Summary
Vitality Blast Women League 2
Leicester
Leicestershire Foxes Women
1207
Glamorgan Women
1225
Glamorgan Women win by 2 runs
Summary
Over 20: 17 runs. Bowler: Gemma Porter. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 120/7 (rr 6.0)
A controlled off-break length ball on middle stump, Sophie Grayson drives neatly and picks up two runs with precision before the ball is fielded at long off. Seventeen runs have come in this over! Leicestershire Women now require 3 runs off the final ball with three wickets in hand, facing an almost impossible chase.
Gemma Porter delivers a full off break down the leg side, but Sophie Grayson steps in with a well-timed, controlled slog. The ball races away to deep square leg for a boundary. Sophie Grayson continues her onslaught with another four, bringing her total to 15 runs this over and three boundaries in the over so far.
An off break pitching on off stump and around length, Sophie Grayson leans into a crisp, well-timed drive. The ball races beautifully through cover for four. Sophie Grayson has now hit two boundaries in this over.
Gemma Porter bowls an off break, pitching on off stump at length. Sophie Grayson leans into a beautifully controlled drive, timing it exquisitely over long off for a majestic six. That marks the first maximum of the innings.
The off break pitches up on middle stump, and Indira Singh goes for a drive. It's a bit uncontrolled but she manages to sneak a single through the infield.
Gemma Porter delivers a back of a length off break just on off stump. Indira Singh attempts a pull but misses completely, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 19: 7 runs. Bowler: Sara Phillips. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 103/7 (rr 5.42)
An outside off length off break, Sophie Grayson steps forward and drives with some eagerness, but the shot lacks control, peeling off for two runs to deep cover. Leicestershire Women face a tense chase needing 20 runs from the final over with three wickets in hand.
Off break pitched just outside off and back of a length, the batter pulls it firmly along the ground towards deep mid wicket, running a quick single.
Indira Singh drives a crisp off break outside off stump with a well-timed cut shot, racing the ball along the ground to collect a quick two. Leicestershire Women reach 100 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
A full toss outside off, beautifully cut through the point region by Sophie Grayson, who picks up a well-timed single.
An off break pitched outside off at a back of a length, met with a firm pull shot from the batter who keeps it down and races through for a single.
Outside off and full, the off break is met with a controlled drive by Indira Singh who keeps it down and pushes it firmly towards the cover region for no run.
Summary
Over 18: 6 runs. Bowler: Gemma Porter. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 96/7 (rr 5.33)
Grayson throws caution to the wind with an off break pitched on middle and a length ball, launching an uncontrolled slog-sweep through the mid wicket boundary for two. Leicestershire Women need 27 runs off 12 balls with three wickets in hand, the tension mounting.
Indira Singh carefully steers this off break on a length, guiding it along the middle stump for a well-placed single. She gets off the mark with that clever shot.
An off break pitching on off stump around length, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely and is stumped by the keeper. Isla Williamson departs after scoring 1 run off 2 balls.
Gemma Porter bowls a full off-break on off stump, but Sophie Grayson unleashes a controlled slog, sneaking a single to long on.
An off break pitched on a length, straight at middle stump. The batter goes for an uncontrolled flick, managing to sneak a single off the inside edge.
A full off break on off stump met with a smooth drive through the covers, just enough to pick up a single.
Summary
Over 17: 8 runs. Bowler: Jasmine Westley. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 90/6 (rr 5.29)
Sophie Grayson goes for a slog-sweep outside off, mis-timing it but manages to sneak a single through short third man. Leicestershire Women require 33 runs from 18 balls with four wickets in hand, facing a steep chase.
The off break drifts down the middle stump line, Sophie Grayson attempts a slog but misses; a wide is signalled and three extras run through fine leg.
A length stock ball on off stump, worked cleverly for a single. The batter kept it grounded, but disaster struck as a direct hit run out dismisses the non-striker on this delivery. Lucy Weston departs after scoring one run from one ball. The momentum sharply shifts as Glamorgan Women’s win probability jumps from 88% to 96%.
Lucy Weston plays a controlled drive outside off on a back of a length stock ball, securing a quick single. Lucy Weston gets off the mark.
