Tom Banton arrived at the headlines in the field of Cooper Associates in Taunton by crushing an undefeated 344, the highest individual score in the history of Crickt of First class of Somerset. Playing against Worcestershire in the First Division of the County Championship, the former KKR batter broke the 342 record of 342 of Justin Langer in 2006.
Banton, 26, hit for more than eight hours, facing 381 balls and hitting 53 four and six. His blow not only put Somerset in a strong position, but also made him the eighth County player to score a century of triple, and the first since 2009. He reached the style record, taking a limit to the middle of the second ball of the day, which makes him a memorable day for Somerset.
Banton calls him the best day of his career
After the end of the day, Tom Banton said he felt like a strange but emotional moment for him. He shared that this was the best day he has had at Cricket and possibly the best he has had. Banton said the feeling was very special and something that will not take for granted. He added that days like this do not come, so it is important to enjoy and make the most of them.
“It’s a strange feeling and I was a bit excited in the locker room,” Banton said. “This is the best day I have had at Crickt and it will probably be the best day I will have. It feels special and you cannot take it for granted. Days like this are rare, so it is important to enjoy and make the most of them.
Tom Banton and James Rew had an unforgettable day, gathering a large association of 371 races at 86.3 overs. His brilliant batting helped Somerset publish a mass total of 637 for 6, giving them a solid advantage of the first entries of 468 races. Rew scored 152 races of 275 balls, batting 14 four and two six. His stand became the highest for the fifth wickt in the history of Somerset, breaking the previous 320 record established by John Francis and Ian Blackwell in 2005 against Durham UCCE in Taunton.
Can Tom Banton do England’s test team for summer and ashes at home?
The great form of Tom Banton has arrived at the right time with a season at home busy for England. With the trial matches from May, it is likely that their record blow captures the attention of the selectors. Banton has not yet played trial Cricket for England, but if he continues to act like this, a call may not be far away. He had previously returned to the Odi team this year after doing well in the National and franchise cryket, arriving as a replacement for Jacob Bethell.
England will play a unique test against Zimbabwe at home before facing India in June. Ashes in Australia will also take place towards the end of the year. This next test could be a good opportunity for selectors to try players in a way as Banton in Red Ball Cricket.
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