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Metro Bank One Day Cup Men

Manchester

Lancashire 273 for 6. Gloucestershire 270 for 6.

Lancashire win by 4 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 49: 6 runs. Bowler: Aman Rao. Lancashire: 273/6 (rr 5.67)

  2. 48.1

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive. 6 runs.

  3. Update

    Summary

    Over 48: 16 runs. Bowler: Will Williams. Lancashire: 267/6 (rr 5.56)

  4. 47.6

    A short ball outside off, George Balderson attempts a controlled hook but mis-times it, scraping a single off the edge. That brings up 50 for Balderson from just 34 balls. Lancashire are closing in with 4 runs needed from 12 deliveries, holding a strong position.

  5. 47.5

    A short delivery on off stump, nicely left alone by the batter, who chooses to play it safe. No run comes from this intelligent leave.

  6. 47.4

    The slower ball, pitched full on off stump, is met with a superbly timed drive by George Balderson. He sends it soaring over long on for a clean six, commanding the boundary with perfect control. George Balderson adds another six, his second this over, taking the tally to 15 runs from the over so far.

  7. 47.3

    Williams bowls a length delivery on off stump, and Balderson works it neatly into the vacant region for two runs.

  8. 47.2

    A no movement delivery outside off on the back of a length, met with a superbly timed drive. George Balderson sends it racing over long off for a glorious six with perfect control. Lancashire's chances surge as their win probability jumps to 96%.

  9. 47.2

    Round the wicket. Short, off stump, ducked, leave. 1 wide.

  10. 47.1

    No movement outside off, the length ball is met with a wild slog attempt but the batter misses completely, leaving it safely for the keeper to gather.

  11. Update

    Summary

    Over 47: 11 runs. Bowler: Aman Rao. Lancashire: 251/6 (rr 5.34)

  12. 46.6

    A full-length delivery on middle stump with no movement. Arav Shetty confidently drives it with great control, timing it perfectly to the extra cover boundary for four. Lancashire inch closer at 251 for 6, boosting their WinViz to 89% with 20 needed off 18 balls and four wickets in hand.

  13. 46.5

    A length ball just outside off, Arav Shetty steers it quietly towards backward point where the fielder gathers cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  14. 46.5

    A wide delivery outside off stump beats the batter and adds an extra to the total without a run scored off the bat.

  15. 46.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Will Williams at mid off. 1 run.

  16. 46.3

    A full-length ball wide outside off, Balderson drives it firmly along the ground but it’s fielded cleanly at mid off. No run.

  17. 46.2

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, perfectly met by a controlled drive. George Balderson picks out long off with a crisp, middled stroke racing away for four.

  18. 46.1

    A yorker sent straight on off stump with no movement, Arav Shetty drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a smart single.

  19. Update

    Summary

    Over 46: 3 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Lancashire: 240/6 (rr 5.22)

  20. 45.6

    Arav Shetty pushes a length ball from the leg spinner gently on off stump, picking up a single towards deep backward point. Lancashire require 31 runs from 24 balls with four wickets in hand, maintaining strong chances.

  21. 45.5

    A full-length leg spinner on leg stump, George Balderson executes a neat sweep, keeping the ball down and scraping a single off the inside edge. George Balderson moves to thirty runs off just 25 balls, striking at 120.

  22. 45.4

    Middle delivery, a leg spinner on a back of a length, is worked quietly by Balderson towards mid wicket but yields no run.

  23. 45.3

    A back of a length leg spinner on middle stump, worked neatly off the pads into the onside for no run.

  24. 45.2

    Ed Middleton floats a leg spinner on a back of a length delivery just on leg stump. Balderson works it carefully, keeping it down and running it past square leg for no run.

  25. 45.1

    This leg spinner yorker is worked nicely by Arav Shetty straight down the ground for a well-placed single. Arav Shetty moves to thirty off 32 balls, striking at 94.

  26. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 6 runs. Bowler: Aman Rao. Lancashire: 237/6 (rr 5.27)

  27. 44.6

    A slower ball on a length outside off stump, met with a mis-timed drive by Balderson that stays down and is comfortably fielded at cover. No run scored off this delivery. Lancashire require 34 runs from 30 deliveries with four wickets still in hand, holding an 82% chance to win according to WinViz.

  28. 44.5

    Arav Shetty pulls a back of a length delivery on off stump, nudging it cleverly along the fine leg boundary for one run.