A length ball on middle stump, and the batter opts to leave it alone. A wide down the leg side adds an extra to the total, fielded cleanly by the keeper.
A full toss just outside off, and Sophie Grayson calmly drives it along the ground for a neat single. Sophie Grayson gets off the mark in this innings.
Round the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, down the track, slog. OUT! Ellen Watson stumped - 46(49)
A full toss outside off, a drive attempted but mistimed, resulting in a sharp run out. Caitlin Chissell departs for 2 runs off 3 balls.
Summary
Over 16: 10 runs. Bowler: Sara Phillips. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 82/3 (rr 5.12)
Watson responds to the off break pitched full outside off with an eager drive, the ball skimming past fielders for a couple despite the fielding hiccup. Leicestershire Women are chasing 41 from 24 balls, needing over ten an over with seven wickets in hand.
An off break pitched outside off, and Ellen Watson drives it crisply along the ground for a smart two.
Off break bowled outside off, a length delivery worked nicely by the batter who nudges it along the ground for a comfortable single.
Outside off, a length ball on offer and Ellen Watson plays a clever switch hit, sneaking it neatly through the off side for three.
An off break pitched on a length outside off sees the batter flick it off the inside edge for a quick single. Caitlin Chissell has opened her account.
Off break delivered outside off stump, the batter leans in gracefully to drive the ball along the ground, securing a single to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Summary
Over 15: 4 runs. Bowler: Katy Cobb. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 72/3 (rr 4.8)
Becki Brooker flicks a length stock ball just outside off for a well-placed single but is unfortunately run out after the throw from deep mid wicket. She attempted a controlled flick, only to be caught short between the wickets. Becki Brooker departs for 16 from 22 balls. Leicestershire Women require 51 runs from 30 balls with 7 wickets in hand, needing a run rate of 10.2.
A stock ball on a back of a length outside off stump. Becki Brooker attempts a cut but misses, leaving it well alone for no run.
On a length ball outside off, Ellen Watson plays an elegant, controlled drive through the cover region, steering it away from the fielders for a well-taken single.
Becki Brooker plays a neat cut off a back-of-a-length stock ball wide outside off, steering it past backward point for a well-run single.
A full-length stock ball just outside off, deftly pushed by the batter to the off side for no run.
A full, outside off stock ball bowled with discipline, met with an inside edge slog that manages to sneak through for a single.
Summary
Over 14: 6 runs. Bowler: Nicole Reid. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 68/2 (rr 4.86)
Nicole Reid bowls a back of a length leg spinner just outside off. Becki Brooker attempts a pull but misses completely. The ball is calmly collected by the wicketkeeper, and that’s a dot ball to close the over. Leicestershire Women require 55 from 36 balls with eight wickets in hand, chasing at over nine runs per over.
A length ball from the leg spinner, pitched outside off, meets a steady defensive stroke from Becki Brooker who keeps the ball down and secures no run.
A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off is met with a well-timed sweep. Becki Brooker sends it crisply through fine leg for four. Leicestershire Women take a big stride forward, shifting the win probability from 50% to 58%.
Leg spinner pitches it on off stump length, Watson pulls off a fierce slog shot, managing to run a quick single.
Nicole Reid sends down a length ball on leg stump, and Ellen Watson tries a sweep but misses, the ball hitting her pads and staying low. No run comes off this delivery.
The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump, and Brooker works it carefully to mid wicket for a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 13: 6 runs. Bowler: Jasmine Westley. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 62/2 (rr 4.77)
Becki Brooker pushes a length off break just outside off, guiding it carefully to deep cover for a quick single. Leicestershire Women now need 61 runs from 42 balls with eight wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive.
A short off break outside off, Becki Brooker attempts an ambitious sweep but lacks control, guiding it awkwardly to fine leg for a couple of runs.
Jasmine Westley bowls a full outside off off break, and Becki Brooker attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is safely gathered by the wicketkeeper for no run.
Becki Brooker sweeps a well-pitched off break outside off, keeping the ball low and racing it fine for two runs.
Ellen Watson swings an off break pitched outside off with a controlled slog, sneaking a single through the infield thanks to a sharp misfield at short mid wicket.
Watson meets the off break pitched outside off on a back of a length, pushing it gently back towards the bowler. No run coming off this one.
