Summary
The Hundred Men
The Oval
MI London Men
1645
London Spirit Men
1653
London Spirit Men win by 7 wickets
Summary
Over 18: 10 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. London Spirit Men: 165/3 (rr 9.27)
Trent Boult bowls a short ball just outside off, but James Rew pulls it crisply. The well-timed shot races away to deep square leg for four.
Boult bowls a full-length delivery outside off, and Brevis attempts a drive but mis-times it, sending the ball awkwardly towards long off where it's quickly fielded. Just the single taken.
Boult delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a beautifully controlled drive. The batter picks the gap at extra cover and races away to the boundary with a crisp, well-timed stroke.
Boult fires in a yorker on off stump with no movement, and Rew manages a bottom-edge flick that races away for a single.
Summary
Over 17: 18 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. London Spirit Men: 155/3 (rr 9.12)
Down the leg side on a back of a length delivery, the batter pulls it crisply. A well-timed shot skimming along the ground racing away through fine leg. That makes it 18 this over! London Spirit Men need 10 from 35 balls at a required rate of 1.7 with 7 wickets in hand. WinViz has them at 99% chance of winning.
The bowler sends down a yorker wide outside off, and the batter mis-times a steer that escapes the fielder at short third man, allowing a single.
Dewald Brevis shapes a full, wide outside off delivery into a beautifully controlled drive over extra cover for six. The timing is exquisite, sending the ball sailing with finesse. Dewald Brevis now has two sixes this over and thirty runs off just fifteen balls, lifting London Spirit Men to 150 for 3.
A back-of-a-length delivery, wide outside off, with no movement. Brevis drives it crisply, perfectly timing the ball to clear long off with ease. Momentum shifts decisively as London Spirit Men’s win probability jumps from 87% to 94%.
Rew steps forward and drives the full toss straight down the ground, taking a well-placed single.
Summary
Over 16: 4 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. London Spirit Men: 137/3 (rr 8.56)
Rashid Khan bowls a clever googly on a back of a length outside middle stump. Dewald Brevis waits and drives it crisply down the ground, well timed but cut off quickly by cover for no run. London Spirit Men require 28 runs from 40 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong position in the chase.
James Rew drives the ball along the ground straight back past the bowler, inching forward to take a smart single.
A length googly on middle stump sees the batter slog it with a mis-timed swipe, managing to sneak a single to deep square leg.
James Rew goes for a sweep shot outside off, mis-timing it but still managing to eke out a single. The ball stays low, fielded cleanly at long on by Will Jacks.
Rashid Khan bowls a back of a length googly just outside off stump. Dewald Brevis attempts a drive but mis-times it, the ball skimming away to long off where it’s sharply fielded. A watchful one run taken.
Summary
Over 15: 4 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. London Spirit Men: 133/3 (rr 8.87)
Rashid Khan delivers a length googly outside off stump; Dewald Brevis attempts a drive but misses cleanly, leaving it tidy for the keeper. London Spirit Men require 32 runs off 45 balls with seven wickets in hand, maintaining a strong position in the chase.
Rashid Khan bowls a short flipper outside off, and Dewald Brevis steps forward to drive it well-timed straight to cover. The fielder Olly Stone swoops in quickly to stop any run. No addition to the total off this delivery.
The leg spinner floats in a short, outside off delivery, and the batter meets it perfectly. Dewald Brevis drives crisply through cover, timing it beautifully for a boundary along the ground.
Rashid Khan delivers a length ball on off stump; the batter drives it low and controlled through the off side, but there’s no run as Olly Stone fields cleanly at cover.
Rashid Khan bowls a length googly on off stump; Dewald Brevis attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing mid off to field comfortably. No run comes off this delivery.
Summary
Over 14: 13 runs. Bowler: Olly Stone. London Spirit Men: 129/3 (rr 9.21)
A full-length leg cutter on off stump, nicely driven along the ground. The batter keeps it grounded and finds a safe spot, but no runs come off this delivery. London Spirit Men are chasing 36 from 50 with plenty of wickets left, sitting comfortably at a 91% chance according to WinViz.
Stone bowls a short leg cutter outside off; Brevis attempts a pull but gets a mis-timed, uncontrolled swipe that only manages a single.
No movement on this length ball outside off stump. Brevis stylishly flicks it with perfect timing, sending it sailing over mid-wicket for a majestic six. That's his second boundary this over, and London Spirit Men have surged to a 91% win probability from 86%.
No movement outside off, a perfect length delivery that's driven crisply. Dewald Brevis sends it racing through the cover region for a well-timed boundary.
No movement as the length ball outside off is met with an inside-edged drive that races away for two runs. Dewald Brevis is off the mark.