  29. 44.5

    A length ball right on middle stump, Arav Shetty attempts a leg glance but plays and misses at a controlled pace. The delivery is called a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  30. 44.4

    A full toss outside off stump, George Balderson drives with a thick edge, running a quick single to deep backward point.

  31. 44.4

    A yorker wide outside off stump, the batter attempts to steer but misses completely. The delivery is called a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  32. 44.4

    A slower ball lands on off stump length and the batter, George Balderson, cuts it crisply with controlled timing but gets no run off the bat as the ball is fielded at extra cover. However, a front foot no-ball adds an extra to the total. That brings this partnership to 50 runs from just 40 balls.

  33. 44.3

    A yorker delivered outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded. Cameron Bancroft at extra cover is quick to field, and there's no run off this one.

  34. 44.2

    Arav Shetty attempts a pull shot from a back of a length delivery just on off stump, but it's mis-timed and safely sent to deep backward square leg for a comfortable single.

  35. 44.1

    No movement from the bowler, pitching back of a length outside off. Arav Shetty cuts it crisply, well-timed and kept low, but it goes straight to backward point for no run.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 7 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Lancashire: 231/6 (rr 5.25)

  37. 43.6

    Arav Shetty meets the leg spinner on a back-of-a-length delivery outside off with a crisply timed cut, steering the ball low and fast to deep backward point for a quick single. Lancashire require 40 runs from 36 balls with four wickets in hand, holding a 78% chance to win according to the projections.

  38. 43.5

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump, and Shetty blocks it calmly along the ground for no run.

  39. 43.4

    A full-length leg spinner on off stump is met with a crisp drive, well timed and kept along the ground for a single to long off.

  40. 43.3

    The leg spinner delivers a full ball on leg stump which is met with a controlled sweep. Balderson manages a gloved connection, steering it finely past fine leg for four runs. Lancashire's winning chances improve significantly, moving from 72% to 78%.

  41. 43.2

    Ed Middleton serves up a length ball on off stump, a leg spinner that George Balderson blocks solidly on the crease. No run from this measured defense.

  42. 43.1

    Ed Middleton tosses in a back of a length leg spinner just outside off, and Arav Shetty attempts a cut but gets a bit of a mistimed shot, scrambling through for a quick single.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 14 runs. Bowler: Luke Charlesworth. Lancashire: 224/6 (rr 5.21)

  44. 42.6

    Luke Charlesworth bowls a back of a length delivery down the leg side, but Balderson is quick to react. He pulls it with excellent timing and control, sending the ball soaring over deep backward square leg for six. Lancashire's chances rise sharply, now at a 72% probability to win, needing 47 runs from 42 balls with four wickets in hand.

  45. 42.5

    Luke Charlesworth sends down a yorker on middle stump, and Arav Shetty works it low and controlled towards mid-wicket, picking up a well-run single.

  46. 42.4

    Luke Charlesworth bowls a length ball on off stump, and George Balderson works it carefully along the ground for a single.

  47. 42.3

    Luke Charlesworth delivers a back of a length ball on off stump, met with a controlled pull shot from Arav Shetty who keeps it grounded, sprinting through for a quick single.

  48. 42.2

    A back of a length delivery on off stump without movement, expertly glanced by the batter. Arav Shetty times it beautifully, sending the ball racing past fine leg for four. Lancashire gain momentum as their win probability edges up from 51% to 58%.

  49. 42.1

    Luke Charlesworth delivers a length ball just outside off stump, met with a neat drive from George Balderson who keeps it grounded and picks up a well-run single.

  50. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 10 runs. Bowler: Aman Rao. Lancashire: 210/6 (rr 5.0)

  51. 41.6

    A length ball drifting outside off, pushed cautiously by Arav Shetty but mis-timed, resulting in no run as Cameron Bancroft saves the single at cover. Lancashire require 61 runs from 48 balls with four wickets in hand, the match finely poised at a 50% win probability.

  52. 41.5

    A back of a length delivery on off stump, Balderson works it carefully along the ground for a well-timed single.

  53. 41.4

    A back of a length delivery outside off, bowled without any movement, is met with a controlled, middled drive. The batter confidently guides it through extra cover for a boundary. That's another four from George Balderson, his second in this over.

  54. 41.3

    this no movement, back of a length delivery on off stump is expertly pulled by George Balderson. He connects well and sends the ball racing through mid-wicket for a boundary.

  55. 41.2

    Arav Shetty drives a length ball outside off with precision, keeping it along the ground and picking up a neat single.

