Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Men
Chelmsford
Essex
317
Hampshire
3217
Hampshire win by 3 wickets
Summary
Over 48: 12 runs. Bowler: Mackenzie Jones. Hampshire: 321/7 (rr 6.73)
A short delivery outside off, crisply struck by Fuller who sends it flying over extra cover for a magnificent six. James Fuller has now hit two boundaries in this over.
Jones bowls a yorker outside off, and Neal attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball gently through to pick up a quick single.
Full toss down the leg side, and James Fuller flicks it off his pads to pick up a quick single.
A back of a length delivery outside off sees the batter steer it crisply away with controlled precision. Fuller guides it elegantly through third man for four. James Fuller brings up his 50 off just 29 balls at a strike rate of 176.
Summary
Over 47: 16 runs. Bowler: Charlie Bennett. Hampshire: 309/7 (rr 6.57)
A full delivery on the outside off, met with a controlled, middled drive that races over long off for six. Andrew Neal really timed that one perfectly, sending it soaring off the bat. Another six for Andrew Neal in this explosive over, taking his tally to thirty off 23 balls. Hampshire now need just 9 from 18 deliveries with a strong chance to chase down the target.
Full toss on off stump, driven crisply along the ground by Fuller. He picks up a single nicely timed and placed towards the off side.
A full toss outside off, Fuller attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in a simple fielded ball with no run added.
Full-length delivery outside off, James Fuller drives it crisply along the ground for a well-run two.
A length ball outside off pitch, neatly driven with controlled timing through the covers for a single. Hampshire reach 300 for 7.
Charlie Bennett bowls a back of a length no-movement delivery outside off, but Andrew Neal unleashes a middled, controlled slog over mid wicket for six.
Summary
Over 46: 4 runs. Bowler: Mackenzie Jones. Hampshire: 293/7 (rr 6.37)
Jones bowls a length ball outside off, no movement on offer. Neal pushes it gently into the deep backward point for a single. Hampshire need 25 runs from 24 balls with three wickets left, holding an 82% chance to win.
Jones bowls a length delivery just outside off. Neal tries a pull shot but keeps it grounded, safely fielded by mid on for no run.
A full delivery outside off stump, Andrew Neal defends it firmly along the ground, resulting in no run.
Jones bowls a length ball wide outside off, Fuller's well-timed drive races along the ground and he picks up a quick single.
A length delivery just outside off, played with a delicate inside edge drive that races away for a quick single.
Jones bowls a length delivery just outside off, Fuller neatly steers it along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 45: 13 runs. Bowler: Charlie Bennett. Hampshire: 289/7 (rr 6.42)
A full toss on off stump, James Fuller drives it neatly along the ground, securing a quick single. Hampshire need 29 runs from 30 balls with three wickets in hand, holding a strong 80% win probability.
A full delivery on middle stump with no movement, Andrew Neal drives it firmly along the ground, picking up a neatly placed single.
A short ball outside off stump, drawing Neal into an attempted pull shot that misses the ball, which goes straight to the keeper. No run comes from this delivery.
A short ball drifting outside off, met with a top-edged hook that races away to fine leg for four.
Full yorker on middle stump, James Fuller flicks it cleanly off his pads for a well-timed single towards deep mid-wicket.
No movement outside off, a back of a length delivery. Fuller unleashes a well-timed slog, sending it soaring and middled over deep square leg for a maximum. This shot takes the partnership to 53 runs off just 31 balls.
Summary
Over 44: 9 runs. Bowler: Mackenzie Jones. Hampshire: 276/7 (rr 6.27)
Fuller works a no movement, back of a length delivery on off stump, guiding it carefully through the off side for a single. Hampshire are chasing 42 from 36 balls with 3 wickets left, holding a slight edge at 51 percent.
On a length ball outside off stump, Andrew Neal attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball loosely to mid off where it’s safely fielded. He manages to scramble through for a single.
A length ball on leg stump offers a glance attempt from Neal, but he misses and the ball trickles away for a wide, adding an extra run to the scoreboard.
