Mills to Eskinazi, no run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi misses an attempted slog. That'll be the close of play now.
19.5
2
Mills to Eskinazi, 2 runs Pace off. Eskinazi pulls a slower ball down leg to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Clark but the batter is safe. Eskinazi goes to 94 runs from 61 balls.
19.4
4
Mills to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi drives a length ball down leg for four.
19.3
1ᵇ
Mills to Andersson, 1 bye They run a bye. Mills delivers a back of a length ball on leg stump. Andersson tries a pull but misses.
19.2
Tymal Mills to Martin Andersson. Slower ball length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
19.1
W
Mills to continue. Mills to Hollman, OUT! Mills to continue. Hollman is out having got just 3 runs on the slab. Hollman tries to slog and misses a yorker on off stump and is bowled.
McAndrew to Hollman, 1 run McAndrew delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Hollman cuts to backward point for one run.
18.5
Nathan McAndrew to Luke Hollman. No movement short, middle stump on the back foot pulled well timed to fine leg for 2 runs, run saved by Henry Crocombe
18.4
W
McAndrew to Davies, OUT! Dismissed! Davies goes, having got to 19 runs off 10 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Davies goes onto the front foot and slogs in the air. Caught by Coles at long on. Davies has an unsuccessful review of the dismissal.
18.3
1
McAndrew to Eskinazi, 1 run Pace off. Eskinazi pulls a slower ball full toss outside off to deep square leg for one run. It's now 88 not-out for Eskinazi.
18.2
4
McAndrew to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi scoops a length ball outside off for four. That's now 87 not-out for Eskinazi.
18.1
1
McAndrew is on for another over. McAndrew to Davies, 1 run McAndrew is on for another over. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Davies pulls for one run. Middlesex require 20 runs from 11 balls. That's the equation.
Mills to Davies, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Davies flicks to fine leg for one run.
17.5
4
Mills to Davies, FOUR! Davies cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four. We're nicely poised here... WinViz has fallen 7% for Sussex Sharks.
17.4
1
Mills to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
17.3
1ˡᵇ
Mills to Davies, 1 leg bye Leg bye adds one to the total. Half volley down leg. Davies tries a flick but misses.
17.2
4
Mills to Davies, FOUR! Sussex Sharks cannot be complacent with these runs although they're certainly in front. Misfield gifts some runs to the batter. Mills delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Davies upper cuts to third for four. Misfielded by Crocombe. Boundary balls continue into the new over.
17.1
1
Mills is back on. Mills to Eskinazi, 1 run Mills is back on. Middlesex are now 150/3. Full toss on leg stump. Eskinazi drives to deep backward point for one run. Eskinazi goes to 82 runs from 56 balls.
McAndrew to Davies, FOUR! Pace off. It's four more. Sussex Sharks need to be careful with these runs but they are still in charge. McAndrew bowls a slower ball outside off. Davies cuts for four. Emphatic ball-striking to see out over number 17.
16.5
4
McAndrew to Davies, FOUR! Pace off and a boundary here. Davies flicks a slower ball on off stump for four.
16.4
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McAndrew to Davies, no run McAndrew bowls a short ball outside off. Davies misses.
16.3
1
McAndrew to Eskinazi, 1 run Yorker outside off. Eskinazi goes onto the back foot and steers to third for one run.
16.2
1
Davies, left-handed bat, is next in. McAndrew to Davies, 1 run Davies, left-handed bat, is next in. Batter wastes no time getting off the mark. Davies glances a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
16.1
W
McAndrew returns into the attack. McAndrew to Holden, OUT! McAndrew returns into the attack. Holden is out with a score of 18 runs. Short ball on leg stump. Holden pulls to deep mid wicket and is caught by Clark.
Over 16. 12 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Middlesex: 139/2 (rr 8.69)
15.6
4
Crocombe to Eskinazi, FOUR! More runs. Eskinazi pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for four.
15.5
1
Crocombe to Holden, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Holden goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Ibrahim drops the catch at backward square leg. They run one run. Attempt at a catch is put down. A chance goes begging.
15.4
4
Crocombe to Holden, FOUR! Full toss outside off. Holden drives for four.
15.3
1
Crocombe to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
15.3
1ʷᵈ
Crocombe to Eskinazi, 1 wide Wide given. Full toss down leg. Eskinazi misses a glance.
