Over 20. 16 runs. Bowler: Pat Brown. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 180/4 (rr 9.15)
19.4
4
Brown to Zaib, FOUR! Back of a length ball on off stump. Zaib pulls for four.
19.3
6
Brown to Zaib, SIX! Shot! Worcestershire Rapids can't afford these important runs. Brown bowls a slower ball on middle stump. Zaib slogs for six.
19.2
6
Brown to Zaib, SIX! Chance for runs. Northamptonshire Steelbacks must deal in boundaries. Brown delivers a half volley on leg stump. Zaib slog-sweeps for six. This is a big cricket shot.
19.1
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Brown continues. Brown to Zaib, no run Brown continues. Slower ball on middle stump. Zaib tries a scoop but misses. Batting team needs more of those boundaries.
Over 19. 11 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 164/4 (rr 8.63)
18.6
1
Finch to Zaib, 1 run Zaib sweeps a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for one run.
18.5
1
Finch to McManus, 1 run McManus drives a slower ball half volley on off stump to mid off for one run.
18.4
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Finch to McManus, no run McManus offers no shot to a length ball outside off.
18.3
4
Finch to McManus, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. McManus drives for four.
18.2
1
Finch to Zaib, 1 run WinViz is implying that the fielding side has moved forward. Zaib flicks a half volley on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run. WinViz moves towards Worcestershire Rapids and they have a 58% chance of success. That's 53 runs for Zaib. The solution here is Northamptonshire Steelbacks need 21 runs off 10 balls.
18.1
4
Finch continues. Finch to Zaib, FOUR! Finch continues. Zaib drives a length ball on middle stump for four. That's the fifty for Zaib. Batter reaches 52 having faced 29 balls.
Over 18. 8 runs. Bowler: Pat Brown. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 153/4 (rr 8.5)
17.6
2
Brown to McManus, 2 runs Pace off and runs on. McManus pulls a slower ball on middle stump for two runs.
17.5
4
Brown to McManus, FOUR! Northamptonshire Steelbacks get to 151 runs. Back of a length ball on middle stump. McManus pulls for four.
17.4
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Brown to McManus, no run The fielding side moves up to a 72% probability of winning. Slower ball on off stump. McManus misses an attempted cut. Bowling side presses on as WinViz moves up 7% for Worcestershire Rapids.
17.3
1
Brown to Zaib, 1 run Pace off. Brown bowls a slower ball on off stump. Zaib scoops to third for one run.
17.2
1
McManus, right-handed bat, is next in. Brown to McManus, 1 run McManus, right-handed bat, is next in. Pace off. Slower ball on middle stump. McManus drives to mid on for one run.
17.1
W
Brown comes back on. Brown to Cobb, OUT! Brown comes back on. This is out. Cobb goes having got 23 runs from 19 balls. Short ball on middle stump. Cobb edges to short fine leg and is caught by Bracewell.
Over 17. 8 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 145/3 (rr 8.53)
16.6
2
Finch to Zaib, 2 runs Pace off. Zaib cuts a slower ball on middle stump to deep backward point for two runs.
16.5
4
Finch to Zaib, FOUR! Zaib drives a slower ball on middle stump for four.
16.4
1
Finch to Cobb, 1 run Cobb drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
16.3
•
Finch to Cobb, no run Half volley on off stump. Cobb tries a drive but misses.
16.2
1
Finch to Zaib, 1 run Zaib drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to mid off for one run.
16.1
•
Finch comes back on. Finch to Zaib, no run Finch comes back on. Zaib cuts a half volley on middle stump to backward point.
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 137/3 (rr 8.56)
15.6
2
Bracewell to Cobb, 2 runs Good running for a couple of runs to end this over. Back of a length ball on off stump. Cobb goes onto the back foot and drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
15.5
1
Bracewell to Zaib, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Zaib goes down the pitch and drives to deep backward point for one run.
15.4
•
Bracewell to Zaib, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Zaib fails to make contact.
15.3
4
Bracewell to Zaib, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Zaib goes down the pitch and drives for four.
15.2
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Bracewell to Zaib, no run Length ball on leg stump. Zaib tries a sweep but misses.
15.1
1
Bracewell comes back on. Bracewell to Cobb, 1 run Bracewell comes back on. This over starts with a single. Cobb drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run. Cobb moves to 20 off 15 deliveries.
Santner to Zaib, 2 runs Back of a length ball on off stump. Zaib cuts to short third for two runs.
