Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Derby
Derbyshire Falcons
1723
Leicestershire Foxes
1718
Derbyshire Falcons win by 7 wickets
Summary
Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Ashton Turner. Derbyshire Falcons: 172/3 (rr 11.86)
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Joey Evison at deep square leg. 2 runs.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, middle stump, back foot, pull. 1 run.
Turner's full off break pitches on leg stump, met with a controlled drive from Montgomery who keeps it grounded and safe down the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 14: 13 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Derbyshire Falcons: 167/3 (rr 11.93)
The leg spinner drifts a length ball down leg and the batter eases a controlled glance fine of the wicket for four. Derbyshire are well poised, needing just five runs from 36 balls with plenty wickets in hand and a strong chance to chase this down.
A leg spinner drifting on middle stump pitches up nicely and the batsman goes for a controlled slog, nudging it along the ground for a quick single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, front foot, reverse sweep along the ground to Joey Evison at third man. 2 runs.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, and Montgomery plays a neat reverse sweep. He deftly guides the ball along the ground through third man for four.
On a back of a length leg spinner, Montgomery drives neatly off the middle stump, finding the gap and securing two runs with good timing. Matthew Montgomery opens his account.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a yorker on middle stump as Wayne Madsen attempts a sweep but misses completely, beaten clean and bowled. Wayne Madsen departs after scoring 2 runs off 3 deliveries.
Summary
Over 13: 8 runs. Bowler: Ashton Turner. Derbyshire Falcons: 154/2 (rr 11.85)
Turner bowls an off break on a length just outside off stump, and Madsen neatly flicks it off his pads for a quick single to deep mid-wicket. Derbyshire require 18 runs from 42 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a strong win probability.
This off break, pitched full on off stump, is met with a controlled drive by Harry Came who keeps it along the ground and scrambles through for a single.
An off break pitched on middle and length is driven crisply through mid-off for two runs.
Turner sends down an off break, pitching on a good length just outside off stump. Wayne Madsen works it crisply towards deep square leg, picking up a sharp single. Madsen gets off the mark, pushing Derbyshire to 150 for 2.
A ball pitched on off stump, delivered with a good length. Came pushes it gently through mid-off for a single, nudging the score along.
Turner bowls a length off break just outside off, and Came expertly plays a late cut through the off side, running two neatly between point and third man.
Summary
Over 12: 18 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Derbyshire Falcons: 146/2 (rr 12.17)
A full-length leg spinner on off stump is met with a controlled slog sweep, but the shot ends in a catch at long off, resulting in the batter's dismissal. Aneurin Donald goes for 91 from 38 balls. Derbyshire need 26 runs from 48 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a strong 98% chance to win.
The leg spinner floats a length delivery wide outside off, and the batter steps out to play a controlled cut, guiding it finely towards deep cover for two runs. That takes the total to 18 runs in this over already.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Aneurin Donald pulls it beautifully. A well-timed, controlled hit soars over deep square leg for a maximum! Donald now has two sixes this over, adding to the 16 runs scored in these six balls.
A length ball on outside off from the leg spinner, cleverly worked by Aneurin Donald who pulls it low and controlled for a quick two.
A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off, met with an aggressive, controlled slog-sweep. Aneurin Donald times it perfectly, sending the ball sailing over deep square leg for a terrific six.
The leg spinner delivers a full ball outside off, and Aneurin Donald plays a controlled cut through the off side, racing away to the boundary but held up by a drop at deep extra cover.
Summary
Over 11: 12 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Derbyshire Falcons: 128/1 (rr 11.64)
No movement for the bowler, and that's a beautifully timed drive through extra cover by the batter, racing away to the boundary. Harry Came moves to thirty from 22 balls with a strike rate of 150. Derbyshire need 44 from 54 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 97% winning chance according to WinViz.
On a back of a length delivery tucked nicely on leg stump, the batter pulls it with controlled precision for a quick two runs.
Alex Green sends down a back of a length no-ball bouncer on off stump. Harry Came attempts a pull but misses, with the delivery duly called an extra.
Alex Green delivers a half-tracker on middle stump which Harry Came leaves alone. The ball, however, is called wide, adding an extra to Derbyshire's total.
Alex Green bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Harry Came elegantly cuts it with controlled precision for two runs toward deep cover.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, middle stump, front foot, slog along the ground to Joey Evison at deep square leg. 1 run.
A right pace delivery from Alex Green pitches on a good length outside off stump. Aneurin Donald defends solidly, blocking the ball back to the bowler for no run.
On a length ball outside off, the batter cuts late with precision, guiding the ball along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 10: 9 runs. Bowler: Ruan de Swardt. Derbyshire Falcons: 116/1 (rr 11.6)
A length ball just outside off, met with a well-timed drive that stays along the ground, picking up a tidy single. Derbyshire require 56 runs from the final 10 overs with nine wickets in hand, maintaining strong control of the chase.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, steer. No run.
