Over 20: 9 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Middlesex: 226/8 (rr 11.49)
19.4
1
Walter to Andersson, 1 run Andersson drives a full toss outside off to cover for one run. Misfielded by Khushi.
19.3
6
Walter to Andersson, SIX! Walter bowls a length ball outside off. Andersson slogs for six.
19.2
1
Walter to Helm, 1 run Helm drives a yorker outside off to gully for one run.
19.1
1
Walter is back into the attack. Walter to Andersson, 1 run Length ball outside off. Andersson slogs to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 19: 10 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Middlesex: 217/8 (rr 11.42)
18.6
2
Cook to Helm, 2 runs Essex could do without these runs while defending their total. Length ball outside off. Helm drives for two runs. WinViz moves towards Middlesex. Middlesex require 9 runs from 6 balls.
18.5
1
Cook to Andersson, 1 run Mixing it up with pace off. Andersson flicks a slower ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
18.4
1
Cook to Helm, 1 run Helm drives a yorker on middle stump to mid off for one run. The equation is Middlesex need 12 runs off 8 balls.
18.3
4
Cook to Helm, FOUR! Helm pulls a length ball on off stump for four.
18.2
1
Cook to Andersson, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Andersson pulls to deep backward square leg for one run. Fielding side is ahead in the game but WinViz has decreased 16% for Essex. The formula is Middlesex need 17 runs off 10 balls.
18.1
1
Cook is back. Cook to Helm, 1 run Helm pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run. A single, moments away from the conclusion.
Over 18: 7 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Middlesex: 207/8 (rr 11.5)
17.6
•
Sams to Andersson, no run Andersson drives a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
17.5
1
Sams to Helm, 1 run Helm drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
17.4
4
Sams to Helm, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Helm drives for four.
17.3
•
Sams to Helm, no run Length ball outside off. Helm misses a drive.
17.2
•
Sams to Helm, no run Helm pushes a yorker outside off back to the bowler. Middlesex need 24 runs from 16 balls.
17.1
1
Sams to Andersson, 1 run Andersson drives a full toss outside off to long on for one run. Middlesex need a further 24 runs from 17 balls.
17.1
1ʷᵈ
Sams comes back on. Sams to Andersson, 1 wide Yorker wide outside off. Andersson offers no shot. That is a wide.
Over 17: 11 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Middlesex: 200/8 (rr 11.76)
16.6
1
Critchley to Andersson, 1 run Middlesex reach two hundred for the loss of 8 wickets. Length ball outside off. Andersson cuts for one run.
16.5
Matthew Critchley to Tom Helm. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving mis-timed for 1 run
16.4
W
Critchley to de Caires, OUT! Critchley bowls a length ball outside off. de Caires drives to extra cover and is caught by Harmer. Five wickets for for Critchley, conceding 26 runs with an economy rate of 7.1.
16.3
1
Critchley to Andersson, 1 run Length ball outside off. Andersson cuts to deep cover for one run.
16.2
2
Critchley to Andersson, 2 runs Expensive few deliveries here. Length ball on middle stump. Andersson works for two runs.
16.1
6
Critchley resumes. Critchley to Andersson, SIX! Boundary balls are key for Middlesex. Length ball outside off. Andersson goes onto the front foot and drives for six.
Over 16: 13 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Middlesex: 189/7 (rr 11.81)
15.6
1
Cook to Andersson, 1 run Andersson drives a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.5
1
Cook to de Caires, 1 run Almost a breakthrough in the field. Back of a length ball on off stump. de Caires pulls to deep square leg and is dropped by Beard. They run one run. Attempted catch is put down and a chance goes begging.
15.4
6
Cook to de Caires, SIX! de Caires drives a length ball outside off for six.
15.3
4
Cook to de Caires, FOUR! de Caires drives a length ball outside off for four.
15.2
1
Cook to Andersson, 1 run Andersson pulls a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.1
•
Cook is back. Cook to Andersson, no run Pace off. Slower ball on off stump. Andersson goes onto the back foot and drives back to the bowler.
