Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women
Chelmsford
Essex Women
245
Durham Women
2919
Durham Women win by 46 runs
Summary
Over 48: 0 runs. Bowler: Katie Levick. Essex Women: 245/10 (rr 5.19)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive uncontrolled in air to Abi Glen at long off. OUT! Nancy Harman caught - 72(60)
Summary
Over 47: 6 runs. Bowler: Grace Thompson. Essex Women: 245/9 (rr 5.21)
On a no movement, back of a length delivery just outside off, Esmae MacGregor pulls it crisply along the ground for a well-timed two. Esmae MacGregor is off the mark in a tense chase; Essex Women require 47 from 18 with just one wicket in hand and slim chances according to WinViz.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Grace Thompson at bowler. No run.
A length ball outside off, Sophie Munro goes for a drive but mistimes it and is caught at long on. The batter tried to steer the ball but couldn’t control the connection and is taken caught. Sophie Munro departs for 2 off 3.
Nancy Harman plays a controlled pull shot off a back of a length delivery outside off, quick to finish with a single towards long on.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pull along the ground. 2 runs.
A length ball outside off stump, Sophie Munro drives it crisply and well timed, nudging it along the ground for a single.
Summary
Over 46: 9 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. Essex Women: 239/8 (rr 5.2)
An off break on a length, pitched right on middle stump, met with a powerful slog from the batter. The ball races through deep square leg, benefiting from a misfield, and four runs come quickly. Essex Women chase 53 from 24 with just two wickets left and slim odds at 1 percent.
Mady Villiers bowls a length off break just on off stump, and Sophie Munro works it crisply through the on side for a well-judged single. Sophie Munro gets off the mark.
Round the wicket. Full toss, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground. 1 run.
Off break pitched outside off, but Nancy Harman pulls firmly along the ground to deep mid wicket, racing away for a quick two runs.
An off break pitched just outside off at a length, met with a controlled cut shot that stays along the ground. The batter attempts a quick run but is run out after sharp work in the field. Eva Gray departs for 5 off 6 balls.
Off break pitched outside off at a length, Nancy Harman swings with a controlled slog, nudging the ball away for a single.
Summary
Over 45: 8 runs. Bowler: Grace Thompson. Essex Women: 230/7 (rr 5.11)
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, slog along the ground to Emily Windsor at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
A short delivery outside off stump, met crisply by the batter. She pulls it powerfully along the ground through deep square leg for a well-run boundary.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, down the track, slog. No run.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Katie Levick at short fine leg. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full toss, outside off, front foot, slog controlled in air to Abi Glen at long on. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Emily Windsor at deep square leg. 1 run.
Summary
Over 44: 7 runs. Bowler: Katie Levick. Essex Women: 222/7 (rr 5.05)
A length ball from the leg spinner drifting outside off, met crisply by Eva Gray who cuts it through the off side for a well-timed single. Essex Women require 70 runs from 36 balls with three wickets in hand, holding on to slim odds of victory.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Emma Marlow at deep square leg. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, late cut. 4 runs.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and the batter attempts a slog but misses completely. No runs come from this delivery.
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, backward defensive. No run.
Eva Gray leans into a length ball drifting outside off, unleashing a crisp cut that races past point for a single.
Summary
Over 43: 13 runs. Bowler: Abi Glen. Essex Women: 215/7 (rr 5.0)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Mady Villiers at backward point. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Grace Thompson at long off. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full toss, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Bess Heath at mid off. OUT! Kate Coppack run out - 14(16)
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Bess Heath at mid wicket. 1 run.
The full delivery drifts outside off but Nancy goes for a bold slog. Despite a mis-timed connection, the ball races away to deep backward square leg for four, helped by a misfield. Nancy Harman has already brought up two boundaries in this over.
No movement outside off, and the length ball is met with a well-timed, controlled slog. Nancy Harman sends it flying over deep square leg for a massive six. That’s the first six of the innings, injecting serious momentum for Essex Women.
Summary
Over 42: 6 runs. Bowler: Katie Levick. Essex Women: 202/6 (rr 4.81)
Katie Levick sends down a length ball on off stump, and Nancy Harman pulls it firmly along the ground, sneaking a quick single to deep backward square leg. Essex Women face a steep chase, requiring 90 runs from 48 balls with four wickets left, holding just a 3% chance according to WinViz.
