Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Taunton
Somerset
1947
Worcestershire Rapids
116
Somerset win by 78 runs
Summary
Over 16: 4 runs. Bowler: Riley Meredith. Worcestershire Rapids: 116/10 (rr 7.25)
The bowler delivers a full ball on off stump, and the batter attempts a desperate slog but misses entirely. The ball crashes into the stumps, and Adam Finch is bowled. Adam Finch departs for a duck off four balls as Worcestershire face a daunting chase needing 79 from 24 with no wickets in hand and a near-impossible 0% win probability.
Meredith bowls a full-length no-movement delivery outside off stump, and Finch attempts a slog but misses completely, resulting in no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog. No run.
Over the wicket. Short, outside off, ducked, leave. No run.
A length ball outside off, met with a mis-timed slog from the batter that goes airborne but is caught at mid on, sending Usama Mir back to the pavilion. Usama Mir departs after scoring 5 runs off 3 balls.
A short delivery outside off stump with no movement. Usama Mir seizes the moment, pulling it crisply with perfect control, sending it racing to deep backward square leg for four.
Summary
Over 15: 4 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Worcestershire Rapids: 112/8 (rr 7.47)
A full-length delivery outside off, Matthew Waite drives confidently but is run out attempting a quick single. The throw from extra cover with support from the keeper sends him back to the pavilion. Matthew Waite departs for 11 off 9. Worcestershire need 83 from 30 balls with two wickets left, facing a steep chase.
A back of a length delivery just on off stump met with a deft late cut, guiding the ball past gully for a smart single. Usama Mir has gotten off the mark.
A slower full delivery wide outside off, and Usama Mir attempts a drive but misses as the ball drifts away for a wide run.
This short no movement delivery down the leg stump sees Taylor attempt a pull shot but mistime it badly. The ball balloons up high, and he's caught at deep mid-wicket, departing after a brief stay at the crease. Tom Taylor leaves the field after scoring 2 runs off 4 balls.
Matthew Waite drives a full-toss outside off with a controlled stroke, easing it past the infield for a well-run single.
On a back of a length delivery on off stump, Waite carves a neat cut shot off the back foot, keeping it low and tight past the extra cover fielder for no run.
Taylor steps into a length ball on off stump and attempts a drive but it’s mis-timed, trickling away for a single to square leg.
Summary
Over 14: 3 runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. Worcestershire Rapids: 108/6 (rr 7.71)
Leach bowls a length stock ball on middle stump, Waite attempts a sweep but misses, the ball hitting his pad and safely fielded by the keeper for no run. Worcestershire require 87 runs from 36 balls with four wickets in hand, chasing a steep target.
Leach bowls a length stock ball outside off, and Taylor goes for a slog but mistimes it, managing to scramble through for a single. Tom Taylor gets off the mark with that run.
Leach delivers a back of a length stock ball outside off, and Taylor confidently drives it straight to the fielder for no run.
A full outside off stock ball is met with an attempted drive, but the inside edge goes straight onto the stumps. Gareth Roderick is bowled, ending his stay at the crease. Gareth Roderick departs for 39 off 28, a crucial wicket for Somerset.
Leach delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a crisp drive by Waite who keeps it grounded and picks up a well-run single.
Jack Leach bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Gareth Roderick deftly plays a late cut, keeping it low and running a single to gully.
Summary
Over 13: 12 runs. Bowler: Lewis Goldsworthy. Worcestershire Rapids: 105/5 (rr 8.08)
A length stock ball on off stump and Matthew Waite goes for a controlled slog, perfectly middling it over mid wicket for a towering six. That's the first six of the innings, bringing Worcestershire to 105 for 5, needing 90 from 42 balls with 5 wickets in hand.
The short stock ball nudges outside off, and the batter cuts in with a controlled pull, steering it safely for a single.
Goldsworthy bowls a length stock ball on middle stump, cleverly flicked by Waite with precise timing for a quick single.
A stock ball outside off, pitched back of a length, and Roderick works it neatly on the ground for a quick single to deep mid wicket.
A length stock ball just outside off stump, driven nicely by Roderick for a well-timed two, with the fielder chasing at deep extra cover.
