Summary
The Hundred Women
Manchester
Manchester Super Giants Women
859
Welsh Fire Women
887
Welsh Fire Women win by 3 wickets
Summary
Over 19: 4 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. Welsh Fire Women: 88/7 (rr 4.84)
A back of a length off break drifting outside off, driven well timed and controlled through extra cover for four. Welsh Fire Women reach the target and seal a 3-wicket victory!
Summary
Over 18: 8 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Welsh Fire Women: 84/7 (rr 4.67)
Kathryn Bryce bowls a full slower ball outside off, and Southby times it perfectly. She drives it cleanly and controlled through long off for four. Another boundary for Southby, taking Welsh Fire Women closer with just 2 runs needed from 30 balls and three wickets in hand.
Southby attempts a slog on a slower ball pitching on off stump at length, but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
A slower ball pushed outside off, landing back of a length. Southby expertly pulls it low and hard, but Ecclestone at mid on is quick to cut off any run.
The slower ball is pitched back of a length just outside off, and Southby times a neat pull through mid-wicket for four. Southby gets off the mark with a sweetly struck boundary.
A back of a length delivery on off stump sees Rhianna Southby work a mis-timed shot that dribbles out to mid wicket, safely fielded by Maitlan Brown for no run.
Summary
Over 17: 0 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Welsh Fire Women: 76/7 (rr 4.47)
A back of a length, no-movement delivery outside off is met with a mis-timed pull from the batter, but it stays grounded and safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run. The chase continues steadily with 10 needed off 35 balls and three wickets in hand; the win probability remains high at 97%.
A length ball outside off comes without any movement, and Rhianna Southby pushes it carefully into the off side where it's fielded at mid-off. No run taken here.
A slower ball pitched just outside off on a back of a length, the batter attempts a pull but misses entirely. She is bowled cleanly at the stumps. Niamh Holland departs for a duck after two deliveries.
Kathryn Bryce bowls a slower ball just outside off on length, and Niamh Holland confidently drives it along the ground towards extra cover, but Meg Lanning is there to field it cleanly. No run.
A length ball outside off with no movement, met with a mis-timed drive played along the ground. Unfortunately, Grace Thompson is run out just as she attempts the stroke, caught by sharp fielding from the bowler and wicketkeeper. Grace Thompson's innings ends at 7 runs from 6 balls.
Summary
Over 16: 8 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. Welsh Fire Women: 76/5 (rr 4.75)
Grace Thompson steps forward to meet the off break pitching just outside off, driving it neatly along the ground for a well-placed single. Welsh Fire Women require 10 runs from 40 balls with 5 wickets in hand, firmly holding the advantage.
Heather Graham sweeps the off break gracefully along the leg side, keeping it down to pick up a quick single.
Grace Thompson carefully defends an off-break length ball outside off, edging it to third man for a quick single.
An off break drifting outside off, landing back of a length. Grace Thompson times a controlled pull beautifully, sending it racing through mid-wicket for four.
A full-toss off break outside off, nicely driven down the ground for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 15: 4 runs. Bowler: Bex Tyson. Welsh Fire Women: 68/5 (rr 4.53)
The stock ball is pitched at a length down the leg side, and Heather Graham attempts a sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad and flicking into the wicketkeeper's gloves for no run. Welsh Fire Women face a chase needing 18 runs from 45 balls, holding five wickets in hand and a strong 97% win probability.
The stock ball on a length outside off sees the batter attempt a drive, but it's mis-timed and skews away for a couple of runs.
The stock ball on a length just outside off sees Heather Graham attempt a drive, but it's mis-timed and settles short of mid-wicket where Maitlan Brown collects it cleanly for no run.
Grace Thompson flicks a full, on-leg stump stock ball deftly down to deep backward square leg for a single. Grace Thompson gets off the mark.
Heather Graham steps forward and pulls a back-of-a-length stock ball on off stump, guiding it along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 14: 3 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Welsh Fire Women: 64/5 (rr 4.57)
Sophie Ecclestone delivers a length stock ball just outside off stump. Grace Thompson pushes it neatly along the ground towards extra cover, but there's no run as Meg Lanning fields it cleanly. The chase continues with Welsh Fire needing 22 from 50 balls, comfortably placed with 5 wickets in hand and strong winning odds.