Over 15: 2 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Middlesex: 176/7 (rr 11.73)
14.6
Matthew Critchley to Martin Andersson. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Aaron Beard
14.5
W
Critchley to Davies, OUT! Davies is out with a contribution of 22 runs scored. Davies attempts to sweep and misses a length ball on middle stump and is out leg before wicket.
14.4
1
Critchley to de Caires, 1 run de Caires sweeps a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
14.3
•
Critchley to de Caires, no run de Caires drives a length ball on off stump.
14.2
Matthew Critchley to Josh de Caires. Googly length ball, outside off on the back foot driving for no run
14.1
W
Critchley is back. Critchley to Hollman, OUT! Hollman is out having got to just 1. Critchley bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Hollman goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Beard at deep square leg. Fielding team presses on as WinViz increases for Essex.
Over 14: 6 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Middlesex: 174/5 (rr 12.43)
13.6
Daniel Sams to Luke Hollman. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Aaron Beard
13.5
W
Sams to Simpson, OUT! Simpson is done. It was a decent knock of 26 runs. Five down now for 173 runs after 13.5 overs. Length ball outside off. Simpson drives to extra cover and is caught by Critchley.
13.4
•
Sams to Simpson, no run Yorker outside off. Simpson misses a drive.
13.3
•
Sams to Simpson, no run Pace off. Simpson misses a slower ball outside off.
13.2
1
Sams to Davies, 1 run Length ball outside off. Davies slogs to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.1
4
Sams returns into the attack. Sams to Davies, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Davies drives for four.
Over 13: 14 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Middlesex: 168/4 (rr 12.92)
12.6
1
Harmer to Davies, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 14 runs from it. Davies flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
12.5
2
Davies prepares for a free hit. Harmer to Davies, 2 runs Yorker outside off. Davies drives for two runs.
12.5
2ⁿᵇ
Harmer to Davies, 2 no balls Two no balls.
12.4
1
Harmer to Simpson, 1 run Simpson drives a length ball outside off for one run.
12.3
1
Harmer to Davies, 1 run Davies works a length ball on leg stump to mid wicket for one run.
12.2
6
Harmer to Davies, SIX! Davies pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for six. Terrific stuff, a big hit.
12.2
1ʷᵈ
Harmer to Davies, 1 wide Yorker down leg. Davies misses a flick. That is a wide.
12.1
•
Harmer is back into the attack. Harmer to Davies, no run Length ball on leg stump. Davies fails to make contact.
Over 12: 9 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Middlesex: 154/4 (rr 12.83)
11.6
•
Critchley to Simpson, no run Length ball down leg. Simpson misses an attempted pull. A wicket and 9 runs conceded in this over.
11.5
1ˡᵇ
Critchley to Davies, 1 leg bye Length ball on leg stump. Davies tries a pull but misses. They run a leg bye.
11.4
6
Critchley to Davies, SIX! Middlesex are now 153/4. The fielding side needed to regroup after that last over's tsunami of runs. This ball is dispatched over the boundary and it's 8 runs for the over. Davies drives a length ball on off stump for six.
11.3
1
Critchley to Simpson, 1 run Simpson drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
11.2
Matthew Critchley to Jack Davies. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog-sweep mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Daniel Sams
11.1
W
Critchley returns into the attack. Critchley to Higgins, OUT! Higgins is out having looked in control of the attack for 24 balls, ending with 61 runs. Back of a length ball outside off. Higgins pulls to deep square leg and is caught by Beard.
Beard to Higgins, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Higgins pulls to short fine leg for one run.
10.5
1
Beard to Simpson, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Simpson goes onto the back foot and glances for one run. That's 21 runs off the over. Another ball still to be bowled and it's already a savage over for Essex.
10.4
4
Beard to Simpson, FOUR! Simpson drives a length ball outside off for four. Simpson has faced 7 deliveries and moves to 23 runs.
10.3
4
Beard to Simpson, FOUR! Beard bowls a length ball on off stump. Simpson cuts for four.
10.2
6
Beard to Simpson, SIX! This is expensive now. Simpson hooks a short ball on middle stump for six.
