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Vitality T20 Women's County Cup

Quarter-Final / Nottingham

Lancashire Thunder 95. The Blaze 160 for 8.

The Blaze win by 65 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 1 run. Bowler: Grace Ballinger. Lancashire Thunder: 95/10 (rr 5.04)

  2. 18.5

    OUT! Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. A no movement delivery on a back of a length outside off stump sees Sophie Morris attempt an uncontrolled slog. She mistimes the shot and is caught at long on. Sophie Morris departs after scoring 3 runs from 15 balls.

  3. 18.4

    Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. Grace Ballinger bowls a full-length ball just outside off, met with a controlled drive by Sophie Morris, who keeps it on the ground to mid off for no run.

  4. 18.3

    Grace Ballinger to Venus Weerappuli. Venus Weerappuli drives a full-length delivery wide outside off with controlled precision, sneaking a quick single through the infield.

  5. 18.2

    Grace Ballinger to Venus Weerappuli. A full-length delivery on the outside off, Venus Weerappuli attempts a drive but mis-times it, resulting in a safe fielded ball at extra cover and no run.

  6. 18.1

    Grace Ballinger to Venus Weerappuli. The no movement length ball outside off invites a late cut, but Venus Weerappuli misses it cleanly, resulting in a dot ball.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Cassidy McCarthy. Lancashire Thunder: 94/9 (rr 5.22)

  8. 17.6

    Cassidy McCarthy to Venus Weerappuli. Venus Weerappuli confidently drives a full-length delivery just outside off, guiding it firmly along the ground for a single. Lancashire Women face a daunting chase needing 67 runs from 12 balls with only one wicket left.

  9. 17.5

    Cassidy McCarthy to Venus Weerappuli. On a length ball outside off, the batter attempts a cut shot but misses, and the ball is cleanly fielded by the keeper.

  10. 17.5

    Wide. Cassidy McCarthy to Venus Weerappuli. A short, wide delivery outside off stump from no movement bowler, left calmly alone by Venus Weerappuli, resulting in a wide and an extra run conceded.

  11. 17.4

    Cassidy McCarthy to Venus Weerappuli. A length ball outside off, the batter attempts a cut shot but only manages a bottom edge, steering it down to backward point where the fielder is quick to collect. No run comes from this delivery.

  12. 17.3

    Cassidy McCarthy to Sophie Morris. A no movement ball just outside off, pitched back of a length, and Sophie Morris plays a well-timed late cut, keeping it down and nudging through third man for a single.

  13. 17.2

    Cassidy McCarthy to Sophie Morris. The full-length ball outside off is met with a controlled drive that stays along the ground, but it yields no run.

  14. 17.1

    Cassidy McCarthy to Venus Weerappuli. A full-length no movement delivery outside off, met with a neat flick from Venus Weerappuli who keeps it down and picks up a quick single.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 1 run. Bowler: Grace Ballinger. Lancashire Thunder: 90/9 (rr 5.29)

  16. 16.6

    Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. Grace Ballinger bowls a back of a length no-movement ball outside off, and Sophie Morris pushes it quietly along the ground, safely fielded at extra cover for no run. Lancashire Women now require 71 runs from 18 balls with just one wicket left, making this chase incredibly challenging.

  17. 16.5

    Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. A full-length no-movement delivery outside off, Sophie Morris elegantly drives it along the ground, well controlled but beaten by the fielder at mid on for no run.

  18. 16.4

    Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. A length ball, held outside off, is met with a cautious defensive stroke by Sophie Morris, who keeps it low and firmly grounded for no run.

  19. 16.3

    Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. No movement for the length ball outside off, as Sophie Morris drives it crisply but finds no gap, resulting in no run.

  20. 16.2

    Grace Ballinger to Sophie Morris. Grace Ballinger delivers a back of a length ball outside off, inducing a late cut from Sophie Morris that skims just past backward point for no run.

