Sean Dixon inspired Somerset to a dramatic victory in their T20 Blast quarter-final against Birmingham Bears at Taunton .

Dickson’s unbeaten 71 helped his side reach their target of 191 with a ball to spare after the visitors had earlier reached 190 for six.

Somerset required 19 off the last over for victory and Dickson completed his almost single-handed assault on their opponents by steering the penultimate ball from Ed Barnard for a single.

Dickson reached his 71 off just 26 balls and included five big sixes, while Tom Abell also provided plenty of sterling resistance with an earlier 51.

The Bears, aiming to reach Finals Day for the first time since 2017, had looked favourites with captain Alex Davies hitting a quick 71 after fellow opener Rob Yates fell for 25.

But it fell to D

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