15.2
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Crocombe to Eskinazi, no run Short ball outside off. Eskinazi misses an attempted upper cut.
15.1
1
Crocombe returns. Crocombe to Holden, 1 run Crocombe returns. Length ball outside off. Holden slogs for one run.
Shadab Khan to Holden, 1 run Holden flicks a back of a length ball down leg to fine leg for one run.
14.5
4
Shadab Khan to Holden, FOUR! Length ball on leg stump. Holden cuts to deep backward point for four. Misfielded by McAndrew.
14.4
1
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi reverse sweeps to short third for one run. Wonderful fielding by Mills. Alertness saving some runs. Eskinazi now has 75 runs.
14.3
2
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 2 runs Eskinazi drives a length ball on off stump to long on for two runs.
14.2
1
Shadab Khan to Holden, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Holden sweeps for one run.
14.1
1
Shadab Khan resumes. Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run Shadab Khan resumes. Shadab Khan bowls a length ball outside off. Eskinazi drives to long off for one run.
Over 14. 7 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bopara. Middlesex: 117/2 (rr 8.36)
13.6
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi drives to extra cover for one run. Misfielded by Ibrahim.
13.5
2
Bopara to Eskinazi, 2 runs Eskinazi drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for two runs. Run out attempt by McAndrew but the batter is safe.
13.4
2
Bopara to Eskinazi, 2 runs Length ball on off stump. Eskinazi drives to long on for two runs. That's now 68 not-out for Eskinazi.
13.3
1
Bopara to Holden, 1 run Varying the pace now. Holden cuts a slower ball outside off to backward point for one run.
13.2
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Pace off. Batters get down the wicket for a single. Eskinazi drives a slower ball on off stump to long off for one run.
13.1
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Bopara continues. Bopara to Eskinazi, no run Bopara continues. Pace off. Slower ball on leg stump. Eskinazi reverse sweeps to backward point.
Shadab Khan to Holden, no run Length ball on middle stump. Holden drives to cover. Middlesex need 72 runs from 42 balls.
12.5
1
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Eskinazi goes onto the front foot and sweeps to deep square leg for one run. That's now 65 not-out for Eskinazi.
12.4
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Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, no run Eskinazi reverse sweeps a length ball on off stump to backward point.
12.3
4
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi pulls a length ball on off stump for four.
12.2
1
Shadab Khan to Holden, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Holden drives to cover and is dropped by Bopara. They run one run. Batter gets away with one here.
12.1
1
Shadab Khan is back on. Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run Shadab Khan is back on. Eskinazi late cuts a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run. Eskinazi now has 60 runs.
Over 12. 9 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bopara. Middlesex: 103/2 (rr 8.58)
11.6
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi drives to long on for one run.
11.5
2
Bopara to Eskinazi, 2 runs Eskinazi drives a half volley on off stump to long off for two runs.
11.4
1ˡᵇ
Bopara to Holden, 1 leg bye That's three-figures for Middlesex. Leg bye taken. Length ball down leg. Holden misses a flick. Run out attempt by Burgess but missed the stumps.
11.3
FOUR! Ravi Bopara to Max Holden. No movement full toss, outside off on the front foot reverse sweep well timed for 4 runs
11.2
W
Bopara to Malan, OUT! Malan is out, ending a 29-ball innings of 36 runs. That marks a shift in momentum. Two wickets down for 95 runs after 11.2 overs. Malan edges a back of a length ball on off stump on to the stumps and is bowled. It's going to be a moment of magic that decides this game.
11.1
1
Bopara to continue. Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Bopara to continue. Throwing in some variety with pace. Eskinazi sweeps a slower ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
Mills to Malan, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Malan cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
10.5
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Mills to Malan, no run Malan misses a short ball on middle stump.
10.4
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Mills to Malan, no run Yorker outside off. Malan misses.
10.3
6
Mills to Malan, SIX! Pace off. This feels close and Sussex Sharks can't afford these runs. Slower ball on off stump. Malan goes onto the back foot and pulls for six. This is a fine knock by Malan who goes to 34 runs off 25 balls.
10.2
•
Mills to Malan, no run Malan cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
10.1
1
Mills is back. Mills to Eskinazi, 1 run Mills is back. Mills bowls a length ball outside off. Eskinazi drives to deep cover for one run. That's now 55 not-out for Eskinazi.