A short ball outside off, no movement on offer, and Andrew Neal sends it crashing through mid-wicket. A controlled pull shot racing away to the boundary for four.
Jones delivers a length ball just outside off. Neal responds with a neat drive, keeping it low and controlled, but no run comes from it.
Full-length delivery on the off side, Fuller rocks back and pulls it with authority, securing a quick single.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, worked cleverly by Andrew Neal through the off side for a single.
Summary
Over 43: 18 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Hampshire: 267/7 (rr 6.21)
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, defended cautiously by the batter who keeps it low and controlled for no run. Hampshire must steady themselves needing 51 runs off 42 balls with three wickets in hand, the chase finely balanced at a 7.3 required rate.
The leg spinner delivers a full ball on off stump, neatly defended by Fuller who keeps it low and controlled, resulting in no run.
Full toss leg spinner floated outside off is met with a powerful slog from the batter. The controlled connection sends it flying over deep square leg for a glorious six. James Fuller continues his assault with another six, bringing his total to 18 in the over and 30 runs off just 16 balls at a strike rate of 200.
A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off stump inviting the drive. James Fuller meets it with a well-timed, controlled stroke that races away to long on for four. Fuller has now hit two boundaries this over, shifting Hampshire's win chances up from 15% to 21%.
Benkenstein runs in with a leg spinner pitching full outside off. Fuller attempts a slog but mistimes it, managing just a couple of runs as the ball stays low and safe.
A back of a length leg spinner lands on middle stump and is met with a powerful pull from the batter. James Fuller sends this controlled shot soaring over deep square leg for six! That takes Hampshire to 255 for 7.
Summary
Over 42: 7 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire: 249/7 (rr 5.93)
Full toss drifting outside off, Fuller drives it crisply on the ground, well timed to pick up a single. Hampshire need 69 from 48 balls with three wickets in hand, chasing at a challenging run rate of 8.6 and a slim 7 percent chance.
An off break tossed up down the leg side, the batter digs in but misses the ball, which strikes the pad. No run from this length ball delivery.
Simon Harmer bowls a length off break on leg stump; Fuller works it carefully towards square leg, keeping it down for no run.
Simon Harmer bowls a length off break just outside off, and Andrew Neal attempts a measured drive but mistimes it slightly, running a single to long on.
James Fuller works the off break along the length, nudging it carefully on middle stump for a single.
A full-length off break drifting down the leg side, comfortably guided by James Fuller. He executes a controlled glance, sending the ball skimming past fine leg for four.
Summary
Over 41: 5 runs. Bowler: Mackenzie Jones. Hampshire: 242/7 (rr 5.9)
Jones bowls a length delivery just outside off, Neal attempts a flick but misses and the ball hits his pads. No run added as the keeper swiftly saves a potential chance. Hampshire need 76 from 54 balls with three down; the chase is steep at 8.4 runs an over with a slim 4% chance.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump, the batter attempts a glance but misses as the ball nudges leg side wide. The wicketkeeper quickly collects the wide delivery.
Jones offers a length ball just outside off, and Neal defends it firmly back to the bowler for no run.
A length ball just outside off, worked carefully along the ground towards square leg. The fielder, Noah Thain, saves a quick single as Andrew Neal picks no run.
A back of a length delivery outside off, put away confidently by the batter. Neal pulls it sharply along the fine leg boundary for four runs.
Jones delivers a length ball outside off stump, neatly defended by Neal who keeps it down and plays it safely through the off side for no run.
Jones bowls a length ball just outside off stump, Neal pushes it carefully along the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 40: 8 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire: 237/7 (rr 5.92)
An off break pitched up on middle stump, Andrew Neal works it neatly on the ground for a single towards square leg. Andrew Neal gets off the mark. Hampshire require 81 runs from 60 balls with three wickets in hand, holding a slim 3% chance according to WinViz.
A full-length off break drifting on off stump, neatly driven along the ground through the covers. The ball is quickly fielded by mid off, leaving the score untouched.
Off break pitched up on middle stump, Fuller works it carefully for a single, keeping the strike ticking over.
Full outside off-stump off break, beautifully driven with controlled grace. James Fuller sends it sailing clean over long off for six.
