Summary
Vitality Blast Women League 2
Radlett
Middlesex Women
1747
Sussex Sharks Women
1637
Middlesex Women win by 11 runs
Summary
Over 20: 12 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Sussex Sharks Women: 163/7 (rr 8.15)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, down the track, drive controlled in air to Hannah Davis at long off. 2 runs.
Over the wicket. Full toss, outside off, down the track, drive along the ground to Katie Wolfe at deep cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut. 4 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Katie Wolfe at deep cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, reverse sweep. 4 byes.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Summary
Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Sussex Sharks Women: 151/7 (rr 7.95)
An off cutter pitched back of a length outside off, met with an inside-edge scoop that races away for a quick single. Sussex Women face a steep chase, needing 24 from 6 with three wickets in hand and slim chances according to WinViz.
A back of a length seaming delivery just outside off stump, Ava Lee attempts a cut but misses cleanly. No run from the ball, fielded smartly by the wicketkeeper.
A yorker pitched just outside off stump, Ava Lee tries to drive but only manages a bottom edge. The ball is quickly gathered by the wicketkeeper, resulting in no runs.
A swinging away length ball outside off, Ava Lee drives with a thick edge that races away through third man for four. Sussex Women move to 150 for 7.
Katie Wolfe bowls a swinging delivery wide outside off. Ava Lee attempts a drive but misses, and it's called a wide, adding an extra to the total.
A back of a length, seaming away delivery wide outside off; the batter attempts a cut but misses completely, leaving the keeper to gather cleanly.
An off cutter pitched back of a length outside off, Ava Lee attempts a scoop but misses, leaving the ball to be comfortably collected by the keeper.
Summary
Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Sussex Sharks Women: 145/7 (rr 8.06)
A full-length leg spinner on off stump, met with a controlled drive from Ava Lee, who picks up a sharp single down the ground. Ava Lee gets off the mark as Sussex Women chase 30 from 12 with three wickets in hand, requiring 15 runs per over.
A length slider outside off is met with a controlled drive by Ava Lee, who keeps it on the ground and safely fielded at mid-off for no run.
Darcey Clarke steps forward to a full-length leg spinner outside off and drives it firmly on the ground, nudging through the cover region for a comfortable single.
A clever googly, full length outside off, tries to deceive but strikes the batter's pad after missing the defense. Just a leg bye added to the extras for Sussex.
Darcey Clarke faces a length leg spinner outside off and cuts crisply along the ground, racing the ball past the infield for a quick single.
The leg spinner drifts a back of a length delivery outside off, and Darcey Clarke attempts a cut but misses as the ball is cleverly fielded by the wicketkeeper.
Summary
Over 17: 1 run. Bowler: Anaya Patel. Sussex Sharks Women: 141/7 (rr 8.29)
An off-break bowled on a length just on middle stump, enticing a sweep from the batter who misses, the ball striking the pad. The umpire raises the finger — leg before wicket, and Bella Johnson is out. Bella Johnson departs for 15 off 14. Sussex Women require 34 runs from 18 balls with three wickets remaining, the chase intensifies.
An off break pitched full outside off, the batter swings a slog, connecting on the bottom edge to sneak through for a quick single. Darcey Clarke is off the mark as the team adds to the total.
An arm ball floated outside off, length just right for a cut attempt, but the batter misses the ball, no run.
An off break drifting outside off, length ball, as the batter attempts a late cut but misses cleanly, yielding no run.
An off break tossed up just outside off sees Rebecca Denman attempt a wild slog, but the mis-timed shot balloons high and is caught at deep square leg. Sussex Women lose Rebecca Denman for a duck off one ball.
An off break pitching full outside off stump tempts Talitha Stanley into a drive, but she misses and is stumped off the keeper's quick work. Talitha Stanley departs after a measured 18 off 18 balls.
Summary
Over 16: 7 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Sussex Sharks Women: 140/4 (rr 8.75)
Talitha Stanley pulls a back-of-a-length leg spinner outside off toward deep mid wicket, picking up a well-timed single. Sussex Women require 35 runs from 24 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing strongly.
