Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Men
Canterbury
Kent
3148
Somerset
3139
Kent win by 2 wickets
Summary
Over 49: 10 runs. Bowler: Josh Shaw. Kent: 314/8 (rr 6.45)
A full toss outside off from the bowler, Grant Stewart leans forward to drive it crisply along the ground, racing away for a quick two runs.
A full toss drifting outside off, met with a well-timed slog that cuts an elegant arc through the long-on boundary for four. Grant Stewart adds another boundary, now on thirty from 25 balls with a strike rate of 132.
The full ball outside off is met with a well-timed, controlled drive. Grant Stewart races it elegantly through cover, racing away for four despite a misfield at deep point.
Josh Shaw bowls a full slower ball wide outside off, and Grant Stewart attempts a drive but misses cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.
Summary
Over 48: 9 runs. Bowler: Lewis Goldsworthy. Kent: 304/8 (rr 6.33)
Goldsworthy delivers a length ball just on off stump, and Stewart cuts it crisply along the ground towards deep cover, taking a single. Kent are chasing 10 runs from 12 balls with 2 wickets in hand, holding a strong 92% chance to win according to WinViz.
Goldsworthy bowls a full-length stock ball just outside off stump, and Stewart meets it with a crisp, well-timed drive. The ball races away through extra cover for four. Kent move on to 303 for 8 with that boundary.
Goldsworthy bowls a full stock ball on off stump, and Milnes drives it neatly along the ground, sneaking a single through the infield. A misfield from the deep extra cover allows him the extra run.
Goldsworthy bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Stewart pulls it firmly along the ground for a single.
On a length ball outside off, the batter goes for a drive. The stroke is a bit uncontrolled but it finds the gap for a quick single.
Goldsworthy bowls a full stock ball just outside off, and Stewart confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a neat single.
Summary
Over 47: 7 runs. Bowler: Josh Shaw. Kent: 295/8 (rr 6.28)
A slower ball, pitching on a length outside off stump, tempts Milnes into a drive but he misses completely. The keeper is alert to field it cleanly, resulting in a dot ball to finish the over. Kent face a tight chase, needing 19 runs from 18 balls with just two wickets left, the pressure mounting.
A full delivery on off stump without any movement. Grant Stewart leans into a controlled drive, steering the ball along the ground towards long off for a comfortable single.
Grant Stewart drives a full, outside off delivery with controlled precision, keeping the ball along the ground for no run.
A full-length delivery on the outside off, Matt Milnes drives it crisply on the ground through the covers for a single.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, Matt Milnes gets a thick inside edge for four. He flicks it off his pads beautifully through fine leg to bring up the boundary. Matt Milnes is off the mark.
A full toss outside off, and Grant Stewart confidently drives it along the ground, taking a comfortable single to deep cover.
Summary
Over 46: 5 runs. Bowler: Lewis Goldsworthy. Kent: 288/8 (rr 6.26)
Goldsworthy delivers a length stock ball just outside off, and Milnes defends it firmly back to the bowler, resulting in no run. Kent need 26 runs from 24 balls with two wickets left, holding a 48% chance according to WinViz.
A length stock ball on off stump, the batter attempts a defensive shot but misses completely and is bowled cleanly. The ball snicks past the edge untouched and crashes into the stumps. Keith Dudgeon departs for a duck off four balls.
Goldsworthy bowls a length ball on off stump, and Dudgeon drives it firmly back towards the bowler. A well-timed shot but no run comes from it.
Goldsworthy bowls a full stock ball on off stump, and Stewart elegantly drives it along the ground for a quick single.
Goldsworthy bowls his stock ball just outside off at full length, and Stewart confidently drives it back past the bowler for no run.
A back of a length stock ball outside off is met with a well-timed, controlled pull. Grant Stewart sends it racing crisply through mid-wicket for four.
Summary
Over 45: 6 runs. Bowler: Josh Shaw. Kent: 283/7 (rr 6.29)
The full ball on leg stump invites a flick, but the batter misses and the ball strikes the pad for four leg byes. Kent have gained a strong momentum boost, now with a 75% chance to chase down 31 runs from 30 balls with three wickets in hand.