An off break landing on middle stump length, worked quietly by Fuller into the mid-wicket region and stopped promptly. No run added to the score.
Full-length off break on middle stump sees Fuller gently push it back towards the bowler, resulting in a tidy dot ball.
Summary
Over 39: 5 runs. Bowler: Mackenzie Jones. Hampshire: 229/7 (rr 5.87)
A full delivery on off stump with no movement. The batter tries to defend but misses, and is bowled cleanly. Ben Brown departs for 16 off 18. A massive swing in momentum as Essex's win probability jumps to 98%. Hampshire now require 89 from 66 balls with 3 wickets intact, facing a steep climb.
Jones delivers a length ball right on off stump. Brown times a solid pull shot crisply along the ground, racing it away to deep backward square leg for four.
Full length delivery on the outside off, James Fuller works the ball with soft hands, nudging a single through the gap. Fuller gets off the mark with that well-placed stroke.
A length ball just outside off stump sees the batter play a controlled defensive shot, keeping it on the ground for no run.
Jones delivers a length ball just outside off stump, Fuller meets it with a solid defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
A length ball seaming in on off stump draws Ashutosh Sharma into a pull shot, but he misses and the ball strikes his pads. The umpire calls him leg before wicket, and he’s out. Ashutosh Sharma departs for 16 off 23 deliveries.
Summary
Over 38: 1 run. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire: 224/5 (rr 5.89)
Ashutosh Sharma drives an off break pitched on middle stump, timing it smoothly to pick up a well-earned single. Hampshire require 94 runs from 72 balls with five wickets in hand, still chasing steadily.
Simon Harmer bowls a full-length off break on leg stump, but Ashutosh Sharma skillfully flicks it down to mid-wicket, though no run comes off the shot.
Harmer delivers a full-length off break outside off, and Ashutosh Sharma steps forward to drive it firmly along the ground. The ball is well fielded at mid off, yielding no run.
Harmer offers an off break on a length, angling it onto leg stump. Ashutosh Sharma pushes it quietly into the off side, not looking to take a risk here.
A full-length off break on off stump meets a solid defensive stroke from Ashutosh Sharma, who keeps the scoreboard untouched.
Ashutosh Sharma gently steers this off break outside off stump along the ground, safely fielded at gully for no run.
Summary
Over 37: 9 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Hampshire: 223/5 (rr 6.03)
Ashutosh Sharma drives a length ball from the leg spinner just outside off stump, keeping it grounded and nudging through for a single. Hampshire must chase 95 runs off 78 balls with five wickets in hand, facing a challenging required rate of 7.3.
Luc Benkenstein tosses up a length ball outside off, and Ben Brown attempts an uncontrolled pull, managing to squeeze a quick single through the deep backward point region.
On a full-length delivery from the leg spinner, Ashutosh Sharma confidently drives straight back to the bowler, picking up a well-run single.
Luc Benkenstein tosses up a length ball outside off, the leg spinner inviting a drive which Ashutosh Sharma meets crisply but keeps grounded for no run.
Luc Benkenstein bowls a length ball outside off to Ashutosh Sharma, who plays a beautifully controlled and well-timed drive through extra cover for four.
Luc Benkenstein bowls a leg spinner down the leg side length, and Ben Brown attempts a controlled pull but misses. A wide called and a misfield by the keeper adds two extras.
The leg spinner drops a length ball on leg stump, tempting the batter to glance. The ball misses the bat but strikes the pad, leading to a solid catch by the keeper. No runs come off this delivery.
Summary
Over 36: 6 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire: 214/5 (rr 5.94)
Ashutosh Sharma leans into a controlled off-break pitched outside off stump, driving it crisply through the off side for two runs, well fielded at deep cover by Luc Benkenstein. Hampshire are chasing 104 from 84 balls with five wickets left, needing to maintain a run rate of 7.4, holding a 37% chance to win according to WinViz.
An off break delivered on middle and played with control, Ben Brown works it smartly for a single to deep backward square leg.