10.1
6
Beard returns into the attack. Beard to Simpson, SIX! Length ball on middle stump. Simpson goes down the pitch and slogs for six.
Over 10: 17 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Middlesex: 123/3 (rr 12.3)
9.6
4
Walter to Higgins, FOUR! Higgins pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four. Emphatic ball-striking seeing out over number 10.
9.5
4
Walter to Higgins, FOUR! This is an excellent watch. Higgins drives a length ball outside off to long off for four. Misfielded by Harmer.
9.4
6
Walter to Higgins, SIX! Walter delivers a length ball on middle stump. Higgins flicks for six. Some decent shot-selection in this innings by Higgins who is striking at 260 and goes to 52 runs from 20 balls. Absolutely gun way to bring up the fifty.
9.3
1
Walter to Simpson, 1 run Simpson pulls a length ball down leg to deep backward square leg for one run.
9.2
1
Walter to Higgins, 1 run Higgins late cuts a slower ball outside off for one run.
9.1
Paul Walter to John Simpson. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Aaron Beard
Snater to Higgins, FOUR! Higgins drives a length ball outside off for four. This is a fabulous performance with the bat by Higgins.
8.5
2
Snater to Higgins, 2 runs Snater delivers a length ball on off stump. Higgins drives to long on for two runs. Wonderful fielding by Lawrence. Good reactions saving certain runs.
8.4
Shane Snater to John Simpson. No movement length ball, leg stump on the back foot worked mis-timed for 1 run
8.3
W
Snater to Holden, OUT! Holden is back in the pavilion with a score of 15 runs from 5 balls. Length ball on middle stump. Holden reverse sweeps to deep cover and is caught by Sams. WinViz is increased for Essex.
8.2
4
Snater to Holden, FOUR! Middlesex are divesting the dots, they're only investing in boundaries. Holden pulls a length ball on leg stump for four. The boundary balls continue in this over.
8.1
6
Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Snater to Holden, SIX! Holden scoops a back of a length ball on leg stump for six. The bowling side is ahead in the game but WinViz has fallen 18% for Essex.
Over 8: 22 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Middlesex: 89/2 (rr 11.12)
7.6
6
Harmer to Higgins, SIX! Higgins pulls a short ball on off stump for six. Some front-foot cricket to close out over number 8.
7.5
4
Harmer to Higgins, FOUR! Higgins slogs a length ball on middle stump for four. Key runs from the bat of Higgins who moves to 33. Higgins looks to be in a retribution kind of mood.
7.4
1
Harmer to Holden, 1 run Holden drives a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
7.3
FOUR! Simon Harmer to Max Holden. Off break length ball, outside off on the front foot pulled well timed for 4 runs
7.2
1
Harmer to Higgins, 1 run Higgins drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
7.1
6
Holden, left-handed bat, is next in. Harmer, right-arm spin, is introduced. Harmer to Higgins, SIX! Higgins slog-sweeps a half volley outside off for six.
Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Middlesex: 67/2 (rr 9.57)
6.6
W
Critchley to Cracknell, OUT! Out bowled. Cracknell misses a length ball on middle stump. After losing that wicket, Middlesex have a 0% chance of getting the required runs. Middlesex are going at 9.6 and they need 12.2 runs per over to win.
6.5
1
Critchley to Higgins, 1 run Critchley delivers a length ball on middle stump. Higgins pulls to deep square leg for one run.
6.4
4
Critchley to Higgins, FOUR! Higgins pulls a length ball on middle stump for four. Higgins moves to 21 off 11 deliveries.
6.3
1
Critchley to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell pulls a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run. Fielding side is well ahead but WinViz has taken a dip of 5% for Essex.
6.2
1
Critchley to Higgins, 1 run Higgins glances a length ball on leg stump to short fine leg for one run.
6.1
•
Critchley, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Critchley to Higgins, no run Critchley delivers a length ball outside off. Higgins misses a switch hit. This is an improvement for Essex. No run.
