Somerset vice-captain Malachi Jones has backed his side’s bowling attack to take the 20 wickets required to win Cup Match this year at Somerset Cricket Club.The duo of youngsters Kamau Leverock and colt Greg Maybury will join Jones to form the seam attack for the challengers, while Derrick Brangman and newly turned spinner Jacobi Robinson will be given the job of grinding out turn on the wicket.Leverock made his debut in hostile territory last year and Maybury enters the fray for the first this year, but Jones believes it is their experience in the longer version of the game, and not their age, that will be a telling point for Somerset.“If the wicket plays how it did on Saturday (trial match), I believe it will be a low scoring contest that will be decided by who can get the most out of the wicket,” said Jones.“Our bowling attack is young, but both Kamau and Greg are experienced in the longer versions of the game because they are away playing it overseas. In the end it comes down to your application.“Batsmen get out the same way every week, so the onus is on the bowlers to put the ball in the areas to trouble them.“The wicket will have assistance to the bowlers and in my opinion it will be tough to bat on.”Jones admitted that the role of vice-captain bestowed on him was an honour and he will do all he can to help skipper Jekon Edness in strategy and keeping their side’s title pursuit on course.“It is an honour to be name vice-captain,” said the former World Cup player.“When they asked, I jumped at it because it is something every player wants, responsibility. With Jekon the captain and Janeiro and Jacobi both being former captains, and Stephen wanting to focus on his batting, it is great for the selectors to think of me this way and ask if I was interested.”A boost to the challengers’ cause was the surprise return of Leverock who originally was ruled out of the Summer Classic.However, with his English county side given him their blessing to return home, the former PHC and Devonshire Rec all-rounder is ready to make the most of his first Cup Match on home soil.“It feels good to be back playing Cup Match this year, and my main focus is to build on from last year and do better and show what I’m capable of.“The reason I came back was because I had a free week off from Sussex, and playing overseas against quality opposition has helped me a whole lot, especially with technique in both the bowling and batting department and hopefully it makes a difference over the two days.”Along with Leverock retaining his place and two colts entering the fray, Brangman and Chris Douglas were recalled to fill the voids left behind by Kevin Hurdle, Deunte Darrell, Dion Stovell and Joshua Gilbert who are all unavailable for various reasons.Influential spinner, Gilbert, who almost single-handedly won the match last year for Somerset, will be casting a keen eye on the proceedings while he is still plying his trade in England.The Bermuda Under-19 skipper believes team-mates Manders and Maybury will play key roles in how the match plays out, with the former having an arsenal of shots and the latter’s ability to swing the ball both ways.“I’m somewhat disappointed that I am missing out on the Classic this year, but at the same time glad that I can spend more time in England learning and bettering myself for years to come.“Last year was an exciting game and I really enjoyed playing. We fought hard as a team and each of us showed heart and worked well together to almost get the cup. Unfortunately my mistake cost us the win but it was definitely a great game.“I’m truly excited that both Tre and Greg were selected this year. Both are very talented cricketers and want nothing but the best for Somerset Cricket Club.“Tre has had a great couple of seasons and is a batsmen with all the shots in the book that can score big.“Greg is a fiery bowler who never stops running in hard and will swing the ball both ways anywhere he goes. I wish both the best and I am confident they will do well.”