Josh Shaw delivers a length ball on off stump with no movement. Keith Dudgeon flicks it neatly back towards mid-wicket, but the fielder Archie Vaughan collects it cleanly for no run.
A full delivery outside off stump from the bowler. Ekansh Singh attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at long off. He's caught and the wicket falls. Ekansh Singh departs for a quick 40 off 20 balls.
A yorker on off stump, driven crisply and kept along the ground for a quick single.
Josh Shaw bowls a full delivery just outside off stump, and Stewart elegantly drives it along the ground straight to extra cover. No run comes from that well-timed stroke.
Josh Shaw bowls a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, and Ekansh Singh pulls it low and controlled towards long on, sneaking through for a single.
Summary
Over 44: 22 runs. Bowler: James Theedom. Kent: 277/6 (rr 6.3)
Ekansh Singh steps out and gracefully drives the slower ball just outside off for a quick single. That makes it 22 this over! Kent need 37 runs from 36 balls with four wickets in hand and an 83% chance according to WinViz.
Ekansh Singh gets himself into position and pulls a short, no movement delivery outside off stump, running two comfortably through the deep mid-wicket boundary. That brings up 21 runs in this over so far.
A length ball just outside off, driven crisply by Ekansh Singh. He times it perfectly, sending it racing through extra cover for four. Ekansh Singh now has four boundaries this over, adding to the 19 runs scored in total.
A full toss on off stump, Ekansh Singh leans in to drive it crisply and finds the boundary through long on with perfect timing. Another boundary for Ekansh, his third this over, taking his total to thirty runs off just fifteen balls at a blistering strike rate.
The no movement delivery outside off stump is met with a beautifully controlled drive. Ekansh Singh middles it perfectly, sending the ball racing over extra cover for six. Ekansh Singh has now struck two boundaries in this over.
The full delivery down the leg side draws an attempted flick from Ekansh Singh, but he misses and the ball drifts wide. A wide is signaled, adding an extra to the scoreboard.
James Theedom bowls a short ball outside off stump, but Ekansh Singh is ready. He carves a well-timed cut through cover, racing away to the boundary.
Summary
Over 43: 12 runs. Bowler: Tom Lammonby. Kent: 255/6 (rr 5.93)
A full, leg-side delivery without any movement, Grant Stewart attempts a delicate flick but misses, the ball striking his pad for no run. Kent chase 59 from 42 with four wickets in hand, holding a 45% chance to win.
Tom Lammonby bowls a full-length delivery just outside off stump, and Grant Stewart confidently drives it along the ground back past extra cover. A neat controlled shot that yields no run.
Ekansh Singh attempts a slog down the full delivery on middle stump but only gets a leading edge, sneaking a single.
A back of a length slower ball drifting down leg, Ekansh Singh pulls it crisply and middles the ball. He sends it sailing over mid wicket for a stunning six. That's two boundaries in the over for Ekansh Singh, moving Kent to 254 for 6.
A back of a length ball down the leg side with no movement sees Ekansh Singh rock back and pull it powerfully. The controlled connection sends the ball racing to the deep square leg boundary for four.
A full-length, no-movement ball right on off stump, beautifully driven by Grant Stewart for a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 42: 9 runs. Bowler: James Theedom. Kent: 243/6 (rr 5.79)
A full toss on middle stump, Ekansh Singh gets under the ball and flicks it off the pads for a neat two runs. Kent face a challenging chase needing 71 from 48 balls with four wickets in hand, the required run rate at 8.9.
Grant Stewart drives the full delivery on leg stump crisply along the ground and picks up a single as the fielder at mid off fumbles the ball.
Grant Stewart elegantly flicks a full-length delivery on leg stump off the pads, guiding it away with controlled finesse for a couple despite a fumble in the deep.
James Theedom bowls a length ball straight on off stump, and Ekansh Singh drives it with an outside edge, nudging a single through to short third man.
Stewart leans into a solid drive on a length ball just on off stump, guiding a single down to mid-off, comfortably taken by the fielder.
A full toss on leg stump is worked crisply by Grant Stewart, who times it well and nudges it away for a quick two.