Sophie Ecclestone bowls a length stock ball outside off. Georgia Wareham attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending a tame shot into the hands of extra cover for a catch. Georgia Wareham departs after scoring 17 runs off 12 deliveries.
Heather Graham plays a controlled sweep off the stock ball pitched just outside off, guiding it along the ground for a single.
On a back of a length stock ball angling on off stump, the batter controlled a crisp pull through mid-wicket for a quick single, well fielded by Villiers at deep mid-wicket.
Heather Graham confidently drives the stock ball on off stump along the ground, picking up a handy single.
Summary
Over 13: 4 runs. Bowler: Bex Tyson. Welsh Fire Women: 61/4 (rr 4.69)
A back of a length stock ball outside off, Heather Graham cuts it crisply along the ground towards cover but can't find the boundary, resulting in a dot ball. Welsh Fire Women look comfortable chasing 25 runs from 55 deliveries with plenty of wickets in hand.
The stock ball comes in on off stump length, comfortably defended by Heather Graham, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
A stock ball landed just outside off on a back of a length. Heather Graham responds crisply with a well-timed cut, carving it sharply through cover for four.
Bex Tyson bowls a length stock ball outside off, with Heather Graham pushing quietly through extra cover. No run comes from the controlled shot.
Bex Tyson bowls a stock ball on the back of a length outside off, and Heather Graham deftly cuts it along the ground just past extra cover for no run.
Summary
Over 12: 1 run. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Welsh Fire Women: 57/4 (rr 4.75)
Ecclestone bowls a length stock ball outside off, and Graham cuts it crisply along the off side for a single. Heather Graham gets off the mark as Welsh Fire Women chase 29 from 60 balls with plenty of wickets in hand and strong winning chances.
Ecclestone bowls a length stock ball on leg stump, and Graham works it carefully to mid-wicket, but no run comes.
A length stock ball outside off, met with a controlled drive along the ground towards extra cover, but it's well fielded, resulting in no run.
she bowls a yorker right on off stump. Orla Prendergast attempts a drive but misses completely, and the ball crashes into the stumps to send her back. Orla Prendergast is dismissed without scoring off just one ball.
The stock ball outside off is met with a mis-timed worked shot that sails to silly mid on. Freya Kemp is caught there and walks back after a brief cameo. Freya Kemp departs having scored 6 runs off 8 balls.
Summary
Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. Welsh Fire Women: 56/2 (rr 5.09)
Wareham executes a controlled sweep from a back of a length off break outside off, guiding it carefully to deep square leg for one run. Welsh Fire Women require 30 runs from 65 balls, comfortably placed with eight wickets in hand and a strong win probability.
Freya Kemp works the length ball straight down the ground for a smart single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
An off break pitched outside off and back of a length, met with a controlled pull shot that picks up a quick single.
The top spinner drifts outside off, tempting the batter into a sweep shot that misses entirely, resulting in a quiet dot ball.
Freya Kemp welcomes the full, down leg off break with a controlled flick, sending it fine for a quick single.
Summary
Over 10: 11 runs. Bowler: Ryana MacDonald-Gay. Welsh Fire Women: 52/2 (rr 5.2)
Freya Kemp elegantly drives the length ball straight down the leg side, securing a well-timed single. Chasing 34 runs from 70 balls, Welsh Fire Women hold a strong position with eight wickets in hand.
The ball is bowled down the leg side on a length, with the batter attempting a glance but missing. The wide is signaled and the keeper swiftly gathers the ball.
On a length ball outside off, Georgia Wareham attempts a late cut but mistimes it; the ball stays low and races away for a single thanks to a misfield at short third man. This single nudges Welsh Fire Women along to 50 for 2.
A full delivery outside off stump, and Georgia Wareham elegantly drives it. She connects with the outside edge, sending the ball racing through third man for four. That’s another boundary for Wareham, her second in this over.
A length ball on off stump is well controlled as Georgia Wareham pushes it neatly towards mid off but finds no gap for a run.
The length ball outside off is met with a crisp, well-timed cut shot. Georgia Wareham slices it powerfully through third man for four runs, showing excellent control.
Summary
Over 9: 7 runs. Bowler: Bex Tyson. Welsh Fire Women: 41/2 (rr 4.56)
A length ball on middle stump, the batter works it but misses the bat, the ball hitting her pad instead, ending as a dot delivery. Welsh Fire Women need 45 runs from 75 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% win probability.
