Summary
Rothesay County Championship
Division 2 / Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
150
& 3957
Worcestershire
267
& 2812
Worcestershire win by 8 wickets
Summary
Over 56: 4 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Worcestershire: 281/2 (rr 5.09)
FOUR! Ed Middleton to Adam Hose. Ed Middleton bowls a full-length leg spinner just outside off stump. Adam Hose leans into a beautifully well-timed drive, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four. Adam Hose is off the mark.
Summary
Over 55: 0 runs. Bowler: Sai Kishore. Worcestershire: 277/2 (rr 5.04)
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and Libby works it carefully but mistimes the shot, with the ball fielded easily at square leg for no run.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. A length stock ball outside off stump, and the batter attempts a cut but misses.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore delivers a full-length stock ball outside off, which Jake Libby blocks patiently back to the bowler for no run.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore bowls a full-length stock ball outside off, and Jake Libby tries a cut shot but mistimes it. The ball is fielded comfortably by Ollie Price at cover for no run.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. A full stock ball on off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by Jake Libby, who keeps it on the ground for no run.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore delivers a full-length stock ball just outside off stump, with Jake Libby playing a solid defensive stroke to keep the scoreboard quiet.
Summary
Over 54: 11 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Worcestershire: 277/2 (rr 5.13)
OUT! Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. A full-length leg spinner outside off, perfectly met with a controlled, well-timed drive. But the shot ends in disappointment as the batter is caught, bringing an end to his innings. Beyers Swanepoel departs for 22 off 16.
SIX! Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. The leg spinner pitches a length ball just outside off, but Beyers Swanepoel meets it with a controlled, middled slog that sails clean over mid-wicket for six. Two boundaries have come in this over from Swanepoel.
Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, met with a mis-timed cut shot that stays low and is comfortably fielded at gully for no run.
FOUR! Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. the leg spinner delivers a full ball outside off, and Beyers Swanepoel meets it with a well-timed, controlled drive. The shot races away through cover for four runs.
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. Middle stump length ball from the leg spinner, expertly glanced by Jake Libby for a quick single to deep backward square leg.
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. A full-length leg spinner on leg stump is met with a steady defensive stroke by the batter, keeping it low and tight for no run.
Summary
Over 53: 6 runs. Bowler: Sai Kishore. Worcestershire: 266/1 (rr 5.02)
Sai Kishore to Beyers Swanepoel. A full stock ball on off stump, calmly defended by Beyers Swanepoel, who keeps it down and plays it with controlled defense for no run.
FOUR! Sai Kishore to Beyers Swanepoel. The stock ball comes full and down the leg side, driven with superb timing. Beyers Swanepoel sends it racing through extra cover for four with a controlled, elegant stroke.
Sai Kishore to Beyers Swanepoel. Sai Kishore bowls a full-length stock ball outside off. Beyers Swanepoel sends a well-timed, controlled drive racing through the off side for a smart two.
Sai Kishore to Beyers Swanepoel. Sai Kishore bowls a full delivery outside off, and Beyers Swanepoel attempts a reverse sweep but gets a mis-timed shot that stays along the ground. Ed Middleton at gully collects it comfortably as no run follows.
Sai Kishore to Beyers Swanepoel. Sai Kishore delivers a length ball right on middle stump, and Beyers Swanepoel defensively blocks it with steady control. No run comes from this tidy defensive stroke.
Sai Kishore to Beyers Swanepoel. Sai Kishore bowls a length stock ball on leg stump, met with a solid defensive stroke from Beyers Swanepoel. No run comes off this steady delivery.
Summary
Over 52: 3 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Worcestershire: 260/1 (rr 5.0)
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. Ed Middleton bowls a full-length leg spinner just outside off, and Jake Libby shapes up to drive it crisply. The shot is well-timed, racing through the covers but fielded cleanly by Ollie Price. A tidy dot ball at the end of the over.
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, met with a solid defensive stroke by Jake Libby, keeping it firmly on the ground to another dot ball.
Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. The leg spinner dips in on a length, and Beyers Swanepoel plays a well-timed glance off the pads for a quick single to mid-wicket.