Summary
Over 12: 5 runs. Bowler: Nicole Reid. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 56/2 (rr 4.67)
The leg spinner floats a length ball just outside off, Becki Brooker cuts it firmly but straight to point where Sara Phillips fields it cleanly for no run. Leicestershire Women require 67 runs from 48 balls with 8 wickets in hand, chasing at a steady 8.4 required run rate.
A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off. Ellen Watson confidently drives it along the ground and picks up a single, the ball fielded swiftly at mid off.
A full toss outside off from the leg spinner, met with a neat sweep that stays low and secures a well-timed single.
Nicole Reid floats a full outside-off leg spinner which Ellen Watson meets with a controlled drive, picking up a smart single.
A back of a length leg spin just outside off, Becki Brooker steers it neatly along the ground for a quick single.
Nicole Reid bowls a yorker on off stump, but Ellen Watson drives it neatly along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 11: 3 runs. Bowler: Jasmine Westley. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 51/2 (rr 4.64)
The off break drifts outside off stump, pitching back of a length. Becki Brooker works the ball but misses, it clips her pad and is neatly collected by the wicketkeeper for no run. Leicestershire Women require 72 runs from 54 balls with eight wickets still in hand, keeping the chase alive.
An off break pitched outside off, and Ellen drives it with some freedom, though the connection was a bit unchecked. She takes a quick single as the fielders scramble.
The off break pitches outside off and the batter attempts a risky slog-sweep, managing to connect and scurry through for a single. Leicestershire Women move to 50 for 2 with that run.
An off break outside off on a length tempts the batter into a defensive move but she misses the ball, which is safely gathered by the wicketkeeper.
Westley bowls an off break just outside off on a back of a length, and Brooker plays a neat late cut, guiding it past backward point for no run.
Jasmine Westley bowls a full off break outside off; Ellen Watson goes for a sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad instead and adding an extra run.
Summary
Over 10: 3 runs. Bowler: Nicole Reid. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 48/2 (rr 4.8)
The leg spinner comes full on off stump, and Ellen Watson drives it crisply, timing it beautifully to pick up a single. Ellen climbs to thirty off 33 deliveries as Leicestershire Women chase 75 from 60 balls with eight wickets in hand and a 60% chance to win.
The leg spinner delivers a back of a length ball on off stump, and Becki Brooker pulls it low and controlled to deep mid wicket for a quick single. Brooker has finally got off the mark.
Nicole Reid floats a length leg spinner on off stump, and Becki Brooker pushes it gently back towards the bowler for no run.
The leg spinner floats a back of a length delivery outside off, Becki Brooker attempts a cut but mistimes it, the ball stays low and is neatly fielded at point. No run comes off this delivery.
A full-length leg spinner on middle stump tempts Davies into an ambitious slog-sweep, but the unsteady connection sends a catch to mid-wicket where she’s taken out by Daisy Jeanes. Flora Davies departs for 5 runs from 7 balls.
A full-length leg spinner pitched on off stump, gracefully driven along the ground by Ellen Watson for a single.
Summary
Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Sara Phillips. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 45/1 (rr 5.0)
Off break bowls just outside off, landing on a back of a length. Ellen Watson meets it with a neat drive, keeping it grounded and sneaking a single through mid-off where it's fielded cleanly. Leicestershire Women chase 78 from 66 balls with 9 wickets left, requiring just over seven an over.
Flora Davies leans into an off break pitched just outside off, playing a controlled pull shot that races away for a single.
Philips bowls a full off break outside off, and Davies attempts a slog-sweep but gets a mis-timed shot that stays grounded. No run from this delivery as the keeper collects it cleanly.
Off break pitch outside off, Watson executes a neat sweep along the ground, picking up a single with a swift run to the strike end.
Off break on a back of a length strays outside off, but Flora Davies leans back and pulls it efficiently for a single to deep square leg.
Flora Davies steps out and plays a sharp cut off the back of a length off break, slicing it just outside off but finds the fielder at backward point for no run.
Summary
Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: Nicole Reid. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 41/1 (rr 5.12)
A length ball from the leg spinner just outside off stump, beautifully driven by Flora Davies who keeps it down to take a quick single. Leicestershire Women require 82 runs from 72 balls with plenty of wickets in hand in this chase.
