Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women League 2
Kibworth
Leicestershire Foxes Women
196
Middlesex Women
2828
Middlesex Women win by 86 runs
Summary
Over 39: 0 runs. Bowler: Issy Routledge. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 196/9 (rr 5.14)
An off break floats wide outside off, length ball shaping away. The batter attempts a cut but only manages to bottom-edge and is caught. Aimee Colquhoun departs after scoring 6 runs off 11 deliveries.
Summary
Over 38: 3 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 196/8 (rr 5.16)
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on leg stump, and the batter works it but misses, the ball hitting her pad. No run comes from this delivery, well fielded by the wicketkeeper. Leicestershire Women still need 87 runs from 72 balls with only two wickets left, facing a steep chase.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, slog. OUT! April Herathge bowled - 1(2)
Outside off and length, the leg spinner is met with a sharp cut from Colquhoun, who keeps it down and races through for a well-timed single.
The leg spinner floats a length ball just outside off, and Aimee Colquhoun answers with a sharp cut shot, threading it crisply through the off-side for two runs.
Outside off and back of a length from the leg spinner, the batter attempts a cut but it's mis-timed and stays low, comfortably fielded at gully for no run.
A length ball spun in on leg stump by the leg spinner, worked carefully by the batter into the on-side for no run.
Summary
Over 37: 3 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 193/7 (rr 5.22)
A wide, back of a length delivery outside off sees Aimee Colquhoun cleverly cut it along the ground for a quick single. Leicestershire Women require 90 runs from 78 balls with three wickets in hand, facing a steep climb.
A length ball on off stump without movement, pushed gently through the off side but kept well in check for no run.
April Herathge drives on a length ball outside off, threading the outside edge beautifully to pick up a comfortable single. Herathge gets off the mark with a neat run.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, trying a flick but missing, the ball strikes the pads. Caitlin Chissell is adjudged leg before wicket. Caitlin Chissell departs after scoring 9 runs from 15 balls.
A length ball straight on middle, Aimee Colquhoun works it quietly for a single to square leg, where it's swiftly fielded.
A full ball on middle stump with no movement, driven firmly but cautiously along the ground, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 36: 1 run. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 190/6 (rr 5.28)
The leg spinner flights a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, and Caitlin Chissell executes a crisp cut, keeping the ball low and controlled. The cover fielder intercepts quickly, resulting in no run. Leicestershire Women face a steep chase, needing 93 from 84 balls with four wickets in hand and just a 3% chance according to WinViz.
Hannah Davis bowls a length leg spinner on middle stump, and Caitlin Chissell works it quietly along the ground—just a dot.
The leg spinner comes in fuller on leg stump, and the batter sweeps it low and controlled towards short fine leg for no run.
Aimee Colquhoun drives a length ball from the leg spinner outside off stump and smartly cuts it along the ground for a quick single. Colquhoun gets off the mark to settle in for Leicestershire Women.
The leg spinner loops a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off, and the batter neatly steers it off the pitch towards backward point for no run.
A full-length leg spinner targets middle stump as Sophie Grayson plays a well-timed, controlled drive. However, she is caught by Layla Judge at deep mid-wicket, ending her innings. Sophie Grayson departs for 7 off 17 balls, causing a major shift in momentum as Middlesex Women's win probability jumps from 74% to 98%.
Summary
Over 35: 6 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 189/5 (rr 5.4)
A back of a length ball on off stump, Sophie Grayson attempts a pull but only manages a top edge, running a quick one to backward square leg. Leicestershire Women need 94 off 90 with 5 wickets left, holding a 26% chance according to WinViz.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, the batter plays a well-timed pull through the square leg region for a single.
A wide full-length no movement ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses cleanly, leaving the keeper to gather it calmly.
A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Caitlin Chissell times a controlled late cut beautifully, slicing the ball crisply through third man for four.
A full delivery on the outside off, no movement on offer. Caitlin Chissell drives it firmly along the ground but it’s well fielded at mid off, resulting in no run.
