Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women League 2
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire Women
106
Kent Women
1102
Kent Women win by 8 wickets
Summary
Over 24: 4 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Kent Women: 110/2 (rr 4.71)
Over the wicket. Back of a length, off stump, back foot, worked. 4 runs.
Alice Bird delivers a slower ball, pitching a length just outside off stump. Elsa Barnfather thoughtfully steers it back towards the gully, where Caitlin Belcher collects it cleanly. No run comes from this tidy piece of bowling.
Summary
Over 23: 4 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 106/2 (rr 4.61)
The off break drifts outside off, Kelly Castle attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in no run. Kent Women are chasing with nine wickets in hand, needing just a single to win.
An off break pitched just outside off, length ball, tempting Kelly Castle to cut but she misses the ball cleanly. No run comes from this delivery.
The off-break drifts outside off on length; Kelly Castle steps out confidently to cut it firmly, but there's no run as the backward point quickly fields.
Liv Daniels bowls a full off break outside off, but Kelly Castle leans into a crisp, well-timed drive through cover for four. That partnership moves on to 52 runs from 38 balls.
An off break pitched full and just outside off stump, Kelly Castle settles into a careful defensive stroke, keeping it down and tidy for no run.
The off break yorker is met with a solid defensive block by Kelly Castle, who keeps it grounded and avoids giving any chance. A tidy dot ball to start the over.
Summary
Over 22: 9 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Kent Women: 102/2 (rr 4.64)
A full, on off stump delivery with no movement, met with a mis-timed drive that stays on the ground and is comfortably fielded by the bowler for no run. Kent Women require just five runs off 168 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding an almost certain chance to win.
Kelly Castle works a full-length ball on off stump with soft hands, guiding it neatly to backward square leg for a well-timed single.
The length ball on off stump is met with a careful defensive stroke, edging just wide of the keeper for no run.
The slower ball drifts outside off stump, and Kelly Castle expertly steers it along the ground towards backward point for no run.
A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, Kelly Castle works it beautifully, timing it well through deep square leg for four. It's Kelly Castle's second boundary this over and her 50 comes up off 62 balls, lifting Kent Women to 101 for 2.
A full toss on off stump from the bowler, Kelly Castle works it away with a well-timed, controlled stroke. The ball races away to deep square leg for four.
Summary
Over 21: 10 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 93/2 (rr 4.43)
Elsa Barnfather steps out to a full-length off break on off stump and attempts a controlled slog-sweep. The shot is mis-timed but manages to run for two, with the ball fielded deep at square leg. Kent Women are in a strong chase, needing 14 runs from 174 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a 99% chance to win.
An off break tossed full outside off, Elsa Barnfather attempts a drive but only manages to edge it finely through to backward point where it's safely fielded. No run comes off this delivery.
Off break spinning on leg stump, pitched full, and the batter launches a well-timed slog sweep. The shot carries elegantly through deep backward square leg for four.
Kelly Castle cuts a full outside-off off break with precision, timing it beautifully for three runs. A sharp fielding effort saves an extra boundary in deep cover.
Elsa Barnfather executes a well-timed sweep off a full leg stump delivery, guiding it along the ground for a sneaky single.
Off break bowled just outside off stump, met with a well-timed cut shot that stays low and is neatly fielded at backward point for no run.
Summary
Over 20: 10 runs. Bowler: Char Phillips. Kent Women: 83/2 (rr 4.15)
An off break tossed up full outside off stump, Kelly Castle goes for a sweep but misses it cleanly, resulting in a dot ball. Kent Women require 24 runs from 180 deliveries at a gentle 0.8 run rate, holding a strong position with eight wickets left and a 98% chance to win.
An off break full toss on off stump is driven by Elsa Barnfather, slightly mis-timed but she manages to sneak a single through to mid-on.
Char Phillips bowls a yorker outside off, but Elsa Barnfather is ready and plays a well-timed cut shot. She drives it crisply through backward point for four runs.
Char Phillips bowls a back of a length off break just outside off, but Kelly Castle reads it well and pulls it neatly along the ground for a well-timed single.