Summary
Over 41: 4 runs. Bowler: Tom Lammonby. Kent: 234/6 (rr 5.71)
Grant Stewart works it carefully down the leg side to pick up a well-judged single, fielded cleanly at deep mid wicket. Kent face a challenging chase needing 80 from 54 balls with four wickets in hand and a 21% win probability according to WinViz.
Grant Stewart pushes a back-of-a-length delivery on leg stump softly into the off side, picking up a quick two runs. Stewart gets off the mark and gets the scoreboard ticking.
On a length ball just on off stump, Ekansh Singh confidently drives it along the ground towards deep cover, securing a single.
A length ball on middle stump, Ekansh Singh plays a compact defensive stroke, keeping the ball down and ensuring no run.
A back of a length ball on leg stump, worked calmly by the batter into the ground and stopped quickly by mid on for no run.
A length ball on off stump carefully defended by Ekansh Singh, keeping it on the ground and yielding no run.
Summary
Over 40: 3 runs. Bowler: James Theedom. Kent: 230/6 (rr 5.75)
A full delivery outside off, the batter plays a controlled drive straight to mid-off, yielding no run. Kent face a challenging chase needing 84 runs from 60 balls with four wickets in hand and a 20% chance as per WinViz.
A length delivery on off stump without any movement, the batter attempts a flick but edges it leading to a catch at mid off. Joe Denly departs for 20 runs off 16 balls, and Somerset's win probability jumps sharply from 53% to 79%.
Ekansh Singh nudges a no movement length ball just outside off stump, pushing it neatly on the ground for a single to deep backward point.
On middle stump, a full-length delivery is met with a crisp flick from Ekansh Singh, carving out two runs through the leg side. Ekansh Singh is off the mark now.
Ekansh Singh defends solidly to a back-of-a-length ball outside off, leaving no room for a run.
On a length ball outside off stump with no movement, the batter attempts a slog but only manages to edge it. He is caught behind by the wicketkeeper, ending his innings. Chris Benjamin departs after scoring 29 runs off 23 deliveries.
Summary
Over 39: 10 runs. Bowler: Migael Pretorius. Kent: 227/4 (rr 5.82)
A full-length delivery wide outside off, Joe Denly plays a controlled drive through the covers, picking up a couple of runs with a well-timed, grounded shot. Kent need 87 from 66 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a 63% chance according to WinViz.
A full toss outside off, steered delicately along the ground for a quick single.
Pretorius bowls a length delivery just outside off. Benjamin gets a wild inside edge with a slog, sending it crashing past fine leg for four.
Joe Denly drives a full delivery just outside off stump, keeping it low and controlled to sneak a quick single.
A length ball on off stump, worked carefully through the off side for a quick single.
A full-length delivery outside off is driven cleanly along the ground through the covers for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 38: 10 runs. Bowler: James Theedom. Kent: 217/4 (rr 5.71)
A full toss on off stump from the bowler, played with a controlled drive through the covers by the batter. Good eye, but no run comes off this delivery. Kent face a chase of 97 from 72 balls, needing to maintain momentum with six wickets in hand and just over eight runs an over required.
A full-toss right on leg stump, flicked neatly off the pads for a comfortable single.
A length ball outside off, pitched up inviting a drive. Joe Denly goes for a controlled, though slightly mis-timed, stroke through extra cover and races away to the boundary.
James Theedom bowls a length delivery just outside off, but Chris Benjamin steps in with a controlled slog, sending the ball racing to the deep mid-wicket boundary for three runs.
A back of a length delivery outside off, Denly pushes it softly on the ground to pick up a single.
James Theedom bowls a length ball on middle stump, flicked deftly off the pads by Chris Benjamin for a quick single.
Summary
Over 37: 7 runs. Bowler: Migael Pretorius. Kent: 207/4 (rr 5.59)
Chris Benjamin goes for a full, wide outside off delivery with a drive but mistimes it slightly, managing to sneak a single through the infield. Kent chase 107 from 78 balls, needing 8.2 runs an over with six wickets in hand, holding a 49% chance of victory.
Chris Benjamin attempts a defensive shot outside off, but misses the length ball and the keeper collects cleanly with no run conceded.
Pretorius bowls a length delivery just outside off, met with a controlled drive by Benjamin who keeps it down and safely fielded. No run comes off this one.