Summary
Over 13: 2 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. London Spirit Men: 116/3 (rr 8.92)
A length ball outside off, Dewald Brevis defends it cautiously, keeping the scoreboard quiet. London Spirit Men need 49 runs from 55 balls, holding a strong 81% chance to chase this down.
On a back of a length ball outside off, the batter attempts an ambitious pull but mistimes it wildly, sending a catch to deep mid-wicket where the fielder completes the catch. Liam Livingstone falls, caught. Liam Livingstone departs after scoring 16 runs from 18 balls.
Off a back of a length delivery wide outside off, the batter attempts a scoop but misses, resulting in no run.
Richard Gleeson bowls a back of a length delivery wide outside off, and Liam Livingstone expertly executes a well-timed late cut, racing it along the ground to third man for two runs.
Gleeson bowls a short, slower ball outside off, and Livingstone pulls it off his body but can't find the gaps—well fielded by the keeper for no run.
Summary
Over 12: 9 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. London Spirit Men: 114/2 (rr 9.5)
The googly, pitched back of a length down the leg side, tempts James Rew into a sweep but he misses, the ball deflecting off his pads and into the gloves. London Spirit Men require 51 runs from 60 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 90% chance to win.
Rashid Khan bowls a back of a length googly outside off, but James Rew reads it beautifully. He sweeps it with great control and timing, sending the ball racing to deep square leg for four.
A back-of-a-length googly outside off, and James Rew attempts a sweep but misses completely. No run comes from that delivery.
Rashid Khan bowls a length googly on middle stump, and Livingstone drives it neatly along the ground, squeezing out a single.
Rashid Khan bowls a back of a length leg spinner on the outside off stump. Liam Livingstone answers with a well-timed drive, keeping it along the ground and carving it crisply through extra cover for four.
Summary
Over 11: 3 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. London Spirit Men: 105/2 (rr 9.55)
Rashid Khan bowls a back of a length googly straight on middle stump, and Livingstone cleverly glances it down towards short fine leg, safely fielded by Curran for no run. London Spirit Men trail by 60 runs needing 65 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 87% win probability.
Rashid Khan bowls a length leg spinner, and James Rew flicks it crisply down leg for a sharp single.
Rashid Khan sends down a short googly outside off, and Livingstone pulls it along the ground towards deep backward square leg, picking up a quick single.
Rashid Khan bowls a length googly just on off stump, and Livingstone elegantly flicks it down towards mid on but the run is saved by some sharp fielding.
Rew faces a back of a length googly on leg stump and pulls it neatly along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 10: 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. London Spirit Men: 102/2 (rr 10.2)
A full ball on off stump from the bowler, James Rew flicks it neatly along the ground for a single, keeping the scoreboard moving. James Rew gets off the mark as London Spirit Men chase 63 runs from 70 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding an 88% win probability according to WinViz.
A slower ball, pitching just outside off on a half-tracker. Pretorius attempts a scoop shot but only manages a gloved, uncontrolled flick, resulting in a catch behind the stumps. Pretorius departs after a strong 64 from 28 deliveries.
Liam Livingstone faces a slower ball, full outside off stump, and drives it with precision along the ground for a quick single.
A full toss, wide outside off, and Livingstone steps forward to drive it crisply along the ground, timing it well but unable to find the gaps for runs.
Boult bowls a full off cutter wide outside off, and Livingstone attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. London Spirit Men: 100/1 (rr 11.11)
Lhuan-dré Pretorius glances the length ball on off stump delicately to fine leg for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. London Spirit Men reach 100 for 1, needing 65 runs from 75 balls with a strong chance to win.
Liam Livingstone plays a well-timed cut shot off a back-of-a-length ball wide outside off, smoothly racing it to the cover boundary for a quick single.
The slower ball drifts wide outside off, and the batter leaves it well alone. The keeper collects cleanly but a wide is signaled, adding an extra run.
A short ball down the leg side, pulled crisply along the ground for a single.
Curran bowls a short, wide outside off delivery with no movement, and Livingstone goes for a cutting shot. The ball flies off the edge uncontrolled towards deep backward point, where Rashid Khan quickly fields it. They sneak through for a single.
The seaming delivery drifts wide outside off, tempting the batter for a cut shot but he misses completely. No run comes from that.
Summary
Over 8: 20 runs. Bowler: Olly Stone. London Spirit Men: 95/1 (rr 11.88)
Stone bowls a slower ball pitching short and down the leg side, but Pretorius is ready. He plays a well-timed pull, sending the ball over fine leg for a beautiful six. Pretorius now has another six in this over, bringing the total to 20 runs. London Spirit Men need 70 from 80 balls with 9 wickets in hand, holding an 88% win probability.