The stock ball back of a length on leg stump is met with a crisp, well-timed sweep from Georgia Wareham. She deftly sends it racing to deep backward square leg for four runs.
A length ball straight on middle stump, and the batter pushes it neatly to take a comfortable single.
Georgia Wareham executes a well-timed sweep off the stock ball pitched on middle stump length, guiding it along the ground for a single. Wareham gets off the mark as the innings progresses.
On a length ball just on off stump, the batter pushes it neatly along the ground for a single to long on.
Summary
Over 8: 7 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. Welsh Fire Women: 34/2 (rr 4.25)
An off break drifting outside off stump, length ball. The batter goes for a drive but mistimes it, offering an easy catch at cover. Georgia Voll departs for 16 from 23 balls. Welsh Fire Women need 52 runs from 80 deliveries with 8 wickets in hand, holding a strong 94% chance to win.
An off break pitched length outside off, met with a mis-timed sweep by the batter that stays low and is comfortably fielded at short fine leg for no run.
An off break floated just outside off on a back of a length, but Georgia Voll pulls it crisply with perfect timing. The controlled connection sends the ball racing through mid wicket for four runs.
Georgia Voll elegantly scoops the off break pitched just outside off stump, guiding it with controlled finesse behind square for two runs.
An off break pitched on a length and straight at middle stump, Freya Kemp works it neatly through the infield to take a well-run single. Freya Kemp has gotten off the mark.
Summary
Over 7: 1 run. Bowler: Bex Tyson. Welsh Fire Women: 27/1 (rr 3.86)
A length stock ball on middle stump, worked carefully by Freya Kemp into the mid-wicket region, but no run comes from this delivery. Welsh Fire Women require 59 runs from 85 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% chance to win.
The stock ball steams in on middle stump pitching length. Sarah Bryce attempts a push but mistimes it badly, offering a catch to the bowler and walking back. Sarah Bryce departs after scoring 16 runs from 15 balls.
A length stock ball outside off, Sarah Bryce pushes it gently along the ground towards cover. No run comes from this patient stroke.
The stock ball lands on middle stump, and Georgia Voll attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing to sneak a single off the length delivery.
A back of a length stock ball pitched outside off sees the batter steady herself and drive firmly through the extra cover region, but there's no run as the fielder cuts it off quickly.
Summary
Over 6: 2 runs. Bowler: Grace Ballinger. Welsh Fire Women: 26/0 (rr 4.33)
A length ball outside off from no movement, pushed carefully into the off side for no run. Welsh Fire Women require 60 runs from 90 balls, holding a strong 95% chance to win.
Georgia Voll sweeps the back of a length, no movement delivery just outside off and races it along the ground for a quick single.
A yorker on the outside off, Georgia Voll attempts a drive but only manages a bottom edge, resulting in no run.
Sarah Bryce drives a length ball on off stump with precision, securing a well-placed single to deep cover.
Grace Ballinger bowls a full, wide outside off delivery; Sarah Bryce attempts a drive but misses completely for dot ball.
Summary
Over 5: 7 runs. Bowler: Ryana MacDonald-Gay. Welsh Fire Women: 24/0 (rr 4.8)
Ryana MacDonald-Gay bowls a length delivery just outside off, and Georgia Voll drops the ball deftly to take a quick single. Welsh Fire Women are chasing 62 from 95 with a strong 95% win probability and all wickets intact.
A back of a length delivery on the outside off, neatly cut by Georgia Voll. The shot was well timed but stays low, resulting in no run.
A full delivery on the outside off, Sarah Bryce nudges it carefully along the ground, picking up a single with a neat push.
A back of a length delivery, drifting wide outside off, and Sarah Bryce gleams a top-edged cut away. The ball races past third man for four runs.
A length ball swinging in on the off stump line, Georgia Voll attempts a drive but mistimes it, sneaking through for a quick single.
Summary
Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Welsh Fire Women: 17/0 (rr 4.25)
Voll expertly cuts the stock ball outside off on a back of a length delivery, timing it crisply for a quick single. Welsh Fire Women face a chase of 69 from 100 balls with all wickets intact, holding strong control.
On a length ball just on off stump, the batter plays a controlled sweep, the bat making contact off the pad, but no run follows.
Ecclestone bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Voll defends it calmly along the ground for no run.
Sarah Bryce calmly pushes the stock ball outside off, just back of a length, picking up a single as the fielder at deep cover fields quickly.
