Summary
Vitality Blast Women League 2
Horton
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women
784
Derbyshire Falcons Women
775
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women win by 6 wickets
Summary
Over 14: 3 runs. Bowler: Adrianna Darlow. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 78/4 (rr 5.85)
Off break pitched on off stump at length, Chloe Hill pushes it gently through the covers and picks up a comfortable two runs. Chloe Hill gets off the mark with a neat start.
Adrianna Darlow tosses up a full off break on off stump, met with a controlled push by Ava Clive who nudges it gently into the covers for a single.
Summary
Over 13: 5 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 75/4 (rr 5.77)
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Aamna Khan at long off. OUT! Gemma Marriott caught - 49(37)
A full, straight delivery on off stump met with a neat drive that threads through the field for a quick single.
A length ball on off stump, no movement through the air. Ava Clive executes a well-timed reverse sweep, sending the ball racing through third man for four. Ava Clive gets off the mark with an elegant boundary.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Aamna Khan at backward point. No run.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Frances Lonsdale at mid on. No run.
A full delivery on middle stump, the batter attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, resulting in a catch and the dismissal. Michaela Kirk is out after scoring 7 runs off 16 balls.
Summary
Over 12: 7 runs. Bowler: Beth Slater. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 70/2 (rr 5.83)
Kirk cuts a length ball on off stump with precision, keeping it grounded and sneaking through for a single to deep cover. Northamptonshire Women require 8 runs from 48 balls, comfortably placed with 8 wickets in hand and a full 100% win probability according to WinViz.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, back foot, glance along the ground to Prisha Bedi at fine leg. 1 run.
A wide delivery well outside off stump drifts away from the batter, adding an extra run without a shot.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, cut along the ground to Aamna Khan at extra cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Beth Slater at bowler. No run.
Beth Slater bowls a length ball on middle stump, met with a powerful slog from Michaela Kirk who keeps it grounded, squeezing two runs off the shot.
A back of a length delivery on off stump met with a quick single as the batter nudges the ball into the field, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Summary
Over 11: 5 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 63/2 (rr 5.73)
No movement from the bowler as the length ball outside off is neatly pushed into the extra cover region for no run. Northamptonshire Women require 15 runs from 54 balls with eight wickets in hand, maintaining an excellent chance of victory.
The batter tries to cut a full delivery outside off stump but misses cleanly, resulting in a dot ball.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, scoop along the ground to Prisha Bedi at third man. 1 run.
A length ball straight on middle stump is worked neatly along the ground by Michaela Kirk for a single.
A length ball on off stump, Michaela Kirk drives it crisply along the ground, squeezing out a single to deep extra cover.
A length ball on middle stump met with a controlled bat-pad glance, gently nudged down to short fine leg, yielding no run.
Over the wicket. Full, wide down leg, no movement, no shot. 2 wides.
Summary
Over 10: 7 runs. Bowler: Beth Slater. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 58/2 (rr 5.8)
A length ball just outside off, bowled without movement, is pulled by Michaela Kirk through the leg side for a quick single despite the uncontrolled timing. Northamptonshire Women need 20 runs from 60 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a strong position in the chase.
Beth Slater bowls a length ball just outside off stump and the batter attempts a pull but misses it completely. A dot ball.
Gemma Marriott plays a controlled drive on a length ball pitching on off stump, guiding it neatly to long on for a well-taken single.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Prisha Bedi at deep cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
A wide delivery down the leg side results in an extra run without a shot from the batter. The ball is calmly fielded by the keeper.
Beth Slater delivers a length ball outside off, and Gemma Marriott confidently drives it along the ground for three runs towards deep backward point.
Summary
Over 9: 1 run. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 51/2 (rr 5.67)
A no-movement delivery outside off on a back of a length, met with a controlled cut that stays low and is safely fielded at backward point for no run. Northamptonshire Women require 27 runs from 66 balls with eight wickets in hand, comfortably positioned with a 99% win probability.
A full-length delivery on the off stump, Kirk blocks it quietly into the ground, showing disciplined defence for no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, wide outside off, no movement, no shot. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Prisha Bedi at backward point. No run.
The bowler delivers a length ball wide down the leg side, and no shot is offered. A wide is called and the keeper quickly fields it safely.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, drive. OUT! Amelia Kemp bowled - 4(13)
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Rhiannon Knowling-Davies at bowler. No run.
