Somerset’s dynamic batter Tom Banton put on a brave display during their County Championship Division One clash against Surrey, despite suffering a twisted ankle. Banton, who injured his ankle in a football warm-up ahead of the match, showcased his fighting spirit by batting with the injury, even pulling off an audacious reverse sweep on one leg against Bangladesh All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

In the second inning, Banton played a vital knock of 48 runs from 65 balls, hitting six boundaries in the process. One of the highlights of his innings came in the 62nd over when he executed a stunning reverse sweep off a length ball from Shakib, sending it racing to the boundary. The moment quickly caught attention on social media, with Somerset’s official X (formerly Twitter) account sharing the clip with the caption:

"Tom Banton is reverse sweeping on one leg?!?"

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Despite his best efforts, Banton was eventually bowled by Shakib in the 64th over, who claimed his fifth wicket of the innings and his ninth of the match. Shakib's brilliance with the ball helped Surrey bowl Somerset out for 224 in their second inning. Somerset had posted 317 runs in their first inning, with Banton contributing a stellar 132 from 172 balls, featuring one six and 16 fours.

However, it raises concerns for Somerset's campaign, especially with the Vitality T20 Blast Finals looming. Having scored 515 runs at an impressive average of 46.81 this season, Banton's presence will be crucial for Somerset as they defend their title.