  56. 41.1

    On a full delivery outside off, Arav Shetty plays a controlled, well-middled drive that tests the fielders but yields no run.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 8 runs. Bowler: Tommy Boorman. Lancashire: 200/6 (rr 4.88)

  58. 40.6

    An off break yorker on off stump, pushed neatly by Arav Shetty for a single to keep the scoreboard ticking. Lancashire move to 200 for 6. They need 71 from 54 balls with four wickets in hand, facing a 7.9 required run rate and a 36% chance to win.

  59. 40.5

    The bowler delivers a full off break on off stump, and Balderson drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a smart single.

  60. 40.4

    An off break pitched back of a length, drifting down the leg side. Arav Shetty goes for a pull, but the timing's a bit off. He manages a single thanks to a misfield at fine leg.

  61. 40.3

    Arav Shetty steps forward to meet this full off-break on off stump, driving it crisply through the infield. It's a well-timed shot, picking up two runs with an alert stop at deep extra cover to keep the total in check.

  62. 40.2

    Tommy Boorman bowls an off break, pitching just outside off at length. Balderson leans into a neat drive, keeping the ball under control on the ground and nudging it off the face for a single.

  63. 40.1

    Tommy Boorman bowls a back of a length off break outside off, George Balderson reacts quickly and cuts it crisply through backward point for a couple of runs.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 4 runs. Bowler: Will Williams. Lancashire: 192/6 (rr 4.8)

  65. 39.6

    A length ball outside off, bowled without movement, is neatly pushed by George Balderson for a single. Lancashire face a challenging chase needing 79 from 60 balls with four wickets in hand and a 28% chance according to WinViz.

  66. 39.5

    A full-length ball on off stump, controlled expertly by George Balderson who drives it firmly straight to mid off for no run.

  67. 39.4

    A length ball outside off, George Balderson blocks it firmly on the front foot to keep the scoreboard quiet.

  68. 39.3

    Arav Shetty works a seaming-in delivery just outside off from a back of a length, nudging through for a well-controlled single.

  69. 39.2

    A length ball on off stump from no movement, worked carefully by Balderson into the off side for a well-timed single. That gets George Balderson off the mark.

  70. 39.1

    Arav Shetty works a no movement, back-of-a-length ball on off stump gently into the leg side, picking up a comfortable single.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 5 runs. Bowler: Tommy Boorman. Lancashire: 188/6 (rr 4.82)

  72. 38.6

    Tommy Boorman floats in a full-length off break on off stump, George Balderson patiently drives it straight but finds the fielder at mid-off, resulting in no run. Lancashire need 83 from 66 balls with four wickets in hand, holding a 26% chance according to WinViz.

  73. 38.5

    Off break pitched on length down the leg side, Arav Shetty works it carefully along the ground for a well-judged single.

  74. 38.4

    Full-length off break drifting down leg, Arav Shetty guides a well-timed sweep beautifully along the ground towards fine leg, racing away for two runs thanks to a misfield near the boundary.

  75. 38.3

    The off break drifts on middle stump with a length delivery, and Arav Shetty plays a cautious defensive stroke to keep it tight.

  76. 38.2

    An off break pitched back of a length on middle stump, Arav Shetty plays a well-timed late cut, guiding it elegantly for two runs.

  77. 38.1

    Tommy Boorman bowls a back of a length off break right on middle stump. Arav Shetty pushes it firmly back to mid-wicket where Cameron Bancroft fields cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  78. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 1 run. Bowler: Will Williams. Lancashire: 183/6 (rr 4.82)

  79. 37.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed. OUT! Harry Singh bowled - 4(12)

  80. 37.5

    Harry Singh elegantly drives the no-movement length delivery along the ground, finding a safe spot but no run to show for it.

  81. 37.4

    No movement on this length ball outside off stump, and Harry Singh blocks it firmly along the ground for no run.

  82. 37.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, steer along the ground to Aman Rao at third man. 1 run.

  83. 37.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Arav Shetty works it carefully along the ground towards mid wicket, but no run follows.

  84. 37.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ed Middleton at mid wicket. No run.

  85. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 5 runs. Bowler: Tommy Boorman. Lancashire: 182/5 (rr 4.92)

  86. 36.6

    An off break tossed up on a length, angling into the leg stump line. Harry Singh works it carefully back towards mid-wicket where it's well fielded by Cameron Bancroft, leaving the score untouched. Lancashire chase 89 from 78 balls with five wickets in hand and a 54% chance to win.

