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Vitality Blast Women

Taunton

Somerset Women 122. Essex Women 163 for 9.

Essex Women win by 41 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 7 runs. Bowler: Bryony Gillgrass. Somerset Women: 122/10 (rr 6.1)

  2. 19.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog uncontrolled in air to Kate Coppack at mid off. OUT! Erin Vukusic caught - 6(9)

  3. 19.5

    Off break pitched just outside off at back of a length, met with a beautifully timed late cut racing away for two runs along the fine leg boundary.

  4. 19.4

    the off break drifts in outside off and length, tempting the batter into a cut shot but she misses it entirely. The ball is safely fielded by the keeper, resulting in no run.

  5. 19.3

    Jess Hazell attempts a slog down the leg side off an off break length delivery but gets a miscued connection, managing just a single to long on.

  6. 19.2

    Bryony Gillgrass tosses up a length off-break down the leg side, and Jess Hazell executes a well-timed sweep, steering it deftly for two runs.

  7. 19.1

    Bryony Gillgrass bowls a full on middle stump off break, but Jess Hazell executes a neat reverse sweep, darting the ball to the off side and sneaking a quick two with a smart run.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Grace Scrivens. Somerset Women: 115/9 (rr 6.05)

  9. 18.6

    Jess Hazell executes a neat reverse sweep off a length ball just on off stump, sneaking the ball through for a single. Somerset Women are staring down a tough chase needing 49 from the final over with just one wicket left.

  10. 18.5

    An off break pitched outside off, met with a neat, late cut racing away for a single down the third man boundary.

  11. 18.4

    An off break pitched just outside off on a back of a length, Jess Hazell cuts hard with a slog, running a quick single.

  12. 18.3

    Grace Scrivens spins an off break on a length, pitching on off stump. Erin Vukusic works it with a bit of a mis-time, but it stays down and she sneaks a single through the infield.

  13. 18.2

    An off break pitched at length on off stump, Erin Vukusic attempts a sweep but misses, and the ball is quickly fielded at fine leg. Two runs come as extras.

  14. 18.1

    Grace Scrivens bowls a length off break just outside off stump, and Erin Vukusic defends it well with a controlled, well-timed stroke, yielding no run.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 8 runs. Bowler: Bryony Gillgrass. Somerset Women: 109/9 (rr 6.06)

  16. 17.6

    Jess Hazell pulls off a clever reverse sweep on a full outside off off break, slicing it deftly for two runs. Hazell moves to thirty off 23 balls. Somerset Women face a tough chase needing 55 runs from 12 balls with just one wicket in hand.

  17. 17.5

    The off break drifts on off stump, length ball worked neatly by the batter using the bat-pad for a comfortable single.

  18. 17.4

    An off break yorker outside off stump, the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing to sneak through for a quick single.

  19. 17.3

    An off break pitched just outside off stump tempts Jess Hazell into a cheeky reverse sweep, catching a delicate top edge and skimming away for two runs.

  20. 17.2

    An off break pitched back of a length outside off stump sees the batter neatly cut it along the ground for a single through backward point. Erin Vukusic has settled in with a quick single.

  21. 17.1

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Jo Gardner at long on. 1 run.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 5 runs. Bowler: Sophia Smale. Somerset Women: 101/9 (rr 5.94)

  23. 16.6

    A stock ball yorker pitched wide outside off, inducing Liv Barnes to attempt a sweep. She gets a top edge, and the wicketkeeper takes the catch. Barnes is caught behind. Liv Barnes departs for 9 off 11. Somerset Women now require 63 runs from 18 balls with just one wicket left, facing a steep climb.

  24. 16.5

    Round the wicket. Yorker, off stump, backs away, drive along the ground to Jodi Grewcock at long off. 1 run.

  25. 16.4

    Sophia Smale bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Jess Hazell goes for a reverse sweep but mistimes it, leaving the ball to trickle away with no run.

  26. 16.3

    Liv Barnes surprises the field with a well-timed reverse sweep on a length ball angling around off stump, guiding it neatly for a single. Somerset Women move to 100 for 8 with this run.

  27. 16.2

    On a length ball just on off stump, the batter attempts a sweep but mistimes it, yet manages to sneak a single through to long on.

  28. 16.1

    On a yorker outside off, the batter executes a well-timed sweep that races away for a couple of runs, guided carefully along the ground.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 6 runs. Bowler: Bryony Gillgrass. Somerset Women: 96/8 (rr 6.0)

  30. 15.6

    An off break pitched outside off and back of a length; Liv Barnes attempts a slog but mis-times it, falling short of the fielders and resulting in no run. Somerset Women are under immense pressure, needing 68 off 24 balls with just two wickets left, a steep challenge ahead.

  31. 15.5

    Bryony Gillgrass tosses up a full toss on off stump, and Liv Barnes lunges into a controlled slog, flicking it off the square leg boundary for two runs.