The bowler delivers a full stock ball just outside off stump. The batter sweeps it with great timing, sending the ball skimming along the ground to fine leg for four.
An arm ball on leg stump drifting down the length, the batter works it but misses as the ball escapes to the leg side for a wide. The keeper swiftly gathers to stop any extras.
Summary
Over 3: 5 runs. Bowler: Maitlan Brown. Welsh Fire Women: 10/0 (rr 3.33)
A full-length delivery just outside off stump. Sarah Bryce attempts a drive but mistimes it, the ball trickling safely to extra cover for no run. Welsh Fire Women chase 76 from 105 balls, holding a strong 92% win probability with all wickets intact.
A length ball on outside off, Sarah Bryce plays a tight defensive stroke, keeping it low and controlled for no run.
A length ball outside off comes in steadily and is met with a well-timed drive. The batter expertly sends it racing through backward point for four. That brings up the first boundary of the innings.
Bowled with no movement outside off, this back of a length delivery is met with a neat sweep from Georgia Voll, who keeps the ball grounded and picks up a tidy single.
A length ball angling outside off, met with a solid defensive push by Voll who keeps it grounded for a dot ball.
Summary
Over 2: 3 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Welsh Fire Women: 5/0 (rr 2.5)
On a full stock ball just on off stump, the batter executes a well-timed, controlled sweep, rotating the strike with a single. Welsh Fire Women are on course in their chase, needing 81 from 110 balls with all wickets in hand and a strong winning chance.
The stock ball drifts just outside off at a back of a length. Voll steers it delicately along the ground towards backward point, but the fielder is there to cut off any run.
Sophie Ecclestone bowls an arm ball on a length, aimed straight at middle stump. Georgia Voll plays a neat, controlled glance that softly threads the ball to fine leg for a quick two runs.
Sophie Ecclestone sends down an arm ball length delivery outside off, and Georgia Voll carefully pushes it gently towards extra cover. No run comes off this tidy shot.
A back of a length stock ball just outside off. Georgia Voll plays a composed defensive stroke, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 1: 2 runs. Bowler: Grace Ballinger. Welsh Fire Women: 2/0 (rr 2.0)
Sarah Bryce elegantly drives a length ball outside off, keeping the shot grounded and picking up a single to keep the scoreboard moving. Sarah Bryce gets off the mark as Welsh Fire Women chase 84 from 115 with 10 wickets in hand, holding a strong 92% win probability.
A no-movement length ball outside off stump sees the batter attempt a drive but miss completely, yielding no run.
Grace Ballinger bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off, met with a controlled pull shot from Sarah Bryce that stays firmly on the ground. The ball is quickly fielded at mid-wicket, and no run is taken.
Grace Ballinger bowls a length ball on off stump, and Georgia Voll attempts an ambitious scoop. The ball is spliced and uncontrolled in the air, but she manages to take a single as the catch is dropped. Georgia Voll gets off the mark in this innings.
Grace Ballinger starts with a length swinging in on off stump, and Georgia Voll plays a firm defensive stroke to keep the scoreboard untouched.
Summary
Over 20: 10 runs. Bowler: Heather Graham. Manchester Super Giants Women: 85/9 (rr 4.25)
A slower ball pitched full and down the leg side sees the batter attempt a flick but miss, the ball glancing off her pad to the keeper at square leg for an extra run. Manchester Super Giants Women finish their innings on 85, with Welsh Fire Women strongly favored at 92%.
A full delivery straight on off stump is met with a perfectly timed drive. Bex Tyson sends it crisply through extra cover for four. Bex Tyson gets off the mark with a classy boundary.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay drives the slower ball, pitched back of a length and wide outside off, steering it crisply for a single to long off where it is fielded cleanly.
A slower ball outside off comes in length, and the batter attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper ready in the pocket.
A length ball on middle stump, flicked with precision and timing by the batter. The shot races through mid wicket for four, helped by a misfield in the deep.
Summary
Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. Manchester Super Giants Women: 75/9 (rr 3.95)
The length ball outside off is met crisply as the batter drives through the outside edge, racing away to third man for four.
A full-length ball outside off, delivered without any movement. The batter drives it crisply along the ground, nudging through for a single. However, the non-striker is run out on this delivery, dismissed attempting the quick single. Grace Ballinger departs after scoring a single off just one ball.