14.5
FOUR! Mitchell Santner to Saif Zaib. Left-arm orthodox stock full toss, middle stump on the front foot sweep well timed for 4 runs
14.4
1
Santner to Cobb, 1 run Santner bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Cobb pulls to long on for one run.
14.3
2
Santner to Cobb, 2 runs Santner bowls a length ball on off stump. Cobb drives to deep cover for two runs. Brilliant fielding by Haynes. Good job there, saves runs.
14.2
1
Santner to Zaib, 1 run Zaib drives a length ball on middle stump to long off for one run.
14.1
2
Santner continues. Santner to Zaib, 2 runs Santner continues. The new over starts with more runs. Zaib sweeps a half volley on leg stump to fine leg for two runs.
Pennington to Zaib, 1 run Zaib pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
13.5
•
Pennington to Zaib, no run Slower ball on middle stump. Zaib fails to make contact.
13.4
•
Pennington to Zaib, no run Zaib defends a back of a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
13.3
4
Pennington to Zaib, FOUR! Scoreboard ticks over. More runs here. Consecutive fours here to follow the runs in the last over. Zaib drives a half volley on off stump for four.
13.2
4
Pennington to Zaib, FOUR! It's four more. Short ball on middle stump. Zaib goes onto the front foot and scoops for four. This game is there for the taking: WinViz decreases 5% for Worcestershire Rapids. Zaib goes to 21 off 11 balls.
13.1
4
Pennington is back on. Pennington to Zaib, FOUR! Pennington is back on. Worcestershire Rapids need to be careful with these runs but they are still in charge. Zaib drives a half volley on middle stump for four. Northamptonshire Steelbacks require 71 runs from 41 balls.
Santner to Zaib, 1 run Zaib glances a back of a length ball on leg stump to backward square leg for one run.
12.5
4
Santner to Zaib, FOUR! Hundred-up now for Northamptonshire Steelbacks. Zaib reverse sweeps a full toss on middle stump for four.
12.4
1
Santner to Cobb, 1 run Cobb drives a half volley on off stump to long off for one run.
12.3
6
Santner to Cobb, SIX! This goes for runs. Worcestershire Rapids cannot be complacent with these runs but they are still in charge. Santner bowls a half volley on middle stump. Cobb goes onto the front foot and drives for six.
12.3
1ʷᵈ
Santner to Cobb, 1 wide That is a wide. Length ball wide outside off. Cobb offers no shot.
12.2
1
Santner to Zaib, 1 run Zaib pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
12.1
2
Santner returns. Santner to Zaib, 2 runs Santner returns. Length ball on middle stump. Zaib switch hits to deep backward point for two runs.
Over 12. 9 runs. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 88/3 (rr 7.33)
11.6
1
Bracewell to Zaib, 1 run Bracewell bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Zaib cuts to backward point for one run.
11.5
1
Bracewell to Cobb, 1 run Cobb pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.4
1
Bracewell to Zaib, 1 run Bracewell bowls a length ball on leg stump. Zaib sweeps to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.3
1
Bracewell to Cobb, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Cobb goes onto the back foot and defends to gully for one run.
11.2
4
Bracewell to Cobb, FOUR! Cobb glances a length ball on leg stump for four.
11.1
1
Bracewell to continue. Bracewell to Zaib, 1 run Bracewell to continue. Bracewell continues with the spell after bowling an expensive over but it also had some success for Worcestershire Rapids. This one starts with a single. Zaib steers a length ball on off stump to gully for one run.
D'Oliveira to Zaib, 1 run The over ends with a single. Back of a length ball on leg stump. Zaib pulls to fine leg for one run.
10.5
Brett D'Oliveira to Josh Cobb. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Kashif Ali
10.4
•
D'Oliveira to Cobb, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Cobb pulls to mid wicket.
10.3
Brett D'Oliveira to Saif Zaib. Leg spinner length ball, leg stump on the back foot flick mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pat Brown
10.2
1
D'Oliveira to Cobb, 1 run Now the batters run a single. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Cobb drives to long on for one run.
10.1
•
Zaib, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. D'Oliveira, right-arm spin, comes on. D'Oliveira to Cobb, no run Zaib, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. D'Oliveira, right-arm spin, comes on. Half volley on middle stump. Cobb goes onto the front foot and drives to extra cover. Fielding side is looking for another wicket.
