Michael Vaughan's 18-Year-Old Son Archie Dismisses Shakib Al Hasan for a Duck, Takes 11 Wickets

Archie Vaughan, the 18-year-old son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, made headlines with a remarkable performance for Somerset, helping his team defeat reigning champions Surrey in a thrilling County Championship match. The young off-spinner, in just his second Championship appearance, delivered a match-winning display with a stunning haul of 11 wickets, including the prized scalp of Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan.

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Michael Vaughan's son impresses in County Championship

Archie Vaughan's standout performance came as Somerset bowled Surrey out for 109 in their second innings, securing a 111-run victory at Taunton. Set a target of 221, Surrey looked poised for a draw at 95-3, but a dramatic collapse saw them lose their last seven wickets for just 14 runs, with Vaughan playing a pivotal role. His 5-38 in 32 overs sealed the match, adding to his first-innings figures of 6-102, giving him an impressive match return of 11-140.

The highlight of Archie Vaughan's performance was his dismissal of Shakib Al Hasan, one of the world’s most celebrated all-rounders, for a duck. Shakib’s early dismissal signaled the beginning of Surrey’s collapse, as Vaughan ran through the lower order, leaving the title-holders stunned.

Archie Vaughan’s heroics have drawn attention not only because of his father’s legacy but also due to his exceptional talent at such a young age. Michael Vaughan, who captained England to a historic Ashes win in 2005 and made his reputation as a batsman for Yorkshire, now watches as his son carves out his own path in the cricketing world.

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With this win, Somerset’s victory over Surrey has blown the race for the County Championship wide open, as the reigning champions faltered under pressure. Archie Vaughan’s remarkable breakthrough performance will surely put him on the radar of selectors, as the young spinner looks to build on this outstanding early success in his career.