The leg spinner drifts it outside off to a back of a length spot. Flora Davies attempts a cut but only manages a thick edge, racing away for two runs to third man. Flora Davies gets off the mark.
Nicole Reid delivers a yorker on off stump with her leg spin. Faith Teekasingh attempts a sweep but misses completely and is bowled! A crucial wicket falls. Faith Teekasingh departs for 10 off 17 deliveries.
The leg spinner drifts a back of a length delivery just outside off, met with a sharp cut from the batter who keeps it down, finding point but no run comes from it.
Nicole Reid sends down a length ball on off stump and Watson responds with a well-timed, controlled sweep, guiding it gently to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Nicole Reid sends down a length ball on off stump, the leg spinner tempting Ellen Watson who works at it but misses and the ball strikes her pad. No run scored, well fielded by Bethan Gammon behind the stumps.
Summary
Over 7: 8 runs. Bowler: Sara Phillips. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 37/0 (rr 5.29)
The off break pitches back of a length outside off, and Faith Teekasingh plays a controlled cut, guiding the ball just past the cover fielder for no run. Leicestershire Women require 86 runs from 78 balls with all wickets in hand, maintaining their chase at a steady required run rate of 6.6.
Ellen Watson leans into an off break drifting outside off stump, flicking it deftly off the pads to pick up a single.
Off break spinning away from the batter outside off on a back of a length, met with a deft reverse sweep that races away for two runs.
Ellen Watson takes the off break on a length outside off and tries an ambitious reverse sweep, connecting poorly but managing to scamper two runs as the fielder drops it.
Faith Teekasingh plays a measured off break on a full length just on off stump, sweeping it low to deep backward square leg for a single.
Faith Teekasingh swings an off break drifting outside off stump, pulling uncontrolled but manages to sneak two runs as the ball squanders the fielder's grasp.
Summary
Over 6: 8 runs. Bowler: Eve Jackson. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 29/0 (rr 4.83)
Ellen Watson drives a back of a length ball on the outside off towards deep mid wicket, pulling it low and controlled for a quick two. Leicestershire Women face a 94-run chase from 84 balls, needing 6.7 an over with all wickets intact; their winning chances remain healthy at 74 percent.
A length ball outside off, bowled without any movement, which Ellen Watson meets crisply. She drives it in a controlled arc through long on, piercing the field for a well-timed boundary. That's the opening four of the innings, setting a positive tone.
Ellen Watson attempts a slog outside off stump but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
A length ball outside off, bowled without any movement, as Ellen Watson charges at it but misses, the ball hitting her pad instead for no run.
Ellen Watson drives a length ball just outside off, keeping it grounded and straight to mid on for no run.
A length ball on middle stump, worked carefully with an inside edge for a neat two runs down fine leg.
Summary
Over 5: 4 runs. Bowler: Katy Cobb. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 21/0 (rr 4.2)
On a back of a length stock ball outside off, Ellen Watson plays a controlled pull, nudging it carefully to pick up a single. Leicestershire Women require 102 runs off 90 balls with all wickets in hand, holding a strong 68% chance according to WinViz.
A back-of-a-length quicker ball angling on off stump invites a pull shot, but the batter misses the leg side. Meanwhile, a wide is signaled, adding an extra to the total, with the wicketkeeper quick to field the ball.
Faith Teekasingh works a stock ball back of a length outside off with a neat late cut, guiding it just past backward point for a single.
The stock ball is pitched back of a length just outside off stump, and Faith Teekasingh responds with a neat cut shot, slicing it crisply through point but no run comes.
A stock ball pitched just outside off and back of a length, neatly driven along the ground for a comfortable single.
A full outside off stock ball sees Ellen Watson go for a slog but misses, the ball hitting her pad before being fielded at backward point.
Cobb delivers a back of a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Watson defends it quietly along the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 4: 1 run. Bowler: Eve Jackson. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 17/0 (rr 4.25)
Faith Teekasingh pushes at a length ball just outside off, but misses cleanly. The ball is swiftly gathered by the keeper. Leicestershire Women require 106 runs from 96 balls, holding all wickets in hand with the run rate climbing.