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Semi-Final / Birmingham

Somerset 126 for 9. Northamptonshire Steelbacks 143.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks win by 17 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 5 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset: 126/9 (rr 6.3)

  2. 19.6

    A length ball on off stump, Meredith attempts a slog but misses completely, and he's bowled clean. A costly dismissal at a critical time. Riley Meredith departs for 3 off 5. Somerset need 18 from 0 balls with just one wicket left and no chance of victory according to WinViz.

  3. 19.5

    A length ball on off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a slog, only managing an inside edge that is safely collected by the keeper—no run.

  4. 19.4

    A full delivery on off stump and he works a neat cut shot through point for a single, well timed and kept low to the ground.

  5. 19.3

    A full-length delivery just outside off stump, played with a controlled drive along the ground for a well-timed single.

  6. 19.2

    A full delivery right on off stump, met with a controlled drive that races to long off, allowing Jack Leach to sneak through for a single. Jack Leach gets off the mark.

  7. 19.2

    Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball way down the leg side, drifting wide. Jack Leach leaves it alone as the umpire calls a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  8. 19.1

    A full toss outside off, and Meredith attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single down to deep mid-wicket.

  9. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 2 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Somerset: 121/8 (rr 6.37)

  10. 18.6

    Luke Procter bowls a full toss outside off, and Jack Leach attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is calmly collected by the wicketkeeper, yielding no run. Somerset need 23 runs from the final over with just two wickets left, facing an almost impossible chase.

  11. 18.5

    On a full-length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in no run.

  12. 18.4

    A full toss on leg stump with no movement, Sams tries to pull but mis-times it completely, sending a wild shot to deep square leg where he is caught. Daniel Sams departs for 13 off 10 balls, causing a big momentum shift as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 92% to 99%.

  13. 18.3

    Luke Procter's length ball on off stump is driven crisply by Sams through the covers for a well-run two.

  14. 18.2

    A length ball on leg stump, Sams works it but misses the bat, the ball hitting his pad before being collected cleanly by the bowler.

  15. 18.1

    A full delivery on middle stump with no movement. Daniel Sams works it firmly along the ground towards deep mid-wicket, but it yields no run.

  16. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 13 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset: 119/7 (rr 6.61)

  17. 17.6

    A full toss on off stump, met with a well-timed but slightly uncontrolled drive by Daniel Sams, who manages to sneak a single. Somerset require 25 runs from 12 balls with three wickets in hand, the chase is heating up.

  18. 17.5

    Ben Sanderson offers a full toss on the outside off stump, and Daniel Sams seizes the opportunity with a beautifully controlled drive. The ball is middled perfectly, racing away for six over long on in authoritative style.

  19. 17.4

    Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Riley Meredith works it carefully through the off side for a single. Riley Meredith gets off the mark with that run.

  20. 17.3

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Craig Overton drives it well-timed but is caught at long on. He attempted a controlled drive but ends his innings caught by Saif Zaib, supported by David Willey. Craig Overton departs for 5 off 3. Northamptonshire's win probability surges dramatically from 72% to 92%.

  21. 17.2

    Ben Sanderson fires in a full-length delivery on the outside off stump. Craig Overton seizes the moment with a well-timed, controlled drive racing through extra cover for four.

  22. 17.1

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

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 6 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 106/6 (rr 6.24)

  24. 16.6

    Daniel Sams works a length ball from the leg spinner just on off stump, guiding it neatly for a single. Somerset face a challenging chase needing 38 runs from 18 balls with four wickets in hand.

  25. 16.5

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, worked neatly through the off side for a single. Craig Overton gets off the mark.

  26. 16.4

    The leg spinner bowls a length ball on off stump. The batter attempts a drive but offers a thick, uncontrolled edge that is caught by the gully fielder. Tom Kohler-Cadmore departs for 29 off 37. A major shift in momentum as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 55% to 76%.

  27. 16.3

    The leg spinner flights a length ball just on off stump, and Daniel Sams works it carefully along the ground toward deep backward square leg for a single.

  28. 16.2

    On a length ball around off stump, the leg spinner tempts the batsman who cuts it crisply along the ground to deep backward point for a quick single.

