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Leicester

Leicestershire Foxes 156 for 7. Lancashire Lightning 160 for 5.

Lancashire Lightning win by 5 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Lancashire Lightning: 160/5 (rr 8.5)

  2. 18.5

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, perfectly driven by the batter. Joe Moores times it crisply, sending the ball racing elegantly through long on for a boundary.

  3. 18.4

    Ben Green bowls a back of a length delivery on off stump, met with a well-timed cut shot from Joe Moores, who keeps it down and finds backward point but no run comes from it.

  4. 18.3

    Ben Green sends down a length ball just outside off, Joe Moores attempts a drive but it’s mis-timed and safely fielded at extra cover for no run.

  5. 18.2

    Ben Green bowls a length ball on off stump with no movement. Joe Moores works it carefully into the backward point region where the fielder collects it cleanly. No run added to the total.

  6. 18.1

    On a back of a length delivery on middle stump, the batter pulls the ball with perfect timing, darting it to deep square leg for a quick two runs.

  7. 18.1

    A slower ball pitched on length down the leg side. The batter attempts a flick but misses, and the ball scoots away for a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Ashton Turner. Lancashire Lightning: 153/5 (rr 8.5)

  9. 17.6

    Turner floats an off break pitching up on middle stump, and Moores works it with perfect timing for a well-controlled single. Lancashire require just 4 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong advantage.

  10. 17.5

    Turner's off break pitched outside off, driven well-timed and along the deck by Jennings for a single towards long off.

  11. 17.4

    Turner's off break outside off with length invites a drive from Jennings, but it's mis-timed and stopped quickly by Trevaskis at mid-on for no run.

  12. 17.3

    A full toss off break on off stump, driven crisply by Joe Moores through the covers for a well-timed single.

  13. 17.2

    Off break bowls a length ball on off stump; Jennings drives it well-timed along the ground for a sharp single. Lancashire moves on to 150 for 5.

  14. 17.1

    Turner's off-break pitched at a length on off stump, met crisply with a well-timed switch hit that stays down and is expertly fielded at gully for no run.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 9 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Lancashire Lightning: 149/5 (rr 8.76)

  16. 16.6

    A well-timed pull off a back-of-a-length slower ball on middle stump, Joe Moores punches it down to deep square leg for two runs. Lancashire chase 8 from 18 balls with five wickets in hand, needing to keep the momentum.

  17. 16.5

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, driven crisply and perfectly controlled. Moores middles it cleanly for a magnificent six over long on. Joe Moores is off the mark.

  18. 16.5

    The batter attempts a slog-sweep down the leg side but misses as the ball drifts wide. The wicketkeeper collects it cleanly and a wide is signaled, adding an extra run to the total.

  19. 16.4

    A length ball on off stump is met by a well-timed, controlled defensive shot. Joe Moores keeps the scoreboard ticking with a tidy block.

  20. 16.3

    A length ball on off stump is met with a solid defensive stroke from Joe Moores, keeping it firmly on the ground for no run.

  21. 16.2

    A length ball on off stump from Green is met with a missed defensive attempt by Shadab Khan, and he is bowled cleanly. Shadab Khan departs after scoring 1 run off 3 balls.

  22. 16.1

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, Shadab attempts a slog but misses, the ball hitting his pad and no run comes off it.

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 8 runs. Bowler: Ashton Turner. Lancashire Lightning: 140/4 (rr 8.75)

  24. 15.6

    Shadab Khan works the off break along the on middle stump line with crisp timing, sneaking a quick single to square leg. Shadab Khan gets off the mark. Lancashire require 17 runs from 24 balls with six wickets in hand, maintaining a chase rate of just over four.

  25. 15.5

    Turner bowls an off break on a length pitching on off stump, and Livingstone tries an aggressive slog sweep but misses, with the ball striking his pad. The umpire raises the finger for leg before wicket. A crucial wicket falls as Livingstone goes for 74 from 43 balls.

  26. 15.4

    Turner bowls an off break just outside off stump, length ball. Livingstone goes for a slog-sweep but misses completely, resulting in no run.

  27. 15.3

    An off break drifting outside off, length ball, carefully left alone by the batter. No risk taken as he lets it go through without trouble.

  28. 15.2

    Turner's full delivery on middle stump invites an aggressive response. Livingstone steps in and unleashes a controlled slog-sweep, sending the ball sailing cleanly over deep square leg for six.

