Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith has signed an agreement to return to Somerset in 2027 to compete in their T20 Blast campaign.
Meredith’s Impact at Somerset
The 30-year-old originally joined the club in 2024 and has accumulated 56 wickets across 34 T20 matches, maintaining an average of 17.94. During Somerset’s victorious 2025 T20 Blast campaign, Meredith finished as the team’s leading wicket-taker.
Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry praised the fast bowler in a statement to the club website, describing him as a player who brings an X-factor and genuine pace to the bowling attack. Hurry noted that Meredith has been central to the team’s T20 achievements over the past three seasons and expressed confidence in his future contributions.
Global Experience and Future Aims
Beyond his county career, Meredith represented the Hobart Hurricanes squad that secured the 2024-25 Big Bash title and has featured in the Indian Premier League as well as for Welsh Fire in The Hundred. He has also appeared internationally for Australia in three 50-over matches and six T20 internationals.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming stint, Meredith stated that he has deeply enjoyed his time in Taunton with the club and hopes the team can secure the championship trophy once more next summer.