A full delivery down the leg side from Stone, expertly flicked with controlled timing. Pretorius middles it perfectly, sending it flying over deep square leg for a massive six. That’s another six for Pretorius, his second in this over.
Stone delivers a short ball on leg stump, but Pretorius times a controlled pull perfectly, racing it away for two runs. Pretorius reaches a rapid 50 off just 23 balls, maintaining a scorching strike rate of 217.
Seaming away outside off on a back of a length, the batter attempts a cut but misses, leaving the ball safely in the keeper's gloves for a dot ball.
A length ball outside off, dispatched beautifully by Lhuan-dré Pretorius. He drives it with exquisite timing, sending the ball racing over long off for a maximum.
Summary
Over 7: 8 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. London Spirit Men: 75/1 (rr 10.71)
A seaming-away delivery on a back of a length line on off stump as the batter attempts a cut but misses; no run comes from this ball. London Spirit Men face a chase needing 90 from 85 balls with a strong 77% win probability and nine wickets in hand.
A full toss wide outside off from the bowler. The batsman times a perfect steer, sending the ball racing past third man for four runs.
On a back of a length delivery straight at middle stump, the batter pulls with a top edge, running two runs through third man after the sharp fielding there.
On a full yorker on leg stump, the batter uses a deft flick to steer the ball away with precision, picking up a single.
A back of a length delivery just outside off stump and Lhuan-dré Pretorius expertly cuts it along the ground, picking up a single.
Summary
Over 6: 6 runs. Bowler: Olly Stone. London Spirit Men: 67/1 (rr 11.17)
No movement on a length ball outside off, but Livingstone swings hard and connects well with a controlled slog. The ball races away to deep backward square leg for four. Livingstone gets off the mark as London Spirit Men chase 98 from 90 with 9 wickets in hand and a required rate of 6.5.
Stone bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Livingstone plays a controlled defensive stroke, splicing the ball along the ground for no run.
The no movement ball sees Bairstow go for a drive but it’s mis-timed and uncontrolled in the air. He is caught by Will Jacks at long on, departing after a quick 23 off 12 balls. Jonny Bairstow departs for 23 off 12. Momentum shifts as MI London Men’s win chances rise from 23% to 28%.
Stone delivers a full, on off stump no movement delivery. Pretorius attempts a flick but mistimes it, guiding the ball neatly to deep square leg where one run is taken.
Stone bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Bairstow plays a neat flick to the on side, sneaking through for a single.
Summary
Over 5: 8 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. London Spirit Men: 61/0 (rr 12.2)
A short, outside off delivery without movement, met by a mis-timed pull from Bairstow that stays grounded and is comfortably fielded at mid-wicket for no run. London Spirit Men are chasing 104 from 95, needing 6.6 an over with all wickets intact and a 77% chance according to WinViz.
Tom Curran delivers a full ball outside off stump with no movement. Bairstow capitalizes beautifully, playing a well-timed, controlled drive racing away to long on for four. That's another boundary for Bairstow, his second in this over, boosting London Spirit Men.
Tom Curran delivers a back-of-a-length leg cutter outside off. Bairstow attempts a pull but misses, leaving the ball to the keeper.
A length ball just outside off, Bairstow plays a beautifully controlled flick. He times it well, sending the ball racing away to fine leg for four.
Bairstow leans into a back of a length delivery outside off and drives it firmly but with control towards cover, settling for no run.
Summary
Over 4: 12 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. London Spirit Men: 53/0 (rr 13.25)
Will Jacks tosses up an off break on a good length just on off stump. Lhuan-dré Pretorius steps forward to drive the ball firmly but finds no gap as it is well fielded at mid on for a dot ball. London Spirit Men are chasing 112 from 100 with all wickets in hand and a solid 74% chance per WinViz.
An off break bowled on the back of a length, pitching on off stump. The batter tries a slog-sweep but only manages a top edge, nothing comes of it. MI London Men lose the review on that one.
An off break tossed up outside off, perfectly met by a well-timed, controlled drive. Lhuan-dré Pretorius sends it soaring over long off for a spectacular six! That’s another six for Pretorius, his second this over, bringing his total to thirty from just thirteen balls. The partnership stands strong at 53 off 18, with London Spirit Men unbeaten on 53.
Will Jacks delivers an off break on middle stump length, and Pretorius confidently drives it back through the covers, but it's well fielded by Vince to keep things tight.
An off break pitched on a length around middle stump. Lhuan-dré Pretorius unleashes a crisply controlled slog-sweep, timing it perfectly to send the ball soaring clean over mid wicket for six!
