Over 49: 8 runs. Bowler: Olly Hannon-Dalby. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 314/5 (rr 6.45)

The full toss outside off comes without any swing and is met with a well-timed flick. Lewis McManus gracefully sends it racing through deep square leg for four.

A yorker delivered just outside off, carefully steered through the gap by the batter for a well-timed single, safely fielded at third man.

A yorker delivered outside off, met with a sharp late cut that strikes the inside edge, darting away for two runs.

Aadi Sharma picks a full toss on off stump and flicks it neatly along the ground for a well-timed two, displaying great control and placement.

Over 48: 8 runs. Bowler: Ethan Bamber. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 306/5 (rr 6.38)

A length ball on the outside off stump with no movement is driven crisply by the batter. Lewis McManus middles it beautifully through long off to race away for four. Northamptonshire need 7 from 12 balls with 5 wickets in hand in this tense chase.

A half-tracker drifting outside off, the batter wisely leaves it alone. The umpire signals wide as the ball goes past the keeper and is quickly fielded.

Ethan Bamber bowls a length ball just outside off, and Aadi Sharma plays a well-timed drive along the ground, picking up a neat single to deep cover.

A yorker landing just outside off stump, the batter attempts to steer but misses, and the keeper collects it cleanly for a dot ball.

Ethan Bamber bowls a slower ball just outside off full-length, and Aadi Sharma attempts a drive but misses as Alex Davies collects behind the stumps.

Lewis McManus works a well-timed full delivery on middle stump, keeping the ball along the ground to pick up a single. Northamptonshire reach 300 for 5 in this innings.

On a length ball targeting leg stump, Aadi Sharma works it well-timed into the leg side for a quick single.

Over 47: 10 runs. Bowler: Olly Hannon-Dalby. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 298/5 (rr 6.34)

On a length outside off, the no movement delivery is well timed with a deft dropped cut by Aadi Sharma, racing away for a single. Northamptonshire need 15 runs from 18 balls with five wickets in hand, comfortably placed with a 96% win probability.

Olly Hannon-Dalby delivers a yorker just outside off, and Lewis McManus drops the ball carefully to take a quick single.

A length ball on off stump, nicely worked by Aadi Sharma who keeps it down and picks up a single with neat timing.

No movement as the length ball is placed just outside off stump. Aadi Sharma cuts it crisply, timing it perfectly to race away through backward point for four.

Olly Hannon-Dalby bowls a back of a length delivery outside off. Aadi Sharma leans into a well-timed pull, keeping it grounded and picking up a couple of runs through deep square leg. Aadi Sharma gets off the mark with a neat two.

Lewis McManus elegantly drives a length ball outside off with precise timing, nudging it past the fielder for a smart single.

Over 46: 2 runs. Bowler: Taz Ali. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 288/5 (rr 6.26)

Taz Ali delivers a length ball on off stump, the leg spinner enticing Aadi Sharma to work it off his body. The shot is controlled and low, fielded cleanly by the keeper for no run. Northamptonshire need 25 from 24 with five wickets left, the chase still alive despite the required rate.

A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner tempts the batter into a slog sweep but he only manages a top edge, leading to a catch at deep square leg. George Bartlett departs after a solid 72 off 63 balls.

The leg spinner floats a length ball on leg stump, and the batter attempts a flick but mistimes it slightly, managing to scamper a single.

Taz Ali floats a length ball on middle stump; Lewis McManus tries a slog-sweep but misses, the ball striking his pad and no run follows.

The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on off stump, and Bartlett picks it nicely with a well-timed drive, easily running a single.

On a length outside off stump, this leg spinner is met with a controlled drive from George Bartlett, who keeps it down and along the ground for no run.

Over 45: 15 runs. Bowler: Olly Hannon-Dalby. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 286/4 (rr 6.36)

A back-of-a-length delivery on the outside off, met with a perfectly timed pull. Lewis McManus sends it sailing over deep square leg for a six, very controlled indeed. Fifteen runs come in this over. Northamptonshire are 27 runs shy with 30 balls left, needing 5.4 an over and six wickets in hand in this chase.

George Bartlett sends a perfectly timed drive through the off side, just past the fielder at deep cover for a comfortable single.

The slower ball drifts outside off and Bartlett steps in with a controlled slog, sending it crisply through extra cover for four.

Lewis McManus works a well-timed slower ball just outside off stump, taking a smart single with neat placement along the ground.

A back of a length delivery outside off, driven delicately off the outside edge past third man for a single.

A slower length ball on off stump, neatly worked by George Bartlett into the off side for a well-timed two.

Over 44: 5 runs. Bowler: Taz Ali. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 271/4 (rr 6.16)

Taz Ali bowls a length leg spin on off stump, and McManus leans in with a solid defensive stroke, keeping the ball down and playing it safely for no run. Northamptonshire require 42 runs from 36 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a firm 87% chance to win.

