Abell's 307 Powers Somerset to 731 in Surrey Draw

Tom Abell struck 307 as Somerset and Surrey drew their Rothesay County Championship Division One match at Taunton.

Somerset piled up 731 all out in their first innings. Surrey replied with 422, then reached 127-5 in their second innings when time ran out. Somerset took 13 points and Surrey took 12, according to BBC Sport.

Abell faced 407 balls. He hit 31 fours and eight sixes. A triple century means one batter scores 300 or more in a single innings.

He became only the eighth Somerset player to reach the mark in first-class cricket. First-class is the full, multi-day form of the game. His innings was also his fourth century of the season.

Tom Lammonby gave him strong support with 229. Migael Pretorius added 84 from down the order. Abell and Pretorius put on 195 for the ninth wicket, a Somerset record for that wicket.

That late surge carried Somerset to 731. It is the second-highest total in the club’s history. The score left Surrey with a mountain to climb.

Surrey made 422 first time around. Forced to bat again, still well behind, they lost five wickets for 127 second time around. A draw in cricket comes when time runs out before both sides have finished batting.

What makes this stand out is the shape of it. Somerset batted long and big once. Surrey never collapsed, but never got close either.

The result did not decide the title. Warwickshire celebrated the County Championship on the competition’s final day, according to The Guardian.

For fans, this means a record book entry rather than a late twist. Abell’s long stay, Lammonby’s double century and a record stand will live longer than the points split.