  21. 16.1

    Grace Ballinger to Venus Weerappuli. Venus Weerappuli expertly steers a length ball outside off stump, timing it perfectly to pick up a single.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 3 runs. Bowler: Lucy Higham. Lancashire Thunder: 89/9 (rr 5.56)

  23. 15.6

    Lucy Higham to Sophie Morris. The full outside off off break is met with a controlled drive along the ground, but there’s no run as the ball is quickly fielded by the bowler. Lancashire Women face a challenging chase needing 72 from 24 balls with just one wicket left and odds stacked heavily against them.

  24. 15.5

    Lucy Higham to Sophie Morris. Lucy Higham bowls a length off break just outside off stump, Sophie Morris blocks it firmly back into the pitch for no run.

  25. 15.4

    Lucy Higham to Sophie Morris. Lucy Higham delivers an off break length ball outside off, but Sophie Morris pulls off a well-timed, controlled slog for two runs. Sophie Morris gets on the board with a confident start.

  26. 15.3

    Lucy Higham to Sophie Morris. Lucy Higham bowls an off break just outside off on a back of a length, Sophie Morris works it but misses, the ball striking her pad and no run comes from this delivery.

  27. 15.2

    Lucy Higham to Venus Weerappuli. Lucy Higham pitches an off break just outside off, Venus Weerappuli plays a well-timed slog sweep, sending the ball with control towards deep square leg for a quick single.

  28. 15.1

    Lucy Higham to Venus Weerappuli. Lucy Higham bowls a back of a length off break just outside off, and Venus Weerappuli works it carefully along the ground towards mid-wicket for no run.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 4 runs. Bowler: Josie Groves. Lancashire Thunder: 86/9 (rr 5.73)

  30. 14.6

    Josie Groves to Sophie Morris. A full-length leg spinner on off stump leads to a mis-timed drive from Sophie Morris, safely fielded by the bowler for no run. Lancashire Women face a steep chase, needing 75 from 30 with just one wicket left and slim chances.

  31. 14.5

    Josie Groves to Sophie Morris. Josie Groves bowls a full-length leg spinner drifting outside off; Sophie Morris attempts a drive but only manages a thick edge, miscuing it away from backward point, resulting in no run.

  32. 14.4

    OUT! Josie Groves to Kate Cross. This leg spinner drifts on off stump, landing at a back of a length. The batter attempts a cut shot but mistimes it, sending the ball into the hands at mid off. Kate Cross is caught out after a mistimed effort. Kate Cross goes for 10 off 10 deliveries.

  33. 14.3

    Josie Groves to Venus Weerappuli. Josie Groves bowls a length leg spinner on off stump, Venus Weerappuli elegantly sweeps it with controlled precision for a quick single.

  34. 14.2

    Josie Groves to Venus Weerappuli. A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a well-timed late cut by Venus Weerappuli, nudging it delicately through to third man for two runs. Venus Weerappuli has got herself off the mark.

  35. 14.1

    Josie Groves to Kate Cross. A full outside off delivery from the leg spinner, driven well-timed and controlled by the batter through the off side for a single.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 1 run. Bowler: Lucy Higham. Lancashire Thunder: 82/8 (rr 5.86)

  37. 13.6

    Lucy Higham to Venus Weerappuli. An off break pitching on off stump, length ball — Venus Weerappuli flicks it low and controlled towards short fine leg, but no run comes from it. Lancashire Women require 79 runs from 36 balls with two wickets left, chasing steadily under a steep required rate.

  38. 13.5

    OUT! Lucy Higham to Tara Norris. Lucy Higham delivers an off break just outside off stump length, and Tara Norris goes for a drive but mistimes it. The ball is caught at extra cover, ending her innings. Tara Norris departs for 1 run from 7 balls.

  39. 13.4

    Lucy Higham to Tara Norris. Lucy Higham tosses an off break on a length at middle stump. Tara Norris goes for the sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad and is quickly fielded by the keeper. No run.