Over 10. 10 runs. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 75/3 (rr 7.5)
9.6
W
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, OUT! Out. Vasconcelos goes having got 44 runs off 26 deliveries. Length ball on off stump. Vasconcelos drives to deep cover and is caught by Brown. That was a great display by Vasconcelos. An absolute trojan role with the bat. Could go without reward though, this chase is a big ask. After losing that wicket, Northamptonshire Steelbacks have a 26% chance of getting the remaining runs required.
9.5
1
Bracewell to Cobb, 1 run Cobb gets in on the chase and is off the mark on ball 3. Cobb glances a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run. Northamptonshire Steelbacks' run-rate is 7.6. They need 10.2 runs per over to win.
9.4
1
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, 1 run Vasconcelos cuts a length ball on middle stump to short fine leg for one run.
9.3
4
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Vasconcelos sweeps a length ball on leg stump for four. Northamptonshire Steelbacks' run-rate is 7.7 - they need 10.1 runs per over to win.
9.2
4
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Low score in the last over and that high pressure bowling brought about success for the fielding side. Runs coming off the bat already in this one. Vasconcelos reverse sweeps a length ball on middle stump for four.
9.1
•
Bracewell is back into the attack. Bracewell to Vasconcelos, no run Bracewell is back into the attack. Length ball on off stump. Vasconcelos misses a forward defensive.
Santner to Cobb, no run Cobb defends a length ball on off stump to extra cover. Good over for the bowling side as they shift the balance of power further their way.
8.5
Mitchell Santner to Josh Cobb. Left-arm orthodox stock back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulled for no run
8.4
W
Santner to Willey, OUT! That was turning into an impressive knock for Willey, out for 20 runs from 16 deliveries. Length ball on off stump. Willey edges to gully and is caught by Pennington.
8.3
•
Santner to Willey, no run Willey drives a back of a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
8.2
1
Santner to Vasconcelos, 1 run Vasconcelos sweeps a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.1
1
Santner resumes. Santner to Willey, 1 run Santner resumes. Length ball on middle stump. Willey goes down the pitch and slogs to long on for one run.
Santner to Willey, 1 run Over finishes with a single. Length ball on leg stump. Willey flicks to deep square leg for one run.
6.5
•
Santner to Willey, no run Length ball on off stump. Willey misses a drive.
6.4
1
Santner to Vasconcelos, 1 run Vasconcelos switch hits a length ball on middle stump to extra cover for one run. Run out attempt by D'Oliveira but missed the stumps.
6.3
1
Santner to Willey, 1 run Willey drives a back of a length ball on off stump to deep cover for one run.
6.2
6
Santner to Willey, SIX! Fifty up now for Northamptonshire Steelbacks in style. Willey drives a half volley on middle stump for six.
6.1
4
Santner, left-arm spin, comes on. Santner to Willey, FOUR! Santner, left-arm spin, comes on. Worcestershire Rapids need a reset after that last over. Now it's Santner. Their first ball goes for runs. Willey drives a short ball on off stump for four.
Over 6. 18 runs. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 45/1 (rr 7.5)
5.6
4
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Vasconcelos drives for four. It's been handsome batting by Vasconcelos who goes to 33 runs off 18 deliveries.
5.5
•
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Vasconcelos slogs to mid on.
5.4
6
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, SIX! Nice looking shot. Vasconcelos drives a length ball on middle stump for six.
5.3
4
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Half volley on middle stump. Vasconcelos sweeps for four. Vasconcelos goes to 23 off 15 balls.
5.2
4
Bracewell to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Vasconcelos slog-sweeps a half volley on middle stump for four.
5.1
•
Bracewell, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Bracewell to Vasconcelos, no run Bracewell, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Length ball on off stump. Vasconcelos cuts to backward point.
Over 5. 2 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 27/1 (rr 5.4)
4.6
•
Finch to Willey, no run Length ball on middle stump. Willey misses a forward defensive. Finch is looking confident with the ball right now. Just the 2 runs conceded for that wicket. There's a 28% probability that this is a successful chase for Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
4.5
•
Finch to Willey, no run Length ball on leg stump. Willey drives back to the bowler. Good over so far by Finch.
4.4
Adam Finch to David Willey. No movement half volley, leg stump on the front foot driving well timed to long on for 2 runs, run saved by Brett D'Oliveira
4.3
W
Finch to Lynn, OUT! Pace off. Gone! Success for Finch. Lynn is out having got just 9 runs into the account. Finch bowls a slower ball on off stump. Lynn pulls to mid on and is caught by D'Oliveira. This is a big moment. Bad day at the office for Lynn.
4.2
•
Finch to Lynn, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Lynn tries a pull but misses.
