Australia fast bowler Riley Meredith will return to Somerset in 2027 to play in their T20 Blast campaign.

The 30-year-old first joined the club in 2024 and has gone on to take 56 wickets in 34 T20 matches at an average of 17.94.

Meredith, who has also played in three 50-over and six T20 internationals for Australia, was Somerset’s leading wicket-taker when they won the 2025 T20 Blast.

“Riley is one of those players who genuinely makes spectators get up off their seats,” Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry told the club website., external

“He possesses genuine pace, constantly asks questions of batters and brings a little bit of X-factor to our attack.

“He has played a pivotal role in our T20 success over the last three seasons, and we are confident that he will positively contribute again in 2027.”

Meredith, who was part of the Hobart Hurricanes team that won the 2024-25 Big Bash, has also played in The Hundred for Welsh Fire and in the Indian Premier League.

The Tasmanian added: “I’ve loved my time in Taunton because it’s a great club to be a part of. Hopefully, we can lift that trophy again next summer.”