Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Leicester
Leicestershire Foxes
1568
Durham
1602
Durham win by 8 wickets
Summary
Over 15: 13 runs. Bowler: Josh Hull. Durham: 160/2 (rr 10.67)
Josh Hull bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Colin Ackermann drives a perfectly timed late cut, middling it crisply through third man for four. That's two boundaries for Ackermann this over as Durham remain well placed in their chase with 8 wickets in hand.
A length ball on off stump with no movement; the batter safely defends it back to the bowler for no run.
This back of a length delivery, straight on middle stump, is met with a powerful, controlled pull. Colin Ackermann times it perfectly, sending the ball flying over deep square leg for a clean six.
On a back of a length delivery on middle stump, the batter attempts a pull shot but only manages a bottom edge, resulting in no run.
Ackermann swings at the back of a length delivery outside off, mistiming a pull that skids away for two before Green retrieves it at long on. Durham move on to 150 for 2.
No movement for the bowler as the length ball is worked neatly on middle stump by the batter, timing it well for a quick single.
Summary
Over 14: 12 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Durham: 147/2 (rr 10.5)
A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off, and McKinney punches a well-timed pull into the on-side for a comfortable single. Durham require 10 runs from 36 balls with 8 wickets still in hand, keeping the chase steady.
A length leg spinner on middle stump, McKinney drives crisply, timing it sweetly along the ground. That's two boundaries for McKinney this over.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a leg spinner, landing it back of a length outside off. Ben McKinney pivots quickly and pulls the ball with precision. The shot is controlled and middled beautifully, sending it soaring over long off for a magnificent six.
The leg-spinner sends a length ball on middle stump, tempting McKinney to flick but he's beaten as the ball strikes his pad. No run from this delivery.
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, expertly cut through point for a single by Ackermann.
Rehan Ahmed delivers a back of a length leg spinner just on off stump. Colin Ackermann flicks it down to short fine leg where Josh Hull fields quickly. No run comes from that tidy shot.
Summary
Over 13: 4 runs. Bowler: Ruan de Swardt. Durham: 135/2 (rr 10.38)
On a back of a length delivery on off stump, Colin Ackermann flicks the ball crisply down to fine leg, completing a well-timed single. Durham require 22 runs from 42 balls with 8 wickets in hand as the chase continues.
Ben McKinney plays a well-timed drive down the ground off a length ball on off stump, nudging it along the pitch and taking a smart single.
he delivers a length ball on off stump that McKinney attempts to work but only manages a leading edge, resulting in no run as the bowler fields cleanly.
On a length ball straight down the middle, the batter works it well-timed towards deep square leg for a quick single.
A length ball outside off, worked carefully by the batter into the offside for no run.
Ben McKinney uses a well-timed flick off a length ball on middle stump, neatly working it through the leg side for a single.
Summary
Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Durham: 131/2 (rr 10.92)
Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, driven cleanly and crisply along the ground. Colin Ackermann middles it perfectly and finds the gap through long on for four. Durham are chasing 26 runs from 48 balls with 8 wickets in hand, keeping the required rate steady at 3.2.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a length ball outside off, and Ackermann gently steers it down to first slip where it's fielded cleanly. No run from this tidy delivery.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and the batter attempts a cut shot. It's slightly mis-timed but creeps away, allowing Ben McKinney to sneak a quick single.
Ackermann leans into a well-timed drive off the leg-spinner angling on off stump, smoothly steering the ball along the ground for a single. That's the first run for Colin Ackermann.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a leg spinner pitching a length on off stump. Alex Lees attempts a late cut but misses, and the ball sneaks through to knock back the stumps cleanly. A crucial wicket as Alex Lees departs for a fine 80 off 44 balls.
Outside off and back of a length, the leg spinner bowls a tempting delivery. Alex Lees confidently pulls it, connecting sweetly and racing it along the ground through long on for four.
Summary
Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Ashton Turner. Durham: 121/1 (rr 11.0)
Turner bowls a full off break just outside off, and Lees responds with a well-timed drive through the covers, placing it neatly for a single. Durham are chasing 36 from 54 balls with plenty of wickets in hand and strong odds in their favor.