4.1
•
Finch is back. Finch to Lynn, no run Finch is back. Lynn pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to mid on. Run out attempt by D'Oliveira but missed the stumps. The over starts with fielder unable to execute with the throw and a runout chance goes begging. This is better by Worcestershire Rapids. Pulling the run-rate back a touch.
Over 4. 11 runs. Bowler: Pat Brown. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 25/0 (rr 6.25)
3.6
4
Brown to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Vasconcelos drives a length ball on middle stump for four.
3.5
1
Brown to Lynn, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Lynn drives to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Haynes but missed the stumps.
3.4
•
Brown to Lynn, no run Length ball on off stump. Lynn misses an attempted cut.
3.3
6
Brown to Lynn, SIX! Lynn flicks a length ball on middle stump for six. A lot of timber connected on this stroke.
3.2
•
Brown to Lynn, no run Lynn cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to backward point.
3.1
•
Brown, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Brown to Lynn, no run Brown, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Lynn pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to square leg.
Pennington to Vasconcelos, 2 runs Vasconcelos pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for two runs. Great fielding by Hose. Good work, saves runs.
2.5
•
Pennington to Vasconcelos, no run Vasconcelos misses a back of a length ball on middle stump.
2.4
•
Pennington to Vasconcelos, no run Pennington delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. Vasconcelos misses a scoop.
2.3
•
Pennington to Vasconcelos, no run Length ball on middle stump. Vasconcelos drives to mid on.
2.2
4
Pennington to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Vasconcelos pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
2.1
1
Pennington is on for another over. Pennington to Lynn, 1 run Pennington is on for another over. Back of a length ball on off stump. Lynn drives to deep backward point for one run.
Over 2. 1 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 7/0 (rr 3.5)
1.6
•
Finch to Vasconcelos, no run Half volley on leg stump. Vasconcelos misses an attempted scoop. Two overs done in this chase.
1.5
•
Finch to Vasconcelos, no run Length ball on middle stump. Vasconcelos flicks to mid wicket.
1.4
1
Finch to Lynn, 1 run Lynn contributes to the total after 6 balls. Lynn cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to third for one run.
1.3
•
Finch to Lynn, no run Lynn defends a half volley on middle stump back to the bowler.
1.2
•
Finch to Lynn, no run Length ball on off stump. Lynn fails to make contact.
1.1
•
Finch, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Finch to Lynn, no run Finch, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Finch bowls a half volley on middle stump. Lynn drives to first slip.
Pennington to Vasconcelos, FOUR! Vasconcelos pulls a short ball on middle stump for four.
0.5
•
Pennington to Vasconcelos, no run Vasconcelos cuts a short ball on leg stump back to the bowler.
0.4
1ˡᵇ
Pennington to Lynn, 1 leg bye Lynn misses a length ball on off stump. Leg bye taken.
0.3
Dillon Pennington to Chris Lynn. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot for no run
0.2
1
Pennington to Vasconcelos, 1 run The Vasconcelos account is open after 2 balls. Vasconcelos glances a length ball on leg stump to mid off for one run.
0.1
•
Vasconcelos and Lynn come to the crease. Pennington will open the bowling. Pennington to Vasconcelos, no run Vasconcelos and Lynn come to the crease. Pennington will open the bowling. Dot ball as Worcestershire Rapids start the defence of their total. Length ball on leg stump. Vasconcelos misses an attempted forward defensive. Now it's game on.
Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Worcestershire Rapids: 178/6 (rr 8.9)
19.6
1
Willey to Pollock, 1 run Pollock drives a half volley on off stump to deep extra cover for one run. And with that we reach the turnaround. Worcestershire Rapids finish on 178 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Northamptonshire Steelbacks will come back out shortly knowing they've probably bitten off more than they can chew with this chase.
19.6
1ʷᵈ
Willey to Pollock, 1 wide Over continues with the extra. Pollock misses a slower ball half volley wide outside off. Wide ball.
19.5
1
Willey to Cox, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Cox drives to extra cover for one run.
19.4
•
Willey to Cox, no run Cox slog-sweeps a half volley on off stump back to the bowler.
19.3
6
Willey to Cox, SIX! Outstanding. Cox drives a short ball on middle stump for six.
19.2
1
Willey to Pollock, 1 run Willey bowls a half volley on middle stump. Pollock drives back to the bowler for one run.
19.2
1ʷᵈ
Willey to Pollock, 1 wide Half volley wide outside off. Pollock offers no shot. Wide ball.
