Summary
Rothesay County Championship
Division 1 / Leicester
Leicestershire
151
& 257
Glamorgan
152
& 214
Leicestershire win by 42 runs
Summary
Over 86: 0 runs. Bowler: Ian Holland. Glamorgan: 214/10 (rr 2.49)
OUT! Ian Holland to Ray Toole. A back of a length delivery just outside off stump, the batter defends but edges the ball. Ray Toole is caught behind by the wicketkeeper trying to play a cautious stroke. Ray Toole departs without scoring after 12 balls.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. A length ball outside off, the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses, leaving the ball to be collected cleanly by the keeper.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. A back of a length delivery outside off, and Ray Toole leaves it alone, letting it go through to the keeper for no run.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. Ian Holland bowls a length delivery outside off, met with a controlled drive from Ray Toole who keeps it grounded and towards cover. No run comes off this shot as the ball is quickly fielded.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. A length ball outside off stump is met with a mis-timed defensive prod by Ray Toole, ending in no run.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. Ian Holland bowls a length ball down the leg side, and Ray Toole leaves it well alone, no run offered.
Summary
Over 85: 0 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 214/9 (rr 2.52)
Ajaz Patel to Timm van der Gugten. Patel throws in a stock delivery on middle stump, length ball. Van der Gugten stands firm, chopping it down the ground with a composed defensive stroke for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Timm van der Gugten. A length stock ball outside off, met with a solid defensive block by the batter, leaving no room for a run.
Ajaz Patel to Timm van der Gugten. Ajaz Patel bowls a length ball on off stump, and Timm van der Gugten plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down to avoid any risk—no run.
Ajaz Patel to Timm van der Gugten. A length stock ball drifting outside off, neatly left alone by the batter without a flicker of risk.
Ajaz Patel to Timm van der Gugten. A length stock ball on the offside is wisely left alone by the batter, leaving it safely as it glides through to the keeper for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Timm van der Gugten. Ajaz Patel bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and the batter leaves it alone comfortably. No run comes off this one.
Summary
Over 84: 1 run. Bowler: Ian Holland. Glamorgan: 214/9 (rr 2.55)
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. A back of a length delivery outside off stump, the batter attempts a defensive shot but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. Ian Holland bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Ray Toole leaves it well alone, letting it go through to the keeper for no run.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. Ian Holland delivers a back-of-a-length ball just outside off, and Ray Toole chooses to leave it well alone, letting it go through to the keeper for no run.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. Ian Holland bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Ray Toole defends it quietly with a controlled shot on the ground for no run.
Ian Holland to Ray Toole. A length ball outside off, left alone neatly by Ray Toole. No risk taken as it holds up for no run.
Ian Holland to Timm van der Gugten. Van der Gugten elegantly cuts the no movement delivery outside off, timing it well to sneak a single past deep cover. He's off the mark for Glamorgan.
Summary
Over 83: 0 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 213/9 (rr 2.57)
Ajaz Patel to Ray Toole. The stock ball comes full on off stump and Ray Toole pushes it tentatively, taking an inside edge that is safely fielded at square leg for no run.
OUT! Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Ajaz Patel delivers a length ball on off stump, a stock delivery that Mason Crane tries to defend but misses, the ball hitting his pads. He's given leg before wicket. Mason Crane falls for 13 off 40 balls, a major momentum shift as Leicestershire's chances jump from 68% to 91%.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. A length ball on off stump as the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses, leaving the ball to be safely gathered by the keeper.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Ajaz Patel bowls a length stock ball just outside off. Mason Crane expertly cuts it low and sharp, but it's held comfortably at backward point for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. The stock ball is delivered on a decent length just on off stump, and the batter blocks it solidly back to the bowler for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. A length stock ball outside off stump, met with a mis-timed drive that stays low and is comfortably fielded by the bowler.
Summary
Over 82: 5 runs. Bowler: Ian Holland. Glamorgan: 213/8 (rr 2.6)
Ian Holland to Timm van der Gugten. A length ball on middle stump sees the batter attempt a leg side glance but plays and misses, fielded cleanly by the keeper with no run.
Ian Holland to Timm van der Gugten. Ian Holland bowls a length ball outside off, and Timm van der Gugten plays a solid, controlled defensive stroke along the ground for no run.
OUT! Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. A length delivery outside off stump, the batter tries to defend but misses, the ball striking his pad. Chris Cooke is given leg before wicket and departs the crease. Chris Cooke departs for 33 off 118. Leicestershire's win probability jumps significantly from 57% to 69%.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, no movement, leave. No run.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. Ian Holland bowls a length ball on off stump, and Chris Cooke attempts a glance but misses as the ball skids through to the keeper. Four leg byes are added as extras.
Ian Holland to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground. 1 leg bye.
Summary
Over 81: 4 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 208/7 (rr 2.57)
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Chris Cooke plays a cautious, controlled defensive stroke back to the bowler for no run.
FOUR! Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. A length stock ball on middle stump is met with a well-timed glance. The ball skims swiftly past fine leg for four.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at mid wicket. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at mid wicket. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Rehan Ahmed at cover. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel sends down a length ball just outside off, Chris Cooke presses forward but misses, the ball brushing his pad and settling safely.
Summary
Over 80: 1 run. Bowler: Ian Holland. Glamorgan: 204/7 (rr 2.55)
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Sheridon Gumbs at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. A length ball right on off stump, the batter works it but misses the bat, deflecting onto the pad for no run.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. Ian Holland bowls a length ball outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke by Chris Cooke, who keeps it on the ground. No run comes off this delivery.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. Ian Holland bowls a length delivery just outside off stump; Chris Cooke carefully defends it back to the bowler for no run.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Ajaz Patel at backward point. No run.