A full delivery on middle stump is met with a neat flick off the pads for a single, controlled and precise.
Summary
Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. Worcestershire Rapids: 93/5 (rr 7.75)
Leach bowls a stock ball, pitching back of a length outside off stump. Waite cuts it crisply along the off side, timing it well to sneak a single past deep cover. Matthew Waite gets off the mark. Worcestershire need 102 from 48 balls, with five wickets in hand and the chase heating up.
Leach bowls his stock ball straight down the leg length. Swanepoel attempts a slog but misses completely, and the ball crashes into the stumps to send him back. Beyers Swanepoel departs after a quick 6 runs off 7 balls.
Leach rolls in a length ball on leg stump, met with a controlled drive by Beyers Swanepoel who keeps it down, finding the fielder without adding to the score.
Down leg on a length, the stock ball is met cleanly. Beyers Swanepoel executes a well-timed sweep through fine leg for four.
Leach bowls a back of a length stock ball just outside off, and Roderick sweeps it firmly along the ground for a quick single.
Leach bowls a length ball just outside off, met with a mis-timed but controlled working shot that dribbles into the covers for no run.
Summary
Over 11: 5 runs. Bowler: Lewis Goldsworthy. Worcestershire Rapids: 87/4 (rr 7.91)
A length ball angling outside off and the drive is crisp and controlled, nudging through the cover region for a single. Worcestershire face a steep chase of 108 from 54 deliveries with six wickets in hand.
Goldsworthy bowls a length stock ball just on off stump, and Swanepoel plays a well-timed, controlled drive through the covers, taking a single.
Goldsworthy bowls a length stock ball down the leg side, and Beyers Swanepoel works it carefully along the ground for no run.
Goldsworthy sends down a length stock ball angling down the leg side. Swanepoel goes for the sweep but misses, the ball striking his pad instead and is safely fielded at the stumps.
The stock ball comes in at the back of a length outside off, and the batter works it neatly for a single, keeping tight control on the ground.
A full stock ball on off stump, flicked cleverly by Gareth Roderick through mid-wicket for two runs. Roderick moves to thirty off just 19 balls, keeping up a strong strike rate.
Summary
Over 10: 8 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Worcestershire Rapids: 82/4 (rr 8.2)
Roderick works a no-movement ball on a back-of-a-length outside off stump just past the infield for a neat single. Worcestershire require 113 runs from 60 balls with six wickets in hand in a challenging chase.
Sams bowls a slower ball, length delivery outside off, which Swanepoel works neatly to the off side for a single. Beyers Swanepoel has gotten off the mark.
A short ball on leg stump with no movement; Kashif Ali attempts a pull but edges it on top, caught by the wicketkeeper. Kashif Ali departs after scoring 6 runs from 7 balls.
Roderick tries to pull the slower ball outside off, but it's slightly mis-timed and darted aggressively to long on. He manages to sneak a single off it.
A full-length delivery outside off, smashed crisply through extra cover. Gareth Roderick drives with exquisite timing, the ball racing away to the boundary with controlled grace.
Kashif Ali steps forward to a back of a length delivery on middle stump and drives it cleanly along the ground, taking a single as the fielder misfields in the covers.
Summary
Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Lewis Goldsworthy. Worcestershire Rapids: 74/3 (rr 8.22)
Goldsworthy delivers a length ball just outside off, and Roderick attempts a deft reverse sweep, keeping it under control but unable to find the gap as it's comfortably fielded at gully. No run. Worcestershire face a challenging chase needing 121 runs from 66 deliveries with seven wickets in hand at an 11-run required rate.
The stock ball drifts on a length just outside off stump, and Kashif Ali works it carefully through the off side for a single.
On a back of a length stock ball outside off, the batter works it with a mistimed touch while keeping it grounded, nudging through for a single.
Goldsworthy bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Kashif Ali works it carefully for a single on the on side.
Goldsworthy bowls a length stock ball wide outside off, and Roderick deftly executes a reverse sweep, keeping it down and picking up a single.
Lewis Goldsworthy bowls a stock ball just outside off on a back of a length; Kashif Ali works it neatly towards deep mid-wicket, picking up a single without breaking stride.