  40. 13.3

    Lucy Higham to Tara Norris. Lucy Higham drops a back of a length off break on off stump, and Tara Norris works it along the ground towards mid-wicket. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  41. 13.2

    Lucy Higham to Tara Norris. An off break pitched at a length on off stump, flicked with a leading edge by the batter. The ball is fielded quickly at extra cover for no run.

  42. 13.1

    Lucy Higham to Kate Cross. Lucy Higham bowls a length off break just outside off, beautifully flicked by Kate Cross for a quick single down to square leg.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 4 runs. Bowler: Josie Groves. Lancashire Thunder: 81/7 (rr 6.23)

  44. 12.6

    Josie Groves to Tara Norris. This leg-spinner is pushed quietly outside off by Tara Norris, who keeps it along the ground for no run. Lancashire Women face a tough chase needing 80 from 42 with only three wickets left at a steep required run rate.

  45. 12.5

    Josie Groves to Kate Cross. Josie Groves bowls a back of a length leg spinner on middle stump, and Kate Cross leans into a well-timed pull, running a quick single as Michaela Kirk saves a run deep at backward square leg.

  46. 12.5

    Wide. Josie Groves to Kate Cross. The leg spinner tosses up a full ball on leg stump, and the batter attempts a sweep but misses completely. The ball drifts wide down leg, conceding a wide that the keeper quickly collects.

  47. 12.4

    Josie Groves to Tara Norris. A length ball drifting outside off, the leg spinner challenges the batter who responds with a well-timed flick to the leg side for a comfortable single. Norris has nudged her way off the mark.

  48. 12.3

    Josie Groves to Tara Norris. The leg spinner bowls a back-of-a-length delivery on off stump; Tara Norris works the ball but only manages to pad it down, no run scored.

  49. 12.2

    OUT! Josie Groves to Grace Potts. The leg-spinner drifts in full on the off stump and Grace Potts defends, but the outside edge carries to the keeper. A tidy catch behind the stumps as Potts is dismissed caught. Grace Potts departs for a duck from just one delivery.

  50. 12.1

    Josie Groves to Kate Cross. Outside off, a back of a length leg spinner tossed up neatly. Kate Cross cuts it crisply along the ground, timing the shot perfectly to sneak a quick single to deep backward point.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Lancashire Thunder: 77/6 (rr 6.42)

  52. 11.6

    OUT! Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. A length ball outside off, Skye Thomas attempts a drive but misses completely, and she is bowled. The bowler hits the stumps with a perfect delivery. Skye Thomas falls for 6 from 11 balls. Lancashire Women need 84 off 48 with just four wickets in hand, a tough chase with only a 1% chance according to WinViz.

  53. 11.5

    Kathryn Bryce to Kate Cross. Kate Cross sends a controlled full-length delivery outside off with a crisp drive through the covers for a well-run single.

  54. 11.4

    FOUR! Kathryn Bryce to Kate Cross. A length ball on off stump without any movement, neatly glanced by the batter. She times it well, steering the ball delicately through fine leg for four.

  55. 11.3

    Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. Skye Thomas plays a well-timed late cut off a back of a length delivery outside off, keeping the ball down and picking up a single.

  56. 11.2

    Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. A back of a length delivery outside off, gracefully pushed by Skye Thomas who keeps it on the ground for no run.

  57. 11.1

    Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. A back of a length ball outside off, pushed neatly into the off side by Skye Thomas for no run.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 3 runs. Bowler: Josie Groves. Lancashire Thunder: 71/5 (rr 6.45)

  59. 10.6

    Josie Groves to Kate Cross. A leg spinner floats a length delivery on middle stump; the batter works it but misses, the ball striking the pad and staying low. No run comes from this one. Lancashire Women face a tough chase requiring 90 off 54 balls with 5 wickets in hand, the odds still slim at 2 percent.