  32. 15.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, reverse sweep. 4 runs.

  33. 15.3

    Over the wicket. Short, outside off, back foot, pull. No run.

  34. 15.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.

  35. 15.1

    An off break pitched up on middle stump, worked carefully but a miss off the bat as the ball strikes the pad, no run.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 15 runs. Bowler: Esmae MacGregor. Somerset Women: 90/8 (rr 6.0)

  37. 14.6

    A length ball on the off side with no movement; Jess Hazell unleashes a well-timed, controlled slog shot. The ball races away to deep square leg for four. Jess Hazell adds another four, her second this over, taking 15 in total this over. Somerset Women need 74 from 30 balls with just two wickets left, the chase looking grim at a 0% win probability.

  38. 14.5

    Liv Barnes dances down the pitch and plays a well-timed scoop from a length ball on off stump, nudging it cleverly for a single.

  39. 14.4

    A full-length delivery on off stump with no movement, Jess Hazell attempts a drive but mistimes it, pushing through for a single.

  40. 14.4

    The length ball on leg stump slips through after a flick attempt, resulting in a wide and two extras conceded.

  41. 14.3

    A length ball outside off, Liv Barnes attempts a controlled drive but mistimes it, and the ball is comfortably gathered at extra cover for no run.

  42. 14.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Anneke Bosch at mid wicket. 1 run.

  43. 14.1

    A length ball outside off with no movement, expertly scooped away by Jess Hazell. She connects well in a controlled manner, sending it fine leg for four.

  44. 14.1

    Over the wicket. Yorker, down leg, no movement, leave. 2 wides.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 5 runs. Bowler: Bryony Gillgrass. Somerset Women: 75/8 (rr 5.36)

  46. 13.6

    A full outside off off-break pitches up nicely, and Liv Barnes drives it well-timed through the covers for a quick single. Liv Barnes gets off the mark. Somerset Women face a steep chase needing 89 runs from 36 balls with just two wickets left and a tough required rate.

  47. 13.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Anneke Bosch at deep mid wicket. OUT! Lola Harris caught - 9(9)

  48. 13.4

    Bryony Gillgrass bowls a back of a length off break outside off stump. Jess Hazell elegantly sweeps it with a well-timed, controlled shot, picking up a neat single.

  49. 13.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Liberty Heap at fine leg. 1 run.

  50. 13.2

    Jess Hazell attempts a sweep against the off break, but it's mis-timed and stays low, allowing her to sneak through a quick single.

  51. 13.1

    Bryony Gillgrass bowls a length ball outside off, and Lola Harris attempts a sweeping shot, edging it off the bottom edge. The ball races away for a quick single, aided by a misfield at short fine leg.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 8 runs. Bowler: Esmae MacGregor. Somerset Women: 70/7 (rr 5.38)

  53. 12.6

    Lola Harris attempts a flick off a full, no-movement ball on leg stump but it's mis-timed, just managing to scrape a single through to keep the scoreboard ticking. Somerset Women chase 94 from 42 balls with a steep run rate of 13.4 and three wickets left; the odds are stacked against them.

  54. 12.5

    This full delivery on middle stump is flicked crisply by the batter, running it well timed down to fine leg for four.

  55. 12.4

    Lola Harris swings a slog but misses, the ball striking her pad and safely collected by the keeper. A dot ball.

  56. 12.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Bryony Gillgrass at short fine leg. 1 bye.

  57. 12.2

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Sophia Smale at mid off. 1 run.

  58. 12.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog along the ground to Jo Gardner at long on. 1 run.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 5 runs. Bowler: Sophia Smale. Somerset Women: 62/7 (rr 5.17)

  60. 11.6

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, down the track, drive along the ground to Jo Gardner at long on. 1 run.

  61. 11.5

    Round the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Bryony Gillgrass at short fine leg. 1 run.

  62. 11.4

    Sophia Smale delivers a length stock ball on off stump. Lola Harris works it with soft hands, but the ball strikes her pad and is safely fielded by the keeper. No run comes off this delivery.

  63. 11.3

    Jess Hazell drives a length stock ball outside off, timing it well to pick up a quick single.

  64. 11.2

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Grace Scrivens at extra cover. No run.

  65. 11.1

    Sophia Smale bowls a full, outside off stock ball. Chloe Skelton plays a well-timed, controlled drive through the off side for two, but is run out shortly after by a sharp throw from deep cover. Chloe Skelton departs for 4 off 5.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Esmae MacGregor. Somerset Women: 57/6 (rr 5.18)

  67. 10.6

    Jess Hazell meets a no-movement length ball outside off with a beautifully controlled drive. She times it perfectly, sending it racing through long off for a boundary. Somerset Women require 107 runs from 54 balls, needing nearly 12 an over with four wickets in hand, under immense pressure.

  68. 10.5

    The yorker is on off stump, and the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it slightly, squeezing a single through the infield.