Taz Ali bowls a length ball on off stump and McManus attempts a late cut but mistimes it, the ball running safely to extra cover for no run.

Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Taz Ali at bowler. No run.

Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.

Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Vansh Jani at deep cover. 1 run.

Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pushed along the ground to Ethan Bamber at backward point. No run.

Over 43: 10 runs. Bowler: Jake Garlick. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 266/4 (rr 6.19)

A slower ball full toss outside off, Bartlett drives it crisply along the ground with perfect timing, nudging through the cover region for a single. Northamptonshire chase 47 from 42 with six wickets in hand, holding a strong advantage at 87 percent win probability.

Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Rob Yates at cover. No run.

A back of a length delivery outside off stump, met with authority by Bartlett who pulls it perfectly. The ball is middled and controlled over deep square leg for a glorious six.

With no movement, the back of a length delivery outside off is met with a mis-timed flick by Lewis McManus, producing an uncontrolled touch that still manages to secure a single.

Lewis McManus showcases crisp timing with a controlled drive through the off side, picking up a smart two runs.

A length ball on the outside off stump, driven firmly along the ground but fielded comfortably at mid on. No run comes off this delivery.

Over 42: 8 runs. Bowler: Taz Ali. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 256/4 (rr 6.1)

Taz Ali floats in a length ball on middle stump and Lewis McManus works it with a well-timed touch for a single. Lewis McManus gets off the mark. Northamptonshire chase 57 from 48 with a strong chance to win, six wickets in hand.

The leg spinner drops a length ball on middle stump, and McManus works it carefully along the ground, yielding no run.

A length ball from the leg spinner outside off, met with a firm defensive stroke by Lewis McManus who keeps it down and plays it carefully for no run.

The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on off stump and McSweeney attempts a flick but only manages a leading edge. The ball is caught by the bowler, ending the batter's impressive innings. Nathan McSweeney departs for a well-made 88 off 92 deliveries.

The leg spinner drifts one on off stump, length ball. McSweeney swings a controlled slog and middles it beautifully over long on for six! That takes Northamptonshire to 255 for 3.

Taz Ali bowls a length ball on off stump, and George Bartlett drives it with perfect timing, steering it past the infield for a quick single.

Over 41: 8 runs. Bowler: Ethan Bamber. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 248/3 (rr 6.05)

A length ball on the leg, George Bartlett attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking his pad to earn an extra run. Northamptonshire face a chase needing 65 from 54, with seven wickets in hand and the required rate creeping up to 7.2.

A short delivery outside off, the batter attempts a hook but misses and the ball goes wide, adding an extra run to the total.

Nathan McSweeney works a well-timed length ball on off stump, keeping it low and picking up a comfortable single.

A short, no movement ball outside off, beautifully pulled off the back foot by Bartlett for a well-timed single.

Nathan McSweeney works a well-timed length ball just on off stump, nudging it neatly for a single.

Nathan McSweeney drives it firmly along the ground towards extra cover, but there's no run as Sam Hain fields it cleanly.

George Bartlett waits patiently before executing a deft late cut, timing it perfectly through the off side. The ball races away, sneaking past the deep backward point who fumbles, gifting three valuable runs.

Over 40: 6 runs. Bowler: Theo Wylie. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 240/3 (rr 6.0)

A length stock ball on middle stump is worked carefully along the ground, but no run comes from it as the fielder quickly cuts it off at backward square leg. Northamptonshire require 73 runs from 60 balls, holding an 81% chance with 7 wickets in hand.

George Bartlett drives a length stock ball outside off with impeccable timing, nudging a single through the deep cover region. Bartlett's impressive half-century comes up from just 47 balls, keeping the momentum going.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball just on off stump, and McSweeney responds with a well-timed drive, finding the gap and sneaking a single safely to long on.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Nathan McSweeney works it carefully towards mid wicket. The ball is quickly fielded with no run added.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and McSweeney defends it firmly along the ground for no run.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on off stump, but McSweeney deftly scoops it with perfect control, sending it racing for four fine leg.

Over 39: 3 runs. Bowler: Ethan Bamber. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 234/3 (rr 6.0)

Ethan Bamber sends down a length ball just outside off stump, and Bartlett deftly steers it to backward point for no run. Northamptonshire require 79 from 66 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding strong chances.

Nathan McSweeney leans into a well-timed, on off stump length ball, driving it cleanly along the ground for a quick single. This partnership has now reached a strong 100 runs off 89 balls.

A length ball outside off with no movement, pushed cautiously back towards mid on, where the fielder collects it cleanly for no run.

A length ball outside off from no movement, McSweeney plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down and secure for no run.

George Bartlett neatly steers a well-timed single through the gap, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

A full-length delivery outside off stump, driven crisply along the ground by the batter for a smart single.

Over 38: 7 runs. Bowler: Theo Wylie. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 231/3 (rr 6.08)

A length stock ball on middle stump, Bartlett blocks it firmly, keeping the scoreboard quiet with a solid defensive stroke. Northamptonshire need 82 runs from 72 balls, holding 7 wickets in hand while the required rate hovers around 6.8.