Katie Wolfe bowls a length ball outside off; Caitlin Chissell pushes it neatly along the ground towards cover but finds no gap. A tidy delivery yielding no run.
Summary
Over 34: 5 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 183/5 (rr 5.38)
A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner is worked neatly for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Leicestershire Women chase 100 runs from 96 balls, needing 6.2 an over with five wickets in hand. WinViz rates their chances at 20 percent.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, gracefully driven along the ground for a single.
A full-length leg spinner tossed up on the leg stump, the batter sweeps it firmly along the ground to pick up a comfortable single.
The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on leg stump; the batter attempts a sweep but misses, while the bowler concedes a wide that is swiftly collected by the wicketkeeper.
The leg spinner sends down a yorker on middle stump, and Sophie Grayson stylishly flicks a reverse sweep, running through for a quick single.
Hannah Davis bowls a length ball on middle stump, carefully worked through the onside by Sophie Grayson for no run.
A length delivery on leg stump from the leg spinner. Sophie Grayson goes for the pull but misses, the ball tucked safely away to the keeper. It's a dot ball.
Summary
Over 33: 3 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 178/5 (rr 5.39)
A back of a length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses, resulting in no run. Leicestershire Women require 105 runs from 102 balls with five wickets in hand, chasing a tough target.
A back of a length delivery pitched outside off sees Sophie Grayson play a precise late cut, nudging the ball along the ground to third man for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, Caitlin Chissell plays a controlled late cut, guiding the ball finely past third man for a quick single.
Katie Wolfe bowls a length ball just outside off, and Caitlin Chissell attempts a drive but misses completely.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Sophie Grayson deftly steers the ball with controlled precision for a quick single.
A length ball on the outside off, Sophie Grayson attempts a cut but misses as the keeper collects comfortably.
Summary
Over 32: 4 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 175/5 (rr 5.47)
Sophie Grayson steps across and plays a controlled sweep right on a full-length leg spinner, guiding it carefully for one run. Leicestershire Women face a tight chase needing 108 off 108 with five wickets in hand; the pressure mounts with the required run rate at six.
The leg spinner drops a full ball down leg stump as the batter attempts a sweep but misses, and the umpire calls a wide.
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, neatly defended by Sophie Grayson who keeps it grounded for no run.
A full toss on leg stump from the leg spinner, met with a controlled sweep from the batter, but no run comes from that elegant strike.
A full toss on middle stump from the leg spinner, met firmly with a controlled pull through the leg side for a single. Caitlin Chissell gets off the mark.
The leg spinner tosses up a length ball just outside off stump. Emelia tries to work it but misses, the ball striking her pad and she’s given leg before wicket. Leicestershire Women lose Emelia Butler for 5 off 8 deliveries.
A length ball tossed down leg by the leg spinner. Emelia Butler wisely leaves it alone, but it's a wide and an extra run is added to the total.
A leg-spinner yorker on off stump, expertly defended by Emelia Butler who keeps it tight with no run.
Summary
Over 31: 5 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 171/4 (rr 5.52)
A length ball on off stump comes straight through, and Sophie Grayson works it carefully but mis-times, resulting in no run as Issy Routledge fields at mid-wicket. Leicestershire Women require 112 runs from 114 balls at nearly six an over, holding a 44% chance to win with six wickets in hand.
A short delivery on off stump, Emelia tries to pull but mis-times it slightly, yet manages to guide a controlled single down to deep square leg where it's quickly fielded.
This back of a length delivery outside off is driven crisply by Emelia Butler. She middles the ball, sending it racing through extra cover for a fabulous four. Butler gets off the mark to boost her team's momentum.
A back of a length delivery outside off, Emelia Butler executes a well-timed cut, keeping the ball low and controlled, but no run comes off it.
A back of a length delivery outside off with no movement, Emelia Butler plays a solid, controlled defensive shot, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
Emelia Butler works down the pitch but misses the no movement length ball outside off; no run scored.
