Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Semi-Final / Birmingham
Somerset
1269
Northamptonshire Steelbacks
143
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win by 17 runs
Summary
Over 20: 5 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset: 126/9 (rr 6.3)
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.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Meredith attempts a wild slog but only manages an inside edge that is safely gathered by the keeper for no run.
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.
A full-length delivery just outside off stump, played with a controlled drive along the ground for a well-timed single.
A full delivery on leg stump, played with a steady drive along the ground by Jack Leach who picks up a single comfortably. Jack Leach gets off the mark.
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.
A full toss outside off, and Meredith attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single down to deep mid-wicket.
Summary
Over 19: 2 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Somerset: 121/8 (rr 6.37)
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.
Luke Procter's full toss drifts outside off, and Jack Leach attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
A full toss on leg stump is pulled but mis-timed, ballooning up for a catch at deep square leg. The batter is caught attempting a risky pull shot. Daniel Sams goes for 13 off 10. A huge momentum swing as Northamptonshire's win probability rockets from 92% to 99%.
Luke Procter's length ball on off stump is driven crisply by Sams through the covers for a well-run two.
A deadly yorker aimed down the leg side, Daniel Sams tries to work it but misses as the ball strikes his pad instead. Northamptonshire's chances climb strongly, shifting WinViz from 87% to 92%.
A yorker delivered straight down the leg side, Sams works the ball carefully along the ground with controlled precision for no run. Northamptonshire's chances have edged up significantly, now at 87%.
Summary
Over 18: 13 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset: 119/7 (rr 6.61)
Sams swings a yorker on off stump with a well-timed drive, but lacks control as the ball skids away for a single. Somerset face a challenging chase needing 25 off 12 balls with three wickets in hand; the odds are tough at 20 percent.
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.
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.
The full-length ball outside off stump is met with a controlled, well-timed drive from the batter. However, Craig Overton's stroke results in a catch at long on, ending his innings. Craig Overton departs after scoring 5 runs from 3 balls. This wicket causes a significant shift in momentum as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 72% to 92%.
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.
A full-length delivery on the outside off, driven crisply along the ground for a smart single.
Summary
Over 17: 6 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 106/6 (rr 6.24)
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner sees Daniel Sams work it neatly for one run, keeping the strike ticking over. Somerset face a chase of 38 from 18 with four wickets in hand, requiring 12.7 runs an over and a 21% chance to win.
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, worked neatly by Craig Overton into the mid-wicket region for a single. Craig Overton gets off the mark.
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%.
Sams works a length leg spinner on the leg stump towards deep backward square leg and sneaks through for a single.
Calvin Harrison tosses up a length ball on leg stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore cleverly cuts it along the ground towards deep backward point for a quick single.
A full-length leg spinner drifting down the leg side, driven crisply by Tom Kohler-Cadmore for two runs, kept firmly on the deck and neatly fielded deep backward square leg.
Summary
Over 16: 4 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Somerset: 100/5 (rr 6.25)
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.
A yorker on the outside off stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a sharp chance to the keeper that the umpire waves away after review. Northamptonshire loses a review here!
Willey fires in a yorker just outside off stump, but Sams gets a firm drive along the ground, racing away for a quick single. Daniel Sams has gotten off the mark.
A full toss outside off, no movement, and Gregory attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending a loose shot into the hands of long off. He is caught and departs after scoring 13 runs off 15 balls. Lewis Gregory departs for 13 off 15. A major momentum shift as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 33% to 48%.
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.
A yorker on off stump delivered without movement, worked nicely along the ground by Lewis Gregory for a single.
Summary
Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 96/4 (rr 6.4)
The leg spinner drifts in on a back of a length, pitching on leg stump. Tom Kohler-Cadmore meets it with a controlled drive, keeping the ball along the ground but unable to find a scoring gap. A tidy dot ball to finish the over. Somerset require 48 runs from 30 balls, holding a 68% chance with six wickets in hand.
Calvin Harrison floats a length leg spinner just outside off stump, Gregory uses soft hands to cut it crisply into the deep backward point area for a quick single.
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.
Lewis Gregory drives a length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner, keeping it on the ground and nudging through for a neat single.
The leg spinner drops a length ball on down the leg stump line, and Gregory plays a neat, controlled defensive shot to keep it quiet.
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner is met with a top-edged sweep that races away for two runs, perfectly fielded at third man.
Summary
Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 91/4 (rr 6.5)
Gregory drives a full, no movement delivery just outside off with precision, securing a comfortable single. Somerset require 53 runs from 36 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a 72% chance to chase down the target.
A full toss on off stump, driven crisply along the ground by Tom Kohler-Cadmore for a quick single.
James Sales bowls a full-length delivery just outside off stump. Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes for a drive but mis-times it, resulting in a safe stop at extra cover and no run.
On a length ball straight at off stump, Lewis Gregory confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a well-run single.
A length ball outside off with no movement, expertly scooped and well timed by Gregory. The controlled shot sends the ball racing to fine leg for four. A significant momentum shift as Somerset’s WinViz climbs from 68% to 74%.
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.
Summary
Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Somerset: 84/4 (rr 6.46)
Lewis Gregory works the stock ball on a length straight at middle stump nicely into the leg side for a well-timed single, comfortably fielded at deep mid-wicket. Somerset need 60 runs off 42 balls with 6 wickets in hand, holding a strong 70% win probability.