The googly drifts wide outside off, and Talitha Stanley decides to leave it alone. Just a wide called, adding an extra run for Middlesex Women.
The leg spinner drifts a length ball just outside off, met with a composed defensive shot from Stanley who keeps it tight with no run.
Talitha Stanley tries a clever switch hit off a length ball on leg stump but gets a top edge, sneaking through for two runs.
The leg spinner drifts a length ball just outside off stump, and Bella Johnson deftly works a late cut along the ground for a single.
On a length ball around off stump, the leg spinner is met with a solid defensive stroke from Bella Johnson, firmly on the ground. No run comes off this delivery.
A full delivery down leg stump from the leg spinner, met with a wild slog that takes a bottom edge and runs away for two.
Summary
Over 15: 16 runs. Bowler: Alice Whitmore. Sussex Sharks Women: 133/4 (rr 8.87)
Talitha Stanley attempts a scoop off a length ball outside off, sneaking the inside edge away for five valuable runs. That brings 16 runs this over. Sussex Women now need 42 from 30 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at 8.4 runs per over.
The off cutter back of a length tempts the batter into a scoop attempt on the leg side but it's a miss, and the batter collects four runs as extras. A notable shift in momentum as Sussex Women’s win probability jumps from 25% to 34%.
Pitching a length ball outside off, the batter executes a delightful scoop with precise timing, sending it skimming through fine leg for four runs. Sussex Women gain momentum, boosting their winning chances from 19% to 25%.
A slower ball floated outside off, pitched back of a length, and Talitha Stanley attempts a pull shot but mis-times it, resulting in a soft two runs to deep backward square leg.
A length swinging-in delivery outside off stump sees the batter attempt a scoop but miss, the ball safely gathered by the wicketkeeper for no run.
A length delivery just outside off sees Talitha Stanley playing a solid, compact defensive stroke, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
Alice Whitmore bowls a slower ball down the leg side, and Talitha Stanley opts to leave it alone. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra run to Sussex's total. The ball is calmly fielded by the wicketkeeper.
Summary
Over 14: 10 runs. Bowler: Katie Wolfe. Sussex Sharks Women: 117/4 (rr 8.36)
A full delivery on leg stump with no movement. Bella Johnson times a neat glance, sending the ball racing finely down to the boundary. Another boundary for Johnson boosts Sussex's hopes as they need 58 from 36 with 6 wickets in hand, their chances climbing to 19%.
A back of a length delivery just outside off, cut crisply and timed to perfection. Bella Johnson drives the ball with a well-controlled cut shot racing away through backward point for four.
Bella Johnson attempts a flick off a length ball outside off stump, sending it off the edge for a quick two runs, though the throw from deep mid-wicket comes in but the runner is safe.
A length ball outside off stump is met with a steady defensive stroke from Bella Johnson, keeping the scorecard untouched.
On a back of a length ball outside off, Bella Johnson executes a sharp cut, keeping the ball grounded and safely fielded at cover. No run comes off this delivery.
Katie Wolfe bowls a slower ball, full and outside off. Bella Johnson attempts a slog but misses entirely, and the ball is safely held by the keeper for a dot ball.
Summary
Over 13: 6 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Sussex Sharks Women: 107/4 (rr 8.23)
Talitha Stanley attempts a sweep off the length ball on leg stump but only manages an inside edge, and the keeper quickly fields it with no run scored. Sussex Women need 68 from 42 balls, running at almost ten an over with six wickets in hand; the pressure is mounting.
Saskia Horley bowls a sharp quicker yorker just outside off. Talitha Stanley attempts a drive but misses it completely, leaving the ball to be gathered cleanly by the wicketkeeper.
An outside off full-length off break is met with a crisp, well-timed drive. Talitha Stanley confidently sends the ball racing through cover for four. Talitha Stanley is off the mark.
Stanley meets this outside off length off break with a controlled drive, keeping the ball low and neatly fielded at extra cover for no addition to the score.
Off break pitched outside off, Bella Johnson carefully steers it along the ground, picking up a single.
An off break bowled on a length just around off stump, defended cautiously by Johnson who keeps it grounded and safe for no run.
