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Stump Split In Half! Riley Meredith's Fiery Spell Crackles Wicket In T20 Blast 2025

Soumyajit Dutta

Riley Meredith breaks the stumps [Source: @SomersetCCC/X.com]Riley Meredith breaks the stumps [Source: @SomersetCCC/X.com]

In an extraordinary display of fast bowling, Riley Meredith sent cricket fans into a frenzy during Somerset’s massive 95-run win over Essex in the 2025 T20 Blast at Taunton. The Australian speedster produced a searing delivery to Essex opener Michael Pepper that not only rattled the stumps but also split it in one half.

Riley Meredith Hisses Through The Stumps In T20 Blast Clash!

The jaw-dropping moment came early in Essex’s innings when Meredith steamed in and delivered a thunderbolt that crashed into the off-stump, cleanly snapping it into two pieces. While one half remained in the ground, the other went flying, which is probably a moment of pure satisfaction for any pace bowler.

Meredith wasted no time celebrating. With a big smile on his face, he ran towards the broken stump and picked it up like a trophy, delighting in what commentators called “a sight for a fast bowler.”

Meredith Packed The Punch For Essex

The 28-year-old Tasmanian finished with 2 for 22 from his two overs as Essex collapsed to 130 all out in just 14.1 overs. Matt Henry led the bowling attack with 4 for 21, while Craig Overton chipped in with two wickets as well.

Earlier in the match, Somerset piled up a mammoth 225/6, riding on a breathtaking 90 off just 39 balls from Tom Kohler-Cadmore. The total proved too much for Essex, who folded under relentless pressure.

Riley Meredith’s fiery spell now places him at the top of the wicket-takers chart in the 2025 Vitality Blast with 24 wickets, five clear of his closest rival justifying the terror he brings with the ball in hand.