Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Northampton
Northamptonshire Steelbacks
1624
Worcestershire Rapids
1545
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win by 6 wickets (DLS Method)
Summary
Over 16: 11 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 162/4 (rr 10.12)
An off break pitched outside off at length, neatly cut by the batter. Justin Broad times it well, sending the ball racing through cover for four. In this tricky chase, Northamptonshire need 3 runs from 12 balls with six wickets in hand, but the probability remains uncertain.
Zaib steps out and executes a neat cut off the back of a length off break outside off, darting the ball low past the cover region for a single.
Sikandar Raza bowls an off break on a length, just on off stump. Saif Zaib drives it with exquisite timing, sending the ball racing through long off for a boundary.
Sikandar Raza bowls a quicker ball wide outside off and Saif Zaib wisely leaves it alone. The ball is called wide, adding an extra to the total.
The off break drifts outside off, landing back of a length. Saif Zaib confidently cuts it low and along the ground, but the fielder at extra cover is quick to gather. No run comes off this delivery.
The arm ball drifts outside off, and Saif Zaib attempts a pull but mistimes it, safely fielded at mid on for no run.
An off break pitched at length on leg stump, worked patiently by Broad for a smart single.
Summary
Over 15: 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 151/4 (rr 10.07)
On the final ball of the over, a length delivery outside off, Saif Zaib pushes it quietly into the covers, keeping the scoreboard untouched. Northamptonshire require 8 from 18 balls with 6 wickets in hand, holding a 98% chance according to WinViz.
A half-tracker outside off, neatly guided with a controlled upper cut over third man for four. Saif Zaib showcases fine timing and precision on that stroke. Saif Zaib is off the mark. That takes Northamptonshire to 151 for 4.
The slower ball, full and on off stump, tempts Willey into an attempted flick but he misses entirely. The ball sneaks through and hits the stumps, cleaning him up. Willey goes for 47 off 33 balls, a key wicket for Worcestershire.
Broad flicks a full delivery on off stump neatly along the leg side for a quick single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
David Willey tries an unfussy flick off a length ball outside off, managing to earn a single with a somewhat wayward touch.
The slower ball short and wide outside off tempts the batter into a pull, but Willey misses it completely, a rare let-off.
Summary
Over 14: 21 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 145/3 (rr 10.36)
Adam Finch bowls a back of a length delivery down the leg side. David Willey pulls it off his body, but it doesn’t find the gap and is comfortably fielded at square leg. Meanwhile, a leg-side wide extras run is added. That takes the tally to 21 this over. Northamptonshire now require 14 runs from 24 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 97% win probability according to WinViz.
Down the leg side and lengthened up, Willey picks that with a controlled flick, sending it soaring over deep backward square leg for a maximum. David Willey continues his onslaught with another six, his second this over and the fourth boundary of a thrilling over, totaling 20 runs.
A full toss drifting outside off stump, punched crisply through the off side. David Willey drives it cleanly with controlled precision, sending it racing to the boundary at long on. Another boundary for David Willey, his third in this over, showing excellent form.
A length ball sent straight down the middle with no movement. Willey leans into a well-timed, controlled drive that races away over long off for six. Willey is finding the boundary again, with two fours already in this over.
On a back of a length delivery over the middle, the batter attempts a slog but misses completely. No run comes from this dot ball.
A full delivery on the outside off stump, expertly driven by the batter. The well-timed, controlled drive races elegantly through long off for four. David Willey moves to thirty runs off 25 balls, boosting this partnership to 50 off 36 deliveries.
Summary
Over 13: 17 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 124/3 (rr 9.54)
A length ball from the leg spinner outside off allows the batter to drive with crisp timing. Justin Broad sends it racing through backward point for four, aided by a misfield. That makes 17 off the over. Northamptonshire need 35 from 30 balls, holding a strong winning chance at 87%.
A length googly drifting down the leg side, guided neatly by Willey who steers it away for a single towards short third man.
Usama Mir floats a length ball on middle stump, and Broad works it neatly for a single to long on, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Willey leans into a well-timed drive on a back-of-a-length googly, nudging it along the ground past extra cover and quickening for a single.
