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Leicestershire Foxes 135. Notts Outlaws 209 for 4.

Notts Outlaws win by 74 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 1 run. Bowler: Mohammad Ali. Leicestershire Foxes: 135/10 (rr 7.57)

  2. 17.5

    A length ball outside off stump with no movement, Alex Green attempts a drive but misses completely and is bowled cleanly. The keeper completes the simple catch as the batter is sent back to the pavilion. Alex Green departs for a duck off just one delivery.

  3. 17.4

    The full toss on leg stump is driven crisply by Sam Wood for a well-placed single, snugly fielded at deep cover.

  4. 17.3

    Mohammad Ali bowls a yorker straight down the leg side, Sam Wood tries to work it but misses completely, resulting in no run.

  5. 17.2

    This no movement back-of-a-length delivery on the leg stump sees the batter play an uncontrolled drive that edges past the keeper, but it's spilled by the bowler.

  6. 17.1

    A short, leg-side delivery with no movement has Sam Wood attempting a pull but missing the ball cleanly.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 10 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Amir. Leicestershire Foxes: 134/9 (rr 7.88)

  8. 16.6

    A yorker on leg stump with no movement, the batter attempts a sweep but misses, and he is bowled! A sharp finish to the over as the wicketkeeper completes the dismissal. Ben Mike departs for 39 off 24. Leicestershire need 76 from 18 balls with just one wicket remaining, the chase looks steep.

  9. 16.5

    Sam Wood punches a controlled pull off a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, squeezing out a single.

  10. 16.4

    A yorker pitched wide outside off, met with a mis-timed drive by Ben Mike who just manages to get a single through extra cover.

  11. 16.3

    A full delivery drifting outside off, met with a beautifully timed drive by Ben Mike. He sends the ball racing with controlled elegance over mid wicket for six.

  12. 16.2

    Sam Wood plays a neat drive off a length ball outside off, keeping it grounded and taking a quick single.

  13. 16.1

    Mohammad Amir bowls a back of a length delivery wide outside off, and Ben Mike pulls off a controlled slog to get a single down to long on.

  14. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 14 runs. Bowler: Benny Howell. Leicestershire Foxes: 124/8 (rr 7.75)

  15. 15.6

    Ben Mike slogged a length ball just outside off, steering it low and controlled for a quick single to deep backward square leg. Leicestershire face a steep chase needing 86 from 24 with two wickets left; the odds are stacked against them.

  16. 15.5

    Sam Wood attempts a slog outside off against a length ball without any movement, but it’s mis-timed and only manages a single as the fielder at point fields smartly.

  17. 15.4

    A full, on off stump delivery with no movement is met with a well-timed, controlled slog. The ball races powerfully through long-on for a boundary.

  18. 15.3

    Ben Mike attempts a slog-sweep but misses as the slower ball pitches length and outside off, clipping his pad instead. A leg bye is taken off the delivery, adding an extra to the tally.

  19. 15.2

    Ben Mike faces a no movement ball outside off on a back-of-a-length delivery and drives it beautifully. That well-timed, controlled drive races over long on for a spectacular six! Ben Mike moves to thirty runs off just 18 balls, striking at an impressive 167.

  20. 15.1

    The slower ball is pitched up on middle stump, and Sam Wood swings a controlled slog, keeping the ball along the ground for a quick single.

  21. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 4 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Ali. Leicestershire Foxes: 110/8 (rr 7.33)

  22. 14.6

    Over the wicket. Yorker, down leg, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Tom Moores at square leg. 1 run.

  23. 14.5

    A back-of-a-length delivery down the leg, met with a solid pull off the body by the batter. The ball is quickly fielded at short leg, yielding no run.

  24. 14.4

    Mohammad Ali bowls a back of a length delivery down the leg side, Sam Wood gently pushes it back towards short extra cover, yielding no run.

  25. 14.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Freddie McCann at long on. 1 run.

  26. 14.2

    No movement from the bowler on this back of a length delivery, which Sam Wood pulls firmly along the leg side for a quick single.

  27. 14.1

    Ben Mike gets forward to a full toss just outside off and pushes it neatly into the off side for a quick single.

  28. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 9 runs. Bowler: Olly Stone. Leicestershire Foxes: 106/8 (rr 7.57)

  29. 13.6

    A short delivery down the leg side, expertly pulled by Sam Wood with perfect timing. The controlled shot sails cleanly over mid wicket for a magnificent six. Leicestershire face a steep chase, needing 104 runs from just 36 balls with only two wickets left; the odds stacked heavily against them.