Ashutosh Sharma works the length ball on leg stump carefully to the deep backward square leg boundary, but only manages a single.
An off break pitched up on middle stump, worked neatly by Ben Brown for a quick single towards deep square leg.
Harmer bowls a full off break just outside off, Brown confidently drives it back along the ground but finds the fielder.
Simon Harmer rolls in an off break outside off, pitching at length. Ashutosh Sharma pushes it crisply along the ground towards cover and secures a quick single.
Summary
Over 35: 3 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Hampshire: 208/5 (rr 5.94)
A full toss on off stump from the leg spinner, driven crisply along the ground for a quick single. Hampshire face a chase requiring 110 runs from 90 balls, holding 5 wickets with a 33% win probability.
The leg spinner drifts one on off stump, length ball, and Ben Brown flicks it off the leading edge for a quick single.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Brown pulls it low and controlled towards short fine leg, but no run comes off this delivery.
Ashutosh Sharma drives a full-length leg-spinner on off stump, keeping the ball on the ground and sneaking a quick single.
The leg spinner drifts a full one outside off, but Ashutosh Sharma confidently drives it back past the bowler. No run comes from the well-timed stroke as the fielder at cover cuts off the angle.
Luc Benkenstein delivers a length ball on middle stump, a leg spinner flighted just right for Ashutosh Sharma to drive it firmly back to mid-wicket where Noah Thain fields cleanly. It yields no run.
Summary
Over 34: 6 runs. Bowler: Charlie Bennett. Hampshire: 205/5 (rr 6.03)
A full-length delivery straight outside off, and Ben Brown drives it crisply along the ground, but well fielded at mid on by Mackenzie Jones. No run comes off this controlled shot. Hampshire need 113 from 96 balls, chasing at a rate of just over seven with five wickets in hand.
Charlie Bennett bowls a length delivery just outside off, met with a mis-timed drive from Ben Brown that skims low to cover where Simon Harmer fields it cleanly. No run comes off this one.
A length ball outside off stump with no movement, driven firmly but with an outside edge. The ball races away to third man, collecting a well-earned boundary.
Outside off and back of a length, Ashutosh Sharma gently steers the ball through the off side, sneaking in a quick single.
Ben Brown works a length ball outside off stump nicely, nudging it for a single down to fine leg, where it's fielded cleanly. Hampshire's score moves on to 200 for five.
Charlie Bennett bowls a length ball just outside off, and Ben Brown pushes it patiently into the backward point region. No run comes off this tidy delivery.
Summary
Over 33: 3 runs. Bowler: Luc Benkenstein. Hampshire: 199/5 (rr 6.03)
Luc Benkenstein serves up a full-length leg spinner outside off, and Ashutosh Sharma meets it cleanly with a crisp drive, running hard to pick up two runs despite a sharp save by Charlie Allison at deep cover. Ashutosh Sharma has gotten off the mark as Hampshire chase 119 from 102 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a 28% chance according to WinViz.
The leg spinner bowls a full delivery on off stump, Ashutosh Sharma leans into a classic drive but finds no gap as the ball is fielded neatly.
A full-length leg spinner outside off stump, met with a controlled drive that stays grounded and is neatly fielded at cover for no run.
A leg-spinner yorker darts in on off stump, and the batter calmly pushes it down to backward point, where a sharp stop prevents any run.
A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off, met with a crisp pull shot from Ben Brown who keeps it down and picks up a single.
Luc Benkenstein bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, and Brown plays a cautious defensive stroke to keep it tight.
Summary
Over 32: 3 runs. Bowler: Charlie Bennett. Hampshire: 196/5 (rr 6.12)
The slower ball outside off length sees Lehmann attempt a drive but it's mis-timed and uncontrolled. He edges it to extra cover where the catch is taken—He’s out caught. Lehmann departs for 27 from 33 balls, shifting momentum heavily in Essex's favor. Hampshire now face 122 from 108 with five wickets left, their chances dropped to 27 percent.
Ben Brown drives on a length ball just outside off, catching an inside edge and nudging it away for a quick single.
Lehmann works a length ball on off stump carefully, nudging it along the ground for a single.