An off break tossed up on a length at middle stump, met with an attempted glance that misses towards the leg side. A wide is called, adding an extra run to the total.
Summary
Over 12: 5 runs. Bowler: Anaya Patel. Sussex Sharks Women: 101/4 (rr 8.42)
The off-break pitches full down the leg side, and the batter attempts a scoop but misses completely. Meanwhile, four leg byes are taken to add extras. Sussex Women move to 101 for 4, needing 74 from 48 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at 9.2 runs per over. Their chances stand at 13 percent according to WinViz.
An off break tossed down the leg side, length ball, and Talitha Stanley tries a scoop but misses, the ball striking her pad. No run scored.
An off break pitched full outside off; Talitha Stanley attempts a drive but mistimes it, the ball staying low as it is comfortably fielded at cover for no run.
A full-length off break drifting outside off, Talitha Stanley confidently drives it on the ground, but the cover fielder Katie Wolfe cuts it off quickly, resulting in no run.
An off break landing sharply on a length outside off stump, inviting the drive. The batter attempts a big stroke but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at mid off and an early departure. Chiara Green is out for 2 runs off 5 balls. A significant momentum swing as Middlesex Women's win probability leaps from 73% to 87%.
An off break tossed up outside off, and the batter goes for a drive but mis-times it, sending the ball carelessly into the fielders' hands. No run comes off it.
An off break on a length, landing on middle stump. The batter attempts a pull but misses, the ball trickling down leg side for a wide.
Summary
Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Alice Whitmore. Sussex Sharks Women: 96/3 (rr 8.73)
The short ball outside off is met with a top-edged pull from Green, who manages to scramble a single off the inside edge. Sussex Women still need 79 runs from 54 balls, with a required rate creeping up at 8.8 and seven wickets in hand.
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, glance. 1 wide.
Bella Johnson takes a back of a length swinging away delivery outside off and crisply cuts it through point for a single. Johnson gets off the mark with that confident stroke.
A back of a length swinging away delivery outside off, and the batter attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in no run.
The slower ball drifts outside off and lands back of a length, Shristi tries an audacious scoop but only manages an inside edge. She's caught behind by Scarlett Hughes. Shristi Patil leaves the crease after scoring 3 from 6 balls, shifting momentum sharply as Middlesex Women’s win chance rises from 56% to 73%.
Shristi Patil attempts a drive outside off on a length ball swinging away but misses, resulting in no run.
A short, on off stump delivery from the bowler. The batter attempts a pull but misses, and a wide is signaled, adding an extra to the total.
Shristi Patil works a swinging away delivery on the off stump, playing a leading edge that goes safely to cover where it is quickly fielded. No run comes off this back of a length ball.
Summary
Over 10: 3 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Sussex Sharks Women: 92/2 (rr 9.2)
Shristi Patil works a length leg-spin delivery on the leg stump with precision, easing it into the mid-wicket region for a quick single. Sussex Women face a chase of 83 from 60 balls, needing to maintain momentum with eight wickets in hand and an 8.3 required run rate.
A length ball on the outside off stump from the leg spinner, expertly cut along the off side by Chiara Green for a smart single. Chiara Green gets off the mark with that crisp stroke.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner is met with a solid defensive stroke by Chiara Green, keeping the scoreboard untouched.
A length ball spinning away outside off from the leg spinner. Izzy Collis attempts a drive but mis-times it, sending a careless catch to mid off where it's taken cleanly. That’s out, caught by Artemis Downer. Izzy Collis departs after 33 runs off 25 balls, and Middlesex Women’s chances improve significantly, leaping from 40% to 52% on the WinViz.
On length and on off stump, the leg spinner is met with a solid defensive stroke from Collis, who keeps the ball down and yields no run.
A leg-spinner flighted just outside off on a back of a length, Shristi Patil cuts it with precision, keeping the ball low and racing away for a well-placed single.