  29. 16.1

    On a length ball just on leg stump, the leg spinner invites a smooth drive. The batter times it nicely, sending it along the ground for a neat two runs.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 4 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Somerset: 100/5 (rr 6.25)

  31. 15.6

    A full delivery outside off stump, Thomas Kohler-Cadmore drives it crisply along the ground, finding space past the infield for a quick single. Somerset move to 100 for 5 needing 44 from 24 with five wickets in hand, chasing at 11 an over.

  32. 15.5

    Tom Kohler-Cadmore tries an ambitious cut off a full outside off delivery but misses completely, resulting in no run. Northamptonshire wastes a review there.

  33. 15.4

    A full delivery on the outside off-stump, Daniel Sams leans into a classic drive through the covers for a smart single. Daniel Sams has got off the mark.

  34. 15.3

    Willey delivers a full toss on off stump, Gregory goes for a drive but mis-times it badly. The ball sails into the hands of long off and he’s caught out, ending his innings. Lewis Gregory departs for 13 off 15 balls. Northamptonshire's chances have jumped from 33% to 48%, a big swing in momentum.

  35. 15.2

    On a full delivery outside off stump with no movement, the batter steps forward to execute a neat drive, keeping the ball grounded and sneakily picks up a single.

  36. 15.1

    On a full delivery on off stump, Gregory works it carefully along the ground to pick up a well-judged single.

  37. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 96/4 (rr 6.4)

  38. 14.6

    Full-length leg spin on off stump tempting the drive, but it's well controlled and guided towards extra cover where the fielder collects cleanly. No run from this delivery. Somerset need 48 from 30 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at nearly ten an over.

  39. 14.5

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, Gregory cuts it low and hard, darting the single through deep backward point.

  40. 14.4

    Kohler-Cadmore steps into a length ball on off stump and drives it with precision, sending it along the ground to pick up a neat single.

  41. 14.3

    A leg break pitching on middle and leg plays a bit short length, driven nicely through midwicket for one run.

  42. 14.2

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, calmly defended by Gregory who keeps it tight with no run.

  43. 14.1

    Calvin Harrison tosses a length ball on off stump, and Gregory attempts a sweep, getting a top edge that runs away for two towards third man.

  44. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 91/4 (rr 6.5)

  45. 13.6

    Lewis Gregory leans into a controlled drive outside off, keeping it along the ground and picks up a single comfortably. Somerset need 53 runs from 36 balls with six wickets still in hand in this chase.

  46. 13.5

    A full toss on off stump, driven crisply along the ground by Tom Kohler-Cadmore for a quick single.

  47. 13.4

    James Sales bowls a full delivery right on off stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending a soft grounder to extra cover where David Willey fields it cleanly. No runs come off this one.

  48. 13.3

    On a length ball straight at off stump, Lewis Gregory confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a well-run single.

  49. 13.2

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, expertly scooped by the batsman. Lewis Gregory times it well to send the ball racing elegantly through fine leg for four.

  50. 13.1

    A yorker straight at middle stump, played with a worked shot down to mid-wicket for no run, well fielded by the close-in fielder.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Somerset: 84/4 (rr 6.46)

  52. 12.6

    On a length ball straighter on off stump, Gregory works it with control towards deep mid-wicket, securing a well-timed single. Somerset require 60 runs from 42 balls, with six wickets in hand in this chase.

  53. 12.5

    Zaib bowls a length stock ball just on off stump, Gregory carefully pushes it forward along the ground. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  54. 12.4

    Zaib delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and Gregory works it carefully into the off side. No run comes off this controlled stroke.

  55. 12.3

    Tom Kohler-Cadmore steps forward and drives the stock ball full on off stump, picking up a well-run single.

  56. 12.2

    A full-length stock ball right on off stump, met with a crisp, middled drive. Tom Kohler-Cadmore powers it cleanly over long off for a well-timed six.

  57. 12.1

    A full, straight stock ball on middle stump is worked but misses the bat, striking the pads for a leg bye.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 2 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 75/4 (rr 6.25)

  59. 11.6

    Tom Kohler-Cadmore elegantly drives a full, outside-off delivery, but Luke Procter’s sharp fielding at extra cover saves a run. Somerset require 69 runs from 48 balls, needing to maintain an asking rate of 8.6 with six wickets in hand.