An off break pitched back of a length outside off, worked with good timing by Kelly Castle who keeps it low and safe, well fielded at mid wicket. A tidy dot from the batter.
An off break tossed up outside off stump, inviting the cut shot. Kelly Castle plays a late, well-timed cut that races away through third man for four.
Summary
Over 19: 4 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 73/2 (rr 3.84)
The off break drifts on a full length just around off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke from Elsa Barnfather. She keeps it down and controlled, resulting in a dot ball. Kent Women remain well placed, needing 34 runs from 186 balls with eight wickets in hand and a 98% chance of victory according to WinViz.
Liv Daniels bowls a full off break pitching on off stump, Elsa Barnfather attempts a sweep but only manages a top edge, and it's safely held by the keeper for no run.
Elsa Barnfather steps forward to meet the off break pitching full outside off and drives it crisply through the covers for a well-timed two.
Off break bowled full outside off, the batter drives elegantly but finds the outside edge, sneaking the ball past third man for two runs.
An off break tossed up outside off, Elsa goes for the cut but mistimes it, the ball skimming through to the cover fielder for no run.
An off break tossed up just outside off, Elsa goes for a cut shot but mistimes it, the ball trickling safely to backward point for no run.
Summary
Over 18: 6 runs. Bowler: Char Phillips. Kent Women: 69/2 (rr 3.83)
Elsa Barnfather tries a full-length off break on leg stump with a sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad and adding a leg bye. Charlie Phillips quickly fields it at short fine leg. Kent Women are chasing 38 from 192 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a strong 98% chance to win.
Char Phillips bowls a full off break on off stump, beautifully worked by Kelly Castle who places it crisply for a well-timed single.
Char Phillips bowls an on off stump length off break, and Kelly Castle plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
An off break floats outside off stump on a full length, and Kelly Castle attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is neatly gathered by the keeper for no run.
Char Phillips bowls a length off break just outside off stump, but Kelly Castle crafts a well-timed late cut cleanly through third man for four.
An off break pitched on off stump at length, Kelly Castle plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping the ball down and conceding no run.
Summary
Over 17: 9 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 63/2 (rr 3.71)
An off break tossed up outside off, Elsa goes for a cut shot but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball. Kent Women require 44 runs from 198 balls with eight wickets in hand, maintaining a strong position at a required run rate of 1.3.
An off break tossed up at a length on leg stump, Elsa works at it but misses, and a wide down the leg side adds an extra to the total.
An off break pitched up just outside off, Elsa Barnfather attempts a cut but misses entirely, resulting in a dot ball.
A length off break drifting outside off is met with a well-timed cut that races crisply through backward point for four. Elsa Barnfather adds yet another boundary this over, increasing the pressure.
Liv Daniels bowls an off break on a length just on off stump, and Elsa Barnfather defends it firmly along the ground for no run.
The off break comes in full on middle stump and Elsa meets it with a well-timed sweep. She deftly sends it skimming through fine leg for four. Elsa Barnfather is off the mark.
Liv Daniels sends down a length off break on off stump, and Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones attempts to work it but misses completely. The ball sneaks through to bowl her, with the keeper Georgina Start collecting neatly behind the stumps. Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones departs for 1 off 3.
Summary
Over 16: 8 runs. Bowler: Char Phillips. Kent Women: 54/1 (rr 3.38)
A full-length off break on off stump, met with a well-timed slog that sends the ball racing to mid wicket for four runs. That’s another four for Kelly Castle, bringing her total to thirty in fifty balls with a strike rate of 62. Kent Women need 53 from 204 balls with 9 wickets in hand, holding a strong 98% win probability.
Char Phillips bowls a length off break on off stump. Kelly Castle works it with a mistimed stroke, kept firmly on the ground and stopped quickly by the square leg fielder for no run.
Char Phillips bowls an off break length ball outside off, and Kelly Castle tries to cut it but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
A length ball outside off, spun in by the off-break bowler. Kelly Castle drives it crisply, timing it sweetly and middling it through extra cover for four runs. That confidently moves Kent Women on to 50 for 1.