  30. 13.5

    Ben Mike pushes a length ball outside off stump, steering it gently for a single. Leicestershire moves along to 100 for 8.

  31. 13.4

    On a back of a length delivery sliding down leg, Sam Wood gently pushes the ball, taking a comfortable single. Sam Wood has finally got himself off the mark.

  32. 13.3

    Stone bowls a back of a length delivery down the leg side, Sam Wood drops it just short of the bat and it’s quickly fielded at point for no run.

  33. 13.2

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, slog. OUT! Ben Green bowled - 13(7)

  34. 13.1

    On a back of a length delivery outside off stump with no movement, the batter attempts a pull shot but only manages a bottom edge, scrambling a quick single down to short fine leg.

  35. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 15 runs. Bowler: Liam Patterson-White. Leicestershire Foxes: 97/7 (rr 7.46)

  36. 12.6

    On a back of a length stock ball outside off, Ben Mike pushes it neatly through the point region to pick up a single. That makes it 15 this over! Leicestershire need 113 from 42 balls with just 3 wickets left, the odds stacked heavily against them.

  37. 12.5

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, sweep. 6 runs.

  38. 12.4

    Ben Mike goes for an adventurous slog-sweep off the full stock ball on off stump, making a bit of a mess of it but still managing to sneak two runs.

  39. 12.3

    The stock ball from outside off on a back of a length is met with a well-timed, controlled push. Ben Mike expertly guides it through to long on for four runs.

  40. 12.2

    Ben Mike steps in and plays a neat cut shot off the length ball outside off, piercing the point region for a quick two runs.

  41. 12.1

    The stock ball, full and just outside off, is met with an uncontrolled drive by Ben Mike. The ball goes towards the fielder but is spilled, giving the batter a reprieve on a dot ball.

  42. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Leicestershire Foxes: 82/7 (rr 6.83)

  43. 11.6

    Ben Mike swings aggressively with an uncontrolled slog-sweep down the leg side, managing to sneak a single through deep backward square leg. Leicestershire face a steep chase, needing 128 from 48 with just three wickets left and slim chances.

  44. 11.5

    Linde bowls a length ball down the leg side, met with a controlled drive by Ben Mike who keeps it grounded for no run.

  45. 11.4

    Ben Green angles the stock ball on a length just outside off stump and cleverly cuts it along the ground for a quick single.

  46. 11.3

    Linde delivers a length ball on off stump, and Ben Mike works it crisply into the ground for a quick single.

  47. 11.2

    Linde bowls a stock ball on the off stump, back of a length. Ben Mike drives it with excellent timing, edging two runs towards deep extra cover.

  48. 11.1

    On a back of a length stock ball pitching on off stump, Ben Green leans in and pulls it with controlled timing for a quick single to deep mid-wicket.

  49. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 2 runs. Bowler: Liam Patterson-White. Leicestershire Foxes: 76/7 (rr 6.91)

  50. 10.6

    A length ball pushed outside off, and Ben Mike works a leading edge that jitters the fielders but yields no run. Leicestershire face a steep chase needing 134 from 54 balls with just three wickets in hand.

  51. 10.5

    Patterson-White delivers a back of a length stock ball outside off, neatly cut along the off side for a quick single.

  52. 10.4

    A back of a length stock ball outside off, Ben Mike pushes it carefully through the off side for a well-timed single. Ben Mike gets off the mark.

  53. 10.3

    Patterson-White delivers a length stock ball outside off; Ben Mike drops it down cautiously but no run comes off the shot, fielded neatly at point.

  54. 10.2

    The stock ball pitches a length down the leg side, and Trevaskis goes for a drive but mistimes it badly. The ball balloons up and is caught by long off, sending him back to the pavilion. Liam Trevaskis departs for 5 off 7.

  55. 10.1

    A stock ball on a back of a length, drifting down the leg side. Trevaskis works it patiently along the ground, finding a safe passage to the leg side for no run.

  56. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 11 runs. Bowler: Benny Howell. Leicestershire Foxes: 74/6 (rr 7.4)

  57. 9.6

    A slower ball pitched just outside off, met with a well-timed late cut by the batter. The shot races finely through third man for a splendid boundary without the ball lifting in the air. Ben Green adds another boundary, now two in this over. Leicestershire still face a steep chase needing 136 from 60 balls with four wickets left and no chance on WinViz.

  58. 9.5

    Howell bowls a length ball just outside off, and Green scalps a lovely cut shot, crisply middled and racing away through cover for four.

  59. 9.4

    Ben Green well-timed a slower ball pushed just outside off, nudging it through the field to pick up a quick two. Ben Green has finally got off the mark for Leicestershire.