  87. 36.5

    A length quicker ball on middle stump, deftly pushed through the off side for a quick single.

  88. 36.4

    Off break bowled on a back of a length around leg stump, nicely pushed by Harry Singh for a single towards long on.

  89. 36.3

    An off break landing on middle stump, length ball, carefully pushed through the off side for a single by Arav Shetty.

  90. 36.2

    Off break pitched at length, drifting down the leg side, and Singh works it cleverly for a comfortable single.

  91. 36.1

    Tommy Boorman bowls a back of a length off break on leg stump, and Arav Shetty works it cleverly along the ground for a single.

  92. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 3 runs. Bowler: Will Williams. Lancashire: 177/5 (rr 4.92)

  93. 35.6

    Outside off, back of a length delivery with no movement sees Harry Singh tuck in a controlled defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard silent. Lancashire require 94 from 84 balls in a tense chase, holding a slight edge with five wickets intact.

  94. 35.5

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Joe Phillips at deep cover. 1 run.

  95. 35.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Will Williams at bowler. No run.

  96. 35.3

    Arav Shetty plays a well-timed cut shot off a length ball outside off, racing it square past the point fielder for two runs. Arav Shetty has got himself off the mark.

  97. 35.2

    Round the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, flick controlled in air to Cameron Bancroft at mid wicket. OUT! Marcus Harris caught - 12(21)

  98. 35.1

    A length ball outside off stump is driven firmly along the ground by Harris, but it's well fielded at extra cover for no run.

  99. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 2 runs. Bowler: Tommy Boorman. Lancashire: 174/4 (rr 4.97)

  100. 34.6

    Off break full and wide outside off, the batter goes for a drive but fails to connect, leaving a dot ball. Lancashire face a chase needing 97 from 90 balls, holding a 70% chance with six wickets in hand.

  101. 34.5

    Tommy Boorman bowls an off break pitching on off stump length. Marcus Harris pushes it gently towards long on and picks up a well-run single.

  102. 34.4

    Full toss outside off, and Harris elegantly drives it back past the bowler but finds the extra cover fielder who quickly gathers to cut off the runs.

  103. 34.3

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, cut along the ground. 1 run.

  104. 34.2

    Tommy Boorman delivers an off break pitching back of a length on off stump, but Harry Singh works it quietly into the mid-wicket region where it's fielded cleanly. No run here.

  105. 34.1

    Tommy Boorman bowls an off break on a length just on off stump. Harry Singh confidently drives it straight to extra cover, where Ed Middleton fields it cleanly. No run comes from this measured stroke.

  106. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 2 runs. Bowler: Ed Middleton. Lancashire: 172/4 (rr 5.06)

  107. 33.6

    The leg spinner sends a length ball outside off, and the batter attempts a defense but misses entirely, with the ball quietly gathered by the keeper. Lancashire require 99 runs from 96 balls, chasing with six wickets in hand and a 71% chance of victory.

  108. 33.5

    A full-length leg spinner on the outside off stump, pushed neatly by Harry Singh for a single through the point region. Harry Singh gets off the mark.

  109. 33.4

    The googly lands on off stump length, and Rocky Flintoff attempts a sweep but plays and misses to the leg side. He's bowled cleanly, ending his innings without scoring. Rocky Flintoff departs for a duck off eight deliveries, and Gloucestershire's win probability rises from 20% to 30%.

  110. 33.3

    The googly, pitching back of a length just on off stump, beats the bat and hits the pad as Rocky Flintoff misses a defensive attempt.

  111. 33.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ed Middleton at bowler. No run.

  112. 33.1

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Aman Rao at deep backward square leg. 1 run.

  113. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 0 runs. Bowler: Ollie Price. Lancashire: 170/3 (rr 5.15)

  114. 32.6

    Round the wicket. Yorker, off stump, front foot, sweep along the ground to Aman Rao at backward square leg. No run.

  115. 32.5

    Ollie Price bowls a full off-break on off stump, and Rocky Flintoff attempts a reverse sweep but mistimes it, allowing the fielder at short fine leg to collect cleanly. No run comes from this delivery.

  116. 32.4

    An off break drifting outside off, pitched back of a length. Flintoff pushes it cautiously along the ground towards backward point, where it's quickly fielded. No run added.

  117. 32.3

    Off break pitches on off stump length and Rocky Flintoff blocks it firmly back to the bowler for no run.

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