Over 6: 20 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Middlesex: 60/1 (rr 10.0)
5.6
1
Sams to Higgins, 1 run The over ends with a single. Length ball outside off. Higgins goes onto the back foot and pushes to cover for one run.
5.5
1
Sams to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell cuts a length ball outside off to cover for one run. 19 runs scored in the over.
5.4
6
Sams to Cracknell, SIX! Batters keep themselves in the runs. This one clears the ropes and it's another costly over. Cracknell drives a length ball on off stump for six. A world-class innings by Cracknell whose 34 off 19 balls has added an extra 13 to the expected total runs.
5.3
4
Sams to Cracknell, FOUR! This brings up the fifty for Middlesex. The ball reaches the boundary again. Cracknell pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
5.2
4
Sams to Cracknell, FOUR! Eight runs to the total from two balls. Next delivery is also dispatched. Cracknell drives a length ball outside off for four. More boundary balls offered up in this over.
5.1
4
Sams returns. Sams to Cracknell, FOUR! Important for Essex not to dwell on an expensive over. Sams' turn now. This first ball goes for runs. Sams delivers a length ball outside off. Cracknell drives for four. That moves Cracknell to 20 runs having faced 16 balls for a strike-rate of 125.
Beard to Eskinazi, OUT! That's out. Eskinazi goes for 9 runs. Beard delivers a short ball on middle stump. Eskinazi pulls to deep square leg and is caught by Sams.
2.5
1
Beard to Cracknell, 1 run Length ball outside off. Cracknell drives for one run.
2.4
•
Beard to Cracknell, no run Beard delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Cracknell fails to make contact.
2.3
•
Beard to Cracknell, no run Cracknell misses a length ball outside off.
2.2
•
Beard to Cracknell, no run Length ball outside off. Cracknell pushes to cover.
2.1
1
Beard, right-arm pace, is introduced. Beard to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi works a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 2: 4 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Middlesex: 12/0 (rr 6.0)
1.6
•
Sams to Cracknell, no run Daniel Sams to Joe Cracknell. In swinger length ball, off stump on the back foot pushed for no run
1.5
•
Sams to Cracknell, no run Daniel Sams to Joe Cracknell. No run
1.4
•
Sams to Cracknell, no run Cracknell pushes a length ball outside off.
1.3
•
Sams to Cracknell, no run Cracknell drives a full toss outside off to cover. Great fielding by Khushi. Good job, saves runs.
1.2
4
Sams to Cracknell, FOUR! The Cracknell account is now open with a boundary after facing 2 balls. Length ball on middle stump. Cracknell flicks for four.
1.1
•
Sams, left-arm pace, comes on. Sams to Cracknell, no run Cracknell drives a half volley outside off to cover.
Over 1: 8 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Middlesex: 8/0 (rr 8.0)
0.6
4
Cook to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
0.5
•
Cook to Eskinazi, no run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi drives to backward square leg.
0.4
•
Cook to Eskinazi, no run Length ball on off stump. Eskinazi drives to first slip.
0.3
•
Cook to Eskinazi, no run Cook delivers a length ball outside off. Eskinazi fails to make contact. After that four, Middlesex now need 222 runs to win.
0.2
4
Cook to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
0.1
Sam Cook to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Sam Cook
Over 20: None runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: None/None (rr 0.0)
19.6
SIX! Martin Andersson to Daniel Sams. No movement short, outside off on the back foot upper cutted well timed for 6 runs
19.5
6
Andersson to Sams, SIX! Sams hooks a half tracker on middle stump for six. Five sixes for this batter. The ball stays hit. Batter is developing a taste for this!
19.4
4
Andersson to Sams, FOUR! Short ball on middle stump. Sams hooks for four.
19.3
6
Andersson to Sams, SIX! Andersson bowls a length ball outside off. Sams drives for six. That's the way to bring up the fifty. That's a 31-ball fifty for Sams.
19.2
4ˡᵇ
Andersson to Sams, 4 leg byes This brings up the two hundred for Essex. Their runs have come at a rate of 10.5 runs per over. Short ball on middle stump. Sams fails to make contact. Four leg byes.