No movement on a back of a length delivery on off stump, and Came pulls it brilliantly, timing it perfectly over long on for six.
A full delivery straight on middle stump, Aneurin Donald drives it crisply along the ground toward deep mid-wicket, taken comfortably by the fielder, securing a well-run single.
A length ball just outside off stump, met with a precise late cut along the ground for a neat single.
A slower ball pitched outside off sees the batter execute a neat late cut, keeping it along the ground to backward point for no run.
Summary
Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Derbyshire Falcons: 107/1 (rr 11.89)
Rehan Ahmed flights a leg spinner on a length around middle stump, and Harry Came works it calmly through midwicket for a single. Derbyshire require 65 runs from 66 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% win probability.
The leg spinner tosses it up on middle stump, and Aneurin Donald goes for a controlled slog-sweep, managing to get a quick single. The partnership reaches a lively 50 off just 27 balls.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a length leg spinner on middle stump, and Harry Came works it carefully to the deep square leg fence for a smart single.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, leg stump, back foot, pull. 1 run.
The leg spinner dips one just outside off and Harry Came cuts it crisply along the off side for a quick single.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a back of a length leg spinner on off stump, met with a controlled drive from Harry Came that stays firmly along the ground, yielding no run.
Summary
Over 8: 22 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Derbyshire Falcons: 102/1 (rr 12.75)
Ben Green delivers a full-length ball outside off, but Aneurin Donald surprises with a neatly executed reverse scoop. It's a well-timed, controlled shot that races away through third man for four. Another boundary for Donald, his third this over, moving Derbyshire to 102 for 1 as they chase 70 from 72 balls with 9 wickets in hand and strong winning chances.
A slower ball delivered on a full length at off stump. Aneurin Donald drives it with excellent timing, sending it soaring over long on for six in a wonderfully controlled stroke. That makes it 18 runs this over with two boundaries from Donald already.
Ben Green bowls a slower delivery on a good length outside off, and Harry Came confidently drives it along the ground for a well-worked single.
Down the wicket, a back-of-a-length delivery on middle stump, and he's pulling it fiercely. The ball is middled perfectly and races away over deep square leg for six!
A yorker aimed straight at middle stump but met with a crisp, well-timed drive sneaking a single off the pitch. Aneurin Donald reaches a rapid fifty off just 21 balls, maintaining an electric strike rate of 238.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, scoop. 4 runs.
Summary
Over 7: 11 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Derbyshire Falcons: 80/1 (rr 11.43)
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, sweep controlled in air to Ruan de Swardt at deep square leg. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off stump is met with a beautifully timed drive. The batter, Harry Came, plays a controlled shot that races away over mid wicket for six.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner, landing on middle stump. Aneurin Donald sweeps it with precision, timing it nicely to pick up two runs along the ground.
Outside off, a length ball from the leg spinner is neatly cut away by Harry Came for a smart single.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, and the batter attempts an aggressive slog but misses. The keeper quickly gathers the ball, with a single bye added.
Summary
Over 6: 9 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Derbyshire Falcons: 69/1 (rr 11.5)
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive uncontrolled in air to Ruan de Swardt at deep extra cover. 2 runs.
Over the wicket. Yorker, middle stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Ashton Turner at long on. 1 run.
A length ball on leg stump is worked neatly off the pads, sneaking through for a single to deep square leg.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump with no movement, the batter attempts a drive but only manages an inside edge that is safely fielded at mid on for no run.
A yorker on leg stump with no movement; Aneurin Donald works it carefully, nudging through for a well-placed single.
Full delivery on off stump with no movement, confidently met by a well-timed drive. The ball races along the ground through long on for a boundary.
Summary
Over 5: 5 runs. Bowler: Josh Davey. Derbyshire Falcons: 60/1 (rr 12.0)
The slower ball, pitched short and on off stump, is met with a controlled pull shot from the batter, who nudges it for a single through deep square leg. Derbyshire are chasing 112 from 90 balls, requiring 7.5 per over with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 78% chance according to WinViz.
A length ball outside off, there's no movement as Harry Came works it off the front foot to pick up a single towards deep mid wicket.
A full toss right on middle stump, driven crisply along the ground by the batter for a single to deep mid-wicket.
Josh Davey bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Harry Came pushes it along the ground for a well-timed single. That gets Harry Came off the mark.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, flick controlled in air to Joey Evison at deep square leg. OUT! Martin Andersson caught - 16(13)
Over the wicket. Yorker, middle stump, front foot, drive. 1 run.
Summary
Over 4: 12 runs. Bowler: Ruan de Swardt. Derbyshire Falcons: 55/0 (rr 13.75)
De Swardt bowls a length ball wide outside off, Martin Andersson leans into a controlled drive, keeping it firmly on the ground and well fielded at deep extra cover. No run added here. Derbyshire face a chase needing 117 off 96 balls with 10 wickets in hand, holding an 82% chance according to WinViz.
