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Somerset bend to Cliff, Coad's will to leave title dream on the brink

Somerset's ambition to secure an inaugural County Championship crown has suffered a significant setback following strong performances by Ben Coad and Jack Cliff. Having relinquished their spot atop the standings, the side now finds their championship hopes hanging by a thread.

To achieve their breakthrough title, the former table-toppers no longer control their own destiny and must rely on outside results to swing in their favor during the closing stages of the campaign.