Summary
Over 8: 3 runs. Bowler: Beth Slater. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 50/1 (rr 6.25)
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Adrianna Darlow at extra cover. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Prisha Bedi at deep cover. 1 run.
A wide delivery, well outside off, and Amelia Kemp wisely leaves it alone. The keeper gathers cleanly but an extra run goes to the batting side.
Beth Slater bowls a length ball outside off stump, and Amelia Kemp attempts to push but misses. It’s a dot ball with safe hands behind the stumps.
Over the wicket. Full, wide down leg, no movement, no shot. 1 wide.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Jess Couser at mid on. No run.
Beth Slater serves up a full toss just outside off stump, and Amelia Kemp leans into a crisp drive, keeping it grounded. The ball is nicely controlled but doesn’t yield a run.
Over the wicket. Full toss, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Aamna Khan at mid wicket. No run.
Summary
Over 7: 4 runs. Bowler: Rhiannon Knowling-Davies. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 47/1 (rr 6.71)
A length ball outside off, pushed nicely along the ground by Amelia Kemp for a well-timed single. Northamptonshire Women are steadily advancing, needing 31 runs with 9 wickets in hand.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Rebecca Duckworth at deep cover. 1 run.
A length ball on off stump, pushed quietly into the extra cover region and safely fielded with no run added.
Gemma Marriott drives a full delivery just on off stump, timing it neatly to pick up a well-run two.
The length ball outside off sees Gemma Marriott drive it firmly along the ground but well stopped at mid-off for no run.
Summary
Over 6: 8 runs. Bowler: Adrianna Darlow. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 43/1 (rr 7.17)
An off break pitched just on off stump, a length ball that Gemma Marriott works carefully through the off side for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Northamptonshire Women need 35 runs from 84 balls, holding nine wickets in hand with a strong chance to chase this down.
A full-length off break pitched on off stump, expertly dispatched by the batter. Gemma Marriott pulls it cleanly and with perfect timing through deep backward square leg for four.
A full-length off break on off stump, Amelia Kemp steps forward to drive it carefully through the infield for a single.
A full-length off break on off stump, pushed neatly along the ground into the cover region for no run.
Gemma Marriott drives the full off break on off stump with precision, guiding it along the ground for a quick single.
Off break bowled full outside off, and Amelia Kemp drives with a thick edge, sneaking a single past gully. Amelia Kemp is off the mark.
Summary
Over 5: 14 runs. Bowler: Prisha Bedi. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 35/1 (rr 7.0)
Prisha Bedi bowls a length ball just outside off, and Gemma Marriott expertly pushes it through the cover region. No run comes off this carefully placed shot. Northamptonshire Women chase 43 from 90 deliveries, holding strong control with nine wickets in hand and a bright 98% win probability.
An off break flighted on a good length just on off stump, met with a well-timed pull shot that races away to deep backward square leg for four. Gemma Marriott adds another boundary, reaching thirty runs off just twenty balls with a strike rate of 160.
Round the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive. 2 runs.
Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
The off break comes in on a length, right on off stump, and Marriott defends solidly on the crease, keeping it down for no run.
An off break pitched on off stump at length, deftly driven by Gemma Marriott. She times it beautifully along the ground, sending the ball racing through mid wicket for four.
Summary
Over 4: 6 runs. Bowler: Adrianna Darlow. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 21/1 (rr 5.25)
An off break pitched on off stump at length, the batter attempts a push but fails to connect, leaving no run. Northamptonshire Women require 57 runs from 96 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 97% win probability.
Adrianna Darlow bowls a length off break on off stump. Mabel Reid attempts a well-timed drive along the ground but is caught by the mid off fielder. Mabel Reid departs without scoring after facing 12 balls.
An off break pitched on middle stump at a good length, drawn out nicely. The batter defends steadily, leaving no room for runs this delivery.
Gemma Marriott plays a length off break just outside off with a mistimed drive, managing to sneak a single through to deep mid wicket.
A full outside off delivery spun in nicely, and the batter drives it beautifully through extra cover for a well-timed four.
An off break pitched length and wide outside off, Gemma Marriott leaves it well alone. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.