Over 10. 7 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bopara. Middlesex: 85/1 (rr 8.5)
9.6
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.5
•
Bopara to Eskinazi, no run Bopara bowls a length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi drives back to the bowler.
9.4
2
Bopara to Eskinazi, 2 runs Bopara bowls a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi drives to long off for two runs. That's 53 runs for Eskinazi.
9.3
1
Bopara to Malan, 1 run Varying the pace now. Malan pulls a slower ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.2
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Eskinazi flicks to deep mid wicket for one run. It's now 51 not-out for Eskinazi.
9.1
2
Bopara resumes. Bopara to Eskinazi, 2 runs Bopara resumes. Pace off. Bopara delivers a slower ball on middle stump. Eskinazi goes onto the back foot and pulls to deep backward square leg for two runs. Brilliant fielding by Coles. Impressive work to save runs. This is a meaty knock from Eskinazi who is striking at 161 and goes to 50 runs off 31 balls.
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run A single ends the over. Eskinazi drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
8.5
1
Shadab Khan to Malan, 1 run Shadab Khan bowls a length ball outside off. Malan drives to deep cover for one run.
8.4
1
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi cuts a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
8.3
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Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, no run Shadab Khan bowls a length ball wide outside off. Eskinazi tries a sweep but misses.
8.2
2
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Eskinazi cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
8.1
1
Shadab Khan resumes. Shadab Khan to Malan, 1 run Shadab Khan resumes. Back of a length ball outside off. Malan cuts to deep backward point for one run.
Over 8. 5 runs. Bowler: Ravi Bopara. Middlesex: 72/1 (rr 9.0)
7.6
1
Bopara to Malan, 1 run Varying the pace. Malan drives a slower ball half volley on off stump to long on for one run.
7.5
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi drives for one run.
7.4
1
Bopara to Malan, 1 run Pace off. Slower ball on off stump. Malan pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
7.3
1
Bopara to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi drives a length ball outside off to short third for one run.
7.2
1
Bopara to Malan, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Malan pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
7.1
•
Bopara, right-arm pace, is introduced. Bopara to Malan, no run Bopara, right-arm pace, is introduced. Malan drives a back of a length ball outside off to cover.
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 2 runs Eskinazi cuts a length ball outside off to third for two runs.
6.5
1
Shadab Khan to Malan, 1 run Malan pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for one run.
6.4
1
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi reverse sweeps a length ball outside off to short third for one run. Brilliant fielding by Mills. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
6.3
2
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, 2 runs Eskinazi cuts a length ball outside off to deep backward point for two runs.
6.2
•
Shadab Khan to Eskinazi, no run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi goes onto the front foot and drives to cover.
6.1
1
Shadab Khan, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Shadab Khan to Malan, 1 run Shadab Khan, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Length ball outside off. Malan drives to deep cover for one run.
Mills to Malan, 1 run Malan glances a length ball down leg to short fine leg for one run. Malan goes to 20 off 14 balls.
5.5
4
Mills to Malan, FOUR! Malan drives a length ball outside off for four.
5.4
1
Mills to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi hits a length ball on middle stump to backward point for one run. Run out attempt by Shadab Khan but missed the stumps.
5.3
4
Mills to Eskinazi, FOUR! After this sequence of boundaries the bowler needs a change-up. Short ball outside off. Eskinazi upper cuts for four.
5.2
6
Mills to Eskinazi, SIX! Fifty up now for Middlesex in style. Mills bowls a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi drives for six. That ball will need retrieving from the stands. Significant runs by Eskinazi who moves to 32 unbeaten runs.
5.1
•
Mills, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Mills to Eskinazi, no run Mills, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Eskinazi cuts a back of a length ball outside off to backward point. Better start to this new Sussex Sharks over.
Over 5. 15 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Middlesex: 44/1 (rr 8.8)
4.6
1
Crocombe to Eskinazi, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi goes onto the back foot and glances to deep backward square leg for one run.
4.5
4
Crocombe to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four. Middlesex need more of this. Eskinazi charges on.
4.4
4
Crocombe to Eskinazi, FOUR! Pace off. Eskinazi sweeps a slower ball half volley on off stump for four. Eskinazi has faced 14 balls and goes to 21 with a S/R of 150.
4.3
4
Crocombe to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four.
4.2
1
Crocombe to Malan, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Malan pulls to mid on for one run. Run out attempt by Shadab Khan but missed the stumps.