An off break pitched just outside off, length ball. Kelly Castle attempts a cut but misses, resulting in no run.
Char Phillips bowls a full off break just outside off, and Kelly Castle attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded at mid off.
Summary
Over 15: 2 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 46/1 (rr 3.07)
An off break pitched outside off, met with a mis-timed cut that stays low and is swiftly fielded at cover for no run. Kent Women face a chase needing 61 from 210 balls, with a strong win probability of 97%.
Liv Daniels bowls a full off break on off stump, and Kelly Castle drives it neatly through the covers for a well-timed single.
The off break pitched full on off stump, with Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones working it carefully but mistiming the shot, taking a single down to deep mid wicket where it’s fielded by Alice Bird. Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones gets off the mark.
Liv Daniels bowls a full off break pitching on off stump. Coco Streets attempts a drive but mistimes it badly, sending a loose shot straight to mid on where Alice Bird takes the catch. Streets is caught out. Kent Women lose Streets who scored 20 runs off 44 deliveries.
Liv Daniels bowls an off break outside off on a length, and Coco Streets plays a neat, controlled defensive stroke down the pitch, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
Liv Daniels sends down a full outside off off break, and Coco Streets plays a solid defensive stroke to keep the scoreboard quiet.
Summary
Over 14: 0 runs. Bowler: Char Phillips. Kent Women: 44/0 (rr 3.14)
An off break pitched just outside off at length, but Kelly Castle mistimes a cut that stays grounded. Backward point fields cleanly, and no run is taken. Kent Women require 63 from 216 balls with all wickets intact, sitting comfortably at a 98% win probability.
An off break pitched on off stump, length ball; Kelly Castle works it with a mistimed touch but it stays low and is comfortably fielded at mid wicket for no run.
An off break pitched just outside off at length is met with a firm bat-pad defense by Kelly Castle, nullifying any run opportunity.
This off break, pitched length outside off, sees the batter attempt a cut shot but it's mis-timed and safely fielded by cover for no run.
Off break pitched full outside off, Kelly Castle uses soft hands to cut it low and fast towards backward point, safely fielded for no run.
Char Phillips turns in an off break pitching just outside off on a length. Kelly Castle attempts a cut shot but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 13: 2 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 44/0 (rr 3.38)
An off break drifting outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses as the keeper collects cleanly for no run. Kent Women require 63 from 222 balls, holding a strong advantage with 10 wickets in hand and a 98% chance to win.
Outswinging off break outside off, the batter Coco Streets steers a well-timed shot through third man for a neat two runs.
This off break pitches a length just outside off stump, and Coco Streets works it carefully through the off side, keeping the scoreboard quiet once again.
An off break landing on a nice length, just on off stump. Coco Streets plays a tidy forward defensive stroke, keeping the ball grounded and in control, resulting in no run.
Liv Daniels bowls an off break outside off on a length, and Coco Streets plays a controlled defensive stroke, keeping the ball down and close to the pitch for no run.
Liv Daniels bowls a full-length off break right on off stump, as Coco Streets blocks it firmly back to the bowler for no run.
Summary
Over 12: 9 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Kent Women: 42/0 (rr 3.5)
Kelly Castle settles on a full-length off break just on off stump, playing a careful defensive stroke that keeps the scoreboard untouched. Kent Women require 65 runs from 228 deliveries with all 10 wickets intact, comfortably positioned with a strong win probability.
Charlie Phillips bowls a full off break just outside off stump, and Coco Streets attempts a drive but mistimes it slightly, managing to scrape through for a single.
An off break drifting outside off, pitched full, met with a steady defensive stroke by the batter who keeps it low and safe for no run.
Full-length off break on middle stump, expertly swept with perfect timing to the fine leg boundary. Coco Streets adds another four, her second of the over.
A full-length off break pitched outside off, met with elegance as the batter drives crisply. She times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four.
Charlie Phillips bowls a full off break just outside off stump, Coco Streets reaches out with a driving attempt but mis-times it, allowing the fielder at extra cover to cut off any run.
