Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Men
Derby
Derbyshire Falcons
240
Middlesex
3276
Middlesex win by 87 runs
Summary
Over 44: 2 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Derbyshire Falcons: 240/10 (rr 5.48)
A length ball just outside off stump from the stock delivery. Anuj Dal attempts a drive but misses, and he's stumped by the wicketkeeper! Anuj Dal departs for 36 off 31.
The stock ball comes full outside off stump, and Bashir elegantly drives it along the ground for a well-timed single. Bashir gets off the mark with that crisp stroke.
Zafar Gohar rolls in a stock ball on a length outside off stump. Shoaib Bashir leans forward to play a controlled drive, finding extra cover but unable to add to the score as the ball is fielded cleanly.
Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Shoaib Bashir calmly pushes it back towards square leg. No run here as the fielder is quickly in to cut off any chance of extras.
Zafar Gohar bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Anuj Dal confidently drives it through the covers, picking up a quick single.
Summary
Over 43: 16 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 238/9 (rr 5.53)
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, played with a mis-timed drive that flies uncontrolled in the air. The batter is caught at cover, ending his innings. Jack Morley departs for 5 off 9. Derbyshire require 90 runs from 42 balls with only one wicket in hand, facing a steep challenge with win probability at zero percent.
Anuj Dal leans into a length ball outside off from the leg spinner and elegantly drives it along the ground for a well-timed single. This marks the 16th run gathered in this over.
The leg spinner delivers a length ball just outside off stump. Anuj Dal scoops it with precision and timing, sending it racing through third man for four. That brings up 15 runs in this over and marks the second boundary for Anuj Dal.
Luke Hollman's leg spinner pitches a length ball on off stump, but Anuj Dal steps in with a controlled, well-timed slog-sweep. The shot races away over deep square leg for six! Anuj Dal moves to thirty runs off 27 balls, keeping the strike rate just above 110.
Luke Hollman bowls a length ball on off stump, and Morley confidently drives it along the ground to pick up a single.
Luke Hollman bowls a length ball outside off, a leg-spinner tempting Morley into a drive but he misses entirely. Four runs come as extras.
Summary
Over 42: 5 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Derbyshire Falcons: 222/8 (rr 5.29)
Zafar Gohar drops a stock ball just outside off stump at a back of a length, and Anuj Dal carves a neat cut shot. It's firmly grounded, fielded cleanly by cover, resulting in no run. Derbyshire face a steep chase needing 106 from 48 balls with only two wickets in hand.
A full stock ball slipping in on off stump, Anuj Dal gently pushes it through the off side for a smart two.
Morley sharpens his cut shot off a back of a length stock ball outside off, slicing it crisply for a single.
A length ball on off stump from Gohar, pushed quietly into the covers by Morley for no run.
The stock ball comes on a good length around off stump, and Anuj Dal drives it neatly along the ground for a single.
The stock ball is angled outside off stump, and Jack Morley plays a cautious cut, managing to get a single off the bottom edge.
Summary
Over 41: 7 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 217/8 (rr 5.29)
Luke Hollman turns one in on middle stump length as Jack Morley neatly pushes it into backward point for a single. Derbyshire face a steep chase, 111 runs needed off 54 balls with just two wickets left.
A full-length leg spinner outside off and Anuj Dal calmly pushes it into the offside for a single.
Luke Hollman delivers a back of a length leg-spinner outside off, and Jack Morley pushes it neatly to pick up a single. Jack Morley gets off the mark.
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner is worked gently by the batter, keeping it down and running it towards square leg where the fielder is alert.
A full-length leg spinner wide of off stump, the batter goes for a slog-sweep but only manages a top edge, resulting in a catch. Nick Potts is dismissed caught attempting an aggressive slog-sweep. Nick Potts departs for 27 off 12.
Luke Hollman sends down a back of a length leg spinner just outside off stump. Nick Potts rocks back and cuts crisply, racing the ball along the ground through third man for four.
Summary
Over 40: 8 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Derbyshire Falcons: 210/7 (rr 5.25)
A full-length stock ball on off stump is met with a crisp, well-timed sweep. Anuj Dal sends it racing through deep backward square leg for four runs. Derbyshire face a challenging chase needing 118 off 60 balls with three wickets left, holding slim chances.
The length ball outside off is pushed carefully by the batter, picking up a single with neat placement.
A length stock ball on off stump, worked nicely through the off side by Anuj Dal for a single.
Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Anuj Dal pushes it gently towards cover where Ben Geddes fields smartly. No run from that delivery.
A full-length stock ball outside off and the batter neatly pushes it along the ground for a comfortable single.
A full stock ball on off stump is worked neatly through the infield for a quick single.
Summary
Over 39: 13 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 202/7 (rr 5.18)
Luke Hollman bowls a length ball, drifting outside off, and Nick Potts responds with a well-timed sweep. The ball races away along deep backward square leg for four. That's his second boundary this over, pushing Derbyshire to 202 for 7. They require 126 from 66 balls with just three wickets left, facing a daunting chase.
Luke Hollman sends down a length ball on off stump, and Nick Potts meets it with a controlled drive, steering it carefully along the ground. There's no run from this delivery.