  60. 9.3

    A full slower ball on off stump sees the batter attempt an aggressive drive but he mistimes it, resulting in a catch at long off. Rehan Ahmed departs after a lively 45 runs off 23 balls.

  61. 9.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Rehan Ahmed carves a controlled cut shot past extra cover, but it's well fielded for no run.

  62. 9.1

    Trevaskis leans into a controlled drive through the off side, keeping it along the ground and nudging a quick single.

  63. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Leicestershire Foxes: 63/5 (rr 7.0)

  64. 8.6

    Outside off, a back of a length stock ball, the batter works the ball with a leading edge for a single towards extra cover. Leicestershire face a tough chase needing 147 from 66 balls with five wickets in hand and slim odds to win.

  65. 8.5

    Trevaskis swings an aggressive slog outside off against the length ball, sending it for a quick two as the fielder at deep mid-wicket chases it down.

  66. 8.4

    The stock ball comes outside off on a back of a length, and Rehan Ahmed works it neatly through the off side for a single, well fielded at mid on.

  67. 8.3

    The stock ball nudges wide outside off, but Liam Trevaskis steps down and executes a well-timed, controlled sweep towards deep mid wicket for a single. Liam Trevaskis has gotten off the mark.

  68. 8.2

    A length ball just outside off stump, met with an ambitious reverse sweep attempt that misses and thuds into the batter's pad for no run.

  69. 8.1

    The stock ball, landing on a good length just on off stump, is met with an uncontrolled slog from the batter. Joey Evison attempts a big swing but fails to keep it down and is caught at long on. Joey Evison departs after scoring 7 runs from 13 balls.

  70. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 3 runs. Bowler: Benny Howell. Leicestershire Foxes: 58/4 (rr 7.25)

  71. 7.6

    A length ball outside off, without any movement, driven neatly along the ground by Joey Evison, who picks up a comfortable single. Leicestershire require 152 from 72 deliveries, chasing at a steep 12.7 run rate with six wickets in hand; their chances remain slim.

  72. 7.5

    Howell bowls a slower length delivery on off stump, and Evison works it carefully along the ground towards mid-wicket, but no run comes off it.

  73. 7.4

    Evison plays a controlled slog off the slower ball just outside off, squeezing a quick two as the fielder chases at deep mid wicket.

  74. 7.3

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Joe Clarke at short mid wicket. No run.

  75. 7.2

    A slower ball outside off at length, Evison carefully pushes it down the ground, making sure to keep it along the deck. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  76. 7.1

    Howell bowls a full delivery outside off, no movement through the air. Evison deftly flicks it, keeping it under control and close to the body, but it yields no run.

  77. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Leicestershire Foxes: 55/4 (rr 7.86)

  78. 6.6

    Rehan Ahmed flashes a crisp cut shot off a back of a length stock ball outside off, squeezing two runs wide of the infield. Leicestershire remain under pressure, needing 155 off 78 balls with six wickets in hand and a slim 3% chance to win according to WinViz.

  79. 6.5

    A length ball outside off, played with stylish intent. Rehan Ahmed executes a well-timed, controlled switch hit, sending the ball racing to backward point for four. That takes Leicestershire to 53 for 4.

  80. 6.4

    A full stock ball outside off stump, the batter carefully drives it straight back to the bowler. No run added to the total.

  81. 6.3

    Round the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to George Munsey at backward point. No run.

  82. 6.2

    Linde delivers a length stock ball just outside off, and Joey Evison pushes it calmly along the ground for a single.

  83. 6.1

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Joe Clarke at short extra cover. No run.

  84. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 14 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Ali. Leicestershire Foxes: 48/4 (rr 8.0)

  85. 5.6

    Evison works the slower ball outside off just past the infield for a well-timed single. Leicestershire face a steep chase needing 162 from 84 balls with six wickets in hand.

  86. 5.5

    Joey Evison works a slower ball just outside off on length, pushing it neatly into the gap for two runs. Evison has gotten off the mark with a confident start.

  87. 5.4

    A length ball on off stump, flicked but missing the bat and striking the pad, no run added.

  88. 5.3

    Mohammad Ali bowls a slower ball length just outside off, and Rehan Ahmed expertly steers it along the ground for a single, safely fielded by third man.

  89. 5.2

    The short delivery outside off is met with a superbly controlled upper cut. Rehan Ahmed sends it well timed over backward point for a magnificent six! Rehan Ahmed now has two boundaries in this over.

  90. 5.1

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Rehan Ahmed plays a beautifully timed cut, sending the ball racing through cover for four. Rehan Ahmed moves to thirty off just 14 balls, striking at 221.