Turner's off break pitches up on middle stump, and Lees flicks it crisply off his pads for a well-timed two after a misfield deep at mid-wicket.
The off break drifts on middle stump length, with Alex Lees stepping forward to drive firmly but straight to extra cover where the fielder collects it cleanly.
Turner bowls an off break on a good length around middle stump, and McKinney flicks it neatly through midwicket for a single. McKinney gets off the mark with a smart start.
Turner bowls an off break pitched on a length down the leg side, and Lees works it nicely along the ground for a well-timed single.
Turner's off break on a length outside off allows Lees to execute a crisp, well-timed cut. The ball races away to deep cover for a quick two.
Summary
Over 10: 7 runs. Bowler: Josh Davey. Durham: 114/1 (rr 11.4)
Josh Davey bowls a short, no movement delivery outside off stump. Graham Clark tries to pull but mistimes it badly, sending a loose ball into the deep where Liam Trevaskis takes the catch. Clark departs caught out. Graham Clark is out for 38 off 23 balls. Durham need 43 runs from 60 balls with nine wickets in hand, keeping the chase steady.
Josh Davey bowls a short delivery on off stump, and Alex Lees pulls it with crisp timing for a quick single.
A full-length delivery outside off, stroked crisply by Lees. He drives it beautifully, well-timed and middled through extra cover for four.
A full toss outside off from the bowler, Clark steps into a crisp, well-timed drive, nudging the ball elegantly along the ground for a quick single.
A full delivery outside off stump, Alex Lees plays a well-timed cut square of the wicket and scampers through for a quick single.
No movement for the bowler as the length ball outside off stump is met with a neat drive by the batter, kept along the ground and comfortably fielded at mid off for no run.
Summary
Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Durham: 107/0 (rr 11.89)
A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off, met with a well-timed, controlled pull from Lees who nudges it powerfully towards long on for a single. Chasing 50 runs from 66 balls, Durham hold all 10 wickets and need to maintain the run rate of 4.5.
The leg-spinner bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Alex Lees cleverly cuts it back towards backward point, where it's fielded cleanly for no run.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a length ball outside off, and Graham Clark pulls off a well-timed slog through the off side to pick up a single.
On a length ball just on off stump, the leg spinner is cut crisply through the off side by Lees, who finds the gap and races through for a single.
On a length ball spinning in from leg, Alex Lees cuts it crisply off the back foot toward extra cover. The ball stays low and is fielded cleanly by Ben Green, yielding no run.
Clark steps into a length ball outside off from the leg spinner and drives it crisply on the ground for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 8: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Durham: 103/0 (rr 12.88)
A full toss down the leg side and Clark plays a well-timed flick, calmly steering it for a single. Durham needs 54 runs off 72 balls, holding all ten wickets as they chase.
A full delivery down the leg side with no movement, flicked cleverly off the bottom edge to pick up a sneaky single.
A length ball on leg stump, the batter goes for a flick but misses; the ball strikes the pad and stays low with no run added.
Ben Green delivers a length ball outside off, nicely driven by Graham Clark with a crisp, well-timed stroke, sneaking through for a single.
A length ball on leg stump with no movement, the batter attempts a glance but misses. The umpire signals a wide as the ball skims past, adding an extra run. Durham's opening stand reaches a century in just 44 balls, now 100 without loss.
A full delivery down the leg side from the bowler. The batter attempts a glance but ultimately misses, conceding a wide. The keeper fields it cleanly.
Down the leg side, Alex Lees plays a well-timed flick off a back-of-a-length delivery, guiding it cleanly for a single.
On a length ball straighter on middle, Graham Clark flicks it crisply off his pads for a well-timed single toward deep square leg.
Summary
Over 7: 11 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Durham: 96/0 (rr 13.71)
The leg spinner drifts one in on off stump, length ball, and Clark works it nicely on the ground for a well-timed single. Durham need 61 runs from 78 balls with all wickets intact, still holding control in the chase.