19.1
1
Willey comes back on. Willey to Cox, 1 run Willey comes back on. Slower ball on middle stump. Cox goes down the pitch and pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 19. 11 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Worcestershire Rapids: 166/6 (rr 8.74)
18.6
6
Taylor to Pollock, SIX! Super shot. Grandstand end to the over for the batting team. Half volley on middle stump. Pollock slog-sweeps for six.
18.5
1
Taylor to Cox, 1 run Cox pulls a short ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
18.4
Tom Taylor to Ben Cox. No movement back of a length, middle stump down the pitch pulled well timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run saved by Ricardo Vasconcelos
18.3
1
Taylor to Pollock, 1 run Pace off. Pollock flicks a slower ball half volley on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
18.2
1
Taylor to Cox, 1 run Cox flicks a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
18.1
•
Taylor continues. Taylor to Cox, no run Taylor continues. Pace off. Taylor delivers a slower ball on off stump. Cox misses an attempted cut. It's been a good opening innings by Worcestershire Rapids. Can they push on in these final two overs?
Over 18. 15 runs. Bowler: Andrew Tye. Worcestershire Rapids: 155/6 (rr 8.61)
17.6
4
Tye to Pollock, FOUR! Half volley on off stump. Pollock drives for four.
17.5
1
Tye to Cox, 1 run Cox pulls a short ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
17.4
1
Tye to Pollock, 1 run Pace off. This brings up the one-fifty for Worcestershire Rapids. Their runs have come at a rate of 8.5 runs per over. Pollock drives a slower ball half volley on off stump to mid off for one run.
17.3
1
Tye to Cox, 1 run Slower ball full toss on off stump. Cox drives to cover for one run.
17.2
6
Tye to Cox, SIX! Cox flicks a length ball on middle stump for six. Cox goes to 32 off 19 balls. Good knock this.
17.2
1ʷᵈ
Tye to Cox, 1 wide Slower ball half volley down leg. Cox misses a sweep. That is a wide.
17.1
1
Tye continues. Tye to Pollock, 1 run Tye continues. Slower ball on middle stump. Pollock drives to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Willey but missed the stumps. Fielder was unable to execute with the throw.
Over 17. 13 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Worcestershire Rapids: 140/6 (rr 8.24)
16.6
4
Taylor to Cox, FOUR! Taylor delivers a length ball on off stump. Cox drives for four. A barrage of fours for Cox, this is number five. Clean ball-striking to see out over number 17.
16.5
4
Taylor to Cox, FOUR! Cox drives a slower ball on off stump for four. Umpire signals again for the boundary.
16.4
4
Taylor to Cox, FOUR! These could be the types of shots that separate the two sides. Short ball on middle stump. Cox hooks for four. Third four for the batter.
16.3
•
Taylor to Cox, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Cox tries a slog but misses.
16.2
Tom Taylor to Ed Pollock. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by David Willey
16.1
W
Taylor returns. Taylor to Santner, OUT! Taylor returns. Wicket ball. Santner goes for 33 runs off 21 balls. Half volley on middle stump. Santner drives to long off and is caught by Willey.
Over 16. 3 runs. Bowler: Andrew Tye. Worcestershire Rapids: 127/5 (rr 7.94)
15.6
•
Tye to Cox, no run Cox leaves a short ball on middle stump.
15.5
•
Tye to Cox, no run Bowler takes pace off. Cox defends a slower ball half volley on middle stump back to the bowler.
15.4
1
Tye to Santner, 1 run Santner flicks a half volley on leg stump to fine leg for one run.
15.3
1
Tye to Cox, 1 run Cox flicks a back of a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
15.2
1
Tye to Santner, 1 run Santner drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep extra cover for one run.
15.1
•
Tye returns into the attack. Tye to Santner, no run Tye returns into the attack. Pace off. Santner misses a slower ball yorker outside off. This is better by Northamptonshire Steelbacks. Pulling the run-rate back a bit.
Over 15. 14 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Worcestershire Rapids: 124/5 (rr 8.27)
14.6
1
Willey to Santner, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 14 runs from it. Santner drives a yorker on middle stump to mid off for one run.
14.5
4
Willey to Santner, FOUR! Pace off. Willey delivers a slower ball on middle stump. Santner drives for four. Magnificent innings in progress by Santner who now has 30 from 16 deliveries.
14.4
•
Willey to Santner, no run Santner misses a short ball on middle stump.
14.3
4
Willey to Santner, FOUR! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Santner goes onto the back foot and pulls for four.
14.2
1
Willey to Cox, 1 run Cox flicks a back of a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for one run.
