Somerset signs Australian pacer Riley Meredith for 2027 T20 Blast
The 30-year-old fast bowler, who led the 2025 wicket-taking charts, has agreed to return for the 20-over competition next summer.
By Mariana Flores ·
Somerset County Cricket Club has confirmed that Australian pace bowler Riley Meredith will return to Taunton for the 2027 season. The 30-year-old signed a deal that makes him available for the entirety of the Vitality Blast, the county's primary Twenty20 competition.
Meredith first joined the squad in 2024. Since then, he has taken 56 wickets in 34 T20 matches. His average stands at 17.94. He was the leading wicket-taker when Somerset claimed the Blast title in 2025.
The bowler described his time in Somerset as positive. He called the county a great place to play and expressed hope that the team can win the trophy again next summer.
Director of cricket Andy Hurry praised the Australian's impact on the game. Hurry said Meredith possesses genuine pace and consistently pressures batters. He noted that Meredith brings an element of unpredictability to the attack. Hurry stated that Meredith played a key role in the team's recent T20 success and is expected to contribute again in 2027.
Meredith is the second overseas player to commit to a return to Somerset within a week. South African all-rounder Migael Pretorius recently signed for a fourth campaign. Pretorius will be available for all three formats of the game.