Summary
Over 11: 0 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Kent Women: 33/0 (rr 3.0)
An off break pitched nicely outside off, Kelly Castle responds with a neat cut shot, keeping it low and guided to extra cover where it's well fielded. No run comes from this tidy delivery. Kent Women face a chase needing 74 runs from 234 balls, comfortably placed with all wickets in hand and a strong winning chance.
A full-length off break on off stump sees Kelly Castle calmly block it down the ground, leaving no room for runs.
An off break tossed up outside off, Kelly Castle goes for the sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad and comfortably collected by the keeper for no run.
An off break pitched just outside off stump at length, Kelly Castle calmly defends it back along the ground to the cover region for no run.
A full-length off break on middle and off stump, Kelly Castle works it forward but gets a bit of a mis-time, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded at short fine leg.
Liv Daniels pitches a full off break on off stump, and Kelly Castle defends it firmly on the front foot for no run.
Summary
Over 10: 0 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Kent Women: 33/0 (rr 3.3)
Charlie Phillips bowls a full-length off break just outside off stump. Coco Streets attempts a deft cut but only gets an outside edge, safely fielded at backward point for no run. Kent Women require 74 runs from 240 balls at a very manageable rate, holding all wickets in hand with a strong winning chance.
An off break pitched full and wide outside off sees the batter attempt a drive but it's mis-timed, allowing the mid off fielder to easily gather.
An off break floats in as a full toss on off stump, and Coco Streets works it with excellent timing straight to square leg, resulting in no run.
An off break outside off, length ball; the batter attempts a cut shot but misses, resulting in a dot delivery.
Outside off, a full-length off break fed to Coco Streets who goes for a drive but fails to time it well, resulting in no run.
The off break pitches full on off stump, and the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball up without control.
Summary
Over 9: 7 runs. Bowler: Alice Hill. Kent Women: 33/0 (rr 3.67)
Alice Hill delivers a full-length off break on off stump, but Kelly Castle works it brilliantly with a well-timed shot. The ball races away through mid wicket for four runs. Kent Women are in a strong chase, needing 74 runs from 246 balls with a very healthy win probability.
Alice Hill bowls a full off break on off stump, nicely worked by Kelly Castle who keeps it grounded and well timed towards mid-on. Good fielding stops any run.
Alice Hill bowls a full outside off off break, and Coco Streets drives it crisply on the ground, timing it perfectly to pick up a well-earned single.
A full outside off off-break, well blocked by Coco Streets who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.
A full-length off break on off stump, Kelly Castle executes a well-timed sweep, keeping the ball low and safe as she picks up a quick single.
A full toss off break on off stump, well worked through the off side for a quick single.
Summary
Over 8: 2 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Kent Women: 26/0 (rr 3.25)
Phillips bowls a yorker-length off break on off stump, Castle drives it well-timed but straight to mid-on, resulting in no run. Kent Women require 81 runs from 252 balls with all wickets intact, holding strong in the chase.
An off break drifting onto leg stump, length ball. The batter tries to defend but misses, the ball striking the pad and safely fielded by the keeper for no run.
Charlie Phillips bowls a full off break on off stump, Kelly Castle drives it well-timed down the ground but no run comes as it's quickly cut off at mid on.
Charlie Phillips bowls a yorker outside off, but it's met with a well-timed drive by Coco Streets who cleverly picks up a single.
An off break on a length, drifting on off stump. The batter defends with an outside edge and nudges it away for a single through backward point.
Charlie Phillips bowls a length off break just on off stump, and Kelly Castle works the ball neatly down to backward square leg where Caitlin Belcher fields it cleanly for no run.
Summary
Over 7: 9 runs. Bowler: Alice Hill. Kent Women: 24/0 (rr 3.43)
An off break pitched just outside off at a length, coaxing a solid defensive stroke from Coco Streets. She keeps it down and plays cautiously for no run. Kent Women are comfortably positioned, needing 83 runs at under two an over with all wickets intact and strong win probability.