14.1
4
Willey returns. Willey to Cox, FOUR! Willey returns. Cox drives a length ball on leg stump for four.
Heldreich to Cox, 1 run Cox slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.5
1
Heldreich to Santner, 1 run Santner flicks a length ball on leg stump to short fine leg for one run.
13.4
6
Heldreich to Santner, SIX! Half volley on middle stump. Santner drives for six. More than enough willow connected on this stroke. Santner goes to 21 off 12 balls.
13.3
•
Heldreich to Santner, no run Santner misses a length ball on middle stump.
13.2
•
Heldreich to Santner, no run Santner drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to cover.
13.1
1
Heldreich resumes. Heldreich to Cox, 1 run Heldreich resumes. Cox sweeps a half volley on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 13. 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Worcestershire Rapids: 101/5 (rr 7.77)
12.6
1
Sanderson to Cox, 1 run Cox drives a length ball on off stump to extra cover for one run.
12.5
•
Sanderson to Cox, no run Cox drives a length ball on middle stump to mid on.
12.4
•
Sanderson to Cox, no run Cox leaves a short ball on off stump.
12.3
•
Sanderson to Cox, no run Cox defends a length ball on off stump to mid on.
12.2
1
Sanderson to Santner, 1 run Pace off results in the single. This brings up the hundred for Worcestershire Rapids. The runs have come at a rate of 8.1 runs per over. Sanderson bowls a slower ball on middle stump. Santner goes onto the back foot and drives to mid on for one run.
12.1
4
Sanderson is back into the attack. Sanderson to Santner, FOUR! Sanderson is back into the attack. Length ball on middle stump. Santner drives for four.
Heldreich to Santner, 1 run Heldreich bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Santner pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.5
2
Heldreich to Santner, 2 runs Half volley on off stump. Santner drives to long off for two runs.
11.4
1
Heldreich to Cox, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Cox slog-sweeps to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.3
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Heldreich to Cox, no run Length ball on middle stump. Cox misses an attempted backward defensive.
11.2
FOUR! Freddie Heldreich to Ben Cox. Left-arm unorthodox stock half volley, middle stump on the front foot sweep well timed for 4 runs
11.1
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Heldreich is on for another over. Heldreich to Kashif Ali, OUT! Heldreich is on for another over. Kashif Ali departs for 4. Length ball on middle stump. Kashif Ali edges to gully and is caught by Vasconcelos.
Over 11. 3 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Worcestershire Rapids: 87/4 (rr 7.91)
10.6
1
Taylor to Kashif Ali, 1 run Kashif Ali flicks a length ball on leg stump to mid wicket for one run.
10.5
1
Taylor to Santner, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Santner drives to deep cover for one run.
10.4
1
Taylor to Kashif Ali, 1 run Kashif Ali drives a length ball on middle stump to long off for one run.
10.3
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Taylor to Kashif Ali, no run No run. Back of a length ball on off stump. Kashif Ali misses.
10.2
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Taylor to Kashif Ali, no run Another dot. Kashif Ali misses a length ball on off stump.
10.1
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Taylor returns. Taylor to Kashif Ali, no run Taylor returns. Kashif Ali defends a length ball on off stump to mid on.
Heldreich to Santner, FOUR! Boundary makes it 7 runs to the total. Santner drives a half volley on off stump for four.
9.5
1
Heldreich to Kashif Ali, 1 run Kashif Ali drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
9.4
1
Heldreich to Santner, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Santner hits to cover for one run.
9.3
1
Kashif Ali, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Heldreich to Kashif Ali, 1 run Kashif Ali, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Kashif Ali drives a full toss on middle stump to long on for one run.
9.2
W
Heldreich to D'Oliveira, OUT! D-Oliveira is out, ending a 28-ball innings of 38 runs. Back of a length ball on middle stump. D'Oliveira goes onto the back foot and edges in the air. Caught by Vasconcelos at backward point. Impact role by Heldreich with the ball.
9.1
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Heldreich to continue. Heldreich to D'Oliveira, no run Heldreich to continue. D'Oliveira misses a length ball on leg stump.
Over 9. 9 runs. Bowler: Andrew Tye. Worcestershire Rapids: 77/3 (rr 8.56)
8.6
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Tye to Santner, no run Santner leaves a short ball on leg stump.
8.5
1
Tye to D'Oliveira, 1 run D'Oliveira glances a back of a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for one run.
8.4
4
Tye to D'Oliveira, FOUR! D'Oliveira drives a slower ball on off stump for four. Five fours for this batter.