A full-length leg spinner on middle stump sees Kate Coppack play a neat sweep through the leg side for a single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pull along the ground. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full toss, off stump, down the track, drive along the ground to Mady Villiers at long on. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, slog along the ground. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, pushed along the ground to Mady Villiers at mid on. 1 run.
Summary
Over 41: 12 runs. Bowler: Grace Thompson. Essex Women: 196/6 (rr 4.78)
A back of a length delivery just outside off, no movement on offer. Nancy Harman drives a well-timed pull shot, sending the ball racing to deep backward square leg for four. Essex Women face a tough chase needing 96 from 54 balls with four wickets in hand, the required rate climbing at 10.7 per over.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Heather Graham at deep mid wicket. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
A length ball just outside off, played crisply by Nancy Harman who drives it along the ground for a well-run single.
A wide delivery outside off stump, back of a length, and Nancy Harman attempts a cut but misses completely. One run given as a wide.
Kate Coppack drives a length ball just outside off stump along the ground, picking up a single with a safe run backed by Hollie Armitage's sharp fielding.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Hollie Armitage at extra cover. No run.
Summary
Over 40: 7 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. Essex Women: 184/6 (rr 4.6)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Mady Villiers at bowler. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog. 4 runs.
An off break pitched length just outside off stump, met with a controlled drive along the ground for a smart single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, sweep along the ground to Emma Marlow at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Kate Coppack hooks a length off break ball pitched just on middle stump, steering it away with controlled timing for a quick single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Emily Windsor at cover. No run.
Summary
Over 39: 3 runs. Bowler: Grace Thompson. Essex Women: 177/6 (rr 4.54)
Grace Thompson bowls a full delivery just outside off stump, and Kate Coppack drives it neatly along the ground, picking up a single well fielded at deep cover. Essex Women are chasing 115 from 66 balls with 4 wickets in hand, facing a steep 10.5 required run rate and just a 1% chance according to WinViz.
Nancy Harman unleashes a slog shot outside off, connecting well and steering the ball low for a quick single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Emma Marlow at deep cover. 1 run.
Grace Thompson bowls a length ball seaming in just outside off. Kate Coppack tries to defend but misses, the ball striking her pad. No run comes from this delivery.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Grace Thompson at bowler. No run.
Summary
Over 38: 10 runs. Bowler: Abi Glen. Essex Women: 174/6 (rr 4.58)
Nancy Harman attempts a cut shot off a back of a length ball outside off, but misses completely, yielding no run. Essex Women require 118 runs from 72 balls with four wickets in hand, facing a steep 9.8 run rate.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Heather Graham at cover. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
This length ball on off stump is met with a controlled pull from Kate Coppack, who keeps it grounded and scampers through for a single. Kate Coppack has finally got off the mark.
Nancy tries to pull this length ball on off stump but mistimes it, taking a comfortable single towards long on.
Over the wicket. Full toss, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
Summary
Over 37: 6 runs. Bowler: Grace Thompson. Essex Women: 164/6 (rr 4.43)
A length ball outside off with no movement; Flo Miller attempts a wild slog but only manages a top edge, and is caught at mid wicket. Flo Miller departs for 56 off 74. Essex Women require 128 from 78 balls with 4 wickets in hand, chasing at a rate of 9.8 and a slim 1% chance according to WinViz.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pull along the ground to Emily Windsor at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Flo Miller meets the slower ball full outside off with a crisp drive that races past the fielder at deep cover for a well-run single.
Nancy Harman unleashes a controlled slog off a length ball just outside off, sneaking it past the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.
On a length ball outside off, Flo Miller pushes it gently along the ground towards deep cover and manages to sneak a single.
Flo Miller confidently drives a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, timing it expertly to take two runs with a quick run saved at deep cover.
Summary
Over 36: 4 runs. Bowler: Abi Glen. Essex Women: 158/5 (rr 4.39)
On a full ball outside off stump, Nancy Harman calmly drives it along the ground towards extra cover, but the fielder Hollie Armitage is quick to stop any scoring. Essex Women face a challenging chase needing 134 from 84 balls at nearly ten an over with five wickets in hand and little chance according to WinViz.