The bowler sends down a length googly on leg stump. David Willey meets it with a well-timed, controlled drive, sending the ball soaring over cover for six. David Willey has already hit two boundaries this over, and Northamptonshire's win chances have risen from 76% to 83%.
Usama Mir bowls a back of a length googly on leg stump, met with a well-timed drive that races towards long off. The batter unleashes a controlled yet powerful stroke for four.
Summary
Over 12: 12 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 107/3 (rr 8.92)
Willey steps forward and drives the full, outside off break elegantly along the ground for a quick single. Northamptonshire chase 52 from 36 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a solid 72% chance.
This off break, full and on the off stump, is met with a well-timed slog from the batter. The controlled sweep cuts through mid-wicket for a boundary.
An off break fuller outside off, Justin Broad deftly flicks it off his pads for a single, kept low and controlled.
A full off break drifting outside off stump, met with a well-timed, controlled drive. The ball races away over long off for a magnificent six from Justin Broad. Northamptonshire move confidently to 101 for 3.
Sikandar Raza bowls an arm ball just outside off, length delivery. Justin Broad attempts a sweep but misses, resulting in no run.
Sikandar Raza delivers a length quicker ball down the leg side. Justin Broad attempts a defensive stroke but mis-times it, offering no run as the keeper calmly collects.
Summary
Over 11: 3 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 95/3 (rr 8.64)
Usama Mir bowls a length delivery on leg stump, and David Willey attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking his pad. Northamptonshire need 64 runs from 42 balls at 9.1 per over with seven wickets in hand. Their chances stand at 62%.
A length googly on middle stump, deftly worked but mis-timed, resulting in no run as the fielding side reacts quickly.
Usama Mir delivers a length ball just on off stump, the leg spinner’s effort met with a controlled drive by Willey, neatly fielded at extra cover for no run.
Usama Mir bowls a length ball on off stump, and Broad plays a beautifully timed late cut along the ground for a quick single.
Usama Mir bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Justin Broad attempts a cut but misses it cleanly—no run off this delivery.
The leg spinner pitches just outside off and back of a length. The batter goes for a reverse sweep, getting a gloved but uncontrolled connection, sending the ball flicking off the gloves for two runs.
Summary
Over 10: 4 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 92/3 (rr 9.2)
An off-break pitched on a good length just outside off sees the batter play a compact defensive shot, the bat meeting pad to keep the scoreboard quiet. Northamptonshire require 67 runs from 48 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 68% chance according to WinViz.
the off break drifts outside off stump, landing back of a length. David Willey works it, though a mis-timed effort keeps the ball grounded and well fielded. No run comes off this delivery.
An off break pitched up on leg stump, expertly met with a reverse sweep that skims low and races away for a single.
Broad cuts sharply at the arm ball pitched just outside off on a length, timing it perfectly to pick up a quick two.
Off break drifting outside off, Willey leans into a precise drive through the covers for a comfortable single.
Outside off, the length ball from the off-spinner is met with a controlled drive, kept along the ground and stopped quickly by the bowler.
Summary
Over 9: 6 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 88/3 (rr 9.78)
The leg spinner delivers a length ball on leg stump, and David Willey elegantly flicks it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket for a quick single. Northamptonshire require 71 runs from 54 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 71% chance according to WinViz.
Usama Mir bowls a leg-spinner down leg length, but it's a wide. David Willey attempts to work the ball on the leg side but misses, and the extras add up with a single run saved from fine leg by Ben Allison.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on middle stump, met with a leading edge as the batter works it towards backward point where it is fielded cleanly for no run.
The leg spinner drifts in on a back of a length, pitching on leg stump. The batter works it carefully but the mis-timed effort results in no run as the ball is quickly fielded.
A tricky googly is pitched back of a length on middle stump, and David Willey goes for a drive but mistimes it, resulting in a safe stop at mid off. No run comes off this delivery.
Usama Mir tosses up a leg spinner just on leg stump, length delivery; Broad tries a gentle glance but misses, the ball hitting his pad for a leg bye.
A back of a length leg spinner on leg stump, pulled off the back foot with control for a quick single to deep mid wicket.
Summary
Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 82/3 (rr 10.25)
Willey expertly works the carrom ball, landing it on the off stump and length, nudging it along the ground for a quick single. Northamptonshire trail by 77 runs needing 60 balls at 7.7 per over, holding a 70% win probability with seven wickets in hand.