4.1
1ˡᵇ
Crocombe, right-arm pace, is introduced. Crocombe to Eskinazi, 1 leg bye Crocombe, right-arm pace, is introduced. Leg bye taken. Length ball outside off. Eskinazi misses a scoop.
Hudson-Prentice to Eskinazi, 1 run A single ends the over. Eskinazi drives a length ball on off stump to mid off for one run.
3.5
1
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, 1 run Malan pulls a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
3.4
4
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, FOUR! Malan pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
3.3
1
Hudson-Prentice to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi works a length ball on middle stump to square leg for one run.
3.2
1
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, 1 run Malan drives a length ball on off stump to deep cover for one run.
3.1
•
Hudson-Prentice is on for another over. Hudson-Prentice to Malan, no run Hudson-Prentice is on for another over. Length ball on off stump. Malan drives back to the bowler.
McAndrew to Eskinazi, no run Length ball on off stump. Eskinazi flicks. 5 runs in the over, 21/1 after 3 overs.
2.5
•
McAndrew to Eskinazi, no run Eskinazi drives a length ball outside off to cover.
2.4
1
McAndrew to Malan, 1 run Malan drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run.
2.4
1ʷᵈ
McAndrew to Malan, 1 wide Back of a length ball down leg. Malan fails to make contact. Wide given.
2.3
1
McAndrew to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi goes onto the front foot and drives to deep cover for one run.
2.2
1
McAndrew to Malan, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Malan pulls to mid on for one run.
2.1
1
McAndrew is on for another over. McAndrew to Eskinazi, 1 run McAndrew is on for another over. Back of a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi works to deep backward square leg for one run.
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, no run Hudson-Prentice delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. Malan defends back to the bowler. That's the second over in the bag. There's a 24% chance that this is a successful chase for Middlesex.
1.5
•
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, no run Malan late cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
1.4
•
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, no run Malan defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler. Tidy over so far from Hudson-Prentice.
1.3
2
Hudson-Prentice to Malan, 2 runs Back of a length ball on leg stump. Malan goes onto the back foot and glances for two runs.
1.2
FOUR! Fynn Hudson-Prentice to Pieter Malan. No movement half volley, down leg on the front foot flick well timed for 4 runs
1.1
W
Hudson-Prentice, right-arm pace, is introduced. Hudson-Prentice to Cracknell, OUT! Hudson-Prentice, right-arm pace, is introduced. The fielding side is locked in at the start of this over. Gone. Sussex Sharks get their first dismissal. Cracknell is sent back to the pavilion having got to just 1. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Cracknell goes down the pitch and pulls in the air. Caught by Coles at mid wicket.
McAndrew to Eskinazi, FOUR! Chance for runs. Eskinazi scoops a length ball outside off for four.
0.5
•
McAndrew to Eskinazi, no run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi defends to mid off.
0.4
•
McAndrew to Eskinazi, no run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi misses a flick.
0.3
4
McAndrew to Eskinazi, FOUR! Back of a length ball on leg stump. Eskinazi goes down the pitch and pulls for four.
0.2
1
McAndrew to Cracknell, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Cracknell defends to backward square leg for one run.
0.1
Nathan McAndrew to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot glancing mis-timed to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry Crocombe
Over 20. 12 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Sussex Sharks: 181/8 (rr 9.05)
19.6
2,W
Helm to Coles, OUT!, 2 runs Good running for a couple of runs to end this last over. Run-out attempt looks good. Hudson-Prentice is done. Sussex Sharks will feel like they're doing enough. Run out. Length ball outside off. Coles drives to third for two runs. Sussex Sharks finish on 181 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Middlesex will come back out shortly knowing they've probably bitten off more than they can chew with this chase.
19.5
•
Helm to Coles, no run Helm bowls a length ball outside off. Coles misses an attempted drive.
19.4
•
Helm to Coles, no run Coles leaves a yorker wide outside off.
19.3
6
Helm to Coles, SIX! Short ball on off stump. Coles pulls for six.
19.2
4
Helm to Coles, FOUR! Good shot. Length ball outside off. Coles flicks for four.
19.1
•
Helm to continue. Helm to Coles, no run Helm to continue. Helm continues with this spell having just gone for runs in their last over although it saw some success for Middlesex. This one starts with no run. Coles drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler. Wonderful fielding by Helm. Good work, saves runs.
