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Vitality Blast Women

Blackpool

Lancashire Thunder 159 for 8. Warwickshire Bears Women 160 for 9.

Warwickshire Bears Women win by 1 run.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 6 runs. Bowler: Mary Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 159/8 (rr 7.95)

  2. 19.6

    The slower full toss wide outside off invites a drive, and Venus connects with a bottom edge, sneaking a single down to first slip. Venus Weerappuli gets off the mark as Lancashire Women edge closer, needing just 2 runs from the last ball with 2 wickets in hand.

  3. 19.5

    A full, no movement delivery on the outside off, Kate Cross carefully drives it along the ground for a single but is run out on a precise direct hit. Kate Cross departs after scoring 4 runs off 4 balls.

  4. 19.4

    Tara Norris reads the slower ball outside off perfectly, driving it along the ground for a well-timed single. Norris gets off the mark and the innings starts to take shape.

  5. 19.3

    Mary Taylor bowls a full-length slower ball down leg, tempting Tilly Kesteven into a well-timed flick. However, it's caught at backward square leg, and Kesteven departs after a solid 73. Kesteven's wicket shifts momentum sharply, boosting Warwickshire's win probability from 12% to 40%.

  6. 19.2

    Mary Taylor bowls a slower full-toss just outside off, and Tilly Kesteven leans into a controlled slog, nudging it past long on for two runs. Lancashire Women's win probability jumps from 70% to 77%.

  7. 19.1

    A full slower ball outside off, and Kate Cross drives it crisply along the ground for a well-judged single.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Amu Surenkumar. Lancashire Thunder: 153/6 (rr 8.05)

  9. 18.6

    Tilly Kesteven drives this no-movement full ball on off stump with controlled precision, sending it elegantly away for two runs. Lancashire Women require 8 runs from 6 balls with four wickets in hand, holding a 72% chance to chase it down.

  10. 18.5

    Cross leans into a length ball just outside off, driving it crisply along the ground for a well-taken single.

  11. 18.4

    Tilly Kesteven leans into a well-timed, controlled drive through the off side, picking up a single with precision. Lancashire Women move to 150 for 6.

  12. 18.3

    A full toss outside off, Kate Cross leans in and drives with precision, timing it well to sneak a single through the infield. Kate Cross gets off the mark, adding a valuable run for Lancashire Women.

  13. 18.2

    The slower ball length on off stump tempts a wild slog from the batter who misses completely, and the ball crashes into the stumps. A clean bowled dismissal as the batter fails to connect. Darcey Carter departs for a duck after facing just one ball.

  14. 18.1

    A full toss right on off stump, met with a confident drive that stays low, allowing a quick single to be taken.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Hannah Baker. Lancashire Thunder: 147/5 (rr 8.17)

  16. 17.6

    A full-length leg spinner pitches on middle stump and Seren Smale attempts a flick but misses completely, beaten as the ball crashes into the stumps. Smale departs after a patient 23 from 23. Lancashire Women require 14 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in hand, holding an 88% chance to win.

  17. 17.5

    Tilly Kesteven drives down the pitch to a full-length leg spinner on off stump, smoothly middling the ball and picking up a single past long on.

  18. 17.4

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, slog controlled in air to Katie George at long on. 2 runs.

  19. 17.3

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Georgia Redmayne at backward point. No run.

  20. 17.2

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Georgia Redmayne at backward point. No run.

  21. 17.1

    Hannah Baker tempts with a length leg spinner on off stump, and Seren Smale confidently drives it along the ground for a single.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 12 runs. Bowler: Georgia Davis. Lancashire Thunder: 143/4 (rr 8.41)

  23. 16.6

    The off break pitches just outside off length, and Tilly Kesteven attempts a drive but misses, resulting in no run. Lancashire Women require 18 runs from the final 18 balls, holding six wickets in hand in this tense chase.

  24. 16.5

    An off break delivered as a full toss right on middle stump. Tilly Kesteven pulls off a well-timed slog, sending the ball racing to deep backward square leg for four. That makes it another boundary for Kesteven, her second in this over.

  25. 16.4

    Georgia Davis floats a full toss off break just outside off stump. Tilly Kesteven steps in and unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog that races away to long on for four.

  26. 16.3

    Georgia Davis bowls a full-length off break on off stump, and Tilly Kesteven times a lovely drive straight down the ground for a quick two.

  27. 16.2

    On a full length, middle stump line, the off break was met with a crisp, well-timed drive by Seren Smale who keeps it along the ground for a smart single. This partnership has now reached 50 runs from just 43 balls.

