Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Men
Derby
Derbyshire Falcons
2569
Durham
2575
Durham win by 5 wickets
Summary
Over 50: 1 run. Bowler: Nick Potts. Durham: 257/5 (rr 5.23)
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Aldridge attempts a drive but mistimes it, running a quick single.
Summary
Over 49: 2 runs. Bowler: Ben Aitchison. Durham: 256/5 (rr 5.22)
Ben Stokes plays a full-length delivery just outside off stump with a drive, but only manages a bottom edge that falls safely into first slip's hands for no run. Durham require just one run from the final over, holding five wickets in hand though the win probability remains uncertain.
A length ball on off stump is stealthily steered but misses the bat, clipping the batter's pads and adding a run as a leg bye.
No movement on this length ball on off stump, and Aldridge confidently drives it with crisp timing, but it's stopped at extra cover for no run.
A seaming delivery outside off on a back of a length, met with a solid defensive stroke by Kasey Aldridge, who keeps it down with no run added.
On a length just outside off stump, the seaming delivery is met with a solid defensive stroke, keeping it grounded for no run.
A full-length, no-movement delivery on the outside off stump. The batter leans into a well-timed drive, keeping it grounded and picks up a neat single as the fielder at deep cover collects carefully.
Summary
Over 48: 6 runs. Bowler: Nick Potts. Durham: 254/5 (rr 5.29)
Ben Stokes attempts a pull off a back of a length ball on middle stump but mistimes it, quickly picking up a single. Durham require 3 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in hand in this tense chase.
Potts delivers a full-length ball outside off, and Stokes attempts a drive but mistimes it, with the ball fielded neatly at cover for no run.
A length delivery on off stump with no movement, driven by Kasey Aldridge but mis-timed, just enough to sneak through for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery outside off stump with no movement, smoothly left alone by the batter. No run offered here.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, Aldridge attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly away for two runs.
Round the wicket. Full toss, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Anuj Dal at long on. 1 run.
A full delivery on leg stump without any movement, left alone by the batter. The umpire signals a wide as the ball drifts down the leg side, adding an extra run to the total.
Summary
Over 47: 11 runs. Bowler: Ben Aitchison. Durham: 248/5 (rr 5.28)
Ben Stokes works a length ball on middle stump with a well-timed flick, taking a single comfortably to fine leg. Durham require 9 runs from 18 balls with five wickets in hand, chasing steadily.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump with no movement. The batter pulls it with excellent timing, sending it racing through deep backward square leg for four.
A length ball just outside off, driven well-timed and along the ground by Aldridge for a neat single to deep cover.
A length delivery just on off stump; Aldridge goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball slipping safely to extra cover for no run.
A back of a length seaming delivery outside off, met with a well-timed pull that races away through mid-wicket for four.
Ben Stokes faces a back of a length delivery on off stump and attempts a pull shot, though it’s mis-timed and lands safely for a quick single. Ben Stokes reaches his century off 116 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 86.
Summary
Over 46: 7 runs. Bowler: Shoaib Bashir. Durham: 237/5 (rr 5.15)
A full outside off off break from the bowler, neatly driven by the batter. The well-timed, controlled drive races through long off for four runs. Durham require 20 runs from 24 balls with five wickets in hand, chasing steadily.
Bashir offers an off break just outside off, and Stokes drives it crisply along the ground towards extra cover, picking up a well-timed single.
An off break drifting outside off, met with a well-timed drive through the covers by Kasey Aldridge, nudging the ball along the ground for one run.
Shoaib Bashir pitches a length ball outside off, and Ben Stokes drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single to deep cover.
Off break pitched outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that falls safely into the hands at mid on for no run.
Off break flighted just outside off, pushed neatly by the batter who keeps it firmly on the ground. A tidy, well-timed prod that yields no run as the fielder at backward point collects comfortably.
Summary
Over 45: 6 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Durham: 230/5 (rr 5.11)
A length ball just outside off sees the batter play a controlled drive, the bat meeting the ball close to the pad and the shot nicely fielded at extra cover—no run here. Durham require 27 runs from 30 balls, holding five wickets in hand, chasing steadily.
Andersson bowls a length seaming in just outside off, Aldridge goes for a drive but mistimes it. The ball is quickly fielded at extra cover, resulting in no run.
A length ball outside off offers a chance, but the batter defends with an inside edge that races away to fine leg for four.
A length delivery outside off, Kasey Aldridge attempts a drive but misses the ball completely, resulting in a dot ball.
A length ball drifting outside off, Aldridge attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to collect cleanly.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, well timed and pushed through for a neat single.
A length ball flicks down leg, but the batter leaves it well alone. A wide is signaled as the ball skims past the stumps and keeper.
Summary
Over 44: 12 runs. Bowler: Shoaib Bashir. Durham: 224/5 (rr 5.09)
The off break drifts on the off stump line and length, met with a well-timed drive along the ground through deep cover, picking up a single. Durham needs 33 from 36 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong 92% chance according to WinViz.
