Summary
The Hundred Men
Manchester
Manchester Super Giants Men
1611
Welsh Fire Men
1554
Manchester Super Giants Men win by 9 wickets
Summary
Over 14: 15 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. Manchester Super Giants Men: 161/1 (rr 11.67)
A full toss down the leg side, Jos Buttler lunges in and middles a powerful slog straight over long off for six. Jos Buttler moves to 50 from just 20 balls as Manchester Super Giants Men reach the target and claim a commanding 9-wicket victory.
A short seaming delivery on off stump is expertly met by Jos Buttler, who pulls it with excellent timing and control. The ball races away over deep backward square leg for a splendid six. That pushes Manchester Super Giants Men to 155 for 1.
Ferguson's slower ball outside off is met with a mis-timed slog from Seifert, the ball sailing awkwardly but still managing to dribble away for a single.
Tim Seifert flicks this no-movement yorker down the leg side, running hard to take two quick runs.
Summary
Over 13: 21 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Manchester Super Giants Men: 146/1 (rr 11.23)
Jos Buttler attempts a slog sweep at the full toss outside off but mis-times it, settling for a quick single. That brings up 21 runs this over. The chase continues with Manchester Super Giants needing 10 from 55 balls and an achievable required run rate.
A short delivery on middle stump, Jos Buttler attempts a pull but misses. A wide is called, adding an extra run to the board. That brings the tally to 20 runs in this over.
Full delivery on middle stump, flicked with exquisite timing by Buttler. The controlled shot sends the ball soaring over long on for six! Jos Buttler now has three sixes this over, adding up to 19 runs in total!
A short ball on middle stump from Jansen, expertly pulled by Buttler. He connects cleanly, sending it soaring over deep square leg for six in a controlled, powerful stroke. Another six for Buttler, his second this over, taking him to thirty runs from sixteen balls at a striking rate of 200.
A full delivery on leg stump with no movement, dispatched superbly by the batter. Jos Buttler unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog that races away over deep square leg for six.
Tim Seifert works a back-of-a-length delivery on leg stump into the deep mid-wicket area, picking up a smart single.
Summary
Over 12: 15 runs. Bowler: Matt Short. Manchester Super Giants Men: 125/1 (rr 10.42)
Outside off and landing back of a length, the spinner invites a push that is neatly directed into the extra cover region for no run. Manchester Super Giants Men require 31 runs from 60 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 98% chance according to WinViz.
An off break landing on off stump at length, expertly met by the batter who drives it with controlled precision. Jos Buttler sends it racing over extra cover for a majestic six! That makes it 15 this over! That brings this partnership to 51 off 27 deliveries.
An off break pitched full outside off, and Tim Seifert executes a neat sweep along the ground, comfortably picking up a single.
A full toss off break wide outside off, expertly met with a well-timed reverse sweep. The batter elegantly guides it along the ground, racing away through third man for four.
An arm ball on a good length just on off stump sees Tim Seifert attempt a defensive stroke but miss; a misfield by the wicketkeeper gifts the batting side four extras.
Summary
Over 11: 6 runs. Bowler: Rachin Ravindra. Manchester Super Giants Men: 110/1 (rr 10.0)
The stock ball on a back of a length, angling on off stump, is worked neatly by Buttler for a single through the off side. Manchester Super Giants Men are chasing 46 from 65 balls with 9 wickets still in hand, requiring just over four runs per over.
The stock ball drops just outside off on a back of a length, and Seifert confidently drives it along the ground towards deep cover, picking up a well-timed single.
Rachin Ravindra bowls a back of a length stock ball just on off stump, and Jos Buttler works it carefully along the ground for a single towards deep mid wicket, comfortably fielded.
Ravindra pitches a length ball on off stump, Seifert attempts a push but mistimes it slightly, managing just a single down to mid wicket.
Rachin Ravindra bowls a back of a length stock ball on off stump, and Tim Seifert works it away neatly for two runs towards deep mid wicket. Seifert reaches a quickfire 50 off just 28 balls, maintaining a sizzling strike rate of 182.
Summary
Over 10: 15 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. Manchester Super Giants Men: 104/1 (rr 10.4)
A slower ball floated outside off, and Jos Buttler attempts a big slog but misses completely. No run off this delivery. Manchester Super Giants Men require 52 runs from 70 balls with 9 wickets in hand, holding a strong win probability.
On a front foot no-ball, Seifert swings hard with an uncontrolled slog down the off side, managing a single despite the mis-hit. That brings up 15 runs in this over for the Manchester Super Giants.