  60. 10.5

    Josie Groves to Skye Thomas. Skye Thomas drives a length ball outside off from the leg spinner, calmly pushing it through the off side for a well-taken single.

  61. 10.4

    Josie Groves to Skye Thomas. Josie Groves bowls a back of a length leg spinner on off stump. Skye Thomas pushes it quietly back to mid off where Marie Kelly fields it cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  62. 10.3

    Josie Groves to Kate Cross. Josie Groves pitches a back of a length leg spinner just outside off, and Kate Cross cuts it neatly, timing it well to pick up a sharp single. Kate Cross gets off the mark with that well-placed run.

  63. 10.2

    Josie Groves to Kate Cross. Josie Groves bowls a back of a length leg spinner just on off stump, met with a sharp cut from Kate Cross who keeps it low and safe. No run taken as the ball is quickly fielded at extra cover.

  64. 10.1

    Josie Groves to Skye Thomas. Josie Groves bowls a length ball just outside off, and Skye Thomas uses soft hands to play a well-timed late cut for a single off the deep backward point boundary.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 3 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Lancashire Thunder: 68/5 (rr 6.8)

  66. 9.6

    OUT! Kathryn Bryce to Darcey Carter. A length ball on the outside off, Darcey Carter attempts a drive but misses completely, and is bowled! The stumps are rattled to end the over. Darcey Carter falls for just 1 from 3 balls, shifting the momentum heavily towards The Blaze. Lancashire Women must now chase 93 runs from 60 balls with only 5 wickets left and just a 3% chance of victory.

  67. 9.5

    Kathryn Bryce to Darcey Carter. A length ball outside off without movement, met with a well-timed, straightforward defensive stroke by Darcey Carter, safely fielded by the bowler for no run.

  68. 9.4

    Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. Skye Thomas carefully pushes a length slower ball outside off, nudging it through to deep cover for a smart single.

  69. 9.3

    Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. A back of a length delivery just outside off, Skye Thomas pushes it gently along the ground to extra cover where it's fielded cleanly for no run.

  70. 9.2

    Kathryn Bryce to Darcey Carter. A length ball on off stump, Darcey Carter flicks it delicately off an inside edge for a quick single, well fielded by the keeper Ella Claridge. Darcey Carter gets off the mark with that smart run.

  71. 9.1

    Kathryn Bryce to Skye Thomas. Skye Thomas pushes a no movement delivery on a back of a length, just outside off stump, and times it well to sneak a single.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Josie Groves. Lancashire Thunder: 65/4 (rr 7.22)

  73. 8.6

    OUT! Josie Groves to Tilly Kesteven. Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked. OUT! Tilly Kesteven lbw - 5(8)

  74. 8.5

    Josie Groves to Skye Thomas. Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Emma Jones at deep cover. 1 run.

  75. 8.4

    OUT! Josie Groves to Ellie Threlkeld. The leg spinner drifts down a length on off stump. Ellie attempts a flick but misses, and the keeper whips off the bails to claim a sharp stumping. Ellie Threlkeld departs for 2 off 4. A big swing in momentum as The Blaze's win probability jumps from 61% to 77%.

  76. 8.3

    Josie Groves to Ellie Threlkeld. A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off, Ellie Threlkeld attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  77. 8.2

    Josie Groves to Tilly Kesteven. Round the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pull controlled in air to Sarah Bryce at deep backward square leg. 1 run.

  78. 8.1

    Josie Groves to Ellie Threlkeld. Josie Groves turns in a back of a length leg spinner just on off stump, but Ellie Threlkeld hooks it away with a well-timed pull for a quick single.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Lucy Higham. Lancashire Thunder: 62/2 (rr 7.75)

  80. 7.6

    Lucy Higham to Ellie Threlkeld. An off break drifting outside off, pitching length, met with a deft flick by the batter through the leg side for a single. Ellie Threlkeld has got off the mark. Lancashire Women require 99 runs from 72 balls with 8 wickets in hand, aiming to keep up their chase.

