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Vitality Blast Women League 2

Bristol

Gloucestershire Women 145 for 8. Leicestershire Foxes Women 134 for 9.

Gloucestershire Women win by 11 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 5 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 134/9 (rr 6.7)

  2. 19.6

    Phillips bowls a length off break on off stump, and Herathge attempts an unchecked slog but mistimes it, offering an easy catch at mid off. She’s caught and departs for 5 runs off 9 balls. Leicestershire Women require 12 runs from the final delivery with just one wicket left, a tough chase with the odds heavily stacked against them.

  3. 19.5

    Phillips bowls a yorker on off stump but Thatcher attempts a slog; it's slightly mis-timed and she scrambles through for a single.

  4. 19.4

    Outside off, back of a length delivery spun neatly in. April Herathge cuts it crisply but a bit too fine, racing away to deep cover for a well-timed single.

  5. 19.3

    April Herathge goes for a wild slog sweep off a full-length off break on leg stump, mistiming it but still managing to scamper two runs through deep mid wicket after a close run-out chance.

  6. 19.2

    Off break pitching back of a length on middle stump, the batter attempts a slog but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  7. 19.1

    An off break pitched at length down the leg side, worked carefully by Emma Thatcher for a comfortable single despite a slight mis-timing. Emma Thatcher gets off the mark in this innings.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 14 runs. Bowler: Alice Hill. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 129/8 (rr 6.79)

  9. 18.6

    The off break yorker is driven firmly on the off stump line, but the striker is run out on a perfect direct hit from the bowler. A risky run attempt ends the innings for Sophie Grayson. Sophie Grayson departs for 49 off 33. Leicestershire Women now need 17 from the final over with just two wickets left, their chances evaporating.

  10. 18.5

    April Herathge meets a full toss on middle stump with a well-timed sweep that runs away to deep square leg for a quick single.

  11. 18.4

    An off break floated down the leg side, landing back of a length. Sophie Grayson works it smoothly on the on-side for a well-timed single, pushed firmly but without loft toward square leg.

  12. 18.3

    A full toss off break on off stump, gracefully dispatched for four. Sophie Grayson plays a well-timed, controlled drive through long off with perfect precision. Sophie Grayson is finding the boundary with ease, now two fours in this over.

  13. 18.2

    An off break pitched length down the leg side, and Sophie Grayson unleashes a controlled slog, middling it perfectly over long on for a towering six. That marks the first maximum of the innings.

  14. 18.1

    Off break pitched at length down the leg side, Sophie Grayson gets an inside edge with a slog, scraping two runs away towards fine leg.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 115/7 (rr 6.39)

  16. 17.6

    An off break pitched full and outside off, met with a well-timed sweep that stays down. The ball is fielded safely at deep mid-wicket, yielding no run off the bat. Leicestershire Women require 31 runs from 12 balls with three wickets in hand, facing a steep chase at over 15 runs per over.

  17. 17.5

    Liv Daniels bowls a length off break outside off, and Sophie Grayson plays a well-timed cut through backward point, taking a confident single.

  18. 17.5

    Liv Daniels bowls a length off break drifting down the leg side, but Sophie Grayson leaves it alone. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  19. 17.4

    An off break pitched back of a length on leg stump; April Herathge swings across to pull it, albeit with some lack of control, managing to scramble a single towards deep backward square leg. April Herathge has got off the mark.

  20. 17.3

    An off break pitching back of a length on off stump, and the batter attempts a cut shot but misses cleanly. The ball is quickly gathered by the wicketkeeper.

  21. 17.2

    The off break drones in full outside off, and April Herathge goes for a drive but misses completely. The ball is quickly gathered by the wicketkeeper, and it's a dot ball.

  22. 17.1

    An off break pitched length outside off gives Lucy Weston the chance to cut crisply along the ground for a quick single, but in a sharp moment of fielding, she’s run out attempting the take. The throw from deep cover, aided by the keeper, ends her innings. Lucy Weston departs for 2 off 2.

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 14 runs. Bowler: Caitlin Belcher. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 111/6 (rr 6.53)

  24. 16.6

    Caitlin Belcher bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Sophie Grayson responds with a well-timed drive along the ground, piercing the field for two runs. Leicestershire Women need 35 runs from 18 balls with 4 wickets left, keeping the chase tense.

  25. 16.5

    A full slower ball on leg stump, deftly swept by the batter. Sophie Grayson plays a well-timed sweep, guiding the ball firmly through fine leg for four. That brings Sophie Grayson's score to thirty off 26 deliveries, striking at 127.

