THE young cricketers on the Somerset Pathway have continued to produce some impressive individual performances, and in several recent games it has been the bowlers who have excelled.

Top billing goes to 16 year old left arm spinner Mo Kaleem who enjoyed a seven-wicket haul for Somerset Under 18s in the three-day match against Worcestershire at Taunton Cricket Club.

Batting first in the ECB Under 18 Championship competition, Somerset made 307 all out in their first innings, with Bertie Michael top scoring with 111 off 170 balls with 14 fours, while Sam Price hit 44, Oscar Coleman 40 and Zach Vukusic 39.

Warwickshire were bowled out for 231 in 60.3 overs, Mo Kaleem taking 4 for 65 and Harvey Richards 3 for 45. In their second innings Somerset declared on 307 for 9, of which Oscar Coleman hit 102 off 122 balls which included 11 fours and 3 sixes, Sam Price made 57 off 99 balls with six 4s while Zach Vukusic hit 49.

Chasing 394 for victory Worcestershire were bowled out for 161, Mo Kaleem taking 7 for 49 in 19.5 overs, three of which were maidens, giving Somerset victory by 232 runs.

Somerset Under 18 Boys are through to the final of the ECB County Cup after beating Middlesex by 128 in the semi final at Taunton CC.

After opting to bat Somerset posted 271 for 8 from their 50 overs. Toby Stoddard making 95 off 112 balls with 13 fours. In reply Middlesex were bowled out for 143, Harvey Richards taking 5 for 29 off 7.5 overs.

Somerset face Yorkshire in the final which will be played on August 31 at Kibworth, Leicestershire - a neutral venue.

Somerset are also enjoying success in the ECB Under 16 County Cup and in their latest match they beat Hampshire at Downside School by four wickets.