  28. 16.1

    The off break is pitched full on off stump, and the batter drives elegantly, getting an inside edge that sneaks through for a quick single.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 5 runs. Bowler: Hannah Baker. Lancashire Thunder: 131/4 (rr 8.19)

  30. 15.6

    Tilly Kesteven drives a full-toss leg spinner outside off, but it's mis-timed and races away due to a misfield at mid-off, earning a single. Lancashire Women require 30 runs from 24 balls with 6 wickets in hand as the chase intensifies.

  31. 15.5

    Seren Smale plays a well-timed reverse sweep along the ground, gliding the ball nicely outside off for a single.

  32. 15.4

    Tilly Kesteven drives a well-timed leg spin delivery pitched on off stump, nudging it along the ground for a single.

  33. 15.3

    A length ball angling outside off, the leg spinner is driven crisply along the ground by the batter, nudging the single with precision.

  34. 15.2

    The leg spinner drifts full outside off, and Smale attempts a reverse sweep but misses completely, yielding no run.

  35. 15.1

    A leg spinner floated just outside off on a length, Tilly Kesteven picks it up and slogs a controlled shot for a quick single.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Millie Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 126/4 (rr 8.4)

  37. 14.6

    Tilly Kesteven steps forward to meet a full stock ball on middle stump and drives it neatly along the ground, picking up a smart single. Tilly Kesteven brings up her 50 off 38 balls with a lively strike rate of 132. Lancashire Women are chasing 35 from 30 with 6 wickets still in hand, requiring 7 runs per over.

  38. 14.5

    A full, down-leg stock ball, Seren Smale works it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.

  39. 14.4

    Tilly Kesteven steps forward to meet a full stock ball on off stump, driving it crisply along the ground and picking up a well-earned single.

  40. 14.3

    A length stock ball on off stump, well timed by Tilly Kesteven who drives it crisply along the ground but no run comes off this one.

  41. 14.2

    Full and straight on leg stump, this stock ball is driven well by Smale, meeting it perfectly and steering it along the ground for a quick single.

  42. 14.1

    A length stock ball on middle stump, the batter glances it neatly down to short fine leg, picking up a comfortable single.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 9 runs. Bowler: Mary Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 121/4 (rr 8.64)

  44. 13.6

    Mary Taylor delivers a length ball outside off, and Seren Smale drives it crisply but straight to mid-off for no run. Lancashire Women need 40 runs from 36 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 79% win probability.

  45. 13.5

    A length ball just outside off, it clips the batter's pad after a missed shot; no run taken and the fielders remain alert.

  46. 13.4

    Mary Taylor bowls a full-length slower ball outside off, but Tilly Kesteven meets it perfectly with a controlled drive, crisply middling it through long off for four. Lancashire Women now hold a stronger advantage, their win probability rising from 72% to 80%.

  47. 13.3

    Seren Smale leans into a controlled drive, keeping the ball on the ground and nudging it through the covers for a single.

  48. 13.2

    A back of a length delivery just on off stump is expertly worked through the off side for a neat two runs.

  49. 13.1

    Tilly Kesteven faces a slower ball on the leg stump, playing a mis-timed glance that just sneaks away for a single.

  50. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 8 runs. Bowler: Georgia Davis. Lancashire Thunder: 112/4 (rr 8.62)

  51. 12.6

    On a full, straight off break, the batter elegantly drives through the middle with crisp timing and races through for a single. Lancashire Women face a chase of 49 from 42 with six wickets in hand, holding a 67% probability to win.

  52. 12.5

    An off break bowled on the back of a length at leg stump, and Seren Smale works it carefully through the leg side for a single.

  53. 12.4

    Georgia Davis rolls in an off break outside off on a length, and Tilly Kesteven well times a neat cut with no aerial contact, taking a single to deep cover.

  54. 12.3

    Georgia Davis bowls a length off break outside off, and Tilly Kesteven attempts a slog-sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad instead. No run comes from this delivery.

  55. 12.2

    A full off break pitched on leg stump, deftly driven through the on side by Seren Smale for a well-timed single.

  56. 12.1

    Round the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, slog along the ground to Em Arlott at long on. 4 runs.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 7 runs. Bowler: Millie Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 104/4 (rr 8.67)

  58. 11.6

    A full stock ball just outside off stump, met with a perfectly middled drive by Tilly Kesteven. She keeps it firmly on the turf, but despite the solid connection, the ball yields no run. Lancashire Women require 57 runs from 48 balls with six wickets in hand, facing a target with a 57% chance to win according to WinViz.