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. Ed Middleton delivers a yorker-length leg spinner on off stump, inviting a well-timed glance from Jake Libby who deftly steers it away for a single.
Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. The leg spinner floats a length ball on leg stump, and Beyers Swanepoel drives it crisply with excellent timing, nudging one run towards long on.
Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. The leg spinner floats a full ball on off stump, met with a well-timed drive that stays down as Beyers Swanepoel looks to keep the scoreboard ticking with a gentle push.
Summary
Over 51: 9 runs. Bowler: Miles Hammond. Worcestershire: 257/1 (rr 5.04)
Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond bowls a full off break on off stump, and Jake Libby calmly drives it back past mid on for no run.
Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond bowls a full-toss off break just outside off stump, and Jake Libby steps in to cut it crisply. The shot is well timed, racing away to the deep cover region for two runs.
Wide. Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond bowls a length off break well wide outside off, and Jake Libby wisely leaves it alone. The wicketkeeper James Bracey swiftly fields as the umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.
Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond flights an off break outside off, and Jake Libby chooses to leave it well alone. No run comes from this length ball, carefully judged by the batter.
Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond bowls a length off break just outside off stump, and Jake Libby chooses to leave it well alone. No run comes off the delivery.
FOUR! Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. An off break pitched just outside off on a length, steered neatly by the batter. Jake Libby gets a well-timed, controlled stroke racing through third man for four. Jake Libby moves to a classy 100 off 136 balls at a strike rate of 76.
Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond tosses up an off break just outside off; Jake Libby leans into a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing along the ground to pick up a quick two. Worcestershire moves steadily on to 250 for 1.
Summary
Over 50: 6 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Worcestershire: 248/1 (rr 4.96)
Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner, the batter attempts a cut shot but only manages a bottom edge, resulting in no run as the keeper comfortably collects.
FOUR! Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. A full-length leg spinner pitched outside off, met with a well-timed drive through cover for four. The ball kept low and was punched crisply along the ground, racing away to the boundary. Beyers Swanepoel is off the mark.
Ed Middleton to Beyers Swanepoel. The leg spinner comes in full on leg stump, and the batter works it, but it's mis-timed and stays low, easily fielded at square leg for no run.
OUT! Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. A full-length leg spinner on leg stump, the batter attempts a controlled drive but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at long on. Dan Lategan departs after a superb 144 off 163.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. Ed Middleton turns one in full outside off, and Dan Lategan goes for a drive. It's slightly mistimed, but the ball races away for a couple before Will Williams fields it at deep cover.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, worked carefully off the bat and pad without getting airborne. No run comes from it as the keeper fields quickly.
Summary
Over 49: 8 runs. Bowler: Miles Hammond. Worcestershire: 242/0 (rr 4.94)
Miles Hammond to Dan Lategan. Off break pitched just outside off, well timed by the batter who cuts it crisply along the off side for a smart single.
FOUR! Miles Hammond to Dan Lategan. The off break comes in outside off stump, landing back of a length. Dan Lategan carves a crisp cut shot, perfectly middled, racing the ball through cover for four.
Miles Hammond to Dan Lategan. Miles Hammond bowls a full-length off break outside off, and Dan Lategan drives it well timed through the off side for a neat two runs.
Miles Hammond to Dan Lategan. Miles Hammond bowls a full off break on off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by Dan Lategan who keeps it down on the ground for no run.
Miles Hammond to Dan Lategan. This full-length off break is aimed down the leg side, and the batter attempts a sweep but mistimes it, resulting in no run and a comfortable fielding chance at backward square leg.
Miles Hammond to Jake Libby. Miles Hammond bowls an off break outside off, length ball. Jake Libby steps out and plays a well-timed cut through the off side, picking up a quick single.
Summary
Over 48: 3 runs. Bowler: Sai Kishore. Worcestershire: 234/0 (rr 4.88)
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. A full-length stock ball outside off, and Jake Libby drives it cleanly along the ground for a well-timed single.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore pitches a stock delivery on middle and back of a length; Jake Libby works it carefully towards backward square leg where it's fielded cleanly, no run.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. The stock ball on a length straight at middle stump sees the batter gently glance it down towards backward square leg. No run comes from that tidy, controlled shot.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. A full stock ball on leg stump, the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in a tame shot just fielded at mid-on for no run.
Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. Dan Lategan works a well-timed length ball down the middle stump to pick up a quick single, neatly fielded at deep mid-wicket.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and Jake Libby elegantly glances it with perfect timing towards backward square leg for a single.
Summary
Over 47: 12 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Worcestershire: 231/0 (rr 4.91)
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. Ed Middleton bowls a full-length leg spinner on leg stump. Dan Lategan goes for a sweep but mis-times it, safely fielded by backward square leg for no run.
FOUR! Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. The leg spinner pitches a length ball on off stump. Dan Lategan drives it crisply, timing the shot perfectly to race through extra cover for four. That's two boundaries for Dan Lategan this over.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. Ed Middleton bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, and Dan Lategan attempts a sweep but mistimes it, guiding the ball cautiously to backward square leg where it's fielded cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. Middleton bowls a length ball on off stump, and Libby works it well-timed towards deep backward square leg for a single.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. Ed Middleton floats a length ball on leg stump with his leg spin, well worked by Dan Lategan who picks up a single through the infield.
SIX! Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. A full-length leg spinner delivered on off stump and driven crisply through the line. The batter times it beautifully, sending it sailing over long on for a majestic six.
Summary
Over 46: 15 runs. Bowler: Sai Kishore. Worcestershire: 219/0 (rr 4.76)
Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. On a full-length stock ball drifting on leg stump, Dan Lategan drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a well-run single. That brings the total to 15 runs in this over.
Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. Sai Kishore delivers a length stock ball outside off, and Dan Lategan goes for a cut shot but mistimes it, allowing the ball to trickle towards backward point where it's fielded cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.
FOUR! Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. A full stock ball is delivered just outside off stump, and Dan Lategan executes a well-timed reverse sweep. The ball races cleverly along the ground through third man for four. This is another boundary for Dan Lategan, his third in this over, taking the total to four.
SIX! Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. He delivers a full stock ball on leg stump which Dan Lategan meets with a controlled, middled slog over mid wicket for six. Lategan has now smashed two boundaries this over.
FOUR! Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. A full stock ball on off stump, comfortably worked through to deep square leg. The batter timed it well and made solid contact, sending the ball racing to the boundary.
Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. Outside off and full, the stock ball is driven by the batter but mis-timed, allowing the fielder at cover to cut it off for no run.
Summary
Over 45: 3 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Worcestershire: 204/0 (rr 4.53)
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. Length ball spinning in on leg stump, worked nicely by the batter into the deep mid-wicket region for a comfortable single.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. Ed Middleton bowls a length ball on leg stump, and Dan Lategan tries to drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run and a safe fielding stop.
Ed Middleton to Jake Libby. Libby steps forward and drives the leg spinner on a full length outside off with precision, timing it well for a single through the infield.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. A full-length leg spinner on the leg stump, driven crisply and well timed for a neat single to long on.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, well timed driven straight back to the bowler for no run.
Ed Middleton to Dan Lategan. A full-length leg spinner on middle stump sees the batter drive with precision, timing it well but the ball is stopped quickly by the bowler in the field – no run.
Summary
Over 44: 6 runs. Bowler: Sai Kishore. Worcestershire: 201/0 (rr 4.57)
FOUR! Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. A length stock ball on the outside off stump, driven crisply with an outside edge racing away to the third man boundary for four. This partnership reaches 201 runs off 264 balls, taking Worcestershire to a commanding 201 without loss.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore delivers a length stock ball just outside off, met with a well-timed drive from Jake Libby that is decisively fielded at cover. No run comes from this elegant stroke.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore bowls a full stock ball on off stump, and Jake Libby defends it nicely, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. A full outside off stock ball sees the batter defend carefully, edging the ball outside off but no run follows.
Sai Kishore to Dan Lategan. A full stock ball on off stump sees Dan Lategan drive well-timed through the covers, securing a single.
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore bowls a stock ball, pitching a length outside off. Jake Libby steps out and drives a well-timed cut shot, keeping it low and squeezing out a quick single to backward point.