An off cutter pushed outside off comes as a length ball, and Tim Seifert attempts a drive but misses. However, a front-foot no-ball adds an extra to the scoreboard.
Lockie Ferguson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Seifert flicks it with excellent timing. The shot races through mid wicket, aided by a misfield, and reaches the boundary. Manchester Super Giants Men move to 101 for 1.
A back of a length seaming delivery on off stump just grazes the batter's pad after a worked attempt, resulting in a leg bye.
A slower ball pitched short outside off, inviting a hook from the batsman which is mistimed but still squeezes a single through the deep square leg boundary.
A full ball on leg stump with no movement, flicked neatly off the pads for a well-timed single. However, the front foot no-ball adds an extra run to the total.
A slower ball pitched just outside off stump, perfectly balanced length. Buttler drives it with excellent timing, sending the ball racing through long off for four.
Summary
Over 9: 8 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Manchester Super Giants Men: 89/1 (rr 9.89)
A length ball on middle stump; Jos Buttler attempts a slog but misses, resulting in no run. The chase is steady with Manchester Super Giants needing 67 off 75 balls and a strong chance to win.
Marco Jansen bowls a length ball on leg stump which is met with a well-timed, controlled scoop by the batter. The shot glides effortlessly fine leg for a boundary.
Tim Seifert works a back-of-a-length off cutter down the leg side for a neat single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Tim Seifert steps out to a length ball on off stump and drives it cleanly through the covers for two, aided by a misfield from Joe Root.
Jansen pitches a back of a length seaming in on middle stump, Buttler defends cautiously but manages to sneak an inside edge for a single.
Summary
Over 8: 7 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Manchester Super Giants Men: 81/1 (rr 10.12)
A full length delivery on the outside off, met crisply by the batter. Tim Seifert drives with precision, sending the ball racing through long off for a well-timed boundary. Chase underway with 75 needed from 80 balls and nine wickets in hand; Manchester Super Giants hold a strong 84% chance according to WinViz.
A length ball outside off from Woakes, Buttler works it neatly along the ground towards deep square leg for a single.
Tim Seifert drives crisply on a length ball just outside off stump, neatly middling it to pick up a quick single.
A length ball outside off, met with a dropped shot that keeps close to the pitch, as Buttler nudges through for a single. Jos Buttler gets off the mark.
Outside off stump, Woakes bowls a back of a length delivery. Buttler plays a solid, controlled defence straight to the bowler, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 7: 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Manchester Super Giants Men: 74/1 (rr 10.57)
On a back of a length delivery right on middle stump, the batter goes for an aggressive pull but mistimes it. Paul Walter attempts a controlled shot but is caught by Ben Kellaway at deep square leg. Paul Walter departs for 37 off 18. The chase continues with Manchester Super Giants Men needing 82 from 85 deliveries, holding an 81% win probability with 9 wickets in hand.
On a back of a length delivery just on off stump, Tim Seifert plays a controlled glance through the off side for a single.
With no movement, the back of a length delivery on off stump is met crisply by Walter who pulls it low and tight past long on for a single.
Sam Cook bowls a back of a length slower ball on leg stump, and Paul Walter works it with an inside edge, fielded neatly by the keeper for no run.
On a back of a length delivery straight on middle, Paul Walter works the ball low to deep mid-wicket for a quick two runs.
Summary
Over 6: 17 runs. Bowler: Rachin Ravindra. Manchester Super Giants Men: 70/0 (rr 11.67)
The stock ball, pitched back of a length wide outside off, sees Tim Seifert attempt a cut but he mistimes it, with the ball staying on the ground and safely fielded by extra cover for no run. Manchester Super Giants Men face a chase requiring 86 from 90 balls with a solid 10 wickets in hand, holding an 85 percent chance per WinViz.
Walter smoothly flicks the stock ball from a back of a length delivery down the leg side, guiding it neatly for a single. That brings up 17 runs in this over.
A length ball just outside off is launched over long on with a well-timed, controlled slog by Paul Walter. The shot sails clean and high, clearing the boundary with ease. Paul Walter smashes another six, his second in this over. He now has 30 runs off 13 balls at a strike rate of 254, powering the innings with three boundaries this over and 16 runs scored.
Rachin Ravindra bowls a stock ball pitched back of a length outside off. Paul Walter sweeps it with excellent timing, sending the ball racing through fine leg for four. Paul Walter has already hit two boundaries this over.
Rachin Ravindra bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, but Paul Walter takes full charge with a controlled slog. He middles it cleanly over long on for a magnificent six. That's the first six of the innings, setting the tone early.
