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Metro Bank One Day Cup Men

Canterbury

Kent 254 for 5. Northamptonshire Steelbacks 253.

Kent win by 5 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 48: 8 runs. Bowler: Gus Miller. Kent: 254/5 (rr 5.29)

  2. 47.6

    Chris Benjamin drives a length ball just outside off, keeping it grounded as he picks up two runs through the covers. Kent now require 0 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in hand in this chase.

  3. 47.5

    Ekansh Singh works a back-of-a-length delivery outside off with controlled precision, nudging it away for a neat single.

  4. 47.4

    Chris Benjamin pushes a length ball on off stump gently along the ground, sneaking a quick single.

  5. 47.3

    The no movement ball outside off is pitched back of a length and Chris Benjamin flicks a late cut with some air but controlled timing. The ball races past backward point for four. Chris Benjamin reaches his 50 off 69 balls at a strike rate of 75, taking Kent to 250 for 5.

  6. 47.2

    A back of a length ball just outside off, no movement, worked carefully along the ground by Benjamin to mid wicket where it's fielded cleanly for no run.

  7. 47.1

    Chris Benjamin plays a compact defensive stroke off a length ball on off stump, keeping it tight with no run taken.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 47: 10 runs. Bowler: Liam Guthrie. Kent: 246/5 (rr 5.23)

  9. 46.6

    Chris Benjamin confidently drives a length ball just outside off, keeping it grounded and picking up a single. Kent require 8 runs from 18 deliveries with five wickets in hand, holding a strong position in the chase with over 99% win probability.

  10. 46.5

    Liam Guthrie bowls a no movement, back of a length delivery outside off, and Ekansh Singh steers it neatly for a single, gently guiding the ball towards third man.

  11. 46.4

    A length ball outside off, nicely met by Ekansh Singh who flicks it with perfect timing. The controlled shot sails cleanly over mid-wicket for a spectacular six.

  12. 46.3

    Liam Guthrie bowls a length delivery just outside off, and Ekansh Singh gently steers it towards gully. The ball stays low and is comfortably fielded for no run.

  13. 46.2

    Liam Guthrie delivers a length ball right on off stump, Ekansh Singh works it neatly along the ground for a quick two, finding a gap towards deep mid wicket.

  14. 46.1

    Liam Guthrie bowls a slower ball, full outside off, and Ekansh Singh attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded at mid off.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 46: 5 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Kent: 236/5 (rr 5.13)

  16. 45.6

    Luke Procter bowls a length ball on off stump, met with a controlled flick off the pads by Benjamin who keeps it down and safe for no run. Kent requires 18 runs from 24 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% chance to win.

  17. 45.5

    Ekansh Singh pushes a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, gently steering it into the deep cover region for a quick single.

  18. 45.4

    A back of a length delivery angling outside off, and Ekansh Singh pulls it with excellent timing. The controlled shot races away sharply through mid wicket for four.

  19. 45.3

    Procter's length ball outside off is met with a solid, grounded defensive stroke from Ekansh Singh, yielding no run.

  20. 45.2

    A length ball on off stump with no movement sees Ekansh flick it down to mid-wicket, where it's quickly fielded for no run.

  21. 45.1

    Luke Procter's length ball on off stump is met with a controlled flick from Ekansh Singh, who keeps it on the ground for no run.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 3 runs. Bowler: Liam Guthrie. Kent: 231/5 (rr 5.13)

  23. 44.6

    The full delivery outside off stump sees the batter drive firmly but straight back to the bowler, resulting in no run. Kent require 23 runs from 30 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% chance of victory.

  24. 44.5

    On a length ball just on off stump, Ekansh Singh deftly flicks it through mid-wicket for a quick single.

  25. 44.4

    Liam Guthrie delivers a length ball just outside off stump, met with a steady defensive stroke from Ekansh Singh, who keeps it low and neat—no run added.

  26. 44.3

    Chris Benjamin leans into a full-length delivery outside off and drives it cleanly along the ground for a smart single.

  27. 44.2

    Liam Guthrie bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Ekansh Singh pushes it gently along the ground for a quick single.

  28. 44.1

    A full-length delivery outside off sees Ekansh Singh play a well-timed drive, guiding the ball low and controlled towards extra cover where it is fielded cleanly. No run comes off this elegant stroke.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 2 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Kent: 228/5 (rr 5.18)

  30. 43.6

    Ekansh Singh meets the no-movement length ball outside off stump with a neat, controlled drive, guiding it past the infield for a comfortable single. Ekansh gets off the mark as Kent chase 26 from 36 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong win probability.