Summary
Over 43: 7 runs. Bowler: Aman Rao. Worcestershire: 195/0 (rr 4.53)
Aman Rao to Dan Lategan. On a length outside off stump, the batsman blocks it down firmly, keeping it low and tight for no run.
Aman Rao to Jake Libby. Jake Libby works the no-movement length ball carefully but cleanly, picking up a single with a well-timed stroke.
Aman Rao to Dan Lategan. A full delivery outside off from no movement bowler Aman Rao, Dan Lategan pushes it crisply along the ground, timing it well for a quick single.
Aman Rao to Dan Lategan. A length ball outside off, steady defense from Dan Lategan, keeping the ball down and playing safely for no run.
FOUR! Aman Rao to Dan Lategan. A no movement length ball outside off allows Dan Lategan to carve an elegant cut through the slip cordon. He gets an outside edge and races it away past third man for four.
Aman Rao to Jake Libby. Libby plays a well-timed glance off a length ball on off stump, nudging it calmly for a single.
Summary
Over 42: 9 runs. Bowler: Ollie Price. Worcestershire: 188/0 (rr 4.48)
Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. An off break length ball just on off stump and Dan Lategan plays it with a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down and tight. No run from that delivery.
FOUR! Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. An off break pitched back of a length on off stump, met with a well-timed pull shot. Dan Lategan drives the ball powerfully through deep square leg for four. That's a century for Lategan, 100 runs off 132 balls at a strike rate of 76.
Ollie Price to Jake Libby. Ollie Price serves up an off break just outside off on a length; Jake Libby cuts it crisply, timing it well to sneak a quick single past deep backward point.
FOUR! Ollie Price to Jake Libby. Ollie Price bowls a back of a length off break just outside off stump. Jake Libby works it with perfect timing, sending the ball racing to deep square leg for four in a controlled stroke.
Ollie Price to Jake Libby. A full-length off break outside off stump, Jake Libby plays a steady defensive stroke, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
Ollie Price to Jake Libby. Ollie Price bowls a length off break just on off stump, and Jake Libby plays a neat, controlled glance to backward square leg for no run.
Summary
Over 41: 5 runs. Bowler: Aman Rao. Worcestershire: 179/0 (rr 4.37)
Aman Rao to Dan Lategan. A length ball outside off, met with a well-timed drive by the batter who keeps it along the ground, safely fielded at cover for no run.
Aman Rao to Dan Lategan. A length ball on outside off, Dan Lategan defends but misses, the ball brushing his pad for no run.
Aman Rao to Jake Libby. Jake Libby works a full-length, on off stump delivery firmly along the ground, timing it well for a well-run single to deep square leg.
Aman Rao to Jake Libby. A length ball outside off from Aman Rao, Jake Libby calmly defends it along the ground, no run.
FOUR! Aman Rao to Jake Libby. A length ball on off stump without any movement, expertly worked by the batter and middled right through deep square leg for four.
Aman Rao to Jake Libby. A length ball on the outside off stump, Jake Libby defends firmly, the bat meeting pad with no run added.
Summary
Over 40: 5 runs. Bowler: Ollie Price. Worcestershire: 174/0 (rr 4.35)
Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. On a full delivery pitching on middle stump, the batter plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping the ball grounded and yielding no run.
Ollie Price to Jake Libby. A full-length off break on off stump; the batter defends but gets a leading edge that races away for a single.
Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. Dan Lategan drives a well-timed off break on a good length straight down the middle, neatly picking up a single.
Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. He bowls a full-length off break on off stump, and the batter defends it firmly with a controlled bat, leaving no run.
Ollie Price to Jake Libby. Libby works the off break carefully, steering a controlled shot just past square leg for a clever single.
Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. Price bowls an off break just outside off on a length, and Lategan cuts it crisply along the off side for a well-timed single.
Wide. Ollie Price to Dan Lategan. Round the wicket. Length ball, wide outside off, no movement, leave. 1 wide.
Summary
Over 39: 2 runs. Bowler: Sai Kishore. Worcestershire: 169/0 (rr 4.33)
Sai Kishore to Jake Libby. Sai Kishore bowls a length stock ball wide of off stump, and Jake Libby carefully leaves it alone, showing great judgment. No run comes from this tidy delivery.