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Sussex Sharks: 169/7 (rr 8.89)
18.6
1
Higgins to Coles, 1 run Higgins bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Coles late cuts to backward point for one run.
18.5
1
Higgins to Hudson-Prentice, 1 run Length ball outside off. Hudson-Prentice drives to deep cover for one run.
18.4
1
Higgins to Coles, 1 run Coles pulls a short ball on off stump to square leg for one run.
18.3
1
Higgins to Hudson-Prentice, 1 run Hudson-Prentice pulls a short ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
18.2
2
Higgins to Hudson-Prentice, 2 runs Batters get up and down for a couple. Length ball on middle stump. Hudson-Prentice flicks to deep backward square leg for two runs.
18.1
•
Higgins comes back on. Higgins to Hudson-Prentice, no run Higgins comes back on. Pace off. Hudson-Prentice misses a slower ball outside off. The fielding side wants another wicket. It's been a good opening innings by Sussex Sharks. Can they cement it in these final two overs?
Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Sussex Sharks: 163/7 (rr 9.06)
17.6
•
Helm to Coles, no run Length ball outside off. Coles misses an attempted drive. The projected score for this innings is 177 which is 49 more than where they were at the start of play.
17.6
1ʷᵈ
Helm to Coles, 1 wide Wide ball. Coles leaves a length ball wide outside off.
17.5
1
Helm to Hudson-Prentice, 1 run Length ball outside off. Hudson-Prentice drives to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Eskinazi but missed the stumps.
17.4
Tom Helm to Fynn Hudson-Prentice. No movement length ball, outside off no foot movement flick to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Martin Andersson
17.3
W
Helm to Bopara, OUT! That was becoming a significant innings by Bopara, out for 38 runs from 26 balls. Half volley outside off. Bopara drives to deep backward point and is caught by Andersson. Striking at 146 that was a really good innings by Bopara.
17.2
1
Helm to Coles, 1 run Pace off. Coles flicks a slower ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
17.1
4
Helm to Coles, FOUR! Coles pulls a short ball outside off for four.
17.1
1ʷᵈ
Helm is back. Helm to Coles, 1 wide Helm is back. Wide given. Helm bowls a back of a length ball down leg. Coles tries a glance but misses.
Over 17. 3 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Sussex Sharks: 153/6 (rr 9.0)
16.6
1
Hollman to Coles, 1 run A single to end the over which adds 3 to the total. Coles cuts a length ball on off stump to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Eskinazi but the batter is safe. Just the 3 runs conceded in the over for these 2 wickets.
16.5
1
Hollman to Bopara, 1 run Length ball outside off. Bopara goes onto the front foot and drives to deep cover for one run.
16.4
Luke Hollman to James Coles. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Martin Andersson
16.3
W
Hollman to McAndrew, OUT! McAndrew is out. Batter goes for a duck. Out leg before wicket. McAndrew attempts to flick and misses a length ball on middle stump.
16.2
Luke Hollman to Nathan McAndrew. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Luke Hollman
16.1
W
Hollman is back on. Hollman to Ibrahim, OUT! Hollman is back on. Ibrahim is out having got to just 1. Length ball on middle stump. Ibrahim drives to deep cover and is caught by Cracknell.
Over 16. 10 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Sussex Sharks: 150/4 (rr 9.38)
15.6
•
Higgins to Bopara, no run Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Bopara tries a reverse sweep but misses.
15.5
2
Higgins to Bopara, 2 runs Sussex Sharks get to 150 runs. They've come at 9.5 runs per over. Bopara drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for two runs. Top class fielding by Holden. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
15.4
1
Higgins to Ibrahim, 1 run Ibrahim gets in on the action after 2 balls. Ibrahim slogs a length ball outside off to deep square leg for one run.
15.3
•
Higgins to Ibrahim, no run Ibrahim drives a length ball outside off to cover.
15.3
Wide. Ryan Higgins to Danial Ibrahim. Off cutter length ball, leg stump on the back foot glancing for 1 wides
15.2
W
Higgins to Shadab Khan, OUT! Shadab Khan is done. The 30-ball innings was worth 59 runs. Half volley outside off. Shadab Khan goes onto the front foot and drives in the air. Caught by Andersson at third. That was some knock by Shadab Khan. Two wickets now for Higgins.
15.1
6
Higgins returns into the attack. Higgins to Shadab Khan, SIX! Higgins returns into the attack. Shadab Khan drives a full toss outside off for six.