Summary
Over 8: 11 runs. Bowler: Jack Leach. Worcestershire Rapids: 69/3 (rr 8.62)
Leach bowls a length stock ball just outside off, but Roderick swivels expertly to sweep it with precision. The well-timed sweep races away to deep square leg for four runs. Another boundary for Roderick, his second of the over. Worcestershire need 126 from 72 balls with seven wickets in hand, still chasing at a steep required rate.
Jack Leach bowls a stock ball, pitching outside off on a back of a length. Roderick pulls it cleanly from the middle, foundering the ball flat and hard into deep square leg for four.
Leach bowls a stock ball outside off, landing just back of a length. Kashif Ali rocks back and pulls it low and controlled towards deep square leg, sneaking through for a single.
Leach rolls out a stock ball just outside off, pitched back of a length. Roderick works it but mis-times the shot, and it skims safely through for a single.
Jack Leach bowls a stock ball just outside off on a back of a length. Kashif Ali drives a controlled pull shot low along the ground toward deep mid-wicket, picking up a single. Kashif Ali gets off the mark with that run.
Leach delivers a length ball full outside off stump, and D'Oliveira attempts a slog but mistimes it completely. The ball is caught by long on, sending the batter back to the pavilion. Brett D'Oliveira departs for 8 runs off 10 balls.
Summary
Over 7: 6 runs. Bowler: Lewis Goldsworthy. Worcestershire Rapids: 58/2 (rr 8.29)
A full outside off delivery from the bowler is met with a well-timed drive, but the shot stays on the ground, resulting in no run as the fielder retrieves quickly. Worcestershire face a challenging chase needing 137 runs from 78 balls with eight wickets in hand.
Goldsworthy bowls a short stock ball outside off, met with a well-timed cut from D'Oliveira who nudges it past the fielder for a single.
The stock ball on a full length just angling on off stump is met with a well-timed sweep. The batter roots it down to deep backward square leg and picks up a single with ease.
Goldsworthy bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and D'Oliveira elegantly drives it straight past the infield for a quick single.
A back of a length stock ball on off stump. The batter works it but just misses, and a wide is signaled as the ball goes past the leg side. One run added to the extras under the lights.
The stock ball, pitching a length on off stump, is worked neatly by Gareth Roderick for a well-timed single towards deep mid-wicket.
On a length just on off stump, the stock ball is worked neatly through the infield for a single, the batter showing good control.
Summary
Over 6: 10 runs. Bowler: Craig Overton. Worcestershire Rapids: 52/2 (rr 8.67)
Overton bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Roderick carefully steers it along the ground for no run. Worcestershire face a steep chase of 143 from 84 balls, requiring over ten an over with eight wickets in hand.
A full-length delivery just outside off, and D'Oliveira drives it crisply along the ground for a neat single.
A back of a length delivery outside off is met with a steady defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard untouched.
On a length ball outside off, the batter calmly drives it along the ground, picking up a well-judged single.
A length ball outside off, delivered without any movement, is met crisply by Gareth Roderick. He drives elegantly, the outside edge racing away to third man for four. Roderick's boundary makes it 50 for 2 with two fours this over already.
A length ball outside off, perfectly met by a well-timed scoop that glides delicately to fine leg for four.
Summary
Over 5: 5 runs. Bowler: Riley Meredith. Worcestershire Rapids: 42/2 (rr 8.4)
A short ball outside off with no movement is met confidently. Brett D'Oliveira times a controlled pull shot beautifully, sending it racing through mid-wicket for four. Brett D'Oliveira gets off the mark. Worcestershire face a chase of 153 from 90 balls with eight wickets in hand and a required rate over ten.
A back of a length delivery outside off stump, met with a steady defensive stroke. No runs come from this careful block.
A wide delivery on a half-tracker outside off stump sees the batter leave it well alone, as the keeper fields it cleanly. The extras add another run to the total.
A back of a length delivery outside off is met with a solid defensive stroke, keeping the scoreboard untouched.
A no-movement length ball outside off, carefully worked by the batter and kept along the ground to mid-wicket where it's fielded cleanly for no run.