  60. 11.5

    A full toss right on off stump, drilled smoothly into the ground through the covers for no run.

  61. 11.4

    The full delivery on off stump is met with a controlled drive, guided firmly along the ground but yielding no run.

  62. 11.3

    A full delivery on leg stump, Gregory flicks it neatly low towards deep backward square leg and tucks away a quick single. Lewis Gregory gets off the mark.

  63. 11.2

    A full delivery outside off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a drive but he edges it outside off. The catch is taken by the wicketkeeper, and it's a crucial wicket. Will Smeed has been dismissed for 49 from 35 balls. Somerset loses a review, and Northamptonshire's win probability climbs from 21% to 32%.

  64. 11.1

    A full ball on leg stump from the bowler, met with a controlled drive by Tom Kohler-Cadmore who nudges it along the ground for a neat single.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 73/3 (rr 6.64)

  66. 10.6

    Length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a solid defensive stroke by Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who nudges it carefully for a single down to backward point. Somerset require 71 runs from 54 balls, holding seven wickets in hand in this chase.

  67. 10.5

    Calvin Harrison bowls a leg spinner pitching on off stump length. Tom Kohler-Cadmore uses a solid defensive stroke to keep it on the ground, resulting in no run.

  68. 10.4

    A full delivery on middle stump from the leg spinner, driven neatly along the ground by Will Smeed for a quick single.

  69. 10.3

    Calvin Harrison bowls a length leg-spin just on off stump, and Will Smeed carefully steers it down to backward point, keeping the strike with a tidy defensive touch for no run.

  70. 10.2

    Calvin Harrison bowls a full-length leg spin on off stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore drives it crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  71. 10.1

    A full-length leg spinner on middle stump, deftly swept along the ground for a well-placed single to deep backward square leg.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 3 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 69/3 (rr 6.9)

  73. 9.6

    A full toss on off stump, Will Smeed drives it with control and precision, picking up a well-earned single. Somerset continue their chase needing 75 runs from 60 balls with seven wickets in hand.

  74. 9.5

    A full toss outside off, driven crisply off the front foot by the batter who keeps it racing along the ground for a well-run single despite the misfield at backward point.

  75. 9.4

    A full delivery on off stump without movement, expertly driven straight to extra cover where the fielder collects it cleanly. No run added.

  76. 9.3

    On a length ball right on off stump, Smeed pulls it hard and low towards deep square leg, managing to sneak a single.

  77. 9.2

    Without any movement, the back of a length delivery outside off is met with a sharp pull shot from Smeed who keeps the ball low and tight, but no run comes off the bat as the fielder at mid wicket does well to save a run.

  78. 9.1

    A full delivery right on middle stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, who keeps it down and plays it safely for no run.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 66/3 (rr 7.33)

  80. 8.6

    Calvin Harrison bowls a length ball outside off, enticing Tom Kohler-Cadmore to push but he misses the connection cleanly; no run. Somerset face a chase needing 78 from 66 with seven wickets in hand at just over seven an over.

  81. 8.5

    This length ball from the leg spinner darts in on off stump, beating the bat and hitting the pad as the batsman tries to defend. Somerset has successfully used the review!

  82. 8.4

    A length ball, drifting on off stump, met with a neat flick from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, keeping it tight and scoring no run.

  83. 8.3

    Calvin Harrison bowls a length leg spinner on off stump, and Will Smeed neatly cuts it along the ground for a quick single.

  84. 8.2

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball on off stump, met with a sharp, well-timed sweep. The shot races powerfully through deep square leg for four runs. That partnership moves to 53 runs from just 33 balls.

  85. 8.1

    Calvin Harrison delivers a length ball on off stump, tempting Will Smeed into a cut shot that he ultimately misses. A tidy delivery and a dot ball.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 61/3 (rr 7.62)

  87. 7.6

    A length ball on off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore defends it firmly on the pitch, leaving no room for a run. Somerset require 83 runs from 72 balls with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive at a required rate of 6.9.

  88. 7.5

    Will Smeed drives the full ball straight on off stump, keeping it grounded and picking up a well-judged single to long on.