Ian Holland to Chris Cooke. A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, worked crisply through the off side by the batter for no run.
Summary
Over 79: 2 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 203/7 (rr 2.57)
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. A full stock ball outside off, crisply driven with timing by the batter, who nudges it past the fielder at mid off to take a comfortable single.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Rehan Ahmed at cover. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel bowls a length stock ball outside off, and Chris Cooke misses his defensive attempt, resulting in no run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Sheridon Gumbs at mid wicket. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Rishi Patel at third man. 1 bye.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Rehan Ahmed at cover. No run.
Summary
Over 78: 2 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Glamorgan: 201/7 (rr 2.58)
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. A leg spinner tossed up just outside off, met with a controlled worked shot from Mason Crane who directs it firmly but it stays on the ground and is quickly fielded at square leg for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Tom Scriven at deep cover. 1 run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, driven firmly along the ground by Cooke but well fielded by long on, resulting in no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Ian Holland at deep extra cover. 1 run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. A length ball spinning away outside off stump, driven down on the cut stroke but kept firmly on the ground towards backward point for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at cover. No run.
Summary
Over 77: 2 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 199/7 (rr 2.58)
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. On a length delivery just outside off, the batter drives with a well-timed, controlled stroke, nudging it confidently for a single.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Patel bowls a length stock ball just outside off, and Crane elegantly drives it along the ground, stopping any chance of a run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Ajaz Patel delivers a length stock ball outside off, met with a steady defensive stroke from Mason Crane, leaving no room for runs.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Patel delivers a length stock ball just on off stump, met with a firm defensive block by Mason Crane. The ball stays low and is quickly fielded.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Cooke steps out confidently and plays a well-timed drive through the covers, guiding it past the infield for a single.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Round the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Sheridon Gumbs at mid wicket. No run.
Summary
Over 76: 4 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Glamorgan: 197/7 (rr 2.59)
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Rehan Ahmed bowls a length quicker ball on off stump, and Mason Crane plays a measured defensive stroke, keeping it on the ground for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. A length ball drifting outside off comes in from the leg spinner, with Cooke carefully dropping it to the on side and sneaking a quick single.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Rehan Ahmed bowls a length leg spinner just outside off, with Chris Cooke calmly defending it back down the pitch for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at cover. No run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, steer along the ground to Ajaz Patel at third man. 2 runs.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Rehan Ahmed sends down a length ball outside off, and Mason Crane drives it crisply along the ground. The timing is perfect, and they squeeze through for a well-deserved single despite a misfield in the deep.
Summary
Over 75: 1 run. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 193/7 (rr 2.57)
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. On a length, right in line with middle stump, the stock ball is met with a solid defensive stroke from the batter, keeping the scoreboard untouched.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel delivers a length stock ball just outside off, and the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses, resulting in no run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. The length ball outside off sees Mason Crane square up and play a well-timed cut, sending it away for a neat single.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Ajaz Patel delivers his stock length ball outside off, and Mason Crane blocks it calmly on the front foot for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at extra cover. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Ajaz Patel pitches a length-ball just outside off stump; Mason Crane defends it firmly along the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 74: 3 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Glamorgan: 192/7 (rr 2.59)
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. A length ball pitching outside off from the leg spinner, played safely back by Chris Cooke to extra cover for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Tom Scriven at deep cover. 1 run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a solid defensive stroke, keeping it tight with no run added.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Ajaz Patel at backward point. No run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Tom Scriven at deep cover. 1 run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, Mason Crane manages to defend cautiously, getting a thick inside edge that races away for a single.
Summary
Over 73: 5 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 189/7 (rr 2.59)
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel delivers a length stock ball down the leg side. Chris Cooke attempts a controlled glance but just misses, and the ball results in four leg byes.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Outside off, length ball from the bowler is met with a steady defensive stroke by the batter, who keeps it down and safe for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. The stock ball is pitched length outside off, and Mason Crane plays a thick-edged defensive shot, sneaking a single through gully.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Sheridon Gumbs at mid wicket. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. A length stock ball pushed outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke by Mason Crane, who keeps it grounded for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Mason Crane. Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ajaz Patel at bowler. No run.
Summary
Over 72: 1 run. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Glamorgan: 184/7 (rr 2.56)
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a careful defensive stroke, well blocked along the ground for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive. No run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner just outside off, and Chris Cooke executes a neat drive, keeping the ball along the ground to mid-off for no run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Mason Crane pushes a well-timed length ball from outside off, securing a quick single.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Ajaz Patel at backward point. No run.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at extra cover. No run.
Summary
Over 71: 0 runs. Bowler: Ajaz Patel. Glamorgan: 183/7 (rr 2.58)
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel pitches a length ball just outside off stump, and Chris Cooke blocks it firmly back to the bowler for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Round the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, flick along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at square leg. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Chris Cooke wisely leaves it alone, letting the ball go through to the keeper for no run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, no movement, leave. No run.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Ajaz Patel bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Cooke opts to leave it well alone. No run comes off this tidy delivery.
Ajaz Patel to Chris Cooke. Round the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Hamza Shaikh at mid wicket. No run.
Summary
Over 70: 7 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. Glamorgan: 183/7 (rr 2.61)
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Ajaz Patel at cover. No run.
Rehan Ahmed to Chris Cooke. A full-length leg spinner tossed outside off, crisply driven along the ground by Cooke, nudging it nicely past point for a quick single.
Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Ajaz Patel at backward point. 1 run.
FOUR! Rehan Ahmed to Mason Crane. Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pull. 4 runs.