  29. 15.1

    Turner's off break is pitched up outside off, and Jennings attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing to scamper through for one.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 16 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Lancashire Lightning: 132/3 (rr 8.8)

  31. 14.6

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, perfectly timed by Livingstone who drives it elegantly. The ball is middled with controlled grace, sailing confidently over mid wicket for six! Livingstone adds another six, his second this over, pushing the total to 16 in the over. Lancashire need 25 from 30 balls with 7 wickets in hand, holding a strong 98% chance to win.

  32. 14.5

    On a back of a length delivery straight on middle stump, Livingstone pulls with power and precision. The shot is well timed, racing uncontrollably over fine leg for a magnificent six.

  33. 14.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Nick Kelly at extra cover. No run.

  34. 14.3

    Keaton Jennings goes for a slog on a back of a length ball just on off stump but mistimes it, sneaking a single through the deep mid-wicket region.

  35. 14.3

    A back of a length delivery well outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses. It's called a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  36. 14.2

    Keaton Jennings attempts a drive on a length ball outside off but misses, resulting in a dot delivery.

  37. 14.1

    Alex Green bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Keaton Jennings plays a well-timed late cut that races away for two runs behind point.

  38. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 3 runs. Bowler: Ashton Turner. Lancashire Lightning: 116/3 (rr 8.29)

  39. 13.6

    Turner bowls a length off break on off stump, and Jennings drives it well-timed but kept grounded to long off for a single. Lancashire require 41 from 36 balls with seven wickets in hand, chasing steadily at a required rate near seven.

  40. 13.5

    A length off-break outside off, met with a well-timed drive that cuts clean through the extra cover region but with no run added.

  41. 13.4

    Turner bowls a full off break on leg stump, and Livingstone attempts a sweep but misses, the ball hitting his pad for a leg bye. One run added to the extras.

  42. 13.3

    Turner bowls a length off break on off stump, Livingstone works it with less timing, and it’s quickly fielded at mid-wicket for no run.

  43. 13.2

    Liam Livingstone pads away a length off break outside off with a controlled sweep, settling for no run as the ball is quickly fielded at backward point.

  44. 13.1

    Turner's off break comes in on middle length, nicely worked by Jennings with clean timing to pick up a single.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 5 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Lancashire Lightning: 113/3 (rr 8.69)

  46. 12.6

    Keaton Jennings pulls off a well-timed reverse sweep off a full-length leg spinner outside off, guiding it cleverly along the ground for a single. Lancashire require 44 runs from 42 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong winning probability.

  47. 12.5

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner. Jennings attempts a sweep but misses, the ball striking his pads and safely fielded by the gully. No run.

  48. 12.4

    The leg spinner lands a length ball just outside off, but Livingstone expertly drives it with precision and timing, taking a comfortable single.

  49. 12.3

    On a length and on off stump, the leg spinner delivers a controlled ball that Keaton Jennings drives crisply along the ground for a well-timed single to deep backward point.

  50. 12.2

    Liam Livingstone cuts a length ball from outside off with crisp timing, sneaking a single past the deep cover fielder.

  51. 12.1

    Rehan Ahmed bowls a length leg spinner outside off, and Keaton Jennings pushes it neatly along the ground for a well-timed single.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 2 runs. Bowler: Liam Trevaskis. Lancashire Lightning: 108/3 (rr 9.0)

  53. 11.6

    Liam Livingstone plays a solid defensive stroke off a length ball just outside off stump, keeping the scoreboard quiet with no run. Lancashire require 49 runs from 48 balls, holding seven wickets in hand with a tough chase ahead.

  54. 11.5

    Liam Trevaskis bowls a length stock ball just outside off, and Jennings attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing to sneak a single through. Jennings gets off the mark with that run.

  55. 11.4

    A full-length stock delivery just on off stump as the batter attempts a sweep but misses, the ball striking the pad and coming off no bat. Ben Cox collects it cleanly behind the stumps.

  56. 11.3

    Trevaskis delivers a length ball on off stump, and Jennings leans into a well-timed defensive stroke that keeps it on the ground for no run.

  57. 11.2

    This full stock ball on middle stump invites a sweep, but the batter misses and the ball strikes the pad. Ben McDermott is given out leg before wicket. Ben McDermott departs for a duck off just one delivery.

  58. 11.1

    Trevaskis delivers a full stock ball on middle stump, and Livingstone expertly flicks it off the pads for a well-timed single.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 15 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Lancashire Lightning: 106/2 (rr 9.64)

  60. 10.6

    The leg spinner pitches full on middle stump as Salt goes for a slog-sweep but misses, the ball striking his pad and he's given leg before wicket. Phil Salt is out for 34 off 31. Lancashire need 51 from 54 balls with 8 wickets in hand, chasing at just under six an over.