Summary
Over 30: 4 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 166/4 (rr 5.53)
The leg spinner bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, and Sophie Grayson confidently cuts it low and hard into the off side for no run. Leicestershire Women require 117 runs from 120 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a 38% chance to win.
A full-length leg spinner pitches on leg stump, and Sophie Grayson executes a sweep, keeping it down and rolling it fine. No run comes from the shot.
Hannah Davis bowls a wide ball on a leg break that drifts away from the stumps. Sophie Grayson does not make contact as the ball skews past the batter, adding an extra run to the total.
The leg-spinner bowls a back-of-a-length delivery on middle stump, Emelia Butler tries to work it but misses, the ball clipping her pads and a single leg bye is taken off the extras.
The leg spinner drifts a length ball down the leg side, which Emelia Butler leaves alone. A wide is called as the keeper fields it cleanly.
A length ball spinning in on off stump from the leg spinner, deftly driven with control for a quick single. Sophie Grayson gets herself off the mark.
The leg spinner drifts one on off stump in length, evoking a solid defensive stroke from Sophie Grayson who edges it thickly but keeps it on the ground for no run.
Flighted leg spin outside off, Mariam Khan attempts a cut but only manages an outside edge, and she’s caught by the gully fielder. Mariam Khan departs for a well-made 68 from 84 balls.
Summary
Over 29: 10 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 162/3 (rr 5.59)
A length ball on off stump with no movement, Lucy Western tries to work it but misses, the ball hitting her pads and she is given leg before wicket. Lucy Western departs for a well-made 75 from 79 balls. Leicestershire Women need 121 runs from 126 balls at 5.8 runs per over, holding an 82% chance to win.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, well worked through the covers by the batter who keeps the scoreboard ticking with no run.
The bowler sends down a back of a length delivery on middle stump with no movement. Lucy Western plays a well-timed pull shot, driving the ball elegantly through fine leg for four. This partnership now stands at 152 runs from 158 balls, steadily consolidating their position.
A full, straight delivery down the middle is met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded, safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.
A length ball on the leg side with no movement, the batter works it but misses as the ball trickles past. Meanwhile, a wide is signaled, bringing five runs to the batting side.
Mariam Khan flicks a full, straight delivery on middle stump neatly into the leg side for a single.
A length ball on the outside off, with no movement, is met with a solid defensive block from Mariam Khan, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
Summary
Over 28: 7 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 152/2 (rr 5.43)
A length ball from the leg spinner outside off, with Mariam Khan guiding a neat late cut through gully for a single. Leicestershire Women are chasing 131 from 132 with a strong 77% win probability and eight wickets in hand.
Lucy Western works the leg spinner down the pitch, nudging a length ball on middle stump for a neat single.
A length ball on off stump delivered by the leg spinner, met with a steady defensive stroke by the batter, keeping the ball down and safely in the crease for no run.
A back of a length leg spinner on leg stump invites a quick pull, and Mariam Khan dispatches it low and controlled towards fine leg for a sharp single. Leicestershire Women move on to 150 for 2.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on leg stump, and Lucy Western pulls it crisply. She gets off the mark with a quick single to fine leg, fielded well by Lauren Turner.
Hannah Davis bowls a length leg spinner wide down the leg side, and Mariam Khan lunges to executes a powerful slog sweep along the ground, racing away for three runs.
Summary
Over 27: 11 runs. Bowler: Issy Routledge. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 145/2 (rr 5.37)
Issy Routledge delivers a full-length off break just outside off stump, and Lucy Western meets it with a controlled drive. The ball races crisply through extra cover, rolling elegantly to the fence for four. Leicestershire Women are chasing 138 from 138 balls, holding an encouraging 73% chance with eight wickets in hand.
A full outside off delivery from the off break bowler, met with a solid defensive stroke by Lucy Western, who keeps it along the ground for no run.