Cullen to Bopara, no run Bopara misses a length ball down leg.
14.5
2
Cullen to Bopara, 2 runs Bopara flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
14.4
4
Cullen to Bopara, FOUR! Bopara scoops a length ball on off stump for four. Handy knock from Bopara. Goes to 33 off 20 balls.
14.3
1
Cullen to Shadab Khan, 1 run Shadab Khan pulls a short ball on middle stump to fine leg for one run. Shadab Khan goes to 53 runs from 28 balls.
14.2
•
Cullen to Shadab Khan, no run Cullen delivers a short ball on leg stump. Shadab Khan tries a pull but misses.
14.1
•
Cullen is back on. Cullen to Shadab Khan, no run Cullen is back on. Shadab Khan drives a length ball on off stump to mid off. This is better by Middlesex. Pulling the run-rate back a bit.
Over 14. 14 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Sussex Sharks: 133/3 (rr 9.5)
13.6
•
Hollman to Bopara, no run Bopara pushes a length ball on off stump to extra cover. Batting side's projected runs is up to 185 now.
13.5
4
Hollman to Bopara, FOUR! Bopara slogs a length ball outside off for four.
13.4
1
Hollman to Shadab Khan, 1 run Shadab Khan sweeps a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run. It's now 52 not-out for Shadab Khan.
13.3
6
Hollman to Shadab Khan, SIX! Shadab Khan slog-sweeps a length ball outside off for six. Examplary batting by Shadab Khan who goes to 51 runs. That's a gun way of bringing up the fifty.
13.2
2
Hollman to Shadab Khan, 2 runs Shadab Khan sweeps a length ball on off stump to fine leg for two runs.
13.1
1ᵇ
Hollman returns. Hollman to Bopara, 1 bye Hollman returns. They run a bye. Hollman delivers a length ball outside off. Bopara tries a sweep but misses.
Over 13. 14 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Sussex Sharks: 119/3 (rr 9.15)
12.6
1
De Caires to Bopara, 1 run A single to end the over which adds 14 to the total. Length ball down leg. Bopara works to square leg for one run.
12.5
1
De Caires to Shadab Khan, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Shadab Khan works to deep mid wicket for one run.
12.4
4
De Caires to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Scoreboard ticks over. More runs here. De Caires bowls a length ball down leg. Shadab Khan sweeps for four.
12.4
1ʷᵈ
De Caires to Shadab Khan, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Shadab Khan misses a sweep. Wide ball.
12.3
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De Caires to Shadab Khan, no run Shadab Khan pushes a length ball down leg back to the bowler.
12.2
6
De Caires to Shadab Khan, SIX! Shadab Khan slog-sweeps a length ball on leg stump for six.
12.1
1
De Caires is back on. De Caires to Bopara, 1 run De Caires is back on. Bopara flicks a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 12. 18 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Sussex Sharks: 105/3 (rr 8.75)
11.6
6
Andersson to Shadab Khan, SIX! Pace off, hit for a boundary now. This brings up three-figures in style for Sussex Sharks. This partnership is now 50 off 27. A champagne moment for the batting side to end the over. Shadab Khan drives a slower ball outside off for six. Six to bookend both ends of the over. Good contribution by Shadab Khan who moves to 32.
11.5
2
Andersson to Shadab Khan, 2 runs Shadab Khan upper cuts a short ball outside off to third for two runs. Great fielding by Higgins. Good job there, saves runs.
11.4
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Andersson to Shadab Khan, no run Shadab Khan misses a length ball outside off.
11.3
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Andersson to Shadab Khan, no run Length ball outside off. Shadab Khan misses.
11.2
4
Andersson to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Andersson bowls a length ball outside off. Shadab Khan slog-sweeps for four. More boundary balls up for grabs in this over.
11.1
6
Andersson comes back on. Andersson to Shadab Khan, SIX! Andersson comes back on. Middlesex were bleeding runs in the previous over. Now it's Andersson's turn. This over is underway with a maximum. Shadab Khan slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump for six. Shadab Khan moves to 20 off 13 balls.
Cullen to Bopara, SIX! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Bopara goes onto the back foot and pulls for six. Bopara moves to 23 off 14 deliveries.
10.5
1ˡᵇ
Cullen to Shadab Khan, 1 leg bye Cullen bowls a length ball down leg. Shadab Khan misses a slog. Leg bye adds one to the total.