Summary
Over 3: 14 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. London Spirit Men: 41/0 (rr 13.67)
Trent Boult delivers a swinging yorker wide outside off; Pretorius leans into a well-timed steer, carving it crisply past third man for four. That's two boundaries in this over for Pretorius as London Spirit Men chase 124 from 105 with 10 wickets in hand and a 68% win probability.
No movement on the length ball outside off, and Pretorius dispatches a controlled slog that’s perfectly middled. The ball races away over mid wicket for a glorious six.
Trent Boult delivers a full, swinging-in delivery on middle stump; Pretorius attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking his pad and four runs are taken as extras.
Trent Boult runs in to deliver a full-length swinging delivery outside off, and Lhuan-dré Pretorius attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is safely gathered by the keeper for no run.
A back of a length swinging away delivery just outside off, expertly defended by Pretorius who keeps it on the ground to avoid any risk.
Summary
Over 2: 14 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. London Spirit Men: 27/0 (rr 13.5)
On a full, swinging-in delivery angling on leg stump, the batter plays a controlled flick through the leg side, neatly guiding it for a single. London Spirit Men are chasing 138 from 110 balls with all wickets intact, maintaining a solid 59% chance to win according to WinViz.
On a back of a length delivery down the leg side, Pretorius elegantly flicks the ball, timing it perfectly. The shot sails cleanly over fine leg for a magnificent six. London Spirit Men have gained momentum, their win probability rising significantly.
A back of a length swinging in delivery outside off, Bairstow defends it steady but it strikes his body and they sneak a leg bye.
A back of a length delivery outside off from Gleeson, met with a well-timed, controlled pull shot. Bairstow sends it sailing cleanly over deep backward square leg for six! That's the first six of the innings, shifting momentum with London Spirit Men now favored at 54%, up from 48%.
Gleeson sends down a swinging in delivery on the back of a length outside off; Bairstow works it off his body towards backward point but finds no run.
Summary
Over 1: 13 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. London Spirit Men: 13/0 (rr 13.0)
Boult bowls a length swinging in down the leg side, and Bairstow drives a well-timed flick. The ball races away to deep backward square leg for four. Bairstow adds another boundary, his second in this over. The chase continues with London Spirit Men needing 152 from 115 balls, holding a 49% chance with all wickets intact.
A swinging away delivery lands on off stump at the back of a length. Bairstow leans into a sublime late cut, timing it perfectly to race past third man for four. Jonny Bairstow is off the mark.
Lhuan-dré Pretorius works a swinging length ball outside off for a quick single, keeping the strike.
A back of a length delivery outside off stump, no movement on offer. Lhuan-dré Pretorius pushes it gently through the off side, but it yields no run as the cover fielder, Will Jacks, is alert.
A back of a length swinging away delivery outside off stump sees Lhuan-dré Pretorius calmly defend with an outside edge, sending the ball racing past third man for four. Lhuan-dré Pretorius gets off the mark in style.
Summary
Over 20: 16 runs. Bowler: Andrew Tye. MI London Men: 164/5 (rr 8.2)
On a length delivery down the leg side, Rutherford attempts an uncertain flick but mistimes it and is caught at deep backward square leg. Sherfane Rutherford departs after a lively 41 off 19 deliveries.
A full delivery on leg stump with no movement, expertly driven by Sherfane Rutherford. He middles it perfectly with controlled air, sending it soaring over extra cover for a glorious six. Sherfane Rutherford now has three boundaries this over, adding 16 runs in total.
The slower ball is pitched short and down the leg side, but the batter attempts a pull and misses entirely, resulting in a dot ball.
The slower ball comes pitching length down the leg side, and Rutherford swings hard, connecting with a thick edge. The ball sails uncontrollably over third man for a tremendous six. Sherfane Rutherford has now smashed two boundaries this over, bringing up thirty runs off just 16 balls at a sizzling strike rate of 219.
A full delivery down the leg side with no movement, well dispatched by Rutherford. He flicks it with perfect timing through fine leg for four. That brings MI London Men to 152 for 4.
Summary
Over 19: 10 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. MI London Men: 148/4 (rr 7.79)
The reverse outswinging yorker comes in tight on the leg stump, and Rutherford attempts to steer but misses entirely, leading to a dot ball.
A length ball on middle stump, driven beautifully with perfect timing. Rutherford sends it racing over extra cover for a splendid, controlled six.
On a full delivery outside off, Tom Curran attempts to steer the ball but miscues slightly, managing to get a single through cover.
Down the leg side on a length, the no-movement delivery summons a mis-timed drive from Rutherford, who manages to scramble a single despite the lack of control.
Milne delivers a length ball down leg, Sherfane goes for a pull but misses entirely, and the umpire calls it a wide. An extra added to the tally without the batters troubling the scorers.