Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women League 2
Uppingham School
Leicestershire Foxes Women
242
Derbyshire Falcons Women
2728
Derbyshire Falcons Women win by 30 runs
Summary
Over 48: 3 runs. Bowler: Maria Andrews. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 242/10 (rr 5.06)
A length ball outside off stump is met with a controlled drive, but it's mis-timed. The batter is caught at deep extra cover, ending the innings for Emma Thatcher. Emma Thatcher departs after scoring 6 runs from 11 balls.
Whitfield works the length ball straight on middle stump, guiding it carefully for a single.
Emma Thatcher plays a controlled drive through the covers off a length ball outside off stump, picking up a well-judged single.
A stock ball on a back of a length outside off, Emma Thatcher steers it carefully through the off side for no run.
A full-length stock ball just outside off, driven crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 47: 3 runs. Bowler: Adrianna Darlow. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 239/9 (rr 5.09)
Darlow bowls an off break outside off, tempting the batter with a cut shot, but she misses it completely. A tidy dot ball to end the over. Leicestershire Women require 34 runs from 18 balls with just one wicket in hand, facing steep odds.
An off break pitched on a length around off stump, met with a steady defensive stroke that keeps the scoreboard untouched.
A full-length off break on off stump, worked carefully through the off side for a single.
Emma Thatcher steps in and sends a controlled slog off the full, straight delivery just for a quick single to long on.
A full outside off off-break is met with a controlled drive by Whitfield, guiding the ball gracefully for a single.
A length ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses it completely. A tidy delivery that yields no run.
Summary
Over 46: 8 runs. Bowler: Maria Andrews. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 236/9 (rr 5.13)
Holly Whitfield leans into a full, on off stump stock ball and drives it crisply along the ground for a smart single. Leicestershire Women face a tough chase needing 37 from 24 balls with just one wicket left and the odds stacked against them.
The length ball outside off is pushed gently by Holly Whitfield into the extra cover region, but no run is taken.
A full stock ball on middle stump, driven crisply and controlled by the batter. Holly Whitfield times it well, sending the ball racing through mid-wicket for four.
Full ball on middle stump, worked with some mis-timing through the leg side for a single.
Emma goes for a wild slog off this length ball on off stump, connecting just enough to race through for a quick two as the ball is fielded at deep mid wicket.
Andrews bowls a length stock ball on middle stump, Emma Thatcher works it off the inside edge but no run comes.
Summary
Over 45: 4 runs. Bowler: Adrianna Darlow. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 228/9 (rr 5.07)
Adrianna Darlow bowls a full off break just outside off stump, and Emma Thatcher confidently drives it along the ground through the covers for a single. Emma Thatcher gets off the mark. Leicestershire Women require 45 runs from 30 balls with just one wicket remaining, a tough chase at a required run rate of nine.
An off break pitched up outside off. Emma Thatcher uses soft hands to cut the ball along the ground sharply towards cover, but there's no run as the fielder calmly collects.
An off break on a length, angling in on leg stump. Sophie Grayson attempts a well-timed, controlled pull but is caught at short fine leg. A smart catch brings her innings to an end. Sophie Grayson departs for 84 off 94 deliveries.
On a length ball just on off stump, the off-spinner tempts a drive that edges off the inside edge for a quick single.
A full off break on off stump sees Sophie Grayson tuck the ball neatly along the ground, driving through point for a well-run single.
Off break drifting on off stump, met with a well-timed drive down the ground by Whitfield, who takes a smart single.
Summary
Over 44: 4 runs. Bowler: Maria Andrews. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 224/8 (rr 5.09)
Whitfield drives the stock ball full outside off with controlled precision, steering it past the infield for a quick single. Leicestershire Women face a tough chase, requiring 49 runs from 36 balls with just two wickets in hand.
A full delivery on leg stump from the stock ball, the batter goes for a sweep but misses, the ball glancing off the pad and just sneaking through for a leg bye.
A length stock ball on off stump; the batter leans into a well-timed drive, keeping the ball low and dashing through for a single.
The stock ball on a back of a length, just nudged on off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, yielding no run.
A full stock ball on outside off, and Sophie Grayson drives crisply along the ground, picking up a neat single.
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Frances Lonsdale at backward point. No run.
Summary
Over 43: 8 runs. Bowler: Adrianna Darlow. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 220/8 (rr 5.12)
Off break pitched on a good length outside off, Sophie Grayson cuts crisply along the ground past point for a well-timed single. Leicestershire Women require 53 runs off 42 balls with just two wickets left, facing a tough chase.
Adrianna Darlow floats a length off break just outside off stump. Sophie Grayson waits patiently and plays a neat late cut that sneaks past backward point for no run.
Adrianna Darlow tosses up an off break on a length on off stump, and Holly Whitfield drives it well-timed through the covers for a comfortable single.