  59. 11.5

    Millie Taylor pitches a full stock ball just outside off. Tilly Kesteven drives it crisply, timing it sweetly through long off for four runs. Lancashire Women take a significant step forward, pushing their win probability up to 59%.

  60. 11.4

    On a length just outside off, the stock ball is met with a crisp cut shot, kept low and raced past point for a single. Lancashire Women move on to 100 for 4.

  61. 11.3

    Tilly Kesteven carefully plays a stock ball full on off stump with a controlled drive, nudging it through the infield for a single.

  62. 11.2

    Seren Smale works a well-timed length ball on middle stump, guiding it carefully to long on for a single.

  63. 11.1

    Millie Taylor bowls a length stock ball on off stump; Seren Smale defends it firmly into the ground, yielding no run.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 9 runs. Bowler: Hannah Baker. Lancashire Thunder: 97/4 (rr 8.82)

  65. 10.6

    Over the wicket. Short, middle stump, deep in crease, pull along the ground to Em Arlott at deep mid wicket. 1 run.

  66. 10.5

    A yorker from the leg spinner on off stump, met with a neat drive that stays along the ground for a single.

  67. 10.4

    A full toss drifting just outside off from the leg spinner. Tilly Kesteven connects sweetly with a controlled slog that races off the edge and darts away to long off for four. A significant momentum swing as Lancashire Women's win probability jumps to 47%.

  68. 10.3

    He flighted leg-spinner lands just back of a length on middle stump. Seren Smale works it nicely along the ground towards long on for a single.

  69. 10.2

    Tilly Kesteven sweeps this leg spinner full on off stump, keeping it down and piercing the field to pick up a quick single. Tilly moves to thirty off just 23 balls, keeping the momentum alive for Lancashire Women.

  70. 10.1

    A full-length leg-spinner landing on leg stump, worked neatly by Seren Smale through mid-wicket for a single.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 5 runs. Bowler: Millie Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 88/4 (rr 8.8)

  72. 9.6

    A length stock ball on off stump, gently pushed through extra cover for a handy single. Lancashire Women need 73 runs off 60 balls, holding firm with six wickets in hand and a 36% chance to win.

  73. 9.5

    Tilly Kesteven picks a length ball on off stump and drives it crisply along the ground, rotating the strike with a single.

  74. 9.4

    Seren Smale uses a length stock ball on off stump to play a neat cut, keeping it low and racing to the backward point for a quick single.

  75. 9.3

    A full-length stock ball straight on middle stump, controlled nicely by Tilly Kesteven who works it quietly to short fine leg for a single.

  76. 9.2

    A yorker right on middle stump but Seren Smale leans into a well-timed drive, deftly placing it for a quick single. Seren Smale has got off the mark.

  77. 9.1

    Taylor delivers a length stock ball just on middle stump, and Threlkeld tries to sweep but misses, the ball hitting her pads. She's given out leg before wicket after the appeal. Threlkeld falls for 2 off 4, shifting momentum as Warwickshire Women's chances jump from 46% to 69%.

  78. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 10 runs. Bowler: Georgia Davis. Lancashire Thunder: 83/3 (rr 9.22)

  79. 8.6

    An off break pitched full outside off; the batter goes for a sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad and defended off it. Lancashire Women need 78 from 66 balls, holding a 54% chance with 7 wickets in hand.

  80. 8.5

    A full-length off break on the off stump and Tilly Kesteven drives it sweetly, timing it perfectly. The ball races through the long off boundary for four. That’s another boundary for Kesteven, her second in this over. Lancashire Women’s win probability jumps up to 55%.

  81. 8.4

    Georgia Davis bowls a full, on off stump off break. Tilly Kesteven responds with a well-timed, controlled slog that races away through mid wicket for four.

  82. 8.3

    An off break length ball drifting down the leg side. The batter tries to work it off the pads but misses, and it just taps into the pad for a leg bye.

  83. 8.2

    Georgia Davis bowls a full-length off break on off stump, and Ellie Threlkeld drives it firmly along the ground but finds the mid-off fielder. No run comes from this well-controlled stroke.

  84. 8.1

    A well-directed off break yorker on middle stump, the batter drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a comfortable single.

  85. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 6 runs. Bowler: Millie Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 73/3 (rr 9.12)

  86. 7.6

    On a full-length stock ball angling on leg stump, Ellie Threlkeld drives it crisply through the infield for two runs, timing it beautifully without sending it airborne. Threlkeld gets off the mark as Lancashire Women chase 88 from 72 balls with 7 wickets in hand, needing 7.3 runs an over and holding a 42% chance.