The off break bowls full outside off, and Gemma Marriott attempts a drive but mistimes it, skimming to the bowler who spills a chance.
Summary
Over 3: 11 runs. Bowler: Lauren Kenvyn. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 15/0 (rr 5.0)
Lauren Kenvyn sends down a length ball on off stump, and Gemma Marriott drives well, edging it past the slips for a quick single. Northamptonshire Women require 63 runs from 102 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong winning chance.
Lauren Kenvyn bowls a length ball outside off stump, with Gemma Marriott playing it cautiously into the ground for no run.
Lauren Kenvyn bowls a back of a length delivery on off stump. Gemma Marriott drives it crisply with perfect timing, sending the ball racing to mid wicket for four. That's another boundary for Gemma Marriott, her second in this over.
A length ball just outside off stump with no movement, driven crisply by the batter. The well-timed drive races away through mid wicket for four. That's the first boundary of the innings.
Lauren Kenvyn bowls a length delivery outside off, and Gemma Marriott attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly out to deep mid wicket where it's fielded quickly. They sneak through for two runs. Gemma Marriott has got off the mark.
Lauren Kenvyn delivers a length ball on off stump, nicely worked by Gemma Marriott towards mid wicket but no run comes from it.
Summary
Over 2: 4 runs. Bowler: Malisha Tennakoon. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 4/0 (rr 2.0)
A length ball on off stump, worked by Gemma Marriott but missing the bat and striking her pad, resulting in a leg bye. The ball is swiftly fielded at mid wicket. Northamptonshire Women chase 74 from 108 balls with all wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% chance of victory.
A length ball just outside off, the batter mis-times a defensive stroke, sending an uncontrolled shot into the outfield for no run.
The length ball on off stump is met with a controlled drive, well-timed but played along the ground into the covers for no run.
A length ball on off stump, worked cautiously but the batter misses and the ball strikes the pad for no run.
This one drifts wide down the leg side, clearly too far from the batter to make a play. A wide is signaled, adding an extra to the total.
Gemma Marriott plays a solid defensive stroke to a length ball outside off stump, leaving no room for a run.
Malisha Tennakoon bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Gemma Marriott cuts it crisply along the off side for a quick two. Gemma Marriott gets off the mark with a smart start.
Summary
Over 1: 0 runs. Bowler: Lauren Kenvyn. Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women: 0/0 (rr 0.0)
A back of a length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a cut but gets no connection, resulting in a dot ball. Northamptonshire Women chase 78 off 114 with all wickets intact, holding a strong 96% chance per WinViz.
Lauren Kenvyn delivers a length ball just on off stump. Mabel Reid plays a measured drive, keeping it grounded and safe, but there's no run.
This length ball outside off gets no response as the batter keeps it down and play moves on with no run.
No movement on this full delivery outside off stump; Mabel Reid drives it firmly but it’s well fielded at cover with no run taken.
Lauren Kenvyn delivers a length ball on off stump, and Mabel Reid pushes it with precision to cover where Aamna Khan collects cleanly. No run this time.
Lauren Kenvyn bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off. Mabel Reid works the ball off her body with precision, keeping it down for no run.
Summary
Over 20: 11 runs. Bowler: Ilenia Sims. Derbyshire Falcons Women: 77/5 (rr 3.85)
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pull. No run.
Ilenia Sims pitches up an off break on off stump, and Lauren Kenvyn goes for a powerful pull. Though well-timed, it’s slightly uncontrolled but races away for two runs thanks to a missed catch.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, pull. 6 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, sweep controlled in air to Anisha Patel at backward square leg. 2 runs.
Off break drifting outside off, pitching at length, nicely drove through the covers for a well-timed single.
Summary
Over 19: 4 runs. Bowler: Mabel Reid. Derbyshire Falcons Women: 66/5 (rr 3.47)
Adrianna Darlow plays a mis-timed scoop on a full ball around off stump, managing to get a single through the infield.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, late cut along the ground to Ella Phillips at third man. 1 run.
A yorker without any movement, landing on off stump, is met with a steady block to keep things tight. No run added here.
A length ball drifting outside off, played with a drive that lacks full control but finds a gap for a single.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
A full toss offered outside off stump, Lauren Kenvyn flashes a crisp cut shot, keeping it low and racing away for a well-taken single.