  89. 7.4

    James Sales bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore neatly steers it along the ground for a well-picked single.

  90. 7.3

    A full toss on off stump is met firmly by the batter, who pulls it low and tight, allowing two runs as the fielder misjudges at deep square leg.

  91. 7.2

    A yorker right on off stump, fully defended with a compact block by the batter for no run.

  92. 7.1

    A yorker straight on middle stump, the batter blocks it firmly on the full, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Somerset: 57/3 (rr 8.14)

  94. 6.6

    A full stock ball on off stump is met with a steady defensive stroke by Tom Kohler-Cadmore who nudges the ball for a comfortable single. Somerset require 87 runs from 78 balls with seven wickets in hand in this chase.

  95. 6.5

    The stock ball comes in on a good length around off stump, and Will Smeed drives it neatly along the ground, picking up a well-run single.

  96. 6.4

    On a full stock ball just on off stump, the batter drives it crisply along the ground, guiding it past the infield for a neat single.

  97. 6.3

    Zaib delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and Smeed confidently drives it along the ground for a single.

  98. 6.2

    Zaib delivers a full stock ball right on off stump, and Smeed pushes it with control towards deep extra cover where the fielder is quick to cut it off. No run here.

  99. 6.1

    On a full, straight stock ball, the batter works it carefully along the ground towards mid-wicket, taking a single.

  100. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 28 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Somerset: 52/3 (rr 8.67)

  101. 5.6

    A full delivery straight on middle stump, met with a well-timed, controlled drive through cover for four. Will Smeed now has six boundaries this over, pushing Somerset to 52 for 3 with a challenging chase of 92 from 84 balls remaining.

  102. 5.5

    Procter bowls a back of a length delivery outside off. Smeed unleashes a powerful, middled slog that rockets over mid-wicket for six! Will Smeed continues his assault with another six, bringing up 30 runs in 19 balls at a strike rate of 174; 24 runs in this over alone.

  103. 5.4

    Procter's full delivery on off stump sees Smeed rock back and unleash a beautifully controlled drive. He middles it perfectly over long on for a magnificent six! That's the innings' first six, bringing up 18 runs in this over with four boundaries for Smeed.

  104. 5.3

    This length ball outside off sees Will Smeed carve a crisp cut, racing away through backward point for four. That's another boundary for Smeed, his third in this over already.

  105. 5.2

    A full, straight delivery on off stump, and Will Smeed meets it perfectly with a well-timed drive. He sends it racing controlled through long on for four. That’s another boundary for Smeed, his second of the over.

  106. 5.1

    A full toss on off stump, driven crisply and timed expertly. Will Smeed sends it racing through mid-wicket for four with a clean, controlled stroke.

  107. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 5 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Somerset: 24/3 (rr 4.8)

  108. 4.6

    Will Smeed attempts a pull off a length ball on off stump but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly towards deep mid-wicket for just a single. Somerset are chasing 120 from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, needing to keep the momentum steady.

  109. 4.5

    A length ball on off stump is worked quietly by the batter, keeping it grounded and pushing it away for no run.

  110. 4.4

    Length ball on off stump with no movement, worked by the batter but missing contact as it clips the pad, resulting in a leg bye. The fielding side collects quickly at extra cover.

  111. 4.3

    On a full delivery right on off stump, Will Smeed confidently plays a controlled drive, keeping the ball along the ground and sneaking a single past the fielder at long off.

  112. 4.2

    A length ball aimed right on off stump sees the batter work it delicately, though finding the leading edge, racing away for two runs to deep cover.

  113. 4.1

    The back of a length delivery on off stump is worked cleverly by the batter towards mid-wicket, staying grounded to keep the scoreboard quiet.

  114. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset: 19/3 (rr 4.75)

  115. 3.6

    On a length ball right on off stump, Will Smeed pulls it low and controlled towards deep square leg, picking up a single. Somerset faces a steep chase needing 125 runs from 96 balls with seven wickets in hand.

  116. 3.5

    Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Will Smeed drives it firmly but straight to mid-off where Louis Kimber fields it comfortably, resulting in no run.

  117. 3.4

    Ben Sanderson delivers a length ball on off stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore deftly pushes it into the off side for a single.