  61. 10.5

    Rehan Ahmed floats a length ball just outside off, and Livingstone plays a crisply timed cut through backward point, racing away for three. That brings up 15 runs in this over already.

  62. 10.4

    Rehan Ahmed sends down a length leg spin outside off, and Phil Salt plays a well-timed late cut, keeping the ball low. He cleverly nudges it past third man for a quick single.

  63. 10.3

    A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off, met with a wild slog-sweep. The top edge balloons over third man and races away for four. Phil Salt has now scored thirty off 29 balls, boosting Lancashire to 102 for 1.

  64. 10.2

    Rehan Ahmed bowls a length ball outside off to a leg spinner's style, and Livingstone lashes a well-timed cut through the point region, sneaking a quick single. Livingstone reaches his fifty off just 28 balls, blazing at a strike rate of 179.

  65. 10.1

    Rehan Ahmed bowls a back of a length leg spinner on middle stump, but Livingstone swings hard and connects well. This controlled slog sends the ball sailing over deep square leg for a soaring six!

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 5 runs. Bowler: Liam Trevaskis. Lancashire Lightning: 91/1 (rr 9.1)

  67. 9.6

    A length ball on off stump is carefully defended by Phil Salt, who keeps it low and controlled, yielding no run. Lancashire require 66 runs from 60 balls, holding a strong chance at 94% win probability.

  68. 9.5

    On a length ball straight at middle stump, the batter works it with a mis-timed touch but manages to sneak through for a single.

  69. 9.4

    Liam Trevaskis bowls a length stock ball on middle stump, and Phil Salt works it neatly through the infield for a well-timed single.

  70. 9.3

    Liam Livingstone steps out confidently and drives a length ball just outside off, well timed and racing away for a single.

  71. 9.2

    A full stock ball on middle stump sees Phil Salt attempt a drive but mistime it slightly, managing just a quick single down to long on.

  72. 9.1

    Liam Livingstone works a length ball straight down the middle with well-timed precision, nudging it away for a single.

  73. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Lancashire Lightning: 86/1 (rr 9.56)

  74. 8.6

    Liam Livingstone drives a full-length leg-spin delivery on off stump with precision, timing it well to take a quick single. Lancashire need 71 from 66 balls with nine wickets in hand in the chase.

  75. 8.5

    Rehan Ahmed floats a length ball outside off, and Phil Salt cuts it crisply along the ground, timing it well for a quick single to deep cover.

  76. 8.4

    The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on middle, and Livingstone works it well-timed through the mid-wicket region for a quick single.

  77. 8.3

    Rehan Ahmed turns one in just short of length on off stump, and Phil Salt plays a beautifully timed drive along the ground, nudging it past the cover fielder for a single.

  78. 8.2

    Rehan Ahmed delivers a length ball just outside off, and Phil Salt plays a late cut that stays low, finding backward point where it's fielded smoothly. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  79. 8.1

    Outside off, a length ball from the leg spinner draws Phil Salt into an attempted slog-sweep but he misses it cleanly, resulting in a dot delivery.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 14 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Lancashire Lightning: 82/1 (rr 10.25)

  81. 7.6

    On a length ball straight at off stump, the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, skating the ball along the ground for a quick single. Lancashire face a chase of 75 from 72 balls, needing 6.2 per over with nine wickets in hand.

  82. 7.5

    Ben Green delivers a full slower ball on middle stump, and Livingstone works it crisply to deep square leg for a single.

  83. 7.4

    No movement as the length ball is carefully guided by Livingstone. He plays a well-timed late cut that races away through backward point for four.

  84. 7.4

    A back of a length delivery on leg stump, left alone by the batsman. The umpire calls it a wide, adding five extras without the bat coming off the blade.

  85. 7.3

    Ben Green bowls a leg cutter outside off, length ball. Phil Salt works the outside edge neatly, taking a quick single to deep cover where it's fielded by Liam Trevaskis.

  86. 7.2

    A length slower ball on middle stump, well timed by Livingstone as he works it along the ground towards deep square leg for a quick single.

  87. 7.1

    Ben Green delivers a slower ball, pitched back of a length on off stump. Phil Salt attempts a pull but mistimes it, yet manages to eke out a single toward deep square leg.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 14 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Lancashire Lightning: 68/1 (rr 9.71)

  89. 6.6

    Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner just outside off stump. Liam Livingstone times a beautiful drive with control, sending it soaring clean over long off for a maximum! Liam Livingstone moves to 30 off 18, powering a 51-run partnership. Lancashire need 89 from 78 balls with 9 wickets in hand, still holding strong in the chase.