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.
Zaib delivers a length stock ball on leg stump, and Gregory works it carefully along the ground towards mid-wicket where Willey fields it cleanly for no run.
Kohler-Cadmore plays a neat drive on a length ball outside off stump, steering it along the ground for a single.
Zaib bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, but Kohler-Cadmore steps forward and drives it beautifully. The shot is perfectly middled and races away over long off for a six! Somerset's chances brighten noticeably as their WinViz jumps from 64% to 73%.
Zaib drives a length ball straight on middle stump, Gregory works it but misses, with the ball striking his pad for a leg bye.
Summary
Over 12: 2 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 75/4 (rr 6.25)
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.
A full-toss nudged down the leg side, driven carefully but with no run as the bowler fields quickly.
The full delivery on off stump is met with a controlled drive, guided firmly along the ground but yielding no run.
A full toss drifting down the leg side, expertly flicked by Lewis Gregory for a quick single. Gregory gets off the mark for Somerset.
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%.
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.
Summary
Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 73/3 (rr 6.64)
The leg spinner pitches a length ball on middle stump, and Kohler-Cadmore defends it firmly, working a single through backward point. Somerset are in a steady chase needing 71 from 54 balls with plenty of wickets in hand; their chances look promising at 79 percent.
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.
A full-length leg spinner delivered on leg stump, met with a controlled drive that races past the infield for a quick single.
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.
The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on leg, and Kohler-Cadmore drives it crisply along the ground for a quick single.
A full-length leg spinner on middle stump, deftly swept along the ground for a well-placed single to deep backward square leg.
Summary
Over 10: 3 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 69/3 (rr 6.9)
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.
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.
A full delivery on off stump without movement, expertly driven straight to extra cover where the fielder collects it cleanly. No run added.
James Sales bowls a length ball outside off, but Smeed times a controlled pull shot off the pitch, guiding it safely for a single.
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.
A length ball just outside off stump is met with a cautious forward defense, keeping the scoreboard untouched.
Summary
Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset: 66/3 (rr 7.33)
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.
A leg-spinner pitched on leg stump at a length, Tom Kohler-Cadmore misses the defensive attempt as the ball strikes his pad, but the review comes through, so no wicket this time. Somerset's review has been successful, keeping them in the game.
Calvin Harrison sends down a length ball on leg stump, and Kohler-Cadmore plays a neat flick off the pads, keeping it along the ground to the short fine leg fielder for no run.
Calvin Harrison bowls a length leg spinner just outside off, and Will Smeed deftly cuts it through the infield for a well-timed single.
Pitching a length ball on middle stump, the leg spinner is met with a well-timed, classic sweep. The shot skims along the ground and races away to deep square leg for four. That partnership races to 53 off just 33 balls.
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.
Summary
Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: James Sales. Somerset: 61/3 (rr 7.62)
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.
Will Smeed drives the full ball straight on off stump, keeping it grounded and picking up a well-judged single to long on.
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.
A full toss down the leg side, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore pulls it through the on side for a tidy two runs, thanks to a misfield at deep square leg.
A yorker right on off stump, fully defended with a compact block by the batter for no run.
A leg stump yorker delivered without movement, comfortably defended by the batter who keeps it on the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Saif Zaib. Somerset: 57/3 (rr 8.14)
A full stock ball targeting middle stump, met with a steady defensive stroke that races away for a single. Somerset are on the charge, needing 87 from 78 deliveries with seven wickets in hand and an 80% win chance according to WinViz.
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.
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.
Zaib delivers a length stock ball on off stump, and Smeed confidently drives it along the ground for a single.
A length ball on off stump is neatly pushed by the batter towards deep extra cover where the fielder cuts off any scoring opportunity. It's a well-controlled shot but yields no run.
Kohler-Cadmore works a full, on-leg stock ball neatly into the leg side for a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 6: 28 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Somerset: 52/3 (rr 8.67)
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, perfectly met by a well-timed drive through cover that races away to the boundary. Will Smeed adds another boundary, taking his tally to six this over as Somerset reach 52 for 3, needing 92 runs from 84 balls with a strong win probability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A yorker on off stump pitched up with no movement, driven crisply and well timed. The ball races through the mid-wicket region to the boundary.
Summary
Over 5: 5 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Somerset: 24/3 (rr 4.8)
Willey bowls a back of a length delivery down leg and Smeed goes for the pull but mis-times it, chipping the ball uncontrollably over mid-wicket. A quick single taken despite the lack of control. Somerset require 120 runs from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 53 percent chance according to WinViz.
A length ball targeted down the leg, played with soft hands and worked carefully into the leg side for no run.
A length ball on the leg stump line. The batter works it but misses, the ball striking pad and resulting in a leg bye.
A full delivery right down the leg side, and Will Smeed calmly drives it along the ground for a well-timed single.
A length ball straight down the leg side is worked off the leading edge for a couple, with the batter guiding it carefully towards deep cover.
A back of a length delivery on the leg stump, worked carefully through the leg side by the batter, yet no run comes from it.
Summary
Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset: 19/3 (rr 4.75)
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.
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.
Ben Sanderson delivers a length ball on off stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore deftly pushes it into the off side for a single.