8.3
2
Tye to D'Oliveira, 2 runs Pace off. D'Oliveira drives a slower ball on off stump to deep extra cover for two runs.
8.2
Andrew Tye to Mitchell Santner. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot glancing mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, run out attempt: missed stumps by David Willey
8.1
1
Santner, left-handed bat, is next in. Tye to continue. Tye to D'Oliveira, 1 run Santner, left-handed bat, is next in. Tye to continue. Tye bowls a length ball on off stump. D'Oliveira goes onto the front foot and drives to third for one run.
Heldreich to Hose, OUT! Hose is out having got to just 3. Oh that's a big wicket. Half volley on off stump. Hose drives to long off and is caught by Taylor.
7.5
1
Heldreich to D'Oliveira, 1 run Half volley on leg stump. D'Oliveira goes onto the front foot and sweeps to deep backward square leg for one run. D-Oliveira goes to 30 off 22 balls. A good knock.
7.4
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Heldreich to D'Oliveira, no run D'Oliveira slogs a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
7.3
2
Heldreich to D'Oliveira, 2 runs Heldreich delivers a half volley on middle stump. D'Oliveira slog-sweeps to deep square leg for two runs.
7.2
1
Heldreich to Hose, 1 run Batters rotate the strike with a single. Hose drives a back of a length ball on leg stump to long on for one run.
7.1
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Heldreich, left-arm spin, is introduced. Heldreich to Hose, no run Heldreich, left-arm spin, is introduced. Length ball on middle stump. Hose goes onto the front foot and defends back to the bowler.
Over 7. 4 runs. Bowler: Andrew Tye. Worcestershire Rapids: 64/2 (rr 9.14)
6.6
Andrew Tye to Adam Hose. No movement short, middle stump on the back foot pulled mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Saif Zaib
6.5
1
Tye to D'Oliveira, 1 run D'Oliveira pulls a half tracker on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
6.4
Andrew Tye to Adam Hose. No movement half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Saif Zaib
6.3
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Tye to Haynes, OUT! Going with pace off. Dismissed! Haynes goes having got 26 runs from 16 deliveries. Tye delivers a slower ball on off stump. Haynes drives to third and is caught by Heldreich. Batting side is still 15 ahead of the projected runs at the start of their innings.
6.2
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Tye to Haynes, no run Length ball on off stump. Haynes drives to backward point.
6.1
1
Tye, right-arm pace, is introduced. Tye to D'Oliveira, 1 run Tye, right-arm pace, is introduced. Tries some variety with pace. Slower ball full toss on middle stump. D'Oliveira flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 6. 14 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Worcestershire Rapids: 60/1 (rr 10.0)
5.6
1
Willey to D'Oliveira, 1 run Pace off. Slower ball on leg stump. D'Oliveira glances to fine leg for one run.
5.5
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Willey to D'Oliveira, no run Length ball on middle stump. D'Oliveira misses an attempted drive.
5.4
4
Willey to D'Oliveira, FOUR! D'Oliveira drives a half volley on off stump for four.
5.3
1ˡᵇ
Willey to Haynes, 1 leg bye Leg bye taken. Willey delivers a slower ball on leg stump. Haynes misses a glance.
5.2
4
Willey to Haynes, FOUR! These two have now put on 52 runs in their partnership. Willey delivers a back of a length ball on leg stump. Haynes glances for four. Third four for the batter.
5.1
4
Willey is back. Willey to Haynes, FOUR! Willey is back. This brings up the fifty for Worcestershire Rapids. Half volley on middle stump. Haynes goes onto the front foot and drives for four.
Over 5. 9 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Worcestershire Rapids: 46/1 (rr 9.2)
4.6
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Sanderson to Haynes, 1 leg bye Leg bye adds one to the total. Sanderson bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Haynes misses a glance.
4.5
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Sanderson to Haynes, no run Sanderson bowls a length ball on off stump. Haynes defends to extra cover.
4.4
6
Sanderson to Haynes, SIX! Goes with pace off. Slower ball full toss on middle stump. Haynes drives for six. Batter unleashes on this one and clears the boundary.
4.3
1
Sanderson to D'Oliveira, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. D'Oliveira goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep backward square leg for one run. Worcestershire Rapids have a current average of 8.7 runs per over and this moves D-Oliveira to 20 having faced 14 balls.
4.2
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Sanderson to D'Oliveira, no run Half volley outside off. D'Oliveira misses an attempted drive.