On a back of a length delivery down the leg side, the batter attempts a wild slog but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at mid on. Isaac Mohammed is caught off the bowling of Riley Meredith. Isaac Mohammed departs for 17 off 10.
A length ball on leg stump with no movement; the batter drives it firmly back to mid off where it's safely fielded. No run added off this delivery.
Summary
Over 4: 6 runs. Bowler: Jake Ball. Worcestershire Rapids: 37/1 (rr 9.25)
A length ball on off stump, Gareth Roderick blocks it firmly with his bat and pad for no run. Worcestershire face a challenging chase needing 158 off 96 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Mohammed deftly steers the short ball just outside off for a quick single, keeping the strike alive.
A full-length delivery on the outside off stump, driven crisply along the ground for a single. Gareth Roderick gets off the mark.
A short no movement delivery outside off stump, and Henry Cullen attempts an ambitious pull shot but mistimes it badly. The ball flies uncontrolled in the air and is caught at fine leg, sending Cullen back to the pavilion. Henry Cullen departs after scoring 18 runs off 14 balls.
A length ball just outside off, met with a confident drive by Henry Cullen. The shot races away with some wild control through extra cover for four.
Jake Ball delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a mis-timed drive from Henry Cullen that falls short and is comfortably fielded at square leg with no run scored.
Summary
Over 3: 15 runs. Bowler: Craig Overton. Worcestershire Rapids: 31/0 (rr 10.33)
Henry Cullen elegantly cuts a length ball just outside off stump, timing it well to sneak a single past backward point. That brings up 15 runs in this over. Worcestershire need 164 from 102 balls with all ten wickets intact, chasing at a rate of 9.6.
A short ball outside off stump, expertly steered by Isaac Mohammed to pick up a quick single.
Isaac Mohammed unfurls a well-timed slog on a back of a length ball just outside off stump, sending it racing through long off for four. That’s another boundary for Mohammed, his second in this over.
A short, down the leg ball with no movement gives the batter room to unleash a smooth, well-timed pull. Isaac Mohammed clips it confidently through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Henry Cullen expertly cuts a back of a length delivery outside off, timing it well to secure a quick single.
A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a well-timed pull shot that races away fine leg for four.
Summary
Over 2: 8 runs. Bowler: Riley Meredith. Worcestershire Rapids: 16/0 (rr 8.0)
A yorker on off stump, nicely driven along the ground by Henry Cullen for a quick single. Worcestershire require 179 runs from 108 balls with all wickets intact in an ambitious chase.
A length ball straight on middle stump, flicked cautiously but missed by the batter, clipping the pad and safely held by the keeper. No run comes off it.
On a back of a length delivery just outside off, Henry Cullen carves a crisp cut through backward point. The shot is well timed and races away to the boundary.
Isaac Mohammed attempts a pull off a back of a length ball on leg stump, mis-timed but manages a single.
A short ball outside off, Cullen rocks back and pulls it fiercely along the ground, sneaking through for a single.
A short ball outside off comes without movement and Henry Cullen pulls it firmly into his body, but no runs come off this delivery.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, the batter attempts a leg glance but misses. The ball is called wide, adding a run to the extras.
Summary
Over 1: 8 runs. Bowler: Craig Overton. Worcestershire Rapids: 8/0 (rr 8.0)
A short ball down the leg side with no movement, timed beautifully by the batter. He pulls it crisply through mid-wicket for a boundary. Worcestershire are chasing 187 from 114 balls, aiming to keep up with the demanding run rate of 9.8.
Henry Cullen works a no movement length ball just outside off stump, guiding it carefully for a single.
Craig Overton bowls a full delivery on middle stump, and Henry Cullen elegantly drives it straight back to mid off. No run comes off this well-timed shot.
A short, no movement delivery wide on the leg side. Isaac Mohammed goes for the pull but mis-times it just enough to sneaking through for a quick single.
Cullen works the back of a length delivery just outside off, guiding it carefully for a single. Henry Cullen gets off the mark in the second innings.
Isaac Mohammed works a back of a length no movement delivery on the leg side for a sharp single to mid wicket. Mohammed gets off the mark for Worcestershire.