The leg spinner tosses up a full delivery outside off, and the batter dispatches a powerful slog-sweep. The shot is played with authority and races away over mid wicket for six.
Luke Hollman sends down a leg spinner pitching outside off; Anuj Dal confidently drives it along the ground, taking a well-placed single.
Luke Hollman sends down a length ball outside off, and Nick Potts neatly cuts it off the back foot, steering it crisply for a single.
A full delivery from the leg spinner outside off, met crisply by Anuj Dal who drives it neatly along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 38: 8 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Derbyshire Falcons: 189/7 (rr 4.97)
Anuj Dal leans into a measured drive through the extra cover region, keeping the ball along the ground and picking up a handy single. Derbyshire are chasing 139 from 72 balls with three wickets in hand, still needing to up the scoring as their chances appear slim.
Nick Potts carefully steers a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump, keeping it low and tight to pick up a single.
A short ball outside off stump and the batter reacts swiftly. Nick Potts pulls it with great timing, sending it racing to deep square leg for four.
No movement on that length ball outside off, cleverly cut by Anuj Dal along the ground for a well-placed single.
A length ball outside off stump, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely, offering no run.
Nick Potts works the no-movement length ball just outside off for a neat single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Summary
Over 37: 2 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 181/7 (rr 4.89)
The leg spinner from outside off comes full and is met with a neat, controlled drive through the covers, but no run as the fielder, positioned at extra cover, is alert. Derbyshire require 147 from 78 balls with just three wickets left, an uphill task with the win probability at zero percent.
Luke Hollman bowls a length leg spinner outside off; Anuj Dal deftly cuts it low along the ground for a couple, well controlled and placed square.
The leg spinner pitches just outside off on a length, and Anuj Dal cuts it low and controlled towards backward point, but there's no run.
A back of a length leg spinner outside off, Anuj Dal goes for a cut but mis-times it, and it stays low, comfortably fielded.
The leg spinner delivers a full ball just outside off, and Anuj Dal attempts a slog but mistimes it, sending a tame shot straight to the bowler.
Luke Hollman bowls a length leg spinner wide outside off. Anuj Dal plays a controlled cut shot along the ground, finding the fielder at cover for no run.
Summary
Over 36: 7 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Derbyshire Falcons: 179/7 (rr 4.97)
A full delivery just outside off stump, driven crisply by the batter. Nick Potts sends it racing through backward point for a boundary. Nick Potts gets off the mark. Derbyshire require 149 runs from 84 balls, with 3 wickets in hand, chasing at a steep 10.6 required rate and a slim probability of victory.
No movement on this full ball pitching on off stump, and the batter attempts a slog but misses cleanly. The ball hits the stumps, and Luis Reece is bowled. Luis Reece departs after scoring 26 from 43 balls.
Noah Cornwell delivers a full-length ball outside off, and Luis Reece attempts an inventive reverse scoop but fails to connect, resulting in a dot ball.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, the batter works at it but misses, the ball grazing the pad for a leg bye.
Anuj Dal carves a short, no-movement delivery outside off stump with a crisp cut, racing it along the ground for two runs towards deep backward point.
Length ball on middle stump, Anuj Dal works it but misses the bat, the ball hitting his pads and stopping after a soft deflection.
Summary
Over 35: 8 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 172/6 (rr 4.91)
Luke Hollman bowls a back of a length leg spinner just outside off, and Anuj Dal expertly cuts it along the ground for a single to deep cover, where Max Holden fields well. Derbyshire face a tough chase, needing 156 from 90 balls at over ten an over with four wickets in hand; the odds are stacked against them.
Luke Hollman bowls a length ball just outside off, and Anuj Dal neatly cuts it back along the ground for no run.
Luke Hollman sends down a length ball outside off, and Anuj Dal times a crisp drive beautifully. The ball races through extra cover, helped by a misfield at long off, racing away for four.
Luke Hollman spins a length delivery down leg, and Luis Reece works it carefully to deep square leg for a single.
Luke Hollman sends down a length ball outside off, and Anuj Dal cuts it crisply along the off side for a neat single. Anuj Dal gets off the mark with that well-placed shot.
Luke Hollman sends down a length ball on leg stump that Luis Reece confidently drives along the ground, picking up a single.
Summary
Over 34: 5 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Derbyshire Falcons: 164/6 (rr 4.82)
A back of a length delivery outside off sees Ross Whiteley attempt a pull shot but he miscues it badly, the ball going high and uncontrolled towards deep backward square leg where he is caught. That brings an end to Whiteley's innings. Ross Whiteley departs for 37 off 32. Derbyshire now need 164 from 96 balls at a asking rate above 10 with just four wickets left, and the win probability at zero percent.
Luis Reece steps forward and elegantly drives the full delivery just outside off stump, steering it neatly for a single.
Luis Reece attempts a flick off a length ball on off stump, but mistimes it, running two as the ball is gathered at deep mid wicket.
On a back-of-a-length delivery on off stump, Whiteley gloved a pull shot, managing to scurry through for a single.
A length ball just outside off stump, played defensively by Ross Whiteley who keeps it grounded and earns no run.
