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Metro Bank One Day Cup Men

Preston

Lancashire 227 for 4. Kent 223.

Lancashire win by 6 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 48: 5 runs. Bowler: Jaydn Denly. Lancashire: 227/4 (rr 4.75)

  2. 47.5

    Jaydn Denly bowls a full, outside off stock ball and Rocky Flintoff steps forward with a controlled drive. He middles it beautifully through long off, racing away to the boundary for four.

  3. 47.4

    Jaydn Denly bowls a stock ball, length on off stump, and Rocky Flintoff plays a solid defensive stroke right into the ground. No run comes from that delivery.

  4. 47.3

    A stock ball on a back of a length outside off stump, played with a controlled push by Rocky Flintoff, who keeps it along the ground and safely fielded at extra cover for no run.

  5. 47.2

    Jaydn Denly bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump. Joe Moores neatly pushes it into the off side and takes a comfortable single. Joe Moores gets off the mark.

  6. 47.1

    Jaydn Denly bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, Joe Moores blocks it back towards the bowler for no run.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 47: 6 runs. Bowler: Keith Dudgeon. Lancashire: 222/4 (rr 4.72)

  8. 46.6

    A no-movement delivery outside off, pitched back of a length, is met with a steady defensive stroke from Rocky Flintoff, who keeps the ball on the ground to mid-on for no run. Lancashire face a tense chase, needing just 2 runs from 18 balls with six wickets still in hand and a strong 99% win probability.

  9. 46.5

    A slower ball drifting on off stump, pushed cautiously down the pitch. Flintoff blocks it low and straight to mid on, conceding no run.

  10. 46.4

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, driven crisply off the middle of the bat. The shot races cleanly along the ground through long on for four.

  11. 46.3

    On a back of a length delivery on off stump, Rocky Flintoff pulls it crisply along the ground for a well-timed two, deep into the fine leg region.

  12. 46.2

    Keith Dudgeon bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Rocky Flintoff attempts a drive but mis-times it, allowing a straightforward stop at cover for no run.

  13. 46.1

    A short ball on off stump, the batter attempts a hook but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  14. Update

    Summary

    Over 46: 12 runs. Bowler: Jaydn Denly. Lancashire: 216/4 (rr 4.7)

  15. 45.6

    Denly delivers a length ball outside off stump, and Marcus Harris attempts a slog-sweep but misses completely. He is stumped by the wicketkeeper, ending his innings. Marcus Harris goes for 47 off 40. Lancashire require 8 runs from 24 balls with 6 wickets in hand, the chase still tense.

  16. 45.5

    Rocky Flintoff cuts a length ball outside off stump with crisp timing, guiding it past point for a smart single.

  17. 45.5

    The stock ball comes in on a length at middle stump but Rocky Flintoff attempts a glance and misses on the leg side, the ball going wide down the leg side for an extra wide run, fielded cleanly by the keeper.

  18. 45.4

    Denly bowls his stock ball outside off at a back of a length, Harris leans back to pull it off the back foot and picks up a neat single to long on.

  19. 45.3

    Denly bowls a full, on off stump stock ball, but Harris is ready and unleashes a well-timed slog. The ball flies clean and controlled over mid wicket for a soaring six. That delivers the first six of the innings.

  20. 45.2

    He bowls a full-length stock ball outside off, and Harris executes a well-timed reverse sweep, guiding the ball along the ground for two runs.

  21. 45.1

    Denly bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Flintoff pushes it with a thick edge through the off side for a quick single. Flintoff reaches thirty off 35 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 86.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 3 runs. Bowler: Keith Dudgeon. Lancashire: 204/3 (rr 4.53)

  23. 44.6

    A length ball on off stump, driven firmly along the ground through the covers for a quick single. Lancashire need 20 runs from 30 balls with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase well within reach.

  24. 44.5

    A length ball seaming in outside off stump, Rocky Flintoff keeps it tight, pushing it carefully to cover where it's promptly fielded.

  25. 44.4

    A length ball outside off, Rocky Flintoff pushes it firmly but it stays along the ground, fielded cleanly at extra cover for no run.