A length ball on the outside off, the leg spinner is met with a controlled drive by Graham Clark who keeps it down for no run.
Rehan Ahmed bowls a length leg spin outside off, and Alex Lees lunges forward to execute a crisp, well-timed cut. He sends it past the slip cordon and picks up a smart single.
The leg spinner pitches just back of a length on off stump, inviting the shot. Alex Lees rocks back and pulls with crisp timing, sending the ball racing through long off for a confident four.
Rehan Ahmed delivers a back of a length leg spinner outside off. Clark leans into a well-timed pull, keeping the ball low and races through for a single.
The leg spinner drops a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off. Clark rocks back and pulls it crisply, perfectly middling the shot through midwicket for four. Clark reaches thirty off just thirteen balls, maintaining a sizzling strike rate of 231.
Summary
Over 6: 19 runs. Bowler: Liam Trevaskis. Durham: 85/0 (rr 14.17)
Trevaskis delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and Clark drives it well timed through the covers, securing a single. That brings the total to 19 runs this over. Durham trail by 72 with 84 balls left, still with all ten wickets in hand and a required run rate of 5.1.
Trevaskis delivers a leg-side yorker, Clark attempts a flick but misses as the ball slips wide for an extra. Durham adds a single run, pushing this over's tally to 18.
Trevaskis bowls a stock ball on a back of a length, straight on middle stump. Alex Lees pulls it with excellent timing, keeping it controlled and manages to sneak a single. That brings the total to 17 runs in this over so far.
Outside off, a length stock ball is met with a well-timed slog by Alex Lees, sending it racing through cover for four runs. That takes the total to 16 this over, with Lees hitting his third boundary.
Lees attempts a slog off a full delivery on off stump but only manages an inside edge, giving the bowler a chance to field.
A back of a length stock ball pitched outside off, expertly pulled by Alex Lees with controlled timing. The ball races away over mid wicket for a mighty six. Alex Lees moves to 50 in just 21 balls, his second six of the over adding to the onslaught.
Trevaskis bowls a length ball just outside off stump, but Lees swings hard and connects perfectly. It's a controlled slog that soars over extra cover for six!
Summary
Over 5: 22 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Durham: 66/0 (rr 13.2)
Alex Lees attempts a pull shot off a back of a length delivery on middle stump but finds himself mis-timed, sneaking a single. That takes the total to 22 this over. Durham require 91 runs from 90 balls with all wickets intact, chasing steadily.
Alex Lees faces a short, no movement delivery down the leg and dispatches a well-timed, controlled pull shot beautifully straight through fine leg for four. Another boundary for Lees, taking his tally to four fours this over and 21 runs in total this spell.
A length ball down the leg stump, Alex Lees attempts a flick but plays and misses as the ball sneaks wide. The keeper fields it cleanly and the bowling side concedes a wide. The extras add up quickly, bringing the total to 17 in this over.
No movement from the bowler, a back of a length delivery outside off. Alex Lees cuts it cleanly, meeting the ball perfectly and racing it through cover for four. That brings up 16 runs this over with three boundaries for Alex Lees, who has now scored thirty runs off just 17 balls at a strike rate of 194.
A back-of-a-length delivery on leg stump offers the perfect opportunity. Alex Lees pulls it with a controlled and middled strike, sending the ball sailing over fine leg for a six. That's another six for Alex Lees, his second in this over.
Alex Lees gently steers the length ball outside off, keeping it along the ground. It's fielded comfortably at cover with no run added.
A full toss on leg stump, Alex Lees picks it up beautifully and executes a controlled scoop. The shot is perfectly middled, sailing cleanly over fine leg for six. That brings this partnership to 50 off 25 deliveries and takes Durham to 50 without loss.
Summary
Over 4: 14 runs. Bowler: Josh Davey. Durham: 44/0 (rr 11.0)
Alex Lees deftly steers a yorker just outside off stump, managing to sneak a quick single despite the misfield at backward point. Durham find themselves chasing 113 runs from 96 balls with all wickets intact, the required run rate steady at 7.1.
A full toss on middle stump, Clark flicks it crisply and keeps it grounded, picking up a well-earned single.