  87. 7.6

    A full toss drifting down leg stump from the stock ball, Ellie Threlkeld tries to glance but misses. The umpire calls it a wide, and the run goes to the batting side.

  88. 7.5

    A full stock delivery on middle stump, and Emma Lamb attempts a slog-sweep but misses entirely. The ball crashes into the stumps, and she is bowled out. Emma Lamb departs for 27 off 17 balls. A significant shift in momentum as Warwickshire Women’s win probability jumps from 41% to 59%.

  89. 7.4

    The stock delivery on a full length, aimed at leg stump, is worked with precision and well-timed finesse for a comfortable single.

  90. 7.3

    Millie Taylor delivers a full stock ball on off stump, and Tilly Kesteven attempts a sweep but mistimes it, allowing the ball to be fielded nicely at short fine leg for no run.

  91. 7.2

    Emma Lamb works a full-length stock ball on leg stump with neat control, nudging it away for a well-timed single.

  92. 7.1

    On a length ball right at middle stump, Tilly Kesteven drives firmly along the ground, picking up a well-run single.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 12 runs. Bowler: Hannah Baker. Lancashire Thunder: 67/2 (rr 9.57)

  94. 6.6

    A leg-spinner pitched on a length outside off, and Tilly Kesteven cuts it with a bottom edge, sneaking a single through the infield. Lancashire Women are chasing 94 from 78 balls with 8 wickets in hand; the win probability stands at 59%.

  95. 6.5

    A full delivery on middle stump from the leg spinner, worked neatly and well timed through the on side for a single.

  96. 6.4

    The leg spinner delivers full on off stump, and the batter pushes it neatly along the ground for no run.

  97. 6.3

    The leg spinner bowls a full delivery on middle stump, and Emma Lamb times a controlled slog beautifully. Another boundary for Emma Lamb, her second of the over, nudging Lancashire Women’s win probability up to 59%.

  98. 6.2

    A short leg spinner drifting down leg, met perfectly by Emma Lamb who pulls it with great timing. The ball races away to fine leg for four. Lancashire Women gain the momentum, their win probability rising to 54 percent.

  99. 6.1

    Tilly Kesteven drives a full-length leg spinner on off stump, using soft hands to nudge it nicely for a single through the off side.

  100. 6.1

    A leg spinner drifts wide outside off, a length ball that the batter wisely leaves alone. The umpire signals a wide, bringing an extra run to the batting side.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 7 runs. Bowler: Amu Surenkumar. Lancashire Thunder: 55/2 (rr 9.17)

  102. 5.6

    A full, swinging-in delivery on off stump meets a mis-timed drive from Emma Lamb, kept well down on the ground and comfortably fielded at mid on for no run. Lancashire Women face a chase of 106 from 84 balls, needing to maintain a required run rate of 7.6 with eight wickets in hand; their chances stand around 47%.

  103. 5.5

    A length swinging-in delivery outside off prompts a sharp cut from the batter, slicing the ball neatly to backward point. No runs come off this controlled stroke.

  104. 5.4

    Tilly Kesteven works a swinging-in length ball outside off stump neatly for a single, placing it carefully to the deep square leg boundary.

  105. 5.3

    Emma Lamb expertly cuts a length ball outside off, timing it beautifully along the ground for a crisp single.

  106. 5.2

    A full delivery on middle stump swinging in, expertly met by a well-timed glance. The ball races finely down to fine leg for four. That brings Lancashire Women to 53 for 2.

  107. 5.1

    A length ball swinging in on off stump, worked neatly by Tilly Kesteven through mid-wicket for a single.

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 12 runs. Bowler: Mary Taylor. Lancashire Thunder: 48/2 (rr 9.6)

  109. 4.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Hannah Baker at deep mid wicket. 2 runs.

  110. 4.6

    Mary Taylor delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. Emma Lamb attempts a glance down the leg side but misses, and a wide is called, adding an extra run to the total.

  111. 4.6

    A length ball on leg stump, Emma Lamb tries to glance but misses, and the bowler concedes a wide. The ball is quickly gathered by the wicketkeeper.

  112. 4.5

    A length ball outside off with no movement, driven beautifully by Emma Lamb. She crisply middles it through extra cover for four.

  113. 4.4

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Hannah Baker at extra cover. 1 run.

  114. 4.3

    A full delivery on middle stump, Emma Lamb cleverly flicks it off the pads with precise timing for a quick single.

  115. 4.2

    A full, outside off delivery with no movement, driven crisply along the ground by Tilly Kesteven for a quick one.

  116. 4.1

    Mary Taylor bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Emma Lamb calmly pushes it into the extra cover region for a quick single.