A length ball outside off, the batter plays a neat late cut, keeping it low and running a quick single to gully.
An off break drifting outside off pitched at length, Sophie Grayson carves a late cut with precision. The well-timed stroke races away behind point and streams down to third man for four runs.
An off break pitched on a good length just outside off stump, met with a crisp drive through the covers for a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 42: 5 runs. Bowler: Maria Andrews. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 212/8 (rr 5.05)
A full-length stock ball outside off, Sophie Grayson pushes it down gently towards extra cover but there's no run. Leicestershire Women require 61 from 48 deliveries with just two wickets left, facing a steep climb on the scoreboard.
Round the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Prisha Bedi at long off. 1 run.
Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Rhiannon Knowling-Davies at deep extra cover. 1 run.
The bowler bowls a full stock ball just outside off stump, and Sophie Grayson plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down and tight for no run.
The stock ball pitches on off stump length and is met with a controlled drive through the covers, picking up a crisp single.
A full stock ball on off stump is driven crisply by the batter, Holly Whitfield, racing it through the covers for a well-timed two. Holly Whitfield moves on to a classy 30 off 39 deliveries.
Summary
Over 41: 9 runs. Bowler: Prisha Bedi. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 207/8 (rr 5.05)
Prisha Bedi bowls a length off break on off stump, but Sophie Grayson dispatches a well-timed slog sweep. The ball races along the ground to deep backward square leg for a four. Another boundary for Sophie, her second this over. Leicestershire Women require 66 from 54 balls with just two wickets left and the odds stacked heavily against them.
An off break drifting outside off, played crisply by the batter. She cuts it with a fine outside edge racing away through third man for four. Leicestershire Women move to 203 for 8.
An off break pitched just outside off on a length. Sophie goes for a late cut but mistimes it, the ball stays low and is easily fielded at backward point. No run comes off this delivery.
Prisha Bedi bowls an off break right on off stump length, and Sophie Grayson meets it with a solid, compact defense to keep the scoreboard untouched.
Whitfield drives a controlled off break on a length, pushing it elegantly on off stump for a well-timed single.
An off break landing on off stump length, worked carefully through the off side by the batter for no run.
Summary
Over 40: 3 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 198/8 (rr 4.95)
Holly Whitfield plays a controlled drive outside off, timing it neatly to pick up a well-earned single. Leicestershire Women face a tough chase, needing 75 from 60 with just two wickets in hand and slim chances.
A yorker on off stump, met with a controlled drive that stays on the ground, beautifully fielded at extra cover for no run.
A full, on off stump delivery angling straight in, and Sophie Grayson drives it firmly and well-timed through the off side for a single.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Sophie Grayson blocks it firmly on the ground for no run.
Holly Whitfield watches the full, outside off no-movement ball closely and plays a controlled drive, picking up a neat single.
A length delivery on middle stump with no movement, the batter defends cautiously, inside edging it to the square leg fielder for no run.
Summary
Over 39: 13 runs. Bowler: Prisha Bedi. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 195/8 (rr 5.0)
Prisha Bedi pitches a back-of-a-length off break on off stump. Sophie Grayson awaits and pulls it with great control and timing, sending the ball racing to fine leg for four runs. Leicestershire Women face a tough chase, needing 78 from 66 balls with just two wickets left and no chance per WinViz.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive controlled in air. 1 run.
A full off break on off stump, expertly met and driven with excellent timing. The shot is controlled and races away through long on for a boundary. Holly Whitfield adds another boundary, her second in this over.
Prisha Bedi tosses up a full outside off delivery, and Holly Whitfield goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball staying low and safely fielded at cover for no run.
Prisha Bedi bowls a full off break just outside off stump, and Whitfield comes down confidently to play a well-timed drive. The ball races along the ground through extra cover, beating the fielders to secure a boundary, helped by a misfield in the covers.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Summary
Over 38: 1 run. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 182/8 (rr 4.79)
A full delivery outside off, no movement on offer, and the batter goes for a drive but edges it thickly. The ball flies to the gully, and April Herathge is caught, ending her innings. April Herathge departs for 16 off 12. Leicestershire Women need 91 from 72 balls at 7.6 with just 2 wickets left, and their chances look slim.
A full delivery on the outside off stump met with a well-timed drive through the covers, but it gathers no runs.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Whitfield pulls it crisply into the onside, running a well-timed single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Adrianna Darlow at extra cover. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Maria Andrews at mid wicket. No run.
A yorker delivered right on off stump, the batter drops the ball but manages to keep it down and no run comes off this tight delivery.
Summary
Over 37: 14 runs. Bowler: Lauren Kenvyn. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 181/7 (rr 4.89)
A short, on off stump delivery with no movement, pulled crisply and cleanly along the ground. April Herathge middles it powerfully through long on for a boundary. April Herathge now has two boundaries this over. Leicestershire Women require 92 from 78 balls with three wickets in hand, needing a 7.1 run rate but currently facing a tough chase.