10.4
1
Cullen to Bopara, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Bopara hits to backward point for one run.
10.3
1
Cullen to Shadab Khan, 1 run Short ball on middle stump. Shadab Khan pulls to fine leg for one run.
10.2
1
Cullen to Bopara, 1 run Bopara works a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
10.1
1
Cullen returns into the attack. Cullen to Shadab Khan, 1 run Cullen returns into the attack. Short ball on leg stump. Shadab Khan pulls to fine leg for one run.
Over 10. 8 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Sussex Sharks: 76/3 (rr 7.6)
9.6
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Higgins to Bopara, no run Length ball outside off. Bopara misses a slog-sweep.
9.5
1
Higgins to Shadab Khan, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Shadab Khan slogs to deep backward square leg for one run.
9.4
•
Higgins to Shadab Khan, no run Yorker outside off. Shadab Khan misses a drive.
9.3
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Higgins to Shadab Khan, no run Shadab Khan drives a length ball outside off to cover.
9.2
1
Higgins to Bopara, 1 run Bopara late cuts a length ball outside off to short third for one run.
9.1
6
Higgins resumes. Higgins to Bopara, SIX! Higgins resumes. Bopara slog-sweeps a length ball outside off for six.
Over 9. 8 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Sussex Sharks: 68/3 (rr 7.56)
8.6
1
Hollman to Bopara, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 8 to the total. Bopara drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
8.5
1
Hollman to Shadab Khan, 1 run Shadab Khan pulls a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.4
4
Hollman to Shadab Khan, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Shadab Khan cuts for four.
8.3
1
Hollman to Bopara, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Bopara goes onto the front foot and drives to long on for one run.
8.2
1
Hollman to Shadab Khan, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Shadab Khan pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
8.1
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Hollman continues. Hollman to Shadab Khan, no run Hollman continues. Length ball on leg stump. Shadab Khan pushes back to the bowler.
Over 8. 8 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Sussex Sharks: 60/3 (rr 7.5)
7.6
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Higgins to Bopara, no run Length ball on middle stump. Bopara misses an attempted scoop. Good over for Middlesex as this is in the balance again.
7.5
1
Higgins to Shadab Khan, 1 run Shadab Khan drives a length ball outside off to backward point for one run. Misfielded by Andersson.
7.4
FOUR! Ryan Higgins to Shadab Khan. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving for 4 runs
7.3
W
Higgins to Clark, OUT! Clark is out to end a 28-ball innings of 39 runs. Out bowled. Clark tries to flick and misses a length ball on off stump. Valuable role by Higgins with the ball.
7.2
2
Higgins to Clark, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Clark cuts to deep extra cover for two runs.
7.1
1
Higgins comes on. Higgins to Bopara, 1 run Higgins comes on. Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Bopara drives to long off for one run.
Over 7. 6 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Sussex Sharks: 52/2 (rr 7.43)
6.6
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Hollman to Clark, no run Length ball outside off. Clark goes down the pitch and drives.
6.5
1
Hollman to Bopara, 1 run Bopara works a length ball on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
6.4
1
Hollman to Clark, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Clark flicks to deep square leg for one run.
6.3
1
Hollman to Bopara, 1 run This brings up the fifty for Sussex Sharks. Length ball on off stump. Bopara goes onto the front foot and drives to short third for one run. Run out attempt by Cullen but missed the stumps.
6.2
2
Hollman to Bopara, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Bopara drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
6.1
1
Hollman, right-arm spin, comes on. Hollman to Clark, 1 run Hollman, right-arm spin, comes on. Clark flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
Over 6. 16 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Sussex Sharks: 46/2 (rr 7.67)
5.6
1
Andersson to Clark, 1 run A single to end the over which adds 16 to the total. Back of a length ball on off stump. Clark pulls off the edge to mid wicket and is dropped by Higgins. They run one run. Batter gets away with one here.
5.5
6
Andersson to Clark, SIX! Six-hit again. Clark drives a length ball on middle stump for six. Zero hesitation to pull the trigger. An attractive innings by Clark who goes to 34 runs off 22 deliveries.
5.4
6
Andersson to Clark, SIX! Length ball on leg stump. Clark flicks for six.
5.3
Martin Andersson to Ravi Bopara. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot steered mis-timed to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Blake Cullen
5.2
W
Andersson to Alsop, OUT! Wicket ball. Alsop goes for 3 runs. Andersson bowls a length ball on middle stump. Alsop scoops and is caught.
