Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women League 2
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire Women
3196
Sussex Sharks Women
307
Gloucestershire Women win by 12 runs
Summary
Over 49: 0 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Sussex Sharks Women: 307/10 (rr 6.31)
Emily Geach bowls a length ball straight on off stump. Kali-Ann Docherty attempts a drive but misses entirely, and is bowled cleanly, leaving the crease. Kali-Ann Docherty departs for a duck after two balls.
Emily Geach bowls a full delivery outside off; Docherty attempts a drive but mis-times it, resulting in a safe stop at cover.
A length ball on outside off, delivered without movement, meets a well-timed, controlled drive from the batter. However, the shot ends in a catch at extra cover, bringing the innings to a close for her. Sussex Women lose Poppy Tulloch after she scores 8 runs off 13 balls.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, Poppy Tulloch goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball safe and quickly fielded by the bowler.
Summary
Over 48: 4 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Sussex Sharks Women: 307/8 (rr 6.4)
A length delivery outside off stump, offering a drive that’s mis-timed but kept grounded before the bowler fields it cleanly. No run added here. Sussex Women need 13 from 12 balls with 2 wickets in hand, holding an 82% chance to win as the chase tightens.
A length ball straight on middle stump, without any movement; Faye Mullins goes for a drive but misses, the ball striking her pad for no run.
A length ball just outside off stump, Faye Mullins leaves it decisively, offering no run.
Alice Bird bowls a length ball on off stump, and Faye Mullins confidently drives it straight back to mid-on in a well-timed, grounded stroke for no run.
A length ball wide outside off is left well alone by the batter, no contact made.
A yorker pitched on off stump with no movement, Poppy Tulloch works it quietly for a well-judged single towards deep square leg.
Poppy Tulloch works a length ball on off stump fluently through the off side, timing it sharply for a quick two.
Summary
Over 47: 7 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Sussex Sharks Women: 303/8 (rr 6.45)
A length ball outside off with no movement, driven but mistimed; the batter takes a single before being run out backing up. Anna Buckle departs for 7 off 8, shifting momentum sharply as Gloucestershire Women’s chances rise from 9% to 39%. Sussex Women need 17 from 18 balls with two wickets left and a 61% chance to win.
A full, outside-off no movement delivery, driven by the batter but slightly mis-timed, running hard into the cover fielder for no run.
Emily Geach delivers a full, straight ball on off stump with no movement. Anna Buckle times a crisp drive, sending the ball racing through long on for four. Sussex Women move to a strong total of 302 for 7.
Emily Geach bowls a length ball just outside off, and Poppy Tulloch executes a well-timed cut, keeping it grounded and sneaking a quick single.
Anna Buckle drives a full-length delivery just outside off stump, timing it crisply along the ground for a well-controlled single.
A full-length delivery outside off, met with a steady defensive stroke that keeps the scoreboard untouched.
Summary
Over 46: 2 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Sussex Sharks Women: 296/7 (rr 6.43)
A full delivery just outside off, met with a mis-timed drive by Poppy Tulloch that flies loosely to extra cover where it's comfortably fielded. No run added here. Sussex Women require 24 runs off the last 24 balls, holding three wickets in hand, chasing steadily at six runs per over.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, driven crisply but edged outside the off stump for a single. Anna Buckle gets off the mark.
A full delivery on off stump, Anna Buckle defends it firmly along the ground, producing a dot ball.
A length ball outside off, Anna Buckle attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
The full delivery outside off is met with a controlled, well-timed drive. Talitha Stanley attempts a classic stroke but is caught at extra cover. Talitha Stanley departs after scoring 4 runs from 7 balls.
A full ball on leg stump from Bird is worked but the batter just misses, resulting in a wide that adds an extra run to the total.
A full delivery on the outside off-stump, Talitha Stanley attempts a drive but mis-times it, sending a soft shot to extra cover where it's comfortably fielded. No run comes from this ball.
Summary
Over 45: 7 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Sussex Sharks Women: 294/6 (rr 6.53)
Talitha Stanley plays a well-timed glance off a length ball on off stump, nudging it down for a single towards deep square leg. Sussex Women need 26 runs from 30 balls with four wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% win probability.
Hitting a yorker on off stump, Poppy Tulloch drives it well-timed along the ground, nudging a classy single to long off.
Emily Geach bowls a length ball on off stump; Talitha Stanley attempts a drive but mistimes it slightly, securing a comfortable single.
A full-length delivery outside off sees the batter play a well-timed drive, keeping the ball along the ground and neatly picking up a single toward long off.
Poppy Tulloch plays a well-timed drive to a yorker outside off, piercing the gap for a quick two. Poppy Tulloch gets off the mark in style.
Talitha Stanley works a well-timed full toss on off stump for a quick single, finding space and keeping the strike.
Summary
Over 44: 7 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Sussex Sharks Women: 287/6 (rr 6.52)
A yorker delivered outside off stump, met with a well-timed drive that stays grounded, safely fielded at extra cover. No run comes off this controlled stroke. Sussex Women require 33 runs from 36 balls with four wickets in hand, holding strong chances with an 87% win probability.