  26. 16.4

    A full toss outside off, met with a mis-timed drive by Lucy Weston, who still manages to sneak a single off the inside edge. Lucy Weston has finally gotten off the mark.

  27. 16.3

    A short ball outside off, Faith Teekasingh attempts a pull but only manages a top edge and is caught at deep mid-wicket. Faith Teekasingh departs for 32 off 33.

  28. 16.2

    A full-length delivery just outside off, driven crisply through the outside edge for four. Faith Teekasingh executes a precise drive that races away fine past third man. Faith has now reached thirty runs off 32 balls, maintaining a perfect strike rate.

  29. 16.1

    On a back of a length delivery outside off, she works it neatly through the off side for two runs with excellent timing. Leicestershire Women reach 100 for 5.

  30. 16.1

    The batter attempts a cut shot but completely misses as the ball pulls wide outside off, resulting in a wide delivery.

  31. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 9 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 97/5 (rr 6.06)

  32. 15.6

    Off break pitched just outside off, met with a well-timed drive racing elegantly through long off for four. That partnership moves to 52 off 47, with Leicestershire Women needing 49 from 24 balls and five wickets still in hand.

  33. 15.5

    An off break drifting outside off, Sophie Grayson crisply drives through the off side, the outside edge carrying well for two runs.

  34. 15.4

    An off break yorker outside off stump, met with a mis-timed drive that still manages to sneak through for a single.

  35. 15.3

    An off break pitched around length down the leg side, Sophie Grayson swings a slog but misses, the ball striking her pad for a leg bye.

  36. 15.2

    An off break delivered just outside off and at length, Sophie Grayson attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  37. 15.1

    Off break pitched length down the leg side, well-timed and worked with precision for a comfortable single.

  38. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 8 runs. Bowler: Izzy Patel. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 88/5 (rr 5.87)

  39. 14.6

    A back-of-a-length delivery outside off sees Faith Teekasingh work the ball with crisp timing for a classy single. Leicestershire Women require 58 from 30 balls, with five wickets still in hand, as the chase intensifies.

  40. 14.5

    Faith Teekasingh plays a well-timed drive through the outside off, keeping the ball grounded and earning a quick two runs.

  41. 14.4

    Sophie Grayson leans into a well-timed drive outside off, keeping the ball along the ground and securing a smart single.

  42. 14.3

    Faith Teekasingh uses a neat flick off a full, middle-stump delivery to sneak a single behind square leg.

  43. 14.2

    A length ball outside off, Faith Teekasingh well times a controlled steer through the off side, keeping it low and safe for no run.

  44. 14.1

    Izzy Patel bowls a full delivery outside off, and Sophie Grayson drives it well-timed through the covers, racing away for three runs thanks to an overthrow from Prarthana Reddy.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 80/5 (rr 5.71)

  46. 13.6

    Charlie Phillips bowls an off break just on off stump length, Faith Teekasingh goes for a cut but mistimes it, the ball is safely fielded at extra cover for no run. Leicestershire Women require 66 runs from 36 balls with five wickets in hand, chasing at a required rate of 11.0.

  47. 13.5

    Charlie Phillips bowls an off break pitching just outside off on a back of a length. Sophie Grayson reacts quickly, driving a well-timed cut through the third man region for three runs.

  48. 13.4

    Off break, pitching back of a length on leg stump, carefully worked by the batter into the leg side for a well-timed single.

  49. 13.3

    An off break from the bowler outside off stump, landing back of a length. Faith Teekasingh cuts it crisply, timing it well to the third man region for a quick two runs.

  50. 13.2

    The off break darts in on a back of a length outside off stump. The batter goes for a cut but misses the ball completely, leaving the keeper to collect it cleanly. A dot ball.

  51. 13.1

    Off break pitched at length down the leg side and Sophie Grayson works it with fine timing for a neat single.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Alice Hill. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 73/5 (rr 5.62)

  53. 12.6

    An off break tossed in as a length ball down the leg side, Faith Teekasingh works it with a mis-timed touch but fails to find the gap, resulting in no run. Leicestershire Women face a challenging chase needing 73 off 42 balls with five wickets intact.

  54. 12.5

    An off break pitched back of a length on off stump, and Faith Teekasingh times a crisp cut shot, sending the ball slicing past point for two runs.

  55. 12.4

    An off break pitched at length down the leg side, Faith Teekasingh executes a well-timed sweep, keeping the ball low and racing it to fine leg for two runs.