19.1
•
Andersson is back into the attack. Andersson to Sams, no run Length ball outside off. Sams misses an attempted drive. The fielding side wants another wicket but without letting the batters get into double-figures for the over. Solid for Middlesex. No run. They've got just a 5% chance.
Over 19: 10 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 199/6 (rr 10.47)
18.6
1
Higgins to Sams, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 10 runs from it. Sams drives a full toss on off stump for one run.
18.5
Ryan Higgins to Simon Harmer. No movement yorker, middle stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Tom Helm
18.4
W
Higgins to Critchley, OUT! That's out. Critchley goes for 36 runs from 18 balls. Full toss on off stump. Critchley flicks to deep mid wicket and is caught by Cracknell. That was a really good knock from Critchley.
18.3
1
Higgins to Sams, 1 run Higgins bowls a yorker outside off. Sams steers for one run.
18.2
1
Higgins to Critchley, 1 run Critchley hits a slower ball outside off for one run.
18.1
6
Higgins to continue. Higgins to Critchley, SIX! The previous Higgins over was expensive. More damage here as this one starts with a big one. Length ball on off stump. Critchley drives for six. That's the third six for Critchley. This puts Critchley on 35 runs after facing 16 deliveries.
Over 18: 9 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 189/5 (rr 10.5)
17.6
•
Helm to Sams, no run Helm bowls a slower ball on leg stump. Sams misses an attempted pull.
17.5
•
Helm to Sams, no run Short ball on middle stump. Sams misses the ball.
17.4
1
Helm to Critchley, 1 run Critchley pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for one run.
17.3
6
Helm to Critchley, SIX! Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Critchley flicks a length ball on leg stump for six. Batter pounces on this one, it's a maximum.
17.2
1
Helm to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a yorker outside off for one run.
17.1
1
Helm is back on. Helm to Critchley, 1 run Pace off. Slower ball on middle stump. Critchley pulls for one run.
Over 17: 19 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 180/5 (rr 10.59)
16.6
1
Higgins to Critchley, 1 run A single to end the over which yields 19 runs to the total. Critchley drives a full toss on off stump for one run.
16.5
4
Higgins to Critchley, FOUR! This is good to watch. Higgins delivers a full toss outside off. Critchley cuts for four. Critchley moves to 20 off 11 deliveries.
16.4
6
Higgins to Critchley, SIX! Half volley outside off. Critchley drives for six.
16.3
1
Higgins to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a yorker outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
16.2
•
Higgins to Sams, no run Higgins bowls a yorker on off stump. Sams drives to extra cover.
16.2
1ʷᵈ
Higgins to Sams, 1 wide Sams leaves a half volley wide outside off. Wide given. Bowler needs to focus, an extra follows the six-hit.
16.1
6
Higgins resumes. Higgins to Sams, SIX! Half volley outside off. Sams drives for six.
Over 16: 17 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 161/5 (rr 10.06)
15.6
1
Andersson to Sams, 1 run Slower ball outside off. Sams scoops for one run.
15.5
•
Andersson to Sams, no run Sams offers no shot to a short ball on middle stump.
15.4
4
Sams prepares for a free hit. Andersson to Sams, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Sams cuts for four. Fifth four for the batter.
15.4
8ⁿᵇ
Andersson to Sams, 2 no balls, SIX! This brings up 156 runs for Essex in style. Two no balls. Sams drives a full toss outside off for six. Sams goes to 32 off 17 deliveries. Good knock.
15.3
•
Andersson to Sams, no run Length ball outside off. Sams fails to make contact.
15.2
•
Andersson to Sams, no run Yorker outside off. Sams tries a drive but misses.
15.1
4
Andersson returns into the attack. Andersson to Sams, FOUR! Sams flicks a length ball on middle stump for four.
Over 15: 8 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 144/5 (rr 9.6)
14.6
1
Higgins to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a full toss on off stump for one run.
14.5
4
Higgins to Sams, FOUR! Higgins delivers a full toss outside off. Sams drives for four. Third four for the batter. Sams goes to 21 off 12 balls.