The slower ball on leg stump is carefully left alone by Poppy Tulloch, staying on the pitch and deceiving little. It's a tidy leave, but the bowler concedes a wide, adding an extra to the total.
Poppy Tulloch plays a locked-down defensive stroke to a no-movement yorker on off stump, keeping the ball well down to avoid a run.
Talitha Stanley elegantly flicks this length ball on off stump, timing it well for a quick single. Stanley gets off the mark, settling into her innings.
Talitha Stanley plays a careful forward defensive stroke to a length ball on off stump, keeping it firmly on the ground for no run.
A length ball on off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a drive but miss entirely, resulting in a clean bowled dismissal. Nancy Harman departs after a fine 90 off 73 balls.
A length ball on leg stump is carefully left by the batter, who opts not to play at this one. Meanwhile, a wide is called, adding three extras to the total as the ball trickles to fine leg and is fielded.
Nancy Harman plays a controlled drive to a slower length ball on off stump, mis-timing it slightly but still managing to pick up two runs before the ball is fielded at long on.
Summary
Over 43: 5 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Sussex Sharks Women: 280/5 (rr 6.51)
A length ball outside off from no movement. The batter attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to take it cleanly. Sussex Women require 40 runs off 42 balls, holding five wickets, with a strong 91% chance of victory.
A length ball on the outside off stump, Poppy Tulloch attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing the ball to be comfortably fielded at cover for no run.
This full delivery on off stump is worked with control and timing, but Bella Johnson is caught at deep square leg as she looked to place the ball elegantly. Bella Johnson departs after scoring 4 runs off 7 balls.
A full delivery right on off stump, worked crisply along the ground for a well-timed single to deep square leg.
A length ball on off stump, driven crisply by Nancy Harman through the off side to pick up two runs with precise timing.
A length ball on off stump, nicely played by Nancy Harman who drives it well-timed through the covers for two runs.
Summary
Over 42: 7 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Sussex Sharks Women: 275/4 (rr 6.55)
Bella Johnson works a length ball on off stump with precise timing, nudging it cleverly for two runs through the infield. Sussex Women need 45 from 48 balls with 6 wickets in hand, holding a strong 94% win probability.
A length ball on off stump without any movement, met with a mis-timed late cut that stays down and is comfortably fielded at backward point for no run.
Nancy Harman drives a length ball on off stump with excellent timing, nudging it along the ground for a well-earned single.
Bella Johnson works the length ball on off stump with a well-timed stroke, cleverly nudging it into the fine leg region for a single.
Bella Johnson plays a steady defensive shot on a length ball just on off stump, keeping the ball down and comfortable for the fielder at mid-wicket, resulting in no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Liv Daniels at cover. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Charlie Phillips at fine leg. 3 wides.
Summary
Over 41: 8 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Sussex Sharks Women: 268/4 (rr 6.54)
Bella Johnson cuts a length ball outside off with precision, steering it low and controlled for a quick single. Bella gets off the mark as Sussex Women need 52 runs from 54 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 92% win probability.
A length ball outside off, it’s a well-timed, controlled drive that finds the fielder at extra cover. Chiara Green attempts that elegant shot but is caught. Sussex Women lose Green after a brilliant 105 off 101.
Chiara Green unleashes a well-timed slog, striking a full-length delivery on off stump with controlled precision, racing through for two runs.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, cut. 4 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Emily Geach at bowler. No run.
Nancy Harman meets this full, on off stump delivery with a well-timed drive, cleverly keeping it down and picking up a quick single.
Summary
Over 40: 8 runs. Bowler: Alice Bird. Sussex Sharks Women: 260/3 (rr 6.5)
This length ball outside off is met with a crisp drive by the batter, worked neatly on the ground towards extra cover, but no run comes. Sussex Women require 60 runs from 60 balls, holding a strong 94% win probability with seven wickets in hand.
Nancy Harman works a well-timed length ball on off stump, nudging it carefully for a single to deep square leg.
Chiara Green works this length slower ball on off stump with a well-timed touch, sneaking it past the infield for a quick single.
Chiara Green pulls a short, no movement ball outside off, but mis-times it slightly, running two through the deep backward square leg after a misfield.
A full toss on middle stump is worked crisply by the batter. Chiara Green times it well, sending the ball racing through deep square leg for four.
A full delivery outside off, the drive is mis-timed and quickly fielded at cover by Izzy Storrar, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 39: 5 runs. Bowler: Emily Geach. Sussex Sharks Women: 252/3 (rr 6.46)
Chiara Green drives this length ball outside off with perfect timing, nudging through the field for a quick single. Sussex Women chase 68 from 66 balls, comfortably poised with seven wickets in hand and a strong win probability.
Nancy Harman works a well-timed length ball on off stump into the on side for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Emily Geach bowls a full-length ball outside off, and Chiara Green attempts a drive but edges it narrowly, adding just one run as the ball is stopped at short third man. Sussex Women reach 250 for 3, maintaining strong momentum.
Nancy Harman drives the no movement ball crisply along the ground through the off side, timing it perfectly to take a quick single.
Chiara Green drives a full delivery on off stump with excellent timing, gently placing it away from the fielders for a quick single.