4.1
1
Sanderson to continue. Sanderson to Haynes, 1 run Sanderson to continue. The first ball goes for a single. Haynes glances a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 4. 12 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Worcestershire Rapids: 37/1 (rr 9.25)
3.6
4
Taylor to D'Oliveira, FOUR! Taylor delivers a length ball on off stump. D'Oliveira goes onto the front foot and steers for four. Three fours for this batter.
3.5
1
Taylor to Haynes, 1 run Mistake in the field. Length ball on off stump. Haynes goes onto the front foot and drives off the edge of the bat. Lynn drops the catch at short third. They run one run. A chance goes begging. Attempted catch goes down.
3.4
4
Taylor to Haynes, FOUR! Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Haynes flicks for four.
3.3
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Taylor to Haynes, no run Taylor delivers a length ball on off stump. Haynes drives and is dropped by Taylor. Batter gets some good fortune.
3.2
1ˡᵇ
Taylor to D'Oliveira, 1 leg bye Back of a length ball on leg stump. D'Oliveira tries a flick but misses. Leg bye adds one to the total.
3.1
2
Taylor, right-arm pace, comes on. Taylor to D'Oliveira, 2 runs Taylor, right-arm pace, comes on. Northamptonshire Steelbacks need to press the reset button after that over. The new over starts with more runs. D'Oliveiran upper cuts a length ball on off stump to fine leg for two runs.
Over 3. 10 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Worcestershire Rapids: 25/1 (rr 8.33)
2.6
Ben Sanderson to Jack Haynes. Slower ball length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Ricardo Vasconcelos
2.5
2
Sanderson to Haynes, 2 runs Length ball on leg stump. Haynes flicks to deep square leg for two runs.
2.4
1
Sanderson to D'Oliveira, 1 run Sanderson delivers a half volley on off stump. D'Oliveira drives to mid off for one run.
2.3
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Sanderson to D'Oliveira, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. D'Oliveira misses.
2.2
4ˡᵇ
Sanderson to D'Oliveira, 4 leg byes D'Oliveira misses a length ball on off stump. Four leg byes.
2.1
1
Sanderson continues. Sanderson to Haynes, 1 run Sanderson continues. Length ball on middle stump. Haynes drives to mid on for one run.
Over 2. 13 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Worcestershire Rapids: 15/1 (rr 7.5)
1.6
4
Willey to D'Oliveira, FOUR! Boundary makes it 13 runs to the total. Half volley on leg stump. D'Oliveira goes onto the front foot and flicks for four. Emphatic ball-striking to close out over number 2.
1.5
FOUR! David Willey to Brett D'Oliveira. No movement half volley, off stump on the front foot driving well timed for 4 runs
1.4
David Willey to Jack Haynes. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot flick mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by James Sales
1.3
1
Willey to D'Oliveira, 1 run D'Oliveira flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
1.2
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Willey to D'Oliveira, no run D'Oliveira misses a back of a length ball on middle stump.
1.2
1ʷᵈ
Willey to D'Oliveira, 1 wide Wide given. Length ball down leg. D'Oliveira misses.
1.1
2
Haynes, right-handed bat, is next in. Willey, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Willey to D'Oliveira, 2 runs Haynes, right-handed bat, is next in. Willey, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Back of a length ball on middle stump. D'Oliveira cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
Over 1. 2 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Worcestershire Rapids: 2/1 (rr 2.0)
0.6
W
Sanderson to Bracewell, OUT! Instantly there's drama here. Wicket ball. Bracewell departs with 1. Length ball on middle stump. Bracewell goes onto the front foot and edges in the air. Caught by Heldreich at short third. That's a good over of bowling... 2 runs conceded. And a wicket.
0.5
Ben Sanderson to Brett D'Oliveira. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tom Taylor
0.4
1
Sanderson to Bracewell, 1 run Sanderson delivers a length ball on middle stump. Bracewell goes onto the back foot and late cuts to third for one run.
0.3
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Sanderson to Bracewell, no run Bracewell defends a back of a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
0.2
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Sanderson to Bracewell, no run Length ball on middle stump. Bracewell misses a slog.
0.1
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Bracewell and D'Oliveira come to the crease. Sanderson will open the bowling. Sanderson to Bracewell, no run Bracewell and D'Oliveira come to the crease. Sanderson will open the bowling. We are underway with a dot ball. Worcestershire Rapids will want to post something big to hold off what will surely be a decent Northamptonshire Steelbacks chase. Bracewell leaves a length ball on middle stump. Here we go then.
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