  90. 6.5

    A full-length leg spinner on off stump tempts the drive, and it's met with clean, well-timed precision. Livingstone sends it soaring in a controlled arc over long on for a glorious six.

  91. 6.4

    Rehan Ahmed bowls a length leg-spinner on middle stump. Phil Salt attempts a pull but mistimes it, eking out a single towards deep backward square leg where Ben Mike fields comfortably.

  92. 6.3

    A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, met with a well-timed late cut that finds backward point for a single.

  93. 6.2

    Rehan Ahmed delivers a length leg spinner outside off, and Livingstone goes for a late cut but mistimes it, the ball skimming safely through to gully where Ben Mike fields cleanly. No run.

  94. 6.1

    A length ball from the leg spinner drifting outside off, carefully left alone by the batter without raising a bat, offering no scoring opportunity.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 14 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Lancashire Lightning: 54/1 (rr 9.0)

  96. 5.6

    A full delivery straight on middle, this one flicked crisply by the batter. Phil Salt sends it racing through fine leg with a well-timed flick that races away for four. Lancashire need 103 runs from 84 balls with nine wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive.

  97. 5.5

    A full ball on middle stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a wild slog but misses, the ball striking pad and conceding an extra run. Lancashire move up to 50 for 1 in this innings.

  98. 5.4

    On a full delivery right on middle stump, the batter executes a well-timed flick off the pads to pick up a single.

  99. 5.3

    A full delivery on middle stump, Livingstone attempts a flick but mistimes it slightly, managing to run a quick single towards fine leg.

  100. 5.2

    A full delivery on middle stump with no movement invites a hit. The batter flicks it cleanly, sending the ball racing away to deep backward square leg for four.

  101. 5.1

    A length ball on off stump is met with a well-timed drive, although a bit unbalanced, pushing the ball away for a quick two.

  102. 5.1

    A length ball on leg stump, no movement on offer. The batter attempts a glance but misses as the ball skims past the edge. A wide is signaled, the keeper fields it quickly.

  103. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 9 runs. Bowler: Liam Trevaskis. Lancashire Lightning: 40/1 (rr 8.0)

  104. 4.6

    The stock ball comes in steady outside off, length just right for a careful defensive stroke from Salt, who keeps the singles at bay with a tidy block. Lancashire face a chase needing 118 runs from 90 balls with nine wickets in hand.

  105. 4.5

    Outside off, length ball from the bowler, and Livingstone leans into a well-timed drive, keeping it grounded and nudging through the off side for a stylish single.

  106. 4.4

    Liam Livingstone steps into a full stock ball on off stump and unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog-sweep. The ball sails cleanly over deep backward square leg for a maximum! That's the first six of the innings.

  107. 4.3

    Trevaskis bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, with Livingstone playing a watchful, controlled defensive stroke back to the bowler for no run.

  108. 4.2

    Trevaskis bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump. Livingstone leans into a firm defensive stroke, keeping the ball down and playing it safe for no run.

  109. 4.1

    Liam Livingstone drives the stock ball full outside off with beautiful timing, racing it along the ground for two runs to deep extra cover.

  110. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 4 runs. Bowler: Alex Green. Lancashire Lightning: 31/1 (rr 7.75)

  111. 3.6

    The slower ball pitches around leg stump, and Salt tries a delicate glance but misses, the ball hitting his pads and kept down by the keeper for no run. Lancashire chase 126 from 96, requiring 7.9 an over with nine wickets in hand.

  112. 3.5

    Alex Green bowls a length seaming in on off stump. Phil Salt goes for a drive but mistimes it, with the ball staying low and safely fielded at mid-wicket. No run comes from that delivery.

  113. 3.5

    On leg stump, the length ball draws an attempted glance from the batter, but he misses it as the ball goes wide. A wide is signaled, and the keeper collects it cleanly.

  114. 3.4

    Full outside off, no movement, and the batter goes for a late cut but mis-times it, the ball trickling safely to the cover fielder for no run.

  115. 3.3

    A length ball on off stump, Liam Livingstone attempts a drive and gets an inside edge that creeps away for a single.

  116. 3.2

    Alex Green delivers a length ball outside off, nicely timed and dropped by Phil Salt who nudges it away for a single.

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