Kartik 's six-wicket haul sets up another Somerset triumph

Murali KartiK made his first significant contribution as Somerset's overseas player as they completed a nine-wicket victory over Warwickshire at Taunton.

Playing in only his second County Championship Division One match for the side, the Indian left-arm spinner took 6-61, including five third-day wickets, as the visitors crumbled from an overnight 111-3 to 207 all out shortly after lunch.

That left Somerset with a target of only 45 to record their second successive win in the competition, a target they reached in the 11th over. Marcus Trescothick smashed a quick 30, including two sixes, before being bowled by Imran Tahir trying to win the game with another six. By then his side were on the verge of 21 points, while Warwickshire had to settle for three.

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