  56. 12.3

    A length ball on off stump, Sophie Grayson gently pushes it into the off side and picks up a single.

  57. 12.2

    An off break pitched on a length around middle stump, the batter attempts a cut but mistimes it, allowing the fielder at extra cover to gather cleanly. No run.

  58. 12.1

    An off break delivered as a full toss on off stump, effortlessly driven by the batter. Sophie Grayson times it perfectly, sending the ball racing along the ground through long off for four.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 8 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 64/5 (rr 5.33)

  60. 11.6

    Sophie Grayson steps forward and drives this full toss on off stump crisply along the ground for a well-timed single. Leicestershire Women face a challenging chase, requiring 82 from 48 balls with five wickets in hand and a slim 2% chance according to WinViz.

  61. 11.5

    Faith Teekasingh attempts a slog outside off, but it's mis-timed, sneaking through for a quick single.

  62. 11.4

    A length ball outside off from no movement, Faith Teekasingh plays a delicate drive, edged just outside the off stump, racing away for two runs past third man.

  63. 11.3

    Emily Geach delivers a length ball outside off; Sophie Grayson drops the shot but times it well to sneak a quick single.

  64. 11.2

    Geach bowls a full-length, wide outside off, and Teekasingh attempts a drive but mistimes it, sneaking a single through backward point.

  65. 11.1

    Faith Teekasingh expertly steers this length ball outside off with perfect timing, sneaking a neat two runs through the infield.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 3 runs. Bowler: Alice Hill. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 56/5 (rr 5.09)

  67. 10.6

    Alice Hill bowls a length off break down the leg side, and Faith Teekasingh flicks it with perfect timing for a single. Leicestershire Women face a steep chase with 90 needed from 54 balls and just a 1% win probability, five wickets in hand.

  68. 10.5

    A yorker length off break on middle stump, well timed and defended firmly along the ground for no run.

  69. 10.4

    A full-length off break on leg stump and Sophie Grayson elegantly sweeps it with perfect timing, securing a single to deep square leg.

  70. 10.3

    Faith Teekasingh tries to flick the full toss on middle stump but mistimes it slightly, managing just a single to the short fine leg region.

  71. 10.2

    An off break pitched at a length down the leg side, worked by the batter but slightly mis-timed, resulting in no run.

  72. 10.1

    An off break pitched up on leg stump, worked with a mildly mis-timed shot by the batter who keeps it down for no run.

  73. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 7 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 53/5 (rr 5.3)

  74. 9.6

    Faith Teekasingh plays a well-timed drive through the off side, keeping the ball along the ground and securing a single. Leicestershire Women require 93 runs from 60 balls with five wickets in hand, maintaining a challenging required run rate over nine.

  75. 9.5

    Faith Teekasingh executes a precise cut shot off a back of a length delivery outside off, racing the ball past gully for two runs, aided by a misfield.

  76. 9.4

    No movement on a length ball outside off, Sophie Grayson drops the ball neatly through the gap for a well-timed single. Leicestershire Women reach 50 for 5 in their innings.

  77. 9.3

    Emily Geach bowls a length ball outside off, and Sophie Grayson plays a controlled drive straight to backward point for no run.

  78. 9.2

    Emily Geach bowls a length ball just outside off, and Sophie Grayson drives with a thick edge, sending the ball trickling down to third man for two runs.

  79. 9.1

    Faith Teekasingh confidently drives this no-movement length ball along the off side, guiding it delicately for a quick single.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 1 run. Bowler: Alice Hill. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 46/5 (rr 5.11)

  81. 8.6

    An off break delivered down the leg side, landing back of a length. Faith Teekasingh works it carefully along the ground for a quick single, finding space behind square leg. Faith Teekasingh gets on the board. Leicestershire Women face a challenging chase—100 runs needed off 66 balls with five wickets in hand and a required run rate over nine.

  82. 8.5

    An off break pitched at a length down the leg side, flicked but mis-timed, and well fielded at mid-wicket. No run comes off this delivery.

  83. 8.4

    The off break on a length, drifting down leg, is worked carefully by Faith Teekasingh but mis-timed, resulting in no run as the keeper, Meg Ahearne, gathers cleanly.

  84. 8.3

    An off break pitched at a length, drifting down the leg side. The batter attempts a drive but mis-times it, and the ball is fielded quickly by the bowler.

  85. 8.2

    An off break length ball on off stump, the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses, resulting in no run.