5.1
2
Andersson, right-arm pace, is introduced. Andersson to Alsop, 2 runs Andersson, right-arm pace, is introduced. Alsop pulls a short ball on leg stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
Over 5. 6 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Sussex Sharks: 30/1 (rr 6.0)
4.6
•
De Caires to Clark, no run Arm ball on middle stump. Clark tries a slog but misses.
4.5
4
De Caires to Clark, FOUR! Clark drives a length ball outside off for four.
4.4
1
Alsop, left-handed bat, comes to the crease. De Caires to Alsop, 1 run Alsop, left-handed bat, comes to the crease. Half volley on off stump. Alsop flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
4.3
W
De Caires to Burgess, OUT! Gone. De Caires draws first blood and Middlesex start the high-fives. Burgess is out having got to just 5. Length ball down leg. Burgess drives and is caught.
4.2
1
De Caires to Clark, 1 run Now the batters take a single. Clark drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
4.1
•
De Caires, right-arm pace, is introduced. De Caires to Clark, no run De Caires, right-arm pace, is introduced. Clark drives a full toss outside off back to the bowler.
Cullen to Clark, 1 leg bye Clark drives a length ball on off stump to backward point. They run a leg bye.
3.5
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Cullen to Clark, no run Length ball outside off. Clark misses a flick. Batting side's expected runs is up to 145 now.
3.4
FOUR! Blake Cullen to Tom Clark. No movement short, middle stump on the back foot pulled well timed for 4 runs
3.3
1
Cullen to Burgess, 1 run Cullen delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Burgess pulls to mid on for one run.
3.2
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Cullen to Burgess, no run Length ball outside off. Burgess misses an attempted scoop.
3.1
2
Cullen is on for another over. Cullen to Burgess, 2 runs Cullen is on for another over. Back of a length ball outside off. Burgess drives to third for two runs. Run out attempt by Malan but the batter is safe.
Over 3. 4 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Sussex Sharks: 16/0 (rr 5.33)
2.6
•
Helm to Clark, no run Clark misses a length ball outside off.
2.5
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Helm to Clark, no run Clark misses a short ball on off stump.
2.4
2
Helm to Clark, 2 runs Clark flicks a length ball down leg to deep backward square leg for two runs. Great fielding by Hollman. A tremendous piece of fielding to save runs.
2.3
1
Helm to Burgess, 1 run Burgess flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
2.2
1ˡᵇ
Helm to Clark, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Back of a length ball down leg. Clark misses an attempted glance.
2.1
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Helm resumes. Helm to Clark, no run Helm resumes. Helm delivers a length ball outside off. Clark tries a drive but misses.
Cullen to Clark, 1 run Clark drives a length ball on middle stump to mid on for one run. Neither team has gained the upper-hand in these early stages.
1.5
2
Cullen to Clark, 2 runs Clark glances a length ball on off stump to fine leg for two runs.
1.4
1
Cullen to Burgess, 1 run Burgess drives a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
1.3
•
Cullen to Burgess, no run Batter hasn't had a nibble yet. Three dots. Cullen bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Burgess goes onto the front foot and pushes back to the bowler.
1.2
•
Cullen to Burgess, no run Burgess drives a length ball outside off to cover.
1.1
•
Cullen, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Cullen to Burgess, no run Cullen, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Back of a length ball outside off. Burgess misses a backward defensive.
Over 1. 8 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Sussex Sharks: 8/0 (rr 8.0)
0.6
4
Helm to Clark, FOUR! Clark glances a length ball down leg for four.
0.5
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Helm to Clark, no run Clark hits a back of a length ball on middle stump to backward point.
0.4
4
Helm to Clark, FOUR! Clark is up and running with a boundary after 4 balls. Back of a length ball on off stump. Clark goes onto the front foot and drives for four.
0.3
•
Helm to Clark, no run Clark pushes a length ball on leg stump back to the bowler.
0.2
•
Helm to Clark, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Clark pulls back to the bowler.
0.1
•
Helm will open the bowling. Clark will take the strike. Helm to Clark, no run Helm will open the bowling. Clark will take the strike. We are underway with a dot ball. Sussex Sharks need to make a quick start. Back of a length ball on off stump. Clark misses an attempted drive. So here we go. The dot ball battle will be significant in this matchup.
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