Sikandar Raza bowls a length off break on off stump, and Broad flicks it neatly for a single down to long on where Hose fields quickly.
An arm ball on a length outside off, the batter attempts a push but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Willey steps out to a back-of-a-length off break outside off and drives it crisply along the ground for a smart single.
An arm ball runs in outside off stump, and Broad neatly pushes it with good timing for a quick single. Justin Broad gets off the mark.
Sikandar Raza bowls a carrom ball just outside off on a back of a length. Nathan McSweeney attempts a reverse sweep but only manages a gloved connection. He's caught by the wicketkeeper. Nathan McSweeney is out for 26 off 15.
Summary
Over 7: 4 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 78/2 (rr 11.14)
A length ball pitched outside off from the leg spinner, met with a controlled drive along the ground, nudging a single to deep cover. Northamptonshire are chasing 81 off 66 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a 78 percent chance according to WinViz.
Usama Mir's leg spinner on a length, pitching on middle stump, sees McSweeney attempt a scoop but mistime it, leaving the ball to be safely fielded by the keeper for no run.
A googly on a back of a length, right on leg stump. Willey pushes it neatly into the off side, picking up a quick single.
Usama Mir rolls in a back of a length leg spinner on off stump, and McSweeney pulls it firmly but stays grounded to scamper a quick single.
Usama Mir delivers a length slider on off stump, met with a steady defensive stroke by McSweeney who keeps it tight with no run.
A leg spinner pitched back of a length on middle stump, David Willey works it carefully through the on side for a single.
Summary
Over 6: 3 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 74/2 (rr 12.33)
Outside off, back of a length delivery from Finch. McSweeney tries to pull but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball. Northamptonshire require 85 runs from 72 balls with eight wickets in hand, chasing steadily in this shortened game.
This length ball outside off is driven by McSweeney, but it's a mis-timed effort that stays low and is easily fielded.
On a back of a length delivery angling on leg stump, the batter drives it neatly along the ground for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery just outside off stump sees McSweeney push the ball neatly into the off side for a single, well timed and kept along the ground.
Length ball on off stump is pushed nicely by David Willey for a single, running it hard to the deep backward point boundary. David Willey gets off the mark with that calm stroke.
A length ball on the outside off, Chris Lynn attempts an aggressive slog but mistimes it high in the air. He's caught by Henry Cullen at cover, bringing an end to his valiant innings. Chris Lynn departs for 37 runs off 18 balls.
Summary
Over 5: 22 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 71/1 (rr 14.2)
A swinging away yorker outside off, but McSweeney times a thick-edged drive beautifully. The ball races away with little control through third man for four. Nathan McSweeney now has five boundaries this over, scoring 22 runs. Northamptonshire require 88 from 78 balls, holding a strong 84% win probability with nine wickets in hand.
Ben Allison delivers a length ball outside off, and McSweeney unleashes a powerful drive. The shot races away uncontested through cover for four. Nathan McSweeney has now hammered yet another boundary, bringing his tally to four in this over and 18 runs overall.
A wide length ball outside off, no movement on offer. Nathan McSweeney drives it crisply, connecting perfectly to race it through backward point for four. Nathan McSweeney keeps the pressure on with another boundary, his third of the over.
Ben Allison bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, and McSweeney calmly pushes it into the covers for no run.
A back of a length delivery outside off, the batter leans into a well-timed pull shot. Nathan McSweeney sends it clean over fine leg for a stylish six. Nathan McSweeney has now hit two boundaries in this over.
A back of a length delivery outside off comes in, and McSweeney pulls it with great timing. The controlled shot races away through deep backward square leg for four. Northamptonshire move confidently to 53 for 1.
Summary
Over 4: 12 runs. Bowler: Adam Finch. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 49/1 (rr 12.25)
A length ball on off stump with no movement is expertly met. The batter glances it crisply and well timed, sending it racing through fine leg for four. Northamptonshire chase 110 from 84 balls, needing 7.9 per over with nine wickets in hand and a strong 71% chance according to WinViz.
A length ball on off stump with no movement; the batter attempts a glance but misses, yielding no run.