No movement on this length ball outside off, Denly leans into a crisp drive and nudges it into the gap for a single.
On a length outside off, the batter steers the ball carefully along the ground, picking up a single with a neat touch.
A short ball outside off from Pretorius and Benjamin meets it with a well-timed pull, sending it racing away to deep square leg for four.
Summary
Over 36: 13 runs. Bowler: Archie Vaughan. Kent: 200/4 (rr 5.56)
Off break pitches just outside off on a back of a length, and Joe Denly cuts it crisply. Well-timed and low, the shot races away through cover for four. That’s another boundary for Denly, bringing Kent to 200 for 4. They need 114 from 84 balls, with six wickets in hand and a 45% chance to win.
A length quicker ball on off stump, expertly flicked off the pads but kept down for no run, well fielded at mid-wicket.
An off break pitched on a length just outside off stump, expertly dispatched for four. Joe Denly latches onto the ball with a well-timed, controlled slog through mid-wicket, sending it racing to the boundary.
An off break pitched full and just outside off stump, met with a mis-timed touch by the batter. The ball stays low and is calmly fielded by the bowler for no run.
Off-break delivered outside off, met with a crisp cut shot from the batter who keeps it low and runs a quick single to deep cover.
A full-length off break drifting outside off, crisply driven through extra cover for a well-timed boundary by Chris Benjamin.
Summary
Over 35: 1 run. Bowler: Josh Shaw. Kent: 187/4 (rr 5.34)
Josh Shaw bowls a length ball just outside off stump and Joe Denly attempts a drive but misses, resulting in no run. Kent now needs 127 runs from 90 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a 35% chance according to WinViz.
Josh Shaw bowls a length ball on off stump, Joe Denly blocks it firmly straight down the ground for no run.
Josh Shaw bowls a slower length delivery just outside off stump. Joe Denly plays a tidy, controlled defensive shot, keeping the ball low with no run coming.
The bowler sends down a yorker outside off, met with a cautious defensive shot that sneaks off a thick edge for a single.
A back of a length delivery outside off stump, worked carefully along the ground by Chris Benjamin for no run.
Josh Shaw delivers a length ball just outside off stump, and Chris Benjamin blocks it firmly on the crease for no run.
Summary
Over 34: 4 runs. Bowler: Archie Vaughan. Kent: 186/4 (rr 5.47)
The off break drifts outside off and lands a back of a length, which is neatly pushed along the ground for a well-timed single to long on. Kent faces a chase requiring 128 runs from 96 balls, holding a 38% chance with six wickets in hand at a required rate of eight.
The off break drifts outside off, landing on a length. Chris Benjamin leaves it well alone, defending cautiously to keep the scoreboard still.
Archie Vaughan bowls a full off break on off stump, and Joe Denly deftly flicks it low towards deep mid wicket for a single. Denly gets off the mark in this innings.
This off break is pitched at a length on leg stump, and Finch plays a controlled drive but is caught at long on. Kent lose Harry Finch, who scored 26 runs off 22 balls.
The off break pitches full outside off, and Chris Benjamin drives it crisply along the ground to deep cover for a well-timed single.
Off break bowling onto leg stump, and Finch works it carefully to deep square leg for a single.
Summary
Over 33: 6 runs. Bowler: Josh Shaw. Kent: 182/3 (rr 5.52)
Josh Shaw bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, nicely worked by Harry Finch who keeps it grounded and picks up a single. Kent's chase continues with 132 needed off 102 balls, holding a 54% chance with 7 wickets in hand.
Josh Shaw bowls a length ball on off stump, and Benjamin elegantly flicks it towards deep mid-wicket, easily picking up a single.
Josh Shaw bowls a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off stump, and Chris Benjamin plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping it on the ground for no run.
Josh Shaw delivers a length ball on off stump with no movement. Chris Benjamin neatly flicks it through deep square leg, racing away for four. Chris Benjamin is off the mark.
A length ball on off stump without any movement, the batter attempts a flick but only manages a leading edge, getting caught at mid wicket. Daniel Bell-Drummond is out for 100 off 109 balls. Somerset make a big leap in the WinViz, from 37% to 49%.