An outside off length off break is expertly left alone by the batter, avoiding any contact as the ball drifts wide. The wide signal is given, and the keeper quickly gathers the extras.
Shoaib Bashir bowls a full off break on off stump, and Kasey Aldridge drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
Shoaib Bashir bowls a length off break just outside off, met with a well-timed late cut that keeps the ball low and safely guided towards gully. No run comes off this neat piece of batting.
Off break pitched just outside off stump, met with a well-timed, controlled drive that races elegantly to long on for four. Kasey Aldridge gets off the mark with a boundary.
An off break delivered down the leg side, Aldridge tries to glance but misses completely, resulting in a wide that adds an extra run.
The off break pitches on off stump and length, drawing the batter into a drive that only manages an outside edge. Ollie Robinson is caught and departs the crease. Ollie Robinson goes for 23 off 17 deliveries.
An off break tossed up on a length around middle stump, inviting the batter to play. Ollie Robinson executes a well-timed scoop that races finely down to the fine leg boundary for four. This partnership has now reached 52 runs off just 42 balls.
Summary
Over 43: 8 runs. Bowler: Nick Potts. Durham: 212/4 (rr 4.93)
Nick Potts delivers a length seaming in on off stump, and Ben Stokes plays a well-timed defensive shot straight back to mid wicket for no run. Durham require 45 runs off 42 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing steady but under pressure.
A full toss on the outside off, stroked cleanly by the batter. Ben Stokes drives it crisply through cover for an effortless four.
A seaming delivery just outside off on a back of a length. Ben Stokes plays it with soft hands, choosing to leave it alone without any shot.
Potts delivers a back of a length seaming ball on off stump, and Robinson tries to pull it but mistimes the shot, scrambling for a single.
A length swinging in delivery on middle stump sees the batter attempt a glance but misses, resulting in a wide that's swiftly collected by the keeper.
He drives a length ball outside off with an outside edge that races away for a single, comfortably fielded at third man.
Seaming in on a length just outside off stump, Robinson plays a well-timed drive, keeping it along the ground to pick up a neat single.
Summary
Over 42: 7 runs. Bowler: Jack Morley. Durham: 204/4 (rr 4.86)
Robinson leans into a well-timed drive through the off side, keeping it grounded and nudging through for a single. Durham face a challenging chase, needing 53 runs from 48 balls with six wickets in hand.
A length ball on off stump is met with a mis-timed slog from Ben Stokes, sending the ball awkwardly towards deep mid wicket for a quick single.
A full stock ball angling on off stump, met with a well-timed, controlled drive through long off for four. Durham moves on to 202 for 4 with this elegant boundary.
Jack Morley bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Ben Stokes attempts a slog but mistimes it. The ball stays low and is comfortably fielded at long on, resulting in no run.
Jack Morley bowls a length ball on off stump, and Ben Stokes goes for a big slog but misses completely, the ball hitting his pads with no run scored.
The stock ball is delivered on a full length just outside off, and Robinson offers a drive. It's a bit mis-timed but he manages to sneak a quick single to long off.
Summary
Over 41: 4 runs. Bowler: Nick Potts. Durham: 197/4 (rr 4.8)
A length delivery just outside off stump. The drive comes off the bat with a bit of a mis-hit, but it stays grounded and is quickly fielded at extra cover, yielding no run. Durham face a chase needing 60 runs from 54 balls with six wickets in hand, the required run rate steady at 6.7.
A full ball outside off, Ben Stokes drives but only manages a bottom edge to gully, resulting in no run.
Length delivery straight on middle stump sees a mis-timed glance from Robinson, just enough for a quick single down to fine leg.
A slower ball pitched back of a length on off stump. Robinson attempts a pull but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly through to deep square leg for two runs.
Ben Stokes goes for a drive outside off, but it’s a mis-timed stroke. The ball trickles through for a single, with deep cover’s Jack Morley chasing it down.
Nick Potts bowls a length delivery on off stump, and Stokes attempts a drive but mistimes it, with the ball staying low and safely fielded at extra cover. No run follows.
Summary
Over 40: 11 runs. Bowler: Jack Morley. Durham: 193/4 (rr 4.83)
A length stock ball outside off stump is met with a superbly timed late cut. The ball races finely through third man for four. That's two boundaries for Ollie Robinson this over. Durham need 64 from 60 balls, holding six wickets, chasing at 6.4 runs an over.
Jack Morley delivers a length stock ball on off stump, met with a well-timed, controlled defensive stroke by Ollie Robinson, leaving no room for runs.
Jack Morley bowls a length stock ball just on off stump but Ollie Robinson steps in and unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog over mid-wicket for six.
Morley delivers a length stock ball on middle stump. Robinson works it carefully but mishits, guiding it low to mid-wicket where it’s quickly fielded. No run this time.
Jack Morley bowls a length stock ball outside off stump, and Ben Stokes picks it beautifully with a well-timed drive, racing through for a single.
The stock ball drifts outside off as the batter tries a late cut but misses; the keeper collects it cleanly with no run.