  31. 43.5

    A length ball on off stump invites a flick from Ekansh Singh, who keeps it nicely grounded but picks up no run.

  32. 43.4

    A length delivery outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by Ekansh Singh who keeps it down and safe.

  33. 43.3

    A length ball on off stump, Jaydn Denly attempts a slog but misses entirely, and he is bowled cleanly behind his pads. Jaydn Denly departs for 17 off 15, a crucial wicket for the bowling side.

  34. 43.2

    Procter bowls a length ball just outside off. Denly pushes it firmly along the ground towards extra cover, where the fielder cuts off the run. A tidy dot ball.

  35. 43.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Liam Guthrie at long on. 1 run.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 11 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Kent: 226/4 (rr 5.26)

  37. 42.6

    Chahal delivers a length ball outside off, met with a controlled drive by Benjamin who neatly nudges it away for a single. Kent require 28 runs from 42 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong chase position at a 97% win probability.

  38. 42.5

    Chahal bowls a back of a length leg spinner just on middle stump, Denly works it neatly for one with a controlled touch.

  39. 42.4

    Chahal tosses up a leg spinner, landing on off stump at length. Denly leans into a beautifully controlled drive, timing it perfectly to race over extra cover for six.

  40. 42.3

    Chahal bowls a full-length leg spinner outside off, and Benjamin drives it crisply along the ground, just managing to scramble a single.

  41. 42.2

    On a length, the leg spinner tosses one in on middle stump, and Jaydn Denly drives it crisply along the ground for a single.

  42. 42.1

    Chris Benjamin meets the full-length leg spinner outside off with a controlled drive, guiding it neatly past backward point for a single.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 10 runs. Bowler: Rob Keogh. Kent: 215/4 (rr 5.12)

  44. 41.6

    An off break pitched full outside off, nicely driven along the ground for a quick single. Kent require 39 runs from 48 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 94% win probability.

  45. 41.5

    Keogh bowls a length off break just wide outside off, and Denly drives it neatly on the ground for a comfortable single.

  46. 41.4

    Jaydn Denly takes charge with a well-timed slog sweep off the length ball, sending it flying over mid wicket for six in controlled style.

  47. 41.3

    An off break pitched full outside off, nicely driven down the ground by Chris Benjamin for a single.

  48. 41.2

    This off break bowled as a full toss just outside off, driven by Jaydn Denly but a tad mis-timed, yet it rolls away for a single.

  49. 41.1

    Keogh bowls a length off break on off stump, Jaydn Denly skillfully flicks it low to mid-wicket where Procter fields it cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  50. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 4 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Kent: 205/4 (rr 5.0)

  51. 40.6

    The leg spinner bowls a length ball wide outside off, and Denly firmly cuts it along the ground for a quick single. Denly gets off the mark as Kent chase 49 from 54 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 91 percent chance to win.

  52. 40.5

    Chahal fires in a full delivery on off stump, Denly steps forward and elegantly drives it back towards extra cover, where Bartlett fields it cleanly for no run.

  53. 40.4

    Chahal turns one away outside off, a length ball neatly pushed by Benjamin for a comfortable single down the ground.

  54. 40.3

    Chahal bowls a length ball outside off, the leg spinner teasing the batter who tries to steer but misses completely. No run comes from this delivery.

  55. 40.2

    Chahal sends down a length ball just on off stump, and Benjamin calmly defends it back to the bowler for no run.

  56. 40.1

    Chahal bowls a quicker delivery just outside off at length, and Benjamin skillfully steers it finely down to third man for a couple of runs.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 7 runs. Bowler: Nathan McSweeney. Kent: 201/4 (rr 5.03)

  58. 39.6

    The off break pitches full outside off, Jaydn Denly leans into a smooth drive that is cleanly fielded at extra cover. No run comes off this delivery. Kent require 53 runs from 60 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 91% win probability.

  59. 39.5

    An off break pitches up on middle stump, and Benjamin flicks it neatly towards square leg for a well-run single.

  60. 39.4

    An off break tossed down on a length and drifting down leg, Chris Benjamin gets low and executes a controlled sweep, sneaking it through fine leg for a well-run two. Kent move on to 200 for 4 with this tidy contribution.