  26. 44.3

    Keith Dudgeon bowls a length delivery outside off, and Rocky Flintoff plays it cautiously with a controlled leave. No run comes off this careful shot.

  27. 44.2

    A length ball on off stump sees Rocky Flintoff play a solid defensive shot, keeping the ball down and earning no run.

  28. 44.2

    A short, no movement delivery on off stump, left well alone by the batter. It's called a wide, adding an extra run to the scoreboard.

  29. 44.1

    A length ball on the outside off stump, Harris pushes it gently through to third man for a comfortable single.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 4 runs. Bowler: Jaydn Denly. Lancashire: 201/3 (rr 4.57)

  31. 43.6

    Denly delivers a yorker just outside off stump, met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded and is quickly fielded at extra cover. No run added here. Lancashire face a chase requiring 23 runs from 36 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong 97% chance to win.

  32. 43.5

    The stock ball back of a length outside off sees Rocky Flintoff push it firmly but neatly towards extra cover, where Ben Dawkins fields it cleanly. No run comes off this controlled stroke.

  33. 43.4

    Jaydn Denly bowls a full stock ball just outside off stump, and Harris drives it crisply through the covers, well timed and kept along the ground for a comfortable single.

  34. 43.3

    Denly bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Harris works it carefully along the ground towards midwicket. The ball is fielded cleanly by Dawkins, yielding no run.

  35. 43.2

    The stock ball runs a good length on off stump, nicely flicked from the crease by Harris through midwicket for a couple. Lancashire moves on to 200 for 3.

  36. 43.1

    Jaydn Denly serves up a full-length stock ball on off stump, and Rocky Flintoff drives it cleanly along the ground, picking up a well-timed single.

  37. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 5 runs. Bowler: Ekansh Singh. Lancashire: 197/3 (rr 4.58)

  38. 42.6

    Length ball on off stump, Rocky Flintoff nudges it softly into the mid-on region and collects a single. That partnership moves to 50 off 45 balls. Lancashire require 27 runs from 42 deliveries with 7 wickets in hand, keeping the chase steady.

  39. 42.5

    Ekansh Singh delivers a length ball wide outside off, and Harris slices a neat cut through point for a single.

  40. 42.4

    Ekansh Singh bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Marcus Harris drives it crisply on the ground for two runs, with sharp fielding at deep extra cover.

  41. 42.3

    The batter attempts a push outside off, but it's a miss as the ball stays low and tidy, resulting in a dot ball.

  42. 42.2

    Ekansh Singh delivers a length ball just outside off stump, and Rocky Flintoff confidently drives it along the ground for a quick single.

  43. 42.1

    Ekansh Singh bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off. The batter leans in to a solid defensive stroke, keeping it grounded and leaving no room for runs.

  44. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 7 runs. Bowler: Jaydn Denly. Lancashire: 192/3 (rr 4.57)

  45. 41.6

    The stock ball is full on off stump, and Rocky Flintoff pushes it carefully along the ground to take a quick single. Lancashire require 32 runs from 48 balls with seven wickets in hand, maintaining a strong position with a 97% chance to win.

  46. 41.5

    A full stock ball just on off stump, driven crisply with controlled precision. Rocky Flintoff neatly middles the drive, sending it racing cleanly through long on for four.

  47. 41.4

    A length ball outside off, Harris works it carefully along the ground for a well-placed single to deep mid-wicket.

  48. 41.3

    Jaydn Denly bowls a length ball outside off, and Rocky Flintoff pushes it neatly along the ground, earning a quick single.

  49. 41.2

    A length stock ball outside off stump is well pushed by the batter, keeping it low and tidy, yielding no run.

  50. 41.1

    Jaydn Denly bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Rocky Flintoff drives but only manages to edge it outside off, safely fielded by the gully for no run.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 12 runs. Bowler: Ekansh Singh. Lancashire: 185/3 (rr 4.51)

  52. 40.6

    Flintoff drives a full-length, on off stump delivery with precision, steering it along the ground for a single. Lancashire chase 39 runs from 54 balls, holding strong with seven wickets in hand and a 96% win chance.