Lauren Kenvyn bowls a back of a length delivery outside off. April Herathge steers it with precise timing into the gap, but it doesn’t yield a run.
Lauren Kenvyn bowls a length ball on off stump, and Holly Whitfield works it neatly through the infield for a quick single.
The bowler delivers a back of a length ball just outside off, but Whitfield plays an assured pull shot, middling it cleanly. The ball races away through extra cover for four.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, late cut controlled in air to Maria Andrews at third man. 1 run.
A back of a length delivery outside off stump with no movement, met with a well-timed slog. April Herathge drives it powerfully through mid-wicket for four runs.
Summary
Over 36: 11 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 167/7 (rr 4.64)
No movement as the short ball is met with a well-timed pull. Holly Whitfield sends it racing in a controlled arc through long on for four. Leicestershire Women must chase 106 from 84 balls with three wickets left, facing stiff odds.
Whitfield meets a back of a length delivery outside off and drives a well-timed pull through the on side for a quick two.
A length ball outside off stump that the batter pushes gently into the off side, keeping the scoreboard still with no run.
A slower ball pitched up on off stump, worked nicely by the batter into the fine leg region for a comfortable single.
A back of a length delivery on middle is met with a controlled pull shot. She times it well, sending the ball racing away fine leg for four.
On a length outside off, the batter executes a tidy cut shot along the ground, but it yields no run.
Summary
Over 35: 3 runs. Bowler: Malisha Tennakoon. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 156/7 (rr 4.46)
A full-length delivery on middle stump with no movement; the batter attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking the pads without adding to the score. Leicestershire Women require 117 runs from 90 balls with just three wickets left, struggling to keep up the required rate.
A length ball on off stump is met with a steady defensive stroke, keeping it down and well controlled for no run.
Whitfield drives on the back of a length outside off stump delivery but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded.
On a length ball straighter down the middle, the batter softly pushes it into the mid-wicket region for a comfortable single.
Length ball on middle stump, flicked but misses and strikes the batter's pad, resulting in a leg bye. The ball is quickly fielded at first slip.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement and April Herathge works it carefully through the off side for a single. April Herathge gets off the mark to start her innings.
Summary
Over 34: 5 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 153/7 (rr 4.5)
Holly Whitfield attempts a drive on a wide, length ball outside off stump but misses, resulting in no run. Leicestershire Women face a steep chase, needing 120 from 96 with only 3 wickets left and slim chances according to WinViz.
The batter attempts a drive outside off stump but misses completely, resulting in no run.
A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, effortlessly dispatched. Holly Whitfield pulls it with excellent timing through long on for four. That brings Leicestershire Women to 153 for 7.
A full-length delivery outside off, driven firmly along the ground by Holly Whitfield, but well fielded at mid off to concede no run.
A length ball wide outside off is left well alone by the batter, conceding just the one wide run.
A length ball on off stump, neatly defended by Whitfield who keeps it on the ground for no run.
No movement on this length ball outside off, as Whitfield attempts a drive but misses cleanly. The keeper collects confidently, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 33: 3 runs. Bowler: Malisha Tennakoon. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 148/7 (rr 4.48)
A half-tracker on the outside off stump line is left alone confidently by April Herathge, keeping the scorecard ticking with no run. Leicestershire Women face a tough chase needing 125 from 102 balls with just three wickets in hand, and the odds stacked against them.
With no movement on a short ball just on off stump, Sophie Grayson attempts a pull but gets a top edge, sending it off fine leg for two runs.
A back of a length delivery on off stump is worked nicely by Sophie Grayson, who edges it past point but can’t beat the fielder. No run.
A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a crisp cut shot that races away along the off side for a single. Holly Whitfield gets off the mark.
Malisha Tennakoon bowls a length delivery on off stump, and Holly Whitfield works it with a mis-timed touch towards mid-wicket. The ball is quickly fielded, yielding no run.
Malisha Tennakoon pitches it up outside off stump, and Holly Whitfield goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball skimming safely to extra cover for no run.
Summary
Over 32: 2 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 145/7 (rr 4.53)
No movement from the bowler on this back of a length delivery outside off stump, and Sophie Grayson plays a deft late cut, keeping it low and tight. The ball is fielded smartly at backward point, yielding no run. Leicestershire Women face a tough chase, requiring 128 runs from 108 balls with only three wickets in hand; the win odds remain grim.
A back of a length delivery right on middle stump, Sophie Grayson works the ball carefully using her inside edge, but there's no run.
A yorker right on off stump, met with a dropped drive that stays down safely, but yields no run.
A full, straight delivery on off stump is met with a somewhat mis-timed drive, but Sophie Grayson still manages to sneak it through for two runs.