  81. 7.5

    OUT! Lucy Higham to Emma Lamb. An off break tossed up on a good length outside off stump. The batter attempts a slog-sweep but misses, and she's stumped off the delivery. Emma Lamb departs after a quickfire 30 off 23 balls.

  82. 7.4

    Lucy Higham to Emma Lamb. Emma Lamb executes a well-timed late cut off the back of a length off break outside off, racing the ball past third man for two runs. Emma Lamb reaches thirty runs off 22 balls, keeping the strike healthy.

  83. 7.3

    Lucy Higham to Tilly Kesteven. Lucy Higham bowls a full off-break on off stump, and Tilly Kesteven responds with a well-timed, controlled flick to mid-wicket for a single.

  84. 7.2

    Lucy Higham to Tilly Kesteven. The off break is pitched back of a length outside off, and Tilly Kesteven responds with a crisp cut shot, keeping it low and sharp towards cover where Josie Groves fields well. No run comes off this delivery.

  85. 7.1

    Lucy Higham to Emma Lamb. Lucy Higham floats an off break outside off, length ball; Emma Lamb goes for a slog-sweep, managing a top edge that trickles away for a quick single.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 4 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. Lancashire Thunder: 57/1 (rr 8.14)

  87. 6.6

    Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. On a length delivery just on off stump, the batter flicks it neatly off the pads, taking a well-placed single towards mid-wicket. Lancashire Women need 104 from 78 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a 52% chance according to WinViz.

  88. 6.5

    Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. Emma Lamb plays a cautious reverse sweep right on off stump with a full-length stock ball, but the well-placed shot yields no run.

  89. 6.4

    Kirstie Gordon to Tilly Kesteven. Tilly Kesteven pushes a well-timed stock ball on a back of a length outside off, taking a comfortable single to deep extra cover.

  90. 6.3

    Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. Emma Lamb drops the ball carefully on the off side from a back of a length stock delivery and dashes through for a quick single.

  91. 6.2

    Kirstie Gordon to Tilly Kesteven. Kirstie Gordon bowls a length ball on off stump, met with a well-timed sweep from Tilly Kesteven who keeps it grounded and steals a quick single.

  92. 6.1

    Kirstie Gordon to Tilly Kesteven. A stock length ball just outside off, met with a well-timed, solid defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard untouched.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 6 runs. Bowler: Lucy Higham. Lancashire Thunder: 53/1 (rr 8.83)

  94. 5.6

    Lucy Higham to Tilly Kesteven. Lucy Higham turns loose outside off, pitching a back of a length off break that Tilly Kesteven skilfully cuts through point for a quick single. Tilly Kesteven gets off the mark as Lancashire Women require 108 from 84, holding a 53% chance with nine wickets in hand.

  95. 5.5

    OUT! Lucy Higham to Eve Jones. This off break, pitched length outside off, saw Eve Jones attempt a drive but miss entirely, leaving her vulnerable. She’s promptly stumped by the wicketkeeper, ending her innings. Eve Jones departs for 24 off 18 balls, swinging momentum as The Blaze's win probability jumps from 37% to 47%.

  96. 5.4

    Lucy Higham to Eve Jones. Lucy Higham floats an off break outside off, pitching a back of a length delivery that Eve Jones neatly pushes just short of extra cover. The fielder is quick to stop it, resulting in no run.

  97. 5.3

    Lucy Higham to Eve Jones. Lucy Higham bowls a back of a length off break just outside off, and Eve Jones cuts it crisply into the cover region, but the fielder reacts quickly to stop any runs. No run here.

  98. 5.2

    FOUR! Lucy Higham to Eve Jones. The off break is delivered as a full toss right on middle stump. Eve Jones times a controlled yet powerful slog beautifully, sending it racing to the boundary at long on. That partnership moves on to 52 runs off just 32 balls, pushing Lancashire Women to a strong 52 without loss.