  86. 8.1

    An off break landing just back of a length on middle stump. The batter attempts a slog but misses completely, and she is stumped by the keeper. The Leicestershire innings loses Ellen Watson for 21 from 21 balls.

  87. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 3 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 45/4 (rr 5.62)

  88. 7.6

    The off break pitches back of a length on leg stump, Sophie tries to pull but misses and the ball hits her pad—no run. Leicestershire Women face a challenging chase needing 101 from 72 with six wickets in hand at a run rate over eight.

  89. 7.5

    Liv Daniels bowls a full-length off break just outside off, and Sophie Grayson drives it firmly but straight to mid off, resulting in no run.

  90. 7.4

    Liv Daniels bowls a full off break on off stump, and Ellen Watson attempts a slog, getting an inside edge that races away for a single.

  91. 7.3

    An off break pitched full on off stump, Ellen Watson steps forward and attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending a gentle lob to mid off where it's comfortably fielded for no run.

  92. 7.2

    Liv Daniels bowls a full outside off off break, and Sophie Grayson drives it crisply along the ground for a comfortable single.

  93. 7.1

    Off break pitched on leg stump, worked crisply and well timed by Ellen Watson for a comfortable single.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 42/4 (rr 6.0)

  95. 6.6

    The slower ball on a good length just outside off stump is flicked off the inside edge for a quick single into the fine leg region. Leicestershire Women chase 104 from 78 balls with six wickets in hand at a required run rate of eight.

  96. 6.5

    Alice Bird lands a yorker down the leg side, and Ellen Watson wisely leaves it, the ball grazing her pad before being neatly fielded at fine leg.

  97. 6.4

    Watson carefully defends a length ball outside off, making solid contact without offering a run.

  98. 6.4

    Down the leg side on a length, the batter attempts a scoop but completely misses, and it goes wide for an extra.

  99. 6.3

    On a length ball outside off, the batter defends it well and picks up a single with a neatly timed shot along the ground.

  100. 6.2

    Ellen Watson goes for a drive on a length swinging in just on off stump but mis-times it slightly, managing to squeeze through for a single.

  101. 6.1

    A full swinging-in delivery on middle stump sees Sophie Grayson put up a solid defensive shot, managing a thick edge that sneaks away for a single.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 10 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 37/4 (rr 6.17)

  103. 5.6

    An off break pitched on leg stump at length, met with a well-timed reverse sweep by Ellen Watson. The ball races away through third man for four runs, a delightful piece of timing and skill. Leicestershire Women require 109 runs from 84 balls, holding 6 wickets in hand with a required rate near 7.8.

  104. 5.5

    Liv Daniels sends down an off break pitching on off stump at length, and Sophie Grayson neatly cuts it away along the backward point boundary for a single. Sophie Grayson gets off the mark.

  105. 5.5

    An off break tossed down the leg side, just back of a length. The batter tries to pull but misses completely, as the umpire signals a wide.

  106. 5.4

    An off-break drifting outside off on a length as Sophie Grayson attempts a cut but misses, resulting in no run.

  107. 5.3

    A full-length off break drifting on off stump, solidly defended with good timing, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  108. 5.2

    An off break pitched up on leg stump, worked but mistimed by the batter. Flora Davies gets caught at mid wicket, ending her innings. Flora Davies departs for 14 off 10.

  109. 5.1

    An off break pitched on the leg stump at length, met with a well-timed sweep. The batter drives the ball not in the air, slicing it cleanly to deep backward square leg for four.

  110. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 10 runs. Bowler: Caitlin Belcher. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 27/3 (rr 5.4)

  111. 4.6

    Flora Davies meets the full-length delivery outside off with a well-timed drive, keeping the ball along the ground and picking up a single thanks to a sharp overthrow in the covers. Leicestershire Women are chasing 119 from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, trying to keep the required run rate manageable.

  112. 4.6

    Caitlin bowls a slower length delivery on leg stump, tempting the batter to work it but Flora misses the ball, which drifts wide. The keeper picks up cleanly as the umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  113. 4.5

    Flora Davies works a well-timed length ball outside off stump neatly through the off side for a couple of runs, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

  114. 4.4

    On a length just on off stump, the batter works the ball but misses, it glancing off the pad for a leg bye. The backward point fielder gets it quickly to keep the runs tight.

  115. 4.3

    A yorker just outside off, and Flora Davies nudges a delicate drive off the inside edge for a quick single.

  116. 4.2

    Watson steps out confidently to a full outside off delivery, unleashing a well-timed drive racing to the boundary region, but a sharp run-out attempt from deep cover restricts it to three runs.

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