Summary
Over 39: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Aitchison. Durham: 182/4 (rr 4.67)
Ben Stokes drives a no movement, back of a length ball outside off stump with razor-sharp timing, picking up a smart single to the deep cover boundary. Durham face a chase with 75 needed off 66 balls, six wickets in hand and the pressure mounting.
A back of a length slower ball pitched outside off; the batter attempts an aggressive pull but misses cleanly, resulting in no run.
A length ball aimed at middle stump, steered cautiously but mis-timed and stopped quickly by the short fine leg.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump with no movement. Ben Stokes pulls at it, though he only manages a bottom edge, safely fielded by short fine leg for no run.
A full delivery on middle stump is worked crisply by Ben Stokes, timing it well to pick up two runs towards deep mid wicket.
Ben Stokes plays a length ball on middle stump with a delicate scoop, mis-timed but it races away fine leg for four.
Summary
Over 38: 9 runs. Bowler: Shoaib Bashir. Durham: 175/4 (rr 4.61)
Shoaib Bashir bowls an off break pitching on off stump length. Ben Stokes drives it well timed, sneaking a quick single through the infield. Durham need 82 runs from 72 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at just under seven an over.
The off break is pitched up outside off, and Robinson leans into a well-timed drive, keeping it along the ground for a quick single.
Shoaib Bashir bowls a full delivery on middle stump. Ben Stokes drives it crisply along the ground, well timed but just a single taken as the fielder at mid-wicket quickly gathers.
Looking to sweep, Ben Stokes mis-times the off break on a full middle stump delivery, resulting in a tame shot fielded comfortably at short fine leg.
An off break pitched at length on off stump, and that's superbly driven! The well-timed, controlled stroke sends the ball sailing over long off for six.
An off break pitched at length on off stump, met with a mis-timed drive that trickles to extra cover where it is neatly fielded for no run.
Summary
Over 37: 2 runs. Bowler: Ben Aitchison. Durham: 166/4 (rr 4.49)
Ben Stokes goes for the pull off a back of a length, no movement delivery on off stump, but mistimes it slightly, sneaking a single to deep square leg. Durham require 91 from 78 deliveries with six wickets in hand as the chase continues at a required rate of seven.
Ben Aitchison delivers a length ball outside off, and Ollie Robinson attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing to sneak a single. Ollie Robinson gets off the mark.
Robinson plays a solid defensive stroke on a length ball just on off stump, keeping it down safely for no run.
No movement on this length ball outside off, and Robinson goes for a drive but misses completely. The keeper collects cleanly, resulting in another dot.
A length ball straight on off stump, met with a well-timed defensive stroke by Ollie Robinson, who keeps it firmly along the ground for no run.
A length seaming in just outside off stump, but Colin Ackermann misses a wild slog and is bowled cleanly. No hesitation from the umpire. Colin Ackermann departs after scoring 28 from 28 balls.
Summary
Over 36: 8 runs. Bowler: Shoaib Bashir. Durham: 164/3 (rr 4.56)
An off break length ball outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded and is comfortably fielded at cover. No run comes off this delivery. Durham face a chase of 93 from 84 balls with seven wickets in hand, requiring 6.6 runs per over.
An off break on a length strays on off stump, and Stokes attempts a drive but gets a mis-timed stroke, resulting in no run as the fielder at extra cover collects comfortably.
Shoaib Bashir bowls a length off break on off stump, and Ackermann expertly steers it through the infield for a well-timed single.
The off break is pitched up just on off stump, and Ben Stokes plays a cautious drive, taking an inside edge that races away for a single.
An off break pitched on off stump at length. Ben Stokes drives with perfect timing, sending it sailing over long on for a magnificent six.
An off break pitching on off stump, length ball, held off well by Ben Stokes who defends steadily into the ground, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 35: 7 runs. Bowler: Anuj Dal. Durham: 156/3 (rr 4.46)
Ben Stokes plays a well-timed push on a length ball just on off stump, squeezing through for a smart single. Durham require 101 runs from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive.
Ben Stokes defends stoutly off a length seaming-in delivery on off stump, no run taken.
Colin Ackermann attempts to steer this length ball outside off, but it's a mis-timed flick just past backward point for a single.
Dal delivers a seaming-away length ball on off stump, and Ackermann plays a cautious forward defense, keeping it tight for no run.
Ben Stokes drives this length ball on off stump, timing it well and steering it along the ground for a single.
A full ball on off stump with no movement is met with a well-timed, controlled drive through extra cover for four. That takes Durham to 153 for 3.
Summary
Over 34: 8 runs. Bowler: Nick Potts. Durham: 149/3 (rr 4.38)
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly to deep cover. The fielding side manages to save; just a single taken. Durham require 108 from 96 balls with seven wickets still in hand in the chase.
A short no-ball on off stump is left alone by the batter, with no shot played. The extras add a run. The partnership moves to 50 runs off 51 balls.
Nick Potts delivers a length ball straight on middle stump, well worked by Ackermann who keeps it down and nudges a single towards deep square leg.
A short delivery right on off stump with no movement, and Ackermann leaves it well alone. No risk taken there, resulting in a tidy dot ball.