  61. 39.3

    An off break tossed full on middle stump, and the batter displays superb technique. Chris Benjamin drives it crisply with excellent control, timing it perfectly through long on for four runs.

  62. 39.2

    McSweeney bowls a full off break on leg stump, Benjamin tries to drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball stays low and is collected easily.

  63. 39.1

    Nathan McSweeney bowls an off break pitching on leg stump, and Chris Benjamin works it carefully along the ground. The ball is fielded quickly, resulting in no run.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 4 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Kent: 194/4 (rr 4.97)

  65. 38.6

    A quicker length delivery on middle stump, this one is pushed forward by Jaydn Denly but mis-timed, allowing the extra cover fielder to cut it off comfortably. Kent now require 60 runs from 66 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 89% win probability.

  66. 38.5

    Chahal sends down a full-length leg-spinner just outside off, and Denly confidently drives it along the ground but finds the cover fielder who fields it cleanly. No run added here.

  67. 38.4

    Chahal bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, and Denly confidently drives it along the ground. The ball is swiftly fielded at extra cover, yielding no run.

  68. 38.3

    Chahal bowls a full-length leg spinner straight at middle stump. Finch tries to sweep but misses entirely, the ball hitting his pad. The umpire raises his finger—plumb leg before wicket for Finch's dismissal. Harry Finch departs after a well-played 85 from 91 deliveries.

  69. 38.2

    Chahal bowls a full-length leg spin on off stump, Finch attempts a tricky reverse sweep but fails to get it airborne. The ball is cleverly fielded by short third man, resulting in no run.

  70. 38.1

    Chahal floats a leg spinner, pitching on middle stump length, and Finch responds with a crisp flick. It's a well-timed, controlled stroke carving through mid-wicket for a boundary.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 3 runs. Bowler: Gus Miller. Kent: 190/3 (rr 5.0)

  72. 37.6

    A back of a length delivery outside off, gently pushed but mis-timed by Benjamin, resulting in no run as extra cover fields cleanly. Kent require 64 runs from 72 balls with seven wickets in hand, needing steady composure.

  73. 37.5

    A length ball on the outside off, delivered without movement, sees Benjamin confidently drive it low and controlled towards extra cover, but the fielder is quick to cut off any run.

  74. 37.4

    Harry Finch plays a controlled pull off a no movement back of a length ball just outside off, nudging it cleverly for a quick single.

  75. 37.3

    Chris Benjamin drives a length ball straight along the ground on off stump, picking up a well-timed single. Benjamin moves to thirty off 45 deliveries with a strike rate of 67.

  76. 37.2

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, Finch works it nicely along the ground to pick up a smart single.

  77. 37.1

    A back of a length delivery outside off, the batter pushes it gently along the ground towards extra cover where it's quickly fielded.

  78. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 9 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Kent: 187/3 (rr 5.05)

  79. 36.6

    The leg spinner tosses up a full delivery just outside off, and Benjamin steps into a controlled slog-sweep. He's middled it perfectly, sending it soaring over mid-wicket for a commanding six. Kent looks to steady the chase, needing 67 from 78 balls with seven wickets in hand.

  80. 36.5

    Chahal tosses up a length ball on middle stump, Finch leans into a well-timed sweep, keeping it grounded and sneaking a single towards deep backward square leg.

  81. 36.4

    Chahal bowls a length quicker ball on off stump, Finch blocks it firmly down the pitch for no run.

  82. 36.3

    Chahal bowls a full-length leg spinner outside off, Finch confidently drives it along the ground but Nathan McSweeney at mid off saves a run.

  83. 36.2

    Chahal bowls a full-leg spinner on middle stump, and Benjamin confidently drives it straight down the ground for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

  84. 36.1

    Chahal sends down a back of a length leg spinner outside off, met with a sharp cut from Finch who races it past point for a single.

  85. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 5 runs. Bowler: Dom Leech. Kent: 178/3 (rr 4.94)

  86. 35.6

    Leech bowls a length ball just outside off stump, no movement on offer. Benjamin drives crisply, catching the outside edge to race the ball away through third man for four. Kent require 76 runs from 84 balls, holding seven wickets in hand with a strong winning chance.

  87. 35.5

    No movement and a length ball outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded and is comfortably fielded at extra cover for no run.

  88. 35.4

    Leech delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a controlled drive by Benjamin, who keeps it on the ground and finds McSweeney at mid-off for no run.