  53. 40.5

    Ekansh Singh delivers a length ball just outside off stump. Rocky Flintoff blocks it firmly down on the pitch, keeping the scoreboard quiet with no run.

  54. 40.4

    Ekansh Singh bowls back of a length, wide outside off; Flintoff cuts it crisply along the ground for a well-timed two, with Denly digging out a good save at deep backward point.

  55. 40.3

    A full toss straight on middle stump, fiercely driven and crisply middled by the batter. The ball races cleanly through long on for four runs.

  56. 40.2

    Round the wicket. Full, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Jaydn Denly at deep square leg. 1 run.

  57. 40.1

    Round the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, flick. 4 runs.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 9 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Lancashire: 173/3 (rr 4.33)

  59. 39.6

    Round the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pull along the ground to Ekansh Singh at deep backward square leg. 1 run.

  60. 39.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pushed along the ground to Daniel Bell-Drummond at mid on. 1 run.

  61. 39.4

    Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Sam Northeast at mid wicket. No run.

  62. 39.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Ekansh Singh at deep cover. 2 runs.

  63. 39.2

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Grant Stewart at long on. 1 run.

  64. 39.1

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pull. 4 runs.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 5 runs. Bowler: Matt Parkinson. Lancashire: 164/3 (rr 4.21)

  66. 38.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Harry Finch at long on. 1 run.

  67. 38.5

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, middle stump, back foot, cut along the ground to Jaydn Denly at deep cover. 1 run.

  68. 38.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, forward defensive. No run.

  69. 38.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Jaydn Denly at deep mid wicket. 1 run.

  70. 38.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, pushed along the ground to Harry Finch at long off. 1 run.

  71. 38.1

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Harry Finch at long on. 1 run.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 7 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Lancashire: 159/3 (rr 4.18)

  73. 37.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Grant Stewart at bowler. No run.

  74. 37.5

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, off stump, back foot, glance. 4 runs.

  75. 37.4

    He drives a bit under it, mis-timed, but manages to sneak a single through the covers.

  76. 37.3

    No movement from the bowler as he pitches it length outside off; Harris tries a controlled drive, the ball meeting the bat and pad before being fielded cleanly. A tidy dot ball.

  77. 37.2

    Rocky Flintoff pulls a back-of-a-length, no-movement ball on off stump, cleverly keeping it down and guides it to deep mid-wicket for a quick single.

  78. 37.1

    A back of a length, no movement delivery just on off stump, and Harris works it neatly for a well-timed single.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 5 runs. Bowler: Matt Parkinson. Lancashire: 152/3 (rr 4.11)

  80. 36.6

    The leg spinner from Parkinson pitches back of a length on off stump, and Harris smoothly drives it along the ground for a single. Lancashire need 72 runs from 78 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong win chance of 89 percent.

  81. 36.5

    A full-length leg spinner drifting on leg stump, the batter works it through the inside edge, keeping the scoreboard quiet with no run.

  82. 36.4

    Full-length leg spin drifting outside off, met with a controlled drive through the covers for a quick single.

  83. 36.3

    A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, worked carefully through the on-side for a single. Lancashire move on to 150 for 3.

  84. 36.2

    Parkinson floats a leg-spinner, pitching back of a length on off stump, and Flintoff opens his account with a crisp cut through point for a single. Flintoff gets off the mark.

  85. 36.1

    Matt Parkinson turns it in with a leg spinner pitching back of a length on middle stump, and Marcus Harris calmly pushes it through the off side for a single.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 4 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Lancashire: 147/3 (rr 4.08)

  87. 35.6

    A slower length ball on off stump, worked carefully along the ground by Flintoff but smartly fielded at mid-wicket for no run. Lancashire need 77 from 84 balls with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive at a manageable rate.

  88. 35.5

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, driven firmly along the ground but well fielded by the bowler for no run.

  89. 35.4

    A no-movement delivery on the off stump, pitched back of a length, met with a steady defensive stroke. The ball stays grounded as Rocky Flintoff blocks it firmly for no run.