Luis Reece plays a controlled flick off a length ball on off stump, guiding it neatly for a single.
Summary
Over 33: 10 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 159/5 (rr 4.82)
A length quicker ball on leg stump sees Ross Whiteley lean into a solid defensive block, keeping the scoreboard quiet. Derbyshire chase 169 from 102 balls with five wickets in hand, facing tough odds.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, drive. 6 runs.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, slog along the ground. No run.
A length ball spinning on leg stump from the leg spinner. Ross Whiteley works it but misses the bat, the ball hitting his pads and no runs coming off the delivery.
Luke Hollman tosses up a full toss on off stump, and Ross Whiteley pulls it crisply. The well-timed shot races to deep backward square leg for four runs. Ross Whiteley moves to thirty off 25 balls at a strike rate of 120, taking Derbyshire to 153 for 5.
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, pushed neatly by the batter who keeps it down to avoid any risk. No run added here.
Summary
Over 32: 13 runs. Bowler: Naavya Sharma. Derbyshire Falcons: 149/5 (rr 4.66)
Ross Whiteley works a length ball outside off stump, steering it neatly to square leg for a comfortable single. Derbyshire chase 179 from 108 balls with five wickets in hand; the required run rate is close to 10, with only a 2% chance according to WinViz.
Luis Reece works the full toss just off the off stump to the leg side, gently picking up a single.
A full delivery outside off, played with soft hands by the batter who works it carefully to square leg. No run comes off this one.
Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Ben Geddes at mid on. 1 run.
A length ball on off stump without any movement, perfectly pitched for the batter. Ross Whiteley pulls it with excellent control, sending it sailing over deep backward square leg for six. He has already hit two boundaries this over.
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
Summary
Over 31: 2 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Derbyshire Falcons: 136/5 (rr 4.39)
Ross Whiteley pulls a back-of-a-length leg spinner on leg stump with precision, sneaking a quick single down to long on where the fielder fields it cleanly. Derbyshire chase 192 from 114 balls at over ten runs an over with five wickets left, facing a steep 1% win probability.
Luke Hollman bowls a length leg spinner pitching down the leg side. Ross Whiteley works it carefully along the ground but manages no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, drive uncontrolled in air to Nathan Fernandes at deep cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, pushed along the ground to Max Holden at cover. No run.
Luke Hollman floats a length leg spinner on middle, and Luis Reece works it cleverly towards mid-wicket. The fielder Ben Geddes is quick to close it down, leaving no run on the board.
Luke Hollman sends down a length leg spinner, angling it down the leg side. Luis Reece goes for a drive but misses as the ball strikes his pads, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 30: 8 runs. Bowler: Naavya Sharma. Derbyshire Falcons: 134/5 (rr 4.47)
The bowler delivers full on off stump with no movement, and Luis Reece elegantly drives it along the ground, picking up a neat single. Derbyshire remain on the charge, needing 194 from 120 balls with five wickets in hand, though their win probability stays slim.
A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a controlled pull off the body that stays grounded. The ball is quickly fielded at mid off with no run added.
Ross Whiteley drives a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, playing it cleanly along the ground for a neat single.
The bowler sends down a length ball on leg stump without any movement. Ross Whiteley wastes no time, pulling it powerfully along the ground through fine leg for four.
A full toss on off stump, driven firmly along the ground by Ross Whiteley. Ben Geddes at mid off fields it cleanly; no run comes from this delivery.
Ross Whiteley steps forward to a length ball outside off, attempting a drive but mistimes it, running hard to sneak through for a couple.
Summary
Over 29: 2 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Derbyshire Falcons: 126/5 (rr 4.34)
The stock ball comes in outside off, length just right. Luis Reece attempts a sweep but misses, the ball striking his pads and no run added. Derbyshire faces a steep chase, needing 202 off 126 deliveries with five wickets left and a slim 1% chance according to WinViz.
Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball just outside off, and Luis Reece works it neatly on the ground towards mid-wicket for no run.
A length stock ball outside off, nicely pushed into the off side for no run.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground. 1 run.
Luis Reece pushes a length stock ball outside off stump delicately, nudging it down for a single.
Zafar Gohar sends down a full, quicker ball on off stump. Luis Reece goes for a controlled drive but misses, the ball striking his pad harmlessly. No run comes off this delivery.
Summary
Over 28: 4 runs. Bowler: Naavya Sharma. Derbyshire Falcons: 124/5 (rr 4.43)
A short, outside off delivery with no movement, gently steered by the batter for a quick single towards third man. Derbyshire chase 204 from 132 balls, needing 9.3 runs per over with five wickets in hand and slim chances.
Ross Whiteley attempts a pull off a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off stump but mis-times it, managing to scramble a single.
Ross Whiteley goes for a drive outside off but misses the ball, it drops safely and is quickly gathered by the keeper.
Naavya Sharma delivers a full-length slower ball outside off, met with a controlled drive by Ross Whiteley who keeps it on the ground towards mid off. The ball is fielded cleanly, resulting in no run.
Luis Reece defends the length ball outside off and dashes through for a single, keeping the strike alive.