Flo Miller drives a full-length delivery outside off stump with precision, carving out a neat single despite the close fielding at mid on.
Nancy drives a length ball outside off with steady hands, keeping it grounded to pick up a well-judged single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Heather Graham at deep mid wicket. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Hollie Armitage at cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Grace Thompson at mid off. No run.
Summary
Over 35: 4 runs. Bowler: Grace Thompson. Essex Women: 154/5 (rr 4.4)
Nancy Harman calmly drives a length ball just outside off, keeping it grounded and picking up a single through deep cover. Essex Women face a challenging chase needing 138 from 90 balls with 5 wickets in hand and just a 3% chance according to WinViz.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, and Flo Miller pulls it low and controlled towards short fine leg, darting a quick single. Flo Miller reaches her 50 off 68 balls with a steady strike rate of 74.
A slower ball pitched on a good length outside off; the batter calmly pushes it forward, keeping it along the ground and yielding no run.
Nancy Harman leans into a back-of-a-length delivery outside off and pulls it firmly along the ground for a quick single.
No movement from the bowler as Nancy Harman plays a controlled drive just outside off, keeping it down and well fielded at mid on for no run.
Flo Miller steps forward and leans into a well-timed pull off a back of a length ball outside off, nudging it down to deep square leg for a single.
Summary
Over 34: 7 runs. Bowler: Katie Levick. Essex Women: 150/5 (rr 4.41)
Katie Levick tosses up a leg spinner just outside off at a back of a length. Nancy Harman executes a well-timed late cut, keeping the ball low and racing it through backward point for four. That moves Essex Women to 150 for 5, needing 142 from 96 balls with five wickets in hand and a required rate near nine.
A length ball from the leg spinner on off stump, driven firmly along the ground but well fielded at cover to keep it a dot.
A length ball from the leg-spinner, pitching outside off, is met with a solid drive by the batter who keeps it grounded, working it towards square leg where it’s fielded cleanly.
Flo Miller plays a neat late cut off a length leg spinner, guiding it just past first slip for a single.
The leg spinner pitches a length ball outside off as the batter attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper alert behind the stumps. No run comes from this delivery.
The leg spinner on a back of a length outside off stump is expertly pulled along the leg side for a quick two runs.
Summary
Over 33: 4 runs. Bowler: Heather Graham. Essex Women: 143/5 (rr 4.33)
Flo Miller leans into a controlled drive, guiding the length ball just outside off for a well-timed single. Essex Women face a challenging chase, needing 149 from 102 balls with five wickets in hand and slim odds.
Flo Miller attempts a cut off a no-movement length ball outside off but misses completely; no run.
Heather Graham bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Flo Miller pushes it quietly along the ground, well fielded by the bowler for no run.
Nancy Harman plays a neat length ball outside off with a crisp drive, keeping it grounded and picking up a single.
Flo Miller plays a neat drive off a length ball just outside off, guiding it crisply past backward point for a single.
Nancy Harman leans into a full-length delivery on leg stump, guiding a controlled glance for a well-timed single to fine leg.
Summary
Over 32: 3 runs. Bowler: Katie Levick. Essex Women: 139/5 (rr 4.34)
Leg spinner on a full length on off stump tempted Nancy Harman into a neat drive, slicing off the pitch for a well-timed single. Essex Women face a challenging chase needing 153 from 108 balls with five wickets in hand and just a 2% chance according to WinViz.
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a solid defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard untouched.
The leg spinner floats a length ball outside off, but Nancy Harman misses the defensive attempt, leaving it safely to the keeper for no run.
Flo Miller cuts a length ball just outside off stump sharply into the deep backward point region, picking up a quick single.
The leg spinner drops a length ball just outside off, and Nancy Harman elegantly drives it along the ground through the off side for a quick single.
The leg spinner flights a length ball outside off, and Nancy Harman attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 31: 2 runs. Bowler: Heather Graham. Essex Women: 136/5 (rr 4.39)
Flo Miller plays a controlled drive just outside off, keeping the ball along the ground and safely fielded by extra cover for no run. Essex Women require 156 runs from 114 balls, holding five wickets and chasing steadily against the odds.
No movement ball outside off on a length, and Nancy steps forward confidently to drive it along the ground for a single. Nancy Harman gets off the mark with that well-timed shot.