Summary
Over 5: 13 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Manchester Super Giants Men: 53/0 (rr 10.6)
Jansen bowls a slower ball outside off at a back of a length. Walter leans in with a well-timed drive, piercing the extra cover boundary with precision. Walter's second boundary this over takes the partnership to 53 off 27. Manchester Super Giants move to 53 without loss, needing 103 from 95 with a solid 76% chance according to WinViz.
A short ball outside off, pulled crisply and well timed by Paul Walter. He sends it racing through deep square leg for a boundary.
Paul Walter attempts a flick down the leg side but misses the no movement length ball, resulting in a dot delivery.
A slower ball tossed down the leg side, Tim Seifert expertly flicks it off the pads for a crisp single.
A length ball on leg stump with no movement is expertly flicked by Seifert. The well-timed shot races away through mid-wicket for four. Seifert reaches thirty runs off just 16 deliveries, maintaining a scorching strike rate over 200.
Summary
Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Manchester Super Giants Men: 40/0 (rr 10.0)
Woakes delivers a length swinging-in ball on middle stump, and Seifert plays a controlled drive, securing a single. Manchester Super Giants need 116 runs from 100 balls with all wickets intact, holding a 69% chance according to WinViz.
A short slower ball on off stump, expertly dispatched. Tim Seifert pulls it with a well-timed, controlled swing through mid-wicket for four runs.
Length ball outside off, met with a steady defensive stroke by Seifert, keeping it down and safely controlled for no run.
The slower ball on a back of a length line just down the leg side is gently pushed through mid off for a single by Paul Walter.
Tim Seifert drops the ball elegantly outside off on a back-of-a-length delivery, nudging it away for a single.
Summary
Over 3: 8 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. Manchester Super Giants Men: 33/0 (rr 11.0)
No movement as Ferguson bowls a length ball outside off. Seifert attempts a scoop but misses, resulting in a dot ball. Manchester Super Giants Men need 123 from 105 balls at a required rate of 7, holding a 66% chance to win.
Ferguson delivers a seaming away ball, pitching back of a length on leg stump. Walter gets into position and pulls it crisply through the square leg area, sneaking a quick single.
The delivery is a length ball outside off, and Paul Walter attempts an aggressive slog but misses entirely, resulting in a dot ball.
Ferguson sends up a short ball down the leg side with no movement. Walter hooks it with a top edge that skids away to cover for four. Meanwhile, the no-ball adds an extra run to the total.
A back of a length delivery on leg stump, Paul Walter goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball staying low and safely fielded by mid off for no run.
Paul Walter flicks a length ball down leg with precision, guiding it smoothly to the leg side for two runs.
Summary
Over 2: 16 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Manchester Super Giants Men: 25/0 (rr 12.5)
A short ball outside off, no movement on offer. Tim Seifert rocks back and pulls it with excellent control, sending the ball flying to deep square leg for a well-timed boundary. Tim Seifert now has 16 runs in this over. Manchester Super Giants need 131 from 110 balls, holding a 62% chance with all wickets in hand.
Sam Cook bowls a length ball outside off, and Tim Seifert connects with an inside edge in a wild slog that races away to fine leg for four. Tim Seifert adds another boundary, bringing up his third four of the over.
Sam Cook pitches a back of a length delivery just outside off stump. Tim Seifert cuts it crisply, timing it beautifully through extra cover for four. That's another boundary for Seifert, his second in this over.
Sam Cook delivers an off cutter just outside off stump, length ball. Tim Seifert goes for a cut shot but mistimes it, the ball trickling to cover where Rachin Ravindra fields it cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.
No movement and wide outside off, this length ball is driven crisply through cover. Tim Seifert has timed that beautifully, sending it past the fielders for a smooth four.
Summary
Over 1: 9 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Manchester Super Giants Men: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
Woakes bowls a length ball just outside off, and Seifert carves a controlled drive through the point region for a couple of runs. The chase is on with 147 needed from 115 balls; the Super Giants hold all ten wickets and a 49% chance according to WinViz.
This swinging away length ball outside off is met with a wild slog from the batter. The thick edge races away uncontrolled through third man for four runs. A significant shift in momentum as Manchester Super Giants Men now hold a 48% chance, up from 42%.
A length swinging-in delivery is pushed cautiously outside off, but it's called a no ball for a front foot fault, adding an extra run to the total.
A back of a length seaming delivery just outside off, the batter defends it carefully, inside edging the ball for no run.
Chris Woakes delivers a length ball down the leg side, and Paul Walter flicks it away with perfect timing for a quick single. Paul Walter gets off the mark early in the innings.