Nathan McSweeney drives a well-timed stock ball along the off stump, steering it carefully for a single.

Theo Wylie delivers a length stock ball outside off stump, George Bartlett responds with a well-timed cut that races into the deep backward point for a single.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball outside off, and Bartlett executes a late cut with a bottom edge. The ball races away to third man for four runs.

Nathan McSweeney plays a well-timed drive along the off stump line, keeping it down and earning a single.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and McSweeney pushes it cautiously towards mid-wicket where it's comfortably fielded. No run comes from that delivery.

Over 37: 6 runs. Bowler: Jake Garlick. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 224/3 (rr 6.05)

On a back of a length delivery outside off, Bartlett pulls it crisply and with perfect timing. The shot is controlled and well-middled, sending the ball racing over long on for six. Northamptonshire need 89 from 78 balls with seven wickets in hand in this chase.

Bartlett plays a solid defensive shot to a length ball outside off, keeping it firmly on the ground and offering no run.

The length ball outside off is met with a precise cut shot, kept low and guided towards backward point, but it yields no run.

A length ball just outside off, and Bartlett plays a neat cut, keeping it grounded to backward point. No run comes off it.

On a length outside off, the batter defends with a neat, controlled stroke, keeping the ball grounded for no run.

The seaming in length delivery outside off tempts Bartlett into a cut shot, but he clips at air as the ball is safely held by the keeper.

Over 36: 7 runs. Bowler: Theo Wylie. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 218/3 (rr 6.06)

On a length just in line with middle stump, the stock ball is worked neatly by Bartlett through the infield for a well-timed single. Northamptonshire require 95 runs from 84 balls with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive.

Theo Wylie delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and George Bartlett plays a solid defensive shot, keeping it on the ground for no run.

A length stock ball on middle stump is met with a well-timed drive through the off side for a single.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on middle stump, and McSweeney works it carefully. The ball stays low and is fielded well at backward square leg, resulting in no run.

A length ball angling on middle stump, deftly scooped by the batter with superb timing. The shot races away, skimming along the ground through fine leg for four.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on middle stump, and George Bartlett works it neatly along the ground for a well-timed single.

Over 35: 8 runs. Bowler: Jake Garlick. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 211/3 (rr 6.03)

Garlick delivers a back of a length no-movement ball outside off, and McSweeney works it with a leading edge but fails to add to the total. Northamptonshire need 102 from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, chasing at nearly seven runs per over.

On a length outside off, Bartlett steers a well-timed single down to third man, running hard for one.

Garlick bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Bartlett carves a beautifully timed late cut. The ball is middled crisply, racing away through backward point for four.

Nathan McSweeney drives a length ball outside off stump with crisp timing, nudging it through the covers for a comfortable single.

A back of a length delivery outside off comes without movement, and Bartlett pulls it crisply, well timed, racing away for a single. George Bartlett moves to thirty runs off just 30 balls, keeping his strike rate right on the hundred mark.

McSweeney leans into a well-timed pull off a back of a length delivery outside off, slicing through for a quick single to deep backward square leg.

Over 34: 8 runs. Bowler: Theo Wylie. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 203/3 (rr 5.97)

A length ball on leg stump from the stock bowler, worked carefully by Bartlett towards mid-wicket, but it yields no run. Northamptonshire need 110 off 96 balls, seven wickets intact, chasing at just under seven an over.

Theo Wylie bowls a stock ball outside off, back of a length, and McSweeney plays a well-timed cut through deep cover for a smart single.

Bartlett works the length ball on leg stump with a well-timed stroke, nudging it into the fine leg region for a single.

The stock ball pitches up on middle stump and is met with a well-timed sweep from Bartlett. He works it expertly along the ground, racing away to fine leg for four. Northamptonshire move on to 201 for 3.

Theo Wylie delivers a length ball straight on middle stump. Bartlett works it with great timing through the on-side, picking up two runs neatly.

Theo Wylie bowls a length stock ball on off stump, driven firmly along the ground by Bartlett towards extra cover but stopped quickly by the fielder, resulting in no run.

Over 33: 10 runs. Bowler: Jake Garlick. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 195/3 (rr 5.91)

A length ball outside off stump with no movement, and McSweeney plays a careful, controlled defensive shot along the ground for no run. Northamptonshire face a chase of 118 from 102 balls, needing 6.9 runs per over with seven wickets in hand.

A back of a length delivery outside off, the batter pivots sharply and pulls it firmly. The shot is middled perfectly, racing away to deep backward square leg for four. Nathan McSweeney adds another boundary, his second this over.

A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a mis-timed cut that stays on the ground and is comfortably fielded at extra cover. No run.

A length ball on off stump from the bowler, expertly flicked by McSweeney. He middles it cleanly, sending the ball racing through mid-wicket for four.