  89. 35.3

    On a length ball on off stump, the batter gently pushes it down to mid on, allowing no run.

  90. 35.2

    Length ball on off stump with no movement, Chris Benjamin works it carefully through the off side but finds no gap for runs.

  91. 35.1

    Leech bowls a length ball on off stump, and Finch neatly pushes it along the ground for a single.

  92. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 7 runs. Bowler: Liam Guthrie. Kent: 173/3 (rr 4.94)

  93. 34.6

    On a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Finch pushes it carefully for a well-controlled single down the ground. Kent need 81 runs from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, requiring 5.4 per over to stay on track.

  94. 34.5

    Liam Guthrie delivers a length ball just outside off stump, inducing a driven shot from Harry Finch. Finch cuts it crisply with the outside edge, and it races away behind point towards third man for four.

  95. 34.4

    This length ball on middle stump is expertly flicked through the leg side by Benjamin, running a quick single.

  96. 34.3

    Liam Guthrie bowls a length ball on off stump, and Finch deftly flicks it off his pads to pick up a comfortable single.

  97. 34.2

    Liam Guthrie delivers a full ball wide outside off; Finch drives it crisply along the ground towards extra cover, but there's no run as the fielder collects quickly.

  98. 34.1

    Liam Guthrie bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off stump, and Finch pushes it neatly towards extra cover where it's fielded cleanly, no run taken.

  99. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 2 runs. Bowler: Dom Leech. Kent: 166/3 (rr 4.88)

  100. 33.6

    Leech bowls a full-length delivery outside off stump, Finch drives it crisply along the ground for a single, comfortably fielded at deep cover. Kent face a challenging chase needing 88 runs from 96 balls with seven wickets intact.

  101. 33.5

    Dom Leech bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off, and Harry Finch neatly steers it along the ground towards backward point for no run.

  102. 33.4

    Off a no-movement back-of-a-length ball outside off, Benjamin attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single to deep backward square leg.

  103. 33.3

    A length ball outside off, played with a controlled drive that stays low and is well fielded by the bowler. No run comes from that delivery.

  104. 33.2

    Leech bowls a length ball just outside off, met with a mis-timed drive from Benjamin who manages to keep it grounded. McSweeney at mid-off collects it cleanly, resulting in no run.

  105. 33.1

    Leech bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Benjamin works it nicely on the ground towards mid-wicket. It’s a well-controlled shot but yields no run.

  106. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 18 runs. Bowler: Gus Miller. Kent: 164/3 (rr 4.97)

  107. 32.6

    Chris Benjamin flicks the full, leg-side delivery deftly down to fine leg for a well-timed single. That brings up 18 runs this over. Kent require 90 from 102 balls, chasing with seven wickets in hand and a strong 87% win probability.

  108. 32.5

    Finch pulls a back-of-a-length ball outside off, making bat-pad contact to sneak a quick single. That takes the tally to 17 runs in this over so far.

  109. 32.4

    Gus Miller delivers a back of a length ball outside off, but Finch leans into a well-timed pull and sends it racing through mid-wicket for four. That brings up 16 runs this over, with Finch striking his third boundary of the over.

  110. 32.3

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, and Finch pulls off a well-timed, controlled slog that races over mid wicket for six. Harry Finch continues to dominate with another six, his second in this over.

  111. 32.2

    A slower ball on off stump length sees Finch flick it quietly towards mid-wicket, where it's quickly fielded. No run comes off this delivery.

  112. 32.1

    A length ball pushed outside off, met with a middled slog that flies powerfully over mid wicket for six. This lively partnership moves to 54 runs off 67 balls, lifting Kent to 152 for 3.

  113. Update

    Summary

    Over 32: 2 runs. Bowler: Liam Guthrie. Kent: 146/3 (rr 4.56)

  114. 31.6

    The batter attempts a drive outside off stump but misses, resulting in a dot ball. Kent need 108 runs from 108 balls with 7 wickets in hand, holding a strong 78% chance to win.

  115. 31.5

    Liam Guthrie bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off. Chris Benjamin coolly steers it along the ground towards backward point but no run comes off this controlled effort.

  116. 31.4

    A short ball outside off, Finch goes for a mistimed pull but manages to scrape a single through the infield with a quick run.

  117. 31.3

    A full ball drifting on off stump, met crisply by a well-timed drive that stays grounded. Finch sends it straight to the bowler, yielding no run.