Summary
Over 9: 9 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Sussex Sharks Women: 89/1 (rr 9.89)
Shristi Patil steps forward to meet the off break, driving it neatly through the off side for a well-run single. Shristi Patil gets off the mark as Sussex Women chase 86 from 66 balls with 9 wickets in hand, holding a 61% chance to win.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut uncontrolled in air to Anaya Patel at cover. OUT! Mollie Adams caught - 51(31)
Over the wicket. Back of a length, leg stump, no movement, leave along the ground to Alice Whitmore at short fine leg. 2 wides.
An off break pitched on a length, right on off stump, inviting a big hit. Izzy Collis leans into a well-timed slog, sending it arcing powerfully through mid-wicket for four. Izzy Collis moves to thirty off just 23 deliveries, keeping up a brisk strike rate of 143.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Lauren Turner at long on. 1 run.
Saskia Horley bowls an off break on a length just around off stump, and Izzy Collis defends firmly using bat and pad, nudging a single down to mid wicket.
The arm ball drifts wide outside off, and Izzy Collis attempts a cut but misses completely. A tidy dot ball for the bowler.
Summary
Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Hannah Davis. Sussex Sharks Women: 80/0 (rr 10.0)
Izzy Collis plays a well-timed, controlled drive off a length leg-spin delivery on off stump, taking a comfortable single. Sussex Women face a chase of 95 from 72 balls, holding all 10 wickets and a 63% chance according to WinViz.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. 1 run.
The leg spinner drifts it down outside off, and Izzy Collis meets it with a well-timed sweep, keeping it low and taking a quick single with a sharp run saved at deep mid-wicket.
Over the wicket. Full toss, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Lauren Turner at long on. 1 run.
Izzy Collis attempts a leg spinner sweep outside off stump but mistimes it, only managing to run a quick single.
The bowler sends down a well-flighted length googly just on off stump. The batter goes for a defensive stroke but misses as the ball strikes her pad and is quickly collected by the bowler.
Summary
Over 7: 21 runs. Bowler: Anaya Patel. Sussex Sharks Women: 75/0 (rr 10.71)
An off break full toss on middle stump, cleverly flicked by Izzy Collis for a quick single down to deep mid-wicket. That brings up 21 runs in this over. Sussex Women now require 100 from 78 balls, needing 7.7 per over with all ten wickets in hand. WinViz puts their chances at 64%.
An off break tossed up outside off, nicely driven along the ground for a quick single. That takes the total to 20 runs in this over.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, down the track, drive. 6 runs.
An off break beamer down the middle, and Mollie Adams pulls it crisply with great control, sending it racing to fine leg for four. The no-ball adds an extra run, making it a costly delivery for the bowler. Mollie Adams has now struck two boundaries this over, lifting Sussex Women’s win probability from 50% to 57%.
An off break pitched on a length outside off, met with a well-timed slog from the batter. The ball sails uncontrollably over mid-wicket for a huge six. That's the first six of the innings, and Sussex Women see their WinViz leap from 43% to 50%.
An off break pitched full and on off stump is met with a crisp flick through midwicket, racing away for a quick single.
An off break pitched just outside off, length ball, and Mollie Adams attempts a flick but mistimes it, yet scampers through for a single.
Summary
Over 6: 14 runs. Bowler: Lauren Turner. Sussex Sharks Women: 54/0 (rr 9.0)
A swinging away delivery pitched back of a length wide outside off, and Mollie Adams neatly cuts it low and controlled for a single towards deep cover. Mollie Adams moves to thirty off 22 balls as Sussex Women require 121 runs from 84 balls with all wickets intact, holding a 43% chance to win.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut. 4 runs.
A swinging away delivery outside off, met with a precise late cut from Izzy Collis, who guides it crisply past backward point for a single.
A full toss drifts down leg side with no movement, inviting a quick shot. Izzy Collis delicately glances an inside edge fine down to the boundary for four. That's another boundary for Izzy Collis, her second in this over.
On a length ball outside off, Izzy Collis unleashes a well-timed slog that races away to mid wicket for four runs, executed with controlled finesse.
Over the wicket. Full, down leg, front foot, glance along the ground to Abbie Whybrow at short fine leg. No run.
Summary
Over 5: 9 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Sussex Sharks Women: 40/0 (rr 8.0)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut uncontrolled in air to Anaya Patel at cover. No run.