14.4
•
Higgins to Sams, no run Sams drives a slower ball half volley outside off.
14.3
2
Higgins to Sams, 2 runs Full toss outside off. Sams cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
14.2
•
Higgins to Sams, no run Slower ball full toss outside off. Sams tries a cut but misses.
14.1
1
Higgins is back on. Higgins to Critchley, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Critchley works to deep square leg for one run.
Over 14: 4 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 136/5 (rr 9.71)
13.6
•
Helm to Sams, no run Short ball on middle stump. Sams misses an attempted pull.
13.5
•
Helm to Sams, no run Helm delivers a short ball on middle stump. Sams defends back to the bowler.
13.4
1
Helm to Critchley, 1 run Helm delivers a length ball outside off. Critchley pushes to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Eskinazi but missed the stumps. A chance for a runout goes begging. Fielder misfires with the throw.
13.3
1
Helm to Sams, 1 run Full toss on off stump. Sams goes onto the front foot and drives for one run.
13.2
•
Helm to Sams, no run Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Sams tries a drive but misses.
13.2
1ʷᵈ
Helm to Sams, 1 wide Wide ball. Sams misses a slower ball full toss down leg.
13.1
1
Helm comes back on. Helm to Critchley, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Critchley goes onto the back foot and works for one run.
Over 13: 14 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Essex: 132/5 (rr 10.15)
12.6
6
Hollman to Sams, SIX! It's a marquee finish to the over for the batting side. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Sams pulls for six.
12.5
4
Hollman to Sams, FOUR! Sams drives a length ball on off stump for four.
12.4
4
Hollman to Sams, FOUR! FOUR! Luke Hollman to Daniel Sams. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the back foot late cutted for 4 runs
12.3
Luke Hollman to Daniel Sams. Leg spinner length ball, leg stump on the back foot driving mis-timed to square leg for no run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
12.2
W
Hollman to Walter, OUT! Walter is sent back to the lockerroom, a little short of the half-century. The 23-ball innings was worth 45 runs. Length ball on off stump. Walter goes down the pitch and edges in the air. Caught by de Caires at backward point. That was an excellent display by Walter.
12.1
•
Hollman, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Hollman to Walter, no run Walter cuts a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover. This is better by Middlesex. Pulling the run-rate back a bit. They've got a 21% chance on WinViz.
Bamber to Walter, 1 run A single to end the over which adds 12 to the total. Walter drives a yorker outside off to fine leg for one run.
11.5
Ethan Bamber to Paul Walter. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving for no run
11.4
6
Bamber to Walter, SIX! Full toss on off stump. Walter flicks for six. That ball will need retrieving from the stands.
11.3
4
Bamber to Walter, FOUR! Walter flicks a yorker on leg stump for four.
11.2
1
Bamber to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a length ball on off stump to mid off for one run.
11.1
•
Bamber returns. Bamber to Critchley, no run Going with pace off. This over starts with a dot. Slower ball outside off. Critchley misses a push. This is good for Middlesex. No run.
Over 11: 10 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Essex: 106/4 (rr 9.64)
10.6
•
de Caires to Walter, no run Walter drives a length ball outside off to cover.
10.5
2
de Caires to Walter, 2 runs The fielding side needed to regroup after the previous over's runs. That's 10 runs for this over. Walter hits a length ball outside off for two runs.
10.4
6
de Caires to Walter, SIX! Hundred-up now for Essex with some style. The runs have come at a rate of 9.8 runs per over. No rest for the scorer, more runs here. Walter drives a length ball on off stump for six. A third six for the batter. Gun knock by Walter who now has 32 unbeaten runs.
10.3
•
de Caires to Walter, no run Half volley outside off. Walter misses an attempted drive.
10.2
1
de Caires to Critchley, 1 run Critchley slogs a half volley on off stump for one run.
10.1
1
de Caires is back. de Caires to Walter, 1 run Walter drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
Over 10: 13 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 96/4 (rr 9.6)
9.6
1
Andersson to Walter, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 13 runs from it. Andersson delivers a full toss on middle stump. Walter goes onto the back foot and pulls for one run.