  99. 5.1

    Lucy Higham to Emma Lamb. Lucy Higham bowls a length off break just outside off stump, and Emma Lamb flicks it crisply to the leg side for a well-timed single.

  100. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 7 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. Lancashire Thunder: 47/0 (rr 9.4)

  101. 4.6

    Kirstie Gordon to Eve Jones. A back of a length stock ball around leg stump, expertly worked by the batter down the ground but kept to just a single run chance as the fielder at mid on swiftly collects it. Lancashire Women face a chase needing 114 from 90 balls, with a solid 59% win probability and all wickets in hand.

  102. 4.5

    Kirstie Gordon to Eve Jones. Kirstie Gordon bowls a length stock delivery on middle stump, and Eve Jones plays a superbly timed late cut to pick up a quick two runs.

  103. 4.4

    Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. Emma Lamb works the stock ball off a back of a length, keeping it close to the off stump and nudges a single through the infield.

  104. 4.3

    Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. Kirstie Gordon bowls a length ball on middle stump, Emma Lamb tries a flick but misses, the ball hitting her pad and fielded cleanly by the keeper for no run.

  105. 4.2

    Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. Kirstie Gordon bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Emma Lamb flicks it off the pads towards mid-wicket but manages no run.

  106. 4.1

    FOUR! Kirstie Gordon to Emma Lamb. A full-length stock ball outside off, driven crisply by the batter. Emma Lamb's clean outside edge races away to third man for four.

  107. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 13 runs. Bowler: Cassidy McCarthy. Lancashire Thunder: 40/0 (rr 10.0)

  108. 3.6

    Cassidy McCarthy to Eve Jones. Jones pushes this back-of-a-length delivery just outside off, keeping it low and under control as the fielder at cover quickly stops the ball for no run. Lancashire Women chase 121 from 96 balls, requiring 7.6 an over with all wickets intact; their chances sit at 56%.

  109. 3.5

    Cassidy McCarthy to Emma Lamb. A back of a length delivery outside off stump, played with controlled precision as Emma Lamb pulls it away for a single, deftly fielded by fine leg.

  110. 3.4

    FOUR! Cassidy McCarthy to Emma Lamb. This full delivery on off stump is met with a crisp, well-timed flick. Emma Lamb elegantly guides it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Emma Lamb continues her dominant display, adding a fourth boundary in this over.

  111. 3.3

    Cassidy McCarthy to Emma Lamb. A length ball outside off, Emma Lamb drives it firmly along the ground, but the fielder at extra cover is alert to field it cleanly. No run.

  112. 3.2

    FOUR! Cassidy McCarthy to Emma Lamb. A no movement back of a length ball outside off invites the drive. Emma Lamb's well-timed glance races away to fine leg for four. Emma Lamb is in fine touch, adding another boundary to her tally this over.

  113. 3.1

    FOUR! Cassidy McCarthy to Emma Lamb. A full ball outside off stump with no movement, perfectly met by a well-timed drive. Emma Lamb pierces the extra cover boundary crisply, picking up four runs.

  114. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 11 runs. Bowler: Grace Ballinger. Lancashire Thunder: 27/0 (rr 9.0)

  115. 2.6

    FOUR! Grace Ballinger to Eve Jones. On the length just on off stump, a no-movement delivery is met with a powerful, middled slog by Eve Jones. She drives it cleanly along the ground through long on for a boundary. Eve Jones adds another four, her second this over. Lancashire Women need 134 from 102 balls with all wickets intact; their chances sit at 44%.

  116. 2.5

    Grace Ballinger to Eve Jones. A back of a length delivery on off stump from the bowler. The batter goes for a defensive shot but misses and the ball strikes the pad, no run taken.

  117. 2.4

    FOUR! Grace Ballinger to Eve Jones. Grace Ballinger bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Eve Jones times a well-controlled pull beautifully. The ball races away to deep square leg for four, helped along by a misfield.

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