No movement on the full outside off, and Chiara Green attempts a drive but misses completely, leaving the ball to be calmly taken by the keeper.
Summary
Over 38: 12 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Sussex Sharks Women: 247/3 (rr 6.5)
A full-length off break on off stump, expertly worked by Nancy Harman. She times it beautifully, sending the ball racing to deep backward square leg for four. Another boundary for Harman, her second this over, as Sussex Women require 73 runs from 72 balls with seven wickets in hand, aiming to keep the chase alive.
Charlie Phillips delivers a full outside off off-break, beautifully met with a well-timed, controlled drive by Chiara Green who picks up a classy single.
Off break pitched full on off stump, and Nancy Harman works it with finesse to the deep square leg boundary for a single.
Charlie Phillips bowls a full-length off break just outside off, and Chiara Green drives it crisply along the ground, well timed through the covers for a quick single.
Charlie Phillips bowls a length off break on off stump, and Nancy Harman drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
Charlie Phillips bowls a length off break on off stump, and Nancy Harman works it nicely for four. The shot is well timed and kept along the ground, racing away through mid wicket.
Summary
Over 37: 17 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Sussex Sharks Women: 235/3 (rr 6.35)
Liv Daniels bowls a full-length off break just outside off stump. Chiara Green leans into a well-timed drive, sending the ball crisply and controlled through long off for four. That's another boundary for Green, her second this over, totaling 17 runs off the over so far. Sussex Women need 85 from 78 with seven wickets in hand, pushing the chase forward.
An off break floated up on a length around leg stump, but the batter's worked attempt misses, and it's called a wide, adding two runs to the total.
Off break pitched on leg stump, worked nicely by the batter for a controlled single towards deep backward square leg.
This off break on a length, just outside off, is met with a drive from Chiara Green. Though slightly mis-timed and uncontrolled in the air, it races away to the extra cover boundary for four.
Liv Daniels bowls a length off break on off stump, and Nancy Harman plays a well-timed drive straight down the ground for a single.
A back of a length off break pitched on off stump, the batter pulls it beautifully with a well-timed stroke, racing the ball down to fine leg for four.
Liv Daniels delivers an off break on a length, angling it on leg stump. Chiara Green times a crisp drive, keeping the ball along the ground and picks up a well-earned single.
Summary
Over 36: 13 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Sussex Sharks Women: 218/3 (rr 6.06)
An off break pitched length outside off, well cut by the batter into the deep cover region for a single. The partnership reaches 150 from 138 balls. Sussex Women require 102 runs from 84 deliveries, holding a strong 79% win probability with seven wickets in hand.
Full outside off, an off break bowled with precision. Chiara Green steps in and smashes a well-timed, controlled drive racing away to long off for four. She follows up with another boundary, making it 4 runs this over for Green.
Chiara Green drives elegantly down the full-length off break outside off stump. The ball is well timed and controlled, racing away to the boundary at long off.
An off break pitched just outside off stump length, Nancy Harman drives it with a clean middle and nudges through extra cover for a well-run single.
Chiara Green drives a length ball on leg stump with perfect timing, steering it smoothly down the ground for a quick single.
Philips bowls a length off break on off stump, Green works it crisply through the infield for a well-timed two.
Summary
Over 35: 8 runs. Bowler: Liv Daniels. Sussex Sharks Women: 205/3 (rr 5.86)
Chiara Green plays a well-timed off break full on the leg stump, driving it along the ground and securing a quick single. Sussex Women require 115 runs from 90 balls, with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase competitive.
Liv Daniels sends down a yorker-length off break right on off stump, and Chiara Green attempts a drive but mistimes it, flicking the ball low to extra cover where it's comfortably fielded. No run from this one.
Nancy Harman elegantly drives a length ball on middle stump, timing it crisply to sneak a single down the ground, fielded quickly at long on.
Liv Daniels bowls a length off break on middle stump, and Chiara Green works it well-timed to the leg side, sneaking a quick single.
An off break pitched up on middle stump, worked crisply and with fine timing through deep square leg for four. That takes Sussex Women to 202 for 3.
Liv Daniels floats an off break on a length, right on off stump, and Nancy Harman drives it crisply through the off side for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 34: 6 runs. Bowler: Charlie Phillips. Sussex Sharks Women: 197/3 (rr 5.79)
The off break drifts outside off as Chiara Green attempts a drive but mistimes it, the ball staying low and safely fielded at cover for no run. Sussex Women need 123 from 96 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 64% chance according to WinViz.
Charlie Phillips bowls a length off break on off stump, and Nancy Harman works it with a well-timed single to deep backward square leg.
Charlie Phillips tosses up an off break just outside off stump; Chiara Green meets it with a crisp, well-timed drive along the ground, picking up a single in front of mid off.
An off break drifting outside off sees the batter attempt a drive, but it's mis-timed and flies loosely, allowing a single.
The off break is pitched up on off stump, and Chiara Green plays a well-timed drive, keeping the ball on the ground to sneak a quick single.
Charlie Phillips bowls an off break pitched on a length just on off stump, and Chiara Green works it crisply through the off side for a well-timed two.