title after being beaten by West Country rivals Gloucestershire at Edgbaston last Saturday.

They remain in with a chance of silverwear this season and face Glamorgan on Sunday in the 50-overs competition final at Trent Bridge.

"They do want it more because they want silverware for the club and they want to be part of that, so it has an effect for sure," Tweddle told BBC Radio Somerset.

"There's a positive momentum around the club that we're even in those positions in the first place.

"We've played so much good cricket and I think that outweighs all the potential losses or performances that don't go your way."

Somerset are looking to claim their second One-Day Cup title and repeat their exploits from 2019 when they beat Hampshire.

Tweddle, who has taken interim charge of the One-Day Cup side for the third time this summer, said his squad has benefited from consistency and experience even though many players are relatively young in their careers.

"There's some really important experience that's been added, it's been amazing to be able to have people like Jack Leach available for the whole competition," he said.

"Previous years we've had some injuries which going into the competition haven't been ideal, but the mainstay of the squad this year has been really experienced.

"Even within the competition itself they've played 50-over cricket for three or four years together as a group and they've really grown together."

Paul Tweddle has taken charge of Somerset's One-Day Cup side this summer for the third time

Somerset won six of their eight matches to top group A of the competition, before beating holders Leicestershire in a stunning game of 645 runs in the semi-final to book their place at Trent Bridge.

Tweddle said he was comfortable that if the squad performed to their best he was "comfortable" they could win.

"We've spoke a lot through the competition about playing what's under their feet," he added.

"It's been a bit of a mantra for the group and I really hope they stick with that idea because it's put them in really good positions and stood them in good stead so far."