Woakes starts with a length ball outside off, met with a controlled drive by Seifert who keeps it grounded and picks up a neat single. Tim Seifert gets off the mark with a smart opening run.
Summary
Over 20: 15 runs. Bowler: Sonny Baker. Welsh Fire Men: 155/4 (rr 7.75)
A length ball outside off, Ravindra attempts a cut shot but only manages a leading edge that races away for two runs, fielded quickly at deep backward point. That makes it 15 runs this over! Welsh Fire Men finish their innings on 155, with the win probability slightly favoring them at 56% over Manchester Super Giants' 44%.
Sonny Baker sends down a full toss just outside off stump. Rachin Ravindra drives it crisply and middles the ball, racing it through extra cover for a boundary. That's two boundaries for Ravindra this over, taking Welsh Fire Men to 153 for 4.
A full-length delivery just outside off stump, perfectly met with a well-timed drive. Rachin Ravindra elegantly sends it racing over long off for a spectacular six.
Jansen works a yorker on leg stump with a neat bat-pad touch, sneaking through for a quick single.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, driven by the batter with controlled intent but just mis-timed, running away to the deep extra cover for two runs.
Summary
Over 19: 3 runs. Bowler: Gus Atkinson. Welsh Fire Men: 140/4 (rr 7.37)
A full slower ball drifting on off stump, Jansen goes for a controlled drive but mis-times it, sneaking the ball past the infield for a couple. Jansen gets off the mark with a well-timed two.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement; Tom Kohler-Cadmore attempts an uncontrolled flick but mistimes it and is caught by Noor Ahmad at deep backward square leg. Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes for a duck off just two balls.
A short delivery on off stump with no movement sees Tom Kohler-Cadmore leave it well alone, keeping the crease tidy with no run.
A length ball straight on middle, Cox goes for a drive but mistimes it, sending a catch to long on. The umpire raises the finger, Cox is out caught. Jordan Cox departs after a quick 11 runs off 6 balls.
On a back of a length delivery just outside off, Rachin Ravindra plays a controlled cut shot and nudges the ball past third man for a quick single.
Summary
Over 18: 7 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Welsh Fire Men: 137/2 (rr 7.61)
A short slower ball on middle stump and Cox leans into a perfectly timed pull. The controlled strike races away over fine leg for six!
A length ball on off stump, Cox plays a well-timed, controlled drive but fails to find the boundary as the fielder at long off cuts it off. No run comes from this delivery.
A slower ball tucked wide outside off, Cox attempts a slog but mis-times it, resulting in a muffled shot that thankfully stays on the ground. The fielders scramble, a misfield by the bowler allows a quick recovery at long on with no runs added.
A slower ball on a length outside off is met with a neat flick from Ravindra, who keeps it down and takes a quick single. Ravindra gets off the mark for Welsh Fire Men.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, no movement. The batter attempts an ambitious pull shot but mis-times it badly, resulting in a catch at long on. Matt Short is caught out off that delivery. Matt Short departs after a solid 71 off 47 balls.
Summary
Over 17: 8 runs. Bowler: Josh Tongue. Welsh Fire Men: 130/1 (rr 7.65)
The slower ball outside off is met with a controlled push through the off side for a quick single.
A short ball outside off, Cox rocks back and unleashes a well-timed, controlled pull shot. The ball races away nicely through mid wicket for four. Jordan Cox has got off the mark.
A slower full delivery outside off, tempting Salt into an aggressive slog that is mistimed and goes high into the deep mid-wicket region. He is caught out after attempting a powerful stroke. Phil Salt departs for 48 off 37.
Matt Short attempts a drive on a no movement length ball wide outside off but mistimes it, offering an easy single due to the missed catch.
An off cutter pitched just outside off at back of a length and Short pulls it powerfully, running two runs to deep square leg.
Summary
Over 16: 8 runs. Bowler: Sonny Baker. Welsh Fire Men: 122/0 (rr 7.62)
A full toss down the leg side with no movement, dispatched crisply by the batter. The flick is well timed, sending the ball racing through fine leg for a boundary.
A length ball drifting wide outside off, clearly left alone by the batter. No contact this time, but an extra run added as the ball runs away wide.
Matt Short drives a full-length ball wide outside off with a nicely timed stroke, picking up a single through the covers.
Phil Salt plays a controlled drive outside off on a full, no-movement delivery, cleverly pushing it away for a well-judged single.
Bowler delivers a length ball just outside off, and the batter attempts a slog but only manages to get an inside edge. The ball is quickly fielded at extra cover, resulting in no run.