Nathan McSweeney works this length ball just outside off stump into the ground for a single, nudging it away from the deep backward square leg fielder. McSweeney gets off the mark.
The bowler delivers a length ball on middle stump, and the batter attempts a glance but misses. A wide is called, adding an extra to the total.
A full delivery outside off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a drive but it’s mis-timed and goes straight to mid off for a catch. Ricardo Vasconcelos is out caught. Ricardo Vasconcelos departs after scoring 8 runs off 6 balls.
On a back of a length delivery on leg stump, Vasconcelos pulls with perfect timing. The ball flies cleanly over deep square leg for six, showcasing crisp control and power.
A short ball on middle stump, Ricardo Vasconcelos attempts an upper cut but misses completely. Gareth Roderick collects the ball behind the stumps with ease, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 3: 28 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 37/0 (rr 12.33)
A yorker on middle stump is met with a solid bat-pad flick, keeping the ball grounded and yielding no run. Northamptonshire require 122 from 90 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong 71% chance according to WinViz.
A full delivery outside off, met with a powerful, controlled slog from Lynn. He middles it cleanly and sends it soaring over mid wicket for six. That's another six for Lynn, adding to an electrifying 28 runs this over and five boundaries. He's blazing with 30 off just 14 balls at a strike rate of 236.
Chris Lynn dispatches a length ball on middle stump with a beautifully controlled, middled cut that races away to backward point for four. That brings the total to 22 runs this over, with Lynn hitting four boundaries so far.
A short ball outside off, no movement from the bowler. Chris Lynn pulls it with perfect timing, sending it soaring over deep square leg for a maximum. Chris Lynn now has 18 runs off this over with another six.
A full slower ball, wide outside off stump, driven crisply with perfect timing. Chris Lynn sends it soaring over long on for a boundary six, controlled and emphatic. That's another six for Chris Lynn, his second in this over.
A length ball outside off comes in and Chris Lynn wastes no time, launching a controlled slog that is perfectly middled. The ball flies powerfully over deep square leg for a towering six. That brings up the first six of the innings.
Summary
Over 2: 4 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 9/0 (rr 4.5)
Ben Allison sends down a length ball just outside off, Chris Lynn drops the bat to prod it gently into the offside for a single. The chase is on in this reduced-overs contest with Northamptonshire needing 150 from 96 balls and holding a solid 52% chance.
Ben Allison bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, met with a solid defensive shot from Chris Lynn, who keeps it down and plays it safely for no run.
Ben Allison delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Chris Lynn attempts a pull but misses, edging the ball to the leg side. A wide is called as the keeper fields cleanly, adding an extra run.
Ben Allison delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a neat cut shot from Chris Lynn who keeps it low and controlled, the extra cover fielder Ethan Brookes quickly stops any chance of a run as it's a dot ball.
On a short ball outside off, the batter Chris Lynn attempts a pull shot but completely misses, and the wicketkeeper wastes no time gathering the wide delivery for an extra run.
Ben Allison delivers a back of a length ball on off stump, Chris Lynn pulls it hard but straight into his body, resulting in no run.
A length ball just outside off stump, met with a steady defensive stroke by Chris Lynn, who keeps it down and denies any run.
Ben Allison bowls a back of a length delivery on off stump, and Ricardo Vasconcelos cuts it crisply along the ground towards cover for a tidy single.
Summary
Over 1: 5 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Northamptonshire Steelbacks: 5/0 (rr 5.0)
Taylor bowls a full slower ball wide outside off, but Lynn confidently drives it along the ground towards cover where it's fielded cleanly. No run. Northamptonshire need 154 from 102 balls with all wickets intact, chasing at over nine an over in this reduced-overs contest.
Tom Taylor bowls a length ball just outside off, and Chris Lynn works it quietly on the off side but gets a mis-timed connection, resulting in no run.
Tom Taylor delivers a length ball wide outside off, and Chris Lynn seizes the chance. He plays a well-timed cut shot, sending the ball racing past backward point for four. Chris Lynn is off the mark.
A swinging-in length delivery outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke from Lynn, who keeps it down and safe for no run.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Vasconcelos leans in to play a controlled pull shot, running a single to deep backward square leg. Ricardo Vasconcelos gets off the mark.