On a short length, right on middle stump, Alex Lees pulls a well-timed shot through the onside, managing to sneak a quick single.
On a back of a length delivery just on off stump, the batter pulls with great timing and control. The shot is crisply middled and races away to deep square leg for four, aided by a misfield.
Josh Davey bowls a full delivery on leg stump, and Graham Clark works it nicely for a well-timed single through mid-wicket.
Josh Davey bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, but Graham Clark has it perfectly timed. He pulls it cleanly over mid wicket for a maximum, truly a masterful strike with controlled finesse.
Summary
Over 3: 18 runs. Bowler: Ruan de Swardt. Durham: 30/0 (rr 10.0)
Ruan de Swardt bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Graham Clark works it well-timed through the infield for a single. That brings 18 runs this over. Durham require 127 from 102 deliveries with all wickets intact, chasing at 7.5 runs per over.
A length ball outside off, Clark pulls off a controlled slog, middling it perfectly over long on for six. That’s the first six of the innings, taking the total to 17 this over with two boundaries from Clark.
A length ball on a good outside off line, driven crisply and perfectly middled. The drive races through extra cover for four runs.
Delivered on middle stump with no movement, the length ball is met with a well-timed drive by Alex Lees who nudges it along the ground for a single.
A length ball on leg stump, flicked with fine timing by Lees, gently guiding it behind square for a quick two.
A length ball outside off stump with no movement, crisply cut through the covers. Lees middle cuts it expertly, racing away to the boundary.
Summary
Over 2: 6 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Durham: 12/0 (rr 6.0)
Length ball on off stump, Alex Lees attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking his pad and adding a leg bye. Durham face a tough chase needing 145 off 108 balls with all wickets intact.
A length ball down the leg stump, Alex Lees attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking his pad for no run.
A length ball straight on middle stump, slightly mis-timed scoop from the batter lands safely and is quickly fielded at square leg, leaving the score untouched.
A length ball on leg stump with no movement, worked carefully by the batter into the square leg region where it's fielded cleanly. No run from this.
A length ball straight on middle stump is met with a well-timed scoop. Alex Lees deftly sends it racing through third man for four. Alex Lees is off the mark.
Clark steps out to a length ball outside off and executes a well-timed cut, racing it past point for a quick single.
Summary
Over 1: 6 runs. Bowler: Josh Hull. Durham: 6/0 (rr 6.0)
On a full delivery outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses it cleanly, resulting in a dot ball. Durham face a challenging chase, needing 151 runs from 114 balls with all wickets intact.
The swinging away delivery outside off is met with a defensive attempt but the batter misses it completely; no run added.
Josh Hull delivers a back of a length ball down the leg side, and Graham Clark works it deftly along the ground for a well-timed single.
A full toss right on off stump, met with a controlled slog from the batter. Graham Clark middles it cleanly and sends it racing to the long on boundary for four. Graham Clark is off the mark.
On a length ball aimed at off stump, the batter paints the drive firmly along the ground but it finds the mid-off fielder, resulting in no run.
A slower ball landing full and wide outside off, left alone by the batter. The fielding side picks up a wide run.
Length ball on leg stump, the batter tries a flick but misses, the ball hitting the pad and safely fielded.
Summary
Over 20: 14 runs. Bowler: Matthew Potts. Leicestershire Foxes: 156/8 (rr 7.8)
On leg stump, a length ball is flicked nicely by Josh Davey, timing it well to pick up two runs towards deep backward square leg.
Potts bowls a length delivery on off stump, but Davey middles a well-controlled slog over long on for six! Davey cracks his second boundary this over, reaching thirty runs off just 23 balls. Leicestershire move to 154 for 8.
A full delivery on middle stump, Josh Davey flicks it crisply. The well-timed shot races away through deep square leg for a boundary.
Potts bowls a length ball straight on off stump. Hull attempts a slog but mistimes it, managing to sneak a single through to long on.
Hull drives a full, straight delivery on off stump, keeping the ball grounded and controlled, but finds the fielder at mid off for no run.