Issy Routledge bowls a back of a length off break on middle stump, and Mariam Khan attempts a sweep but mistimes it slightly, yet manages to scamper a quick single.
Issy Routledge delivers a full-length off break on middle stump, and Lucy Western plays an awkwardly timed drive that still manages to sneak through for a single.
Issy Routledge bowls a length off break on off stump, and Mariam Khan works it neatly for a single through the infield.
An off break pitched back of a length on off stump, and Mariam Khan flashes a crisply middled slog-sweep through deep square leg for four.
Summary
Over 26: 7 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 134/2 (rr 5.15)
A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner, met with a mis-timed pull from Lucy Western who manages to tuck it off fine leg for two runs. Leicestershire Women require 149 from 144 balls, holding an encouraging 67% chance with eight wickets in hand.
Mariam Khan drives a full-length leg spinner on off stump, neatly planting it on the ground for a well-placed single.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, neatly cut by Lucy Western through point for a single.
Lucy Western meets the leg spinner on a length ball around off stump and drives it crisply through the covers for a well-run two.
Mariam Khan meets the leg spinner outside off with a sharp cut, racing the ball along the ground to backward point for a quick single.
The leg spinner tosses it up on a length around middle stump, and Mariam Khan goes for a sweep but mishits it, allowing the fielder at square leg to collect comfortably. No run comes off this delivery.
Summary
Over 25: 4 runs. Bowler: Issy Routledge. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 127/2 (rr 5.08)
Issy Routledge delivers an off break on a length, pitching on middle stump. Mariam Khan elegantly sweeps it along the ground towards deep backward square leg, picking up a well-run single. Leicestershire Women chase 156 from 150 balls with 8 wickets in hand, maintaining a solid 62% win probability.
Issy Routledge bowls an off break, landing on the back of a length just outside off stump. Lucy Western rocks back and plays a well-timed pull, guiding the ball with precision for a quick single.
Issy Routledge bowls a length off break on off stump, and Mariam Khan works it cleverly for a quick single.
Issy Routledge bowls an off break, pitching a length ball just outside off. Lucy Western leans into a crisp drive, threading it past the infield for a single.
Issy Routledge delivers an off break drifting outside off, landing back of a length. Lucy Western gently steers the ball, keeping it down and running, but no run comes off this tidy effort.
Issy Routledge bowls an off break just outside off stump, length ball. Lucy Western drives it firmly along the ground toward extra cover but finds the fielder there for no run.
Summary
Over 24: 4 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 123/2 (rr 5.12)
The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on leg stump, and Mariam Khan attempts a sweep but mistimes it, allowing the fielder at short fine leg to gather easily for no run. Leicestershire Women need 160 from 156 balls at 6.2 runs an over, holding an encouraging 59% chance to win.
Lucy Western carefully cuts a length ball from the leg spinner outside off, steering it low past the infield for a quick single.
This leg spinner pitches it at a length on off stump, and the batter cautiously leaves it well alone close to the stumps.
A back of a length leg spinner on middle stump, Mariam Khan pulls it firmly along the ground toward long on to take a well-run single.
The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump and the batter drives it nicely, edging the ball for one run through backward point.
This leg spinner drifts wide outside off on a length, and the batter wisely leaves it alone. The bowler is called for a no-ball, so an extra run is added without a stroke played.
A tricky back of a length leg spinner outside off, expertly pulled along the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 23: 6 runs. Bowler: Issy Routledge. Leicestershire Foxes Women: 119/2 (rr 5.17)
Issy Routledge bowls a length off break on off stump, and Mariam Khan plays a controlled defensive stroke right back to the bowler for no run. Leicestershire Women require 164 from 162 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a 56% chance to win.
Issy Routledge tosses up an off break outside off, landing back of a length. Mariam Khan steps out nicely and executes a well-timed cut, slicing it crisply for two runs to deep backward point. Mariam Khan reaches her half-century off 67 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 76.