  91. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 15 runs. Bowler: Olly Stone. Leicestershire Foxes: 34/4 (rr 6.8)

  92. 4.6

    On a length just outside off, the batter works the ball but misses the bat, nudging it onto the pads for no run. Leicestershire face a daunting chase needing 176 runs from 90 balls with six wickets in hand, the odds firmly against them.

  93. 4.5

    No movement from the bowler as Rehan Ahmed attempts a drive outside off, but it's mis-timed and uncontrolled, managing just a quick single to deep extra cover. That brings the total to 15 runs in this over.

  94. 4.4

    The slower ball on a full length, landing on off stump, is met with a controlled, well-timed sweep. Rehan Ahmed sends it sailing over deep backward square leg for a magnificent six. That's the first six of the innings and the third boundary from Rehan Ahmed this over.

  95. 4.3

    Rehan Ahmed plays a well-timed drive along the full outside off stump, but the fielding at mid off is alert to stop any run.

  96. 4.2

    A full delivery outside off, with no movement, and Rehan Ahmed leans into a beautifully middled drive. The ball races crisply through extra cover for four. That’s another boundary for Rehan Ahmed, his second in this over.

  97. 4.1

    Stone bowls a full delivery just outside off stump, and Ahmed drives it crisply. The shot is well timed and races away through long off for four.

  98. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 2 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Ali. Leicestershire Foxes: 19/4 (rr 4.75)

  99. 3.6

    A back of a length delivery just outside off stump, Ashton Turner attempts a cut but only manages an outside edge. He's caught by the wicketkeeper, Tom Moores, and the batter is out for a duck. Ashton Turner departs for 0 off 1. Leicestershire now need 191 from 96 balls with six wickets in hand, the required run rate soaring to 11.9, and their chances at just 1 percent.

  100. 3.5

    On a back of a length ball outside off, the batter attempts an ambitious scoop but fails to control the shot and is caught at short fine leg. Ben Cox departs for 5 off 8.

  101. 3.4

    Rehan Ahmed goes for a cut shot off a back of a length ball outside off, but mistimes it and manages just a single.

  102. 3.3

    Mohammad Ali bowls a back of a length delivery outside off. Ben Cox attempts a slog but misses, the ball striking his pad for a leg bye.

  103. 3.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, gently pushed by the batter, Ben Cox, who keeps the ball on the ground for no run.

  104. 3.1

    No movement on a back of a length delivery outside off stump, a mis-timed drive from the batter is safely fielded by the bowler for no run.

  105. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 10 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Amir. Leicestershire Foxes: 17/2 (rr 5.67)

  106. 2.6

    A length ball on off stump with no movement is dispatched in a controlled slog through mid-wicket for four. Rehan Ahmed adds another boundary, his second this over. Leicestershire chase 193 from 102 balls with eight wickets in hand, needing 11.4 an over and holding a 7% chance.

  107. 2.5

    Ben Cox pushes a slower ball on a length straight back down the middle, taking a quick single.

  108. 2.4

    Amir bowls a full toss just outside off stump. Cox pushes at it but mistimes the shot, the ball fizzing through to short extra cover for no run.

  109. 2.3

    Amir delivers a length ball straight on middle stump. Rehan Ahmed deftly steers it on the ground, picking up a single with a quick run saved by Patterson-White at short third man.

  110. 2.2

    A short no-movement delivery on the leg side, and Rehan Ahmed goes for the pull but misses it cleanly. No run comes from this ball.

  111. 2.1

    On a length ball, straight on off stump, the batter times a crisp drive beautifully. The shot races past cover for a clean and confident boundary.

  112. Update

    Summary

    Over 2: 5 runs. Bowler: Olly Stone. Leicestershire Foxes: 7/2 (rr 3.5)

  113. 1.6

    Stone delivers a back of a length ball outside off, with no movement. Ben Cox works it well timed through fine leg, racing to the boundary for four. That's the first four of the innings. Ben Cox is off the mark. Leicestershire need 203 from 108 balls at 11.3 with 8 wickets in hand, holding a 5% win chance.

  114. 1.5

    Ben Cox blocks a length ball delivered outside off stump with a composed defensive stroke, keeping it down and yielding no run.

  115. 1.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, down leg, down the track, slog. OUT! Nick Kelly bowled - 0(3)

  116. 1.3

    Stone sends down a length ball on the leg side with no movement. Kelly drops the bat but plays with soft hands, leaving the ball safely to the leg side for no run.

  117. 1.2

    Stone bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, and Ahmed carefully steers it with soft hands to third man for a single.