A yorker on leg stump angling in, flicked softly off the inside edge for a quick single to the keeper.
The off cutter darts in outside off at a back of a length, and Aneurin Donald meets it with a controlled drive. He finds the gap beautifully and races it away through extra cover for four. That's his second boundary of the over, keeping the pressure on.
Over the wicket. Full toss, middle stump, back foot, pull. 6 runs.
A full toss on the outside off, elegantly driven by the batter with controlled precision but comfortably fielded at deep extra cover for no run.
Martin Andersson works a length ball on off stump with a neat, controlled stroke, picking up a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 3: 11 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Derbyshire Falcons: 43/0 (rr 14.33)
The length ball on off stump is met with an ambitious scoop from Martin Andersson, connecting with a thick edge that races away for a single. Derbyshire face a chase needing 129 from 102 balls, holding a 78% win probability with all ten wickets in hand.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, slog along the ground to Ruan de Swardt at fine leg. 2 runs.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Andersson pulls it with perfect timing. The controlled shot clears deep square leg for a superb six.
No movement on a back of a length ball on off stump. Andersson attempts a slog but only manages to hit his body, resulting in no run.
A length delivery on middle stump, the batter tries a flick but misses, the ball striking the pad and earning two leg byes.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Rishi Patel at deep cover. No run.
Summary
Over 2: 20 runs. Bowler: Josh Hull. Derbyshire Falcons: 32/0 (rr 16.0)
A full-length delivery outside off, met with a controlled drive that races away for six over backward point. Aneurin Donald times it perfectly, sending the ball soaring with elegant precision. That makes it 20 runs this over, with Donald hitting three boundaries. Derbyshire require 140 from 108 balls with 10 wickets in hand, holding a 75% chance to win according to WinViz.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, crisply driven by the batter. Aneurin Donald times it beautifully, sending a controlled drive racing past long off for four. Another boundary for Aneurin Donald, his second in this over.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
On a back of a length delivery just on off stump, Martin Andersson fends it tentatively through the off side for a single.
A length ball just outside off, the batter attempts a drive but completely misses. The umpire signals a wide, and an extra run is added.
A short ball angling on leg stump, comfortably pulled by the batter. Martin Andersson times it well, sending it just fine of fine leg for four.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump, played with precision as Martin Andersson works it neatly to midwicket for a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 1: 12 runs. Bowler: Josh Davey. Derbyshire Falcons: 12/0 (rr 12.0)
A short ball outside off, pulled with excellent timing by Aneurin Donald. He sends it soaring over deep square leg for a maximum! That's two boundaries for Donald this over. Derbyshire need 160 from 114 balls, requiring 8.4 runs per over with all wickets in hand, holding a 67% win probability according to WinViz.
On a length ball outside off, Andersson plays a cautious defensive stroke and takes a quick single. Martin Andersson is off the mark.
A slower ball pitched short on off stump, the batter pulls it low and controlled through the on side for a quick single.
Josh Davey delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a controlled drive from Aneurin Donald, kept firmly on the ground and fielded at deep cover. No run comes off it.
A length ball on middle stump sees the batter play a solid defensive stroke, keeping it firmly on the ground and yielding no run.
A short ball on middle stump, hit with precision through fine leg. Donald pulls it away with a controlled, well-timed stroke, racing away to the boundary. Aneurin Donald is off the mark.
Summary
Over 20: 6 runs. Bowler: Akif Javed. Leicestershire Foxes: 171/8 (rr 8.55)
A full toss outside off stump, driven crisply but with an outside edge for a well-taken single. Leicestershire wrap up their innings on 171, while WinViz favors Derbyshire at 66%.
Length ball on leg stump as the batter works it but misses, the ball striking the pad and adding a leg bye.
Joey Evison faces a full toss outside off and confidently plays a controlled cut, nudging the ball past third man for two runs.
A yorker pitching on leg stump with no movement, met with a mis-timed drive that trickles away for a single. Josh Hull gets off the mark.
Short ball on leg stump with no movement, Josh Davey works it but mistimes, sending a loose shot that carries to deep backward square leg where he's caught. Josh Davey departs after scoring 9 runs off just 4 balls.
Joey Evison leans into a full-length, straight delivery and drives it crisply along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 19: 14 runs. Bowler: Nick Potts. Leicestershire Foxes: 165/7 (rr 8.68)
Josh Davey goes for a controlled drive down the pitch but mistimes it slightly, still managing to squeeze through for a quick two.
On a short, leg stump delivery with no movement, Josh Davey pulls it with great timing. The shot races past fine leg for a well-earned boundary.
A slower ball pitched short on off stump, met with a mis-timed pull from Joey Evison who manages to tuck it away for a single towards deep mid-wicket.
On a length ball on leg stump, Josh Davey deftly flicks it off the pads for three runs, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Josh Davey gets off the mark with that quick three.