9.5
6
Andersson to Walter, SIX! Walter pulls a length ball on middle stump for six. That ball will need retrieving from the stands. Walter moves to 24 off 11 balls.
9.4
1
Andersson to Critchley, 1 run Critchley hooks a half tracker on middle stump for one run.
9.4
1ʷᵈ
Andersson to Critchley, 1 wide Back of a length ball down leg. Critchley tries a pull but misses. Wide ball.
9.3
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Andersson to Critchley, no run Short ball outside off. Critchley cuts.
9.2
FOUR! Martin Andersson to Matthew Critchley. No movement length ball, off stump on the back foot pushed well timed for 4 runs
9.1
W
Andersson comes back on. Andersson to Pepper, OUT! Pepper is out to end a 20-ball innings of 32 runs. Back of a length ball outside off. Pepper cuts to backward point and is caught by Holden.
Bamber to Pepper, 1 run Pepper drives a full toss on off stump to deep cover for one run.
8.5
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Bamber to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper misses a drive.
8.4
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Bamber to Pepper, no run Pepper hits a half tracker outside off.
8.3
1
Bamber to Walter, 1 run Walter drives a half volley on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
8.3
1ʷᵈ
Bamber to Walter, 1 wide Wide given. Bamber bowls a length ball down leg. Walter fails to make contact.
8.2
1
Bamber to Pepper, 1 run Length ball outside off. Pepper cuts for one run.
8.1
1
Bamber returns into the attack. Bamber to Walter, 1 run Length ball down leg. Walter flicks for one run.
Over 8: 15 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Essex: 78/3 (rr 9.75)
7.6
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de Caires to Pepper, no run de Caires delivers a length ball on leg stump. Pepper misses an attempted sweep. Batting side's projected runs has gone from 146 to 170.
7.5
4
de Caires to Pepper, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Pepper drives for four. The runs keep coming. Impressive innings by Pepper who now has 30 off 14 deliveries.
7.4
1
de Caires to Walter, 1 run de Caires bowls a half volley on middle stump. Walter drives to mid wicket for one run.
7.3
3ˡᵇ
de Caires to Pepper, 3 leg byes Three leg byes. Length ball on leg stump. Pepper misses an attempted reverse sweep.
7.2
1
de Caires to Walter, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Walter flicks to deep square leg for one run.
7.1
6
de Caires is on for another over. de Caires to Walter, SIX! Short ball on middle stump. Walter goes onto the back foot and pulls for six.
Over 7: 11 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 63/3 (rr 9.0)
6.6
4
Higgins to Pepper, FOUR! Pace off. Pepper drives a slower ball yorker outside off for four. A fifth four for the batter.
6.5
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Higgins to Pepper, no run Pepper drives a length ball on off stump to cover.
6.4
4
Higgins to Pepper, FOUR! Slower ball full toss outside off. Pepper cuts for four. Pepper has faced 10 balls and moves to 22 runs.
6.3
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Higgins to Pepper, no run Pepper drives a length ball on off stump to cover.
6.2
1
Higgins to Walter, 1 run Walter late cuts a length ball outside off to gully for one run.
6.1
2
Higgins comes on. Higgins to Walter, 2 runs Walter flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
Over 6: 5 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Essex: 52/3 (rr 8.67)
5.6
1
de Caires to Walter, 1 run A single to end the over. Walter drives a length ball outside off for one run.
5.5
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de Caires to Walter, no run Walter drives a length ball outside off to extra cover. This is developing into an intriguing contest.
5.4
4
Walter, left-handed bat, comes to the crease. de Caires to Walter, FOUR! Fifty up now for Essex. Batter faces their first delivery. Key moment already, all to play for. New batter instantly gets in the game with a boundary. Walter flicks a length ball on leg stump for four.
5.3
W
de Caires to Lawrence, OUT! Lawrence goes for 5 runs. Lawrence tries to cut and misses a length ball on middle stump and is bowled. Big wicket.
5.2
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de Caires to Lawrence, no run Length ball outside off. Lawrence hits to backward point. Wonderful fielding by Hollman. Impressive effort to save runs.
