DORSET have lined up a prestigious T20 clash with County Championship side Somerset.

The teams will battle at North Perrott on Tuesday, July 11 (5pm) with Somerset set to give their top stars game time ahead of their T20 Blast campaign.

Spectators can expect to see the likes of Jim Allenby, James Hildreth, Peter Trego, Steven Davies, Johann Myburgh, Craig Overton and Jamie Overton.

Max Waller, who played for Dorset last year, could be involved.

Dorset chairman Sean Walbridge said: “We are delighted Somerset head coach Matthew Maynard has kindly agreed to bring his side to play this fixture.

“We are also indebted to North Perrott, they have superb facilities and everyone involved has made our players and officials very welcome over the past 12 months.

“We know their hard-working committee and group of volunteers will ensure we have a memorable evening.”

n Tickets can be purchased in advance from dorsetcricketboard.co.uk. Adults pay £10 and OAPs and students £5. Under 16s can gain free entry when accompanied by an adult.