  90. 35.3

    A full, slower ball right on middle stump tempts Matty Hurst into a well-timed drive, but he is caught at mid off as he tries to pierce the field. Matty Hurst departs for a well-made 55 from 89 balls.

  91. 35.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump is met with a firm defensive stroke by Matty Hurst, who keeps it firmly grounded for no run.

  92. 35.1

    A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, confidently driven through long on. The shot is crisply middled and races away to the boundary.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 4 runs. Bowler: Ekansh Singh. Lancashire: 143/2 (rr 4.09)

  94. 34.6

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, just missing the bat to strike the pad as Harris works it down safely to short leg for no run. Lancashire trail by 81 runs from 90 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a strong 91% chance to chase.

  95. 34.5

    Ekansh Singh bowls a length delivery on off stump, and Matty Hurst works it nicely through the off side for a well-timed single.

  96. 34.4

    A length ball just outside off, pushed forward by Matty Hurst but mis-timed and stopped quickly by the bowler.

  97. 34.3

    Harris steps out confidently to a length ball outside off and executes a well-timed, grounded drive, picking up a single.

  98. 34.2

    Ekansh Singh delivers a length ball just outside off, and Matty Hurst expertly cuts it with precision and control, steering through third man for a well-timed single. Matty Hurst reaches his half-century off 84 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 60.

  99. 34.1

    Ekansh Singh delivers a length ball right on off stump, and Marcus Harris pushes it gently through the off side for a quick single.

  100. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 10 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Lancashire: 139/2 (rr 4.09)

  101. 33.6

    Joey Evison bowls a length ball outside off, and Matty Hurst cuts it crisply, timing it well for two runs to deep backward point. Lancashire require 85 from 96 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 90% chance to win.

  102. 33.5

    A back of a length delivery on off stump, met with a well-timed flick that sneaks away for a single to deep backward square leg.

  103. 33.4

    The no movement back of a length ball on off stump is met with a neat, controlled defense from the batter, leaving no room for runs.

  104. 33.3

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement from the bowler. Marcus Harris plays a controlled drive, beautifully middling the ball through long off for a crisply-timed boundary.

  105. 33.2

    Joey Evison bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Marcus Harris works it carefully along the ground for a well-placed two.

  106. 33.1

    Matty Hurst plays a well-timed, controlled drive through the off side, picking up a single as the ball is neatly fielded at deep cover.

  107. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 4 runs. Bowler: Keith Dudgeon. Lancashire: 129/2 (rr 3.91)

  108. 32.6

    A length ball on off stump, worked carefully by Harris into the ground for no run, fielded back by the bowler. Lancashire need 95 from 102 balls, chasing with 8 wickets in hand and strong odds in their favor.

  109. 32.5

    Matty Hurst pushes a length ball outside off, taking quick ground to secure a well-timed single.

  110. 32.4

    Keith Dudgeon bowls a length ball outside off, and Marcus Harris calmly pushes it along the ground for a quick single.

  111. 32.3

    A full-length delivery outside off, met with a controlled drive by Harris who keeps it down to mid off for no run.

  112. 32.2

    A short ball right on off stump, met with a controlled hook shot that races away along fine leg for a single.

  113. 32.1

    Keith Dudgeon bowls a length delivery outside off stump, and Harris pushes it neatly on the off side for a quick single. Marcus Harris gets off the mark in the second innings.

  114. Update

    Summary

    Over 32: 2 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Lancashire: 125/2 (rr 3.91)

  115. 31.6

    On a back-of-a-length delivery around off stump, the batter carefully pushes it forward, keeping it down and safe for no run. Lancashire need 99 from 108 with eight wickets in hand, maintaining a required rate of 5.5.

  116. 31.5

    Joey Evison delivers a back of a length ball on off stump, and Matty Hurst pushes it quietly along the ground, well fielded at silly mid on to keep the runs at bay.

  117. 31.4

    A seaming-in length ball outside off gets a tidy defensive prod from the batter, Matty Hurst, who keeps it close to his pads for no run.

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