5.1
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de Caires, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. de Caires to Lawrence, no run Lawrence misses a length ball outside off. This is better by Middlesex. Forcing the run-rate back a touch.
Over 5: 16 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 47/2 (rr 9.4)
4.6
4
Andersson to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper drives a half volley outside off for four. Third four for the batter. High-quality hitting to see out over number 5.
4.5
6
Andersson to Pepper, SIX! Length ball outside off. Pepper pulls for six. Some big ball-striking.
4.4
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Andersson to Pepper, no run Pepper pushes a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
4.4
1ʷᵈ
Andersson to Pepper, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Pepper misses. Wide given.
4.3
4
Andersson to Pepper, FOUR! Key moment early on.
4.2
1
Andersson to Lawrence, 1 run Batters run down the wicket for a single. Full toss on middle stump. Lawrence flicks for one run.
4.1
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Andersson, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Andersson to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a length ball outside off to mid on.
Bamber to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper misses a push.
3.5
4
Bamber to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper drives a length ball outside off for four.
3.4
1
Bamber to Lawrence, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Lawrence goes onto the back foot and drives for one run.
3.3
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Bamber to Lawrence, no run Length ball outside off. Lawrence misses an attempted drive.
3.2
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Free hit coming up. Bamber to Lawrence, no run Bamber delivers a full toss outside off. Lawrence drives to mid off.
3.2
2ⁿᵇ
Bamber to Lawrence, 2 no balls Two no balls. Lawrence leaves a beamer down leg.
3.1
2
Bamber is on for another over. Bamber to Lawrence, 2 runs Bamber delivers a length ball on off stump. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and drives for two runs.
Over 3: 7 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 22/2 (rr 7.33)
2.6
Tom Helm to Michael Pepper. No movement length ball, off stump on the back foot worked mis-timed for no run
2.5
Tom Helm to Michael Pepper. No movement length ball, leg stump down the pitch worked for no run
2.4
Tom Helm to Dan Lawrence. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot pushed mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
2.3
W
Helm to Rossington, OUT! Dismissed! Rossington goes for 19 runs coming from 13 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Rossington drives and is caught. Essex drop 9% with the WinViz predictor. They move to a 45% chance. The projected score for this innings is now 144 runs and Middlesex will back themselves to chase that down.
2.2
•
Helm to Rossington, no run Rossington steers a length ball on off stump.
2.1
6
Pepper, right-handed bat, is next in. Helm resumes. Helm to Rossington, SIX! This feels close and Middlesex can't afford these runs. Rossington scoops a length ball on off stump for six.
OUT! Ethan Bamber to Feroze Khushi. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to mid off for no run, caught by Tom Helm. Feroze Khushi Caught for 1.
1.5
1
Bamber to Rossington, 1 run Rossington pulls a length ball on middle stump to square leg for one run.
1.4
Ethan Bamber to Feroze Khushi. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
1.3
1
Bamber to Rossington, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Rossington pulls for one run.
1.2
6
Bamber to Rossington, SIX! Length ball outside off. Rossington drives for six. That ball will need retrieving from the stands.
1.1
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Bamber to Rossington, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Rossington misses a cut.
1.1
1ʷᵈ
Bamber, right-arm pace, comes on. Bamber to Rossington, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Rossington misses a glance. That is a wide.
Over 1: 5 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 5/0 (rr 5.0)
0.6
1
Helm to Rossington, 1 run Rossington drives a length ball outside off to backward point for one run.
0.5
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Helm to Rossington, no run Rossington misses a length ball outside off.
0.4
•
Helm to Rossington, no run Length ball outside off. Rossington tries a drive but misses.
0.3
4
Helm to Rossington, FOUR! Helm bowls a length ball outside off. Rossington drives for four.
0.2
•
Helm to Rossington, no run Rossington hits a length ball on off stump to mid on.
0.1
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Helm has the new ball in hand. Rossington will take the strike. Helm to Rossington, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Rossington works back to the bowler. Battle has commenced.
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