  69. 10.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Anneke Bosch at mid wicket. No run.

  70. 10.3

    Jess Hazell leans into a precise drive on a no-movement yorker outside off, neatly picking up a single. Hazell gets off the mark to keep the Somerset innings ticking.

  71. 10.2

    On a length outside off, the batter deftly drives through the outside edge, pushing for a quick single. Chloe Skelton gets off the mark for Somerset Women.

  72. 10.1

    The batter works the ball along the ground but mistimes the stroke, falling short of any run.

  73. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 2 runs. Bowler: Eva Gray. Somerset Women: 50/6 (rr 5.0)

  74. 9.6

    Eva Gray bowls a length ball just outside off, and Jess Hazell calmly drives it back to mid-off, but the fielder is quick to stop any runs. Somerset Women face a steep chase needing 114 from 60 balls, with the run rate climbing and four wickets left.

  75. 9.5

    A length ball outside off with no movement, Jess Hazell drives it on the ground but the non-striker is run out on a direct hit, ending the over's fifth delivery. Charlie Dean is run out for a single off one ball, a crucial wicket for Essex.

  76. 9.4

    The full ball on the outside off stump sees a slog attempted but mistimed, flying high and caught by the fielder at long on. Anika Learoyd tried a powerful hit but has been caught out. Somerset Women lose Anika Learoyd, who departs for 12 off 17.

  77. 9.3

    Eva Gray bowls a length ball outside off, and Charlie Dean drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single. Charlie Dean gets off the mark, moving Somerset Women to 50 for 4.

  78. 9.2

    This length ball just outside off comes in without any movement. Alex Griffiths attempts a wild slog but misses, the ball striking her pad and she is given leg before wicket. A crucial wicket as Alex Griffiths departs for 15 off 18 balls.

  79. 9.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Sophia Smale at deep mid wicket. 1 run.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 6 runs. Bowler: Esmae MacGregor. Somerset Women: 48/3 (rr 5.33)

  81. 8.6

    Anika Learoyd works a well-timed shot just outside off on a back-of-a-length no movement delivery, sneaking through for a quick single. Somerset Women require 116 from 66 balls, chasing at 10.5 per over with seven wickets in hand and a 6% chance according to WinViz.

  82. 8.5

    Alex Griffiths swings a no-movement length ball outside off with a controlled slog, sneaking a quick single down the ground to keep the scoreboard moving.

  83. 8.4

    Over the wicket. Yorker, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Anneke Bosch at mid wicket. No run.

  84. 8.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, slog uncontrolled in air to Grace Scrivens at deep extra cover. 2 runs.

  85. 8.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, moves infront, slog along the ground to Jo Gardner at long on. 1 run.

  86. 8.1

    Alex Griffiths drives a full toss just outside off, timing it well to sneak a quick single.

  87. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Kate Coppack. Somerset Women: 42/3 (rr 5.25)

  88. 7.6

    Alex Griffiths plays a well-timed drive through the off side, keeping the ball along the ground to sneak a single. Somerset Women require 122 runs from 72 balls with seven wickets remaining, still facing a tough chase.

  89. 7.5

    Anika Learoyd elegantly drives a full toss outside off, keeping it grounded to take a single.

  90. 7.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Anneke Bosch at square leg. 1 run.

  91. 7.3

    A yorker on the outside off, Griffiths attempts a drive but gets a mis-timed shot, chipping it back to mid off where Evans Gray takes a straightforward fielding stop. No run comes off it.

  92. 7.2

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, flick along the ground to Anneke Bosch at mid wicket. No run.

  93. 7.1

    Alex Griffiths flicks a full delivery on off stump with precise timing, sending it racing away for two as the fielders fumble in the mid wicket area.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: Sophia Smale. Somerset Women: 37/3 (rr 5.29)

  95. 6.6

    Alex Griffiths plays a measured drive on a length ball on off stump, keeping it grounded and picking up a single. Somerset Women face a challenging chase, needing 127 from 78 balls with seven wickets in hand and a slim 6% chance according to WinViz.

  96. 6.5

    She delivers a length stock ball on middle stump, and Alex Griffiths sweeps it crisply. The well-timed shot races away finely past fine leg for four.

  97. 6.4

    The stock yorker outside off is met with a controlled drive by Alex Griffiths, but it stays on the ground and is fielded neatly by extra cover for no run.

  98. 6.3

    Round the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Liberty Heap at deep square leg. 1 run.

  99. 6.2

    On a back of a length stock ball outside off, Anika Learoyd works it carefully along the ground for no run, well fielded by the bowler.

  100. 6.1

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Esmae MacGregor at long off. 1 run.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 2 runs. Bowler: Kate Coppack. Somerset Women: 30/3 (rr 5.0)

  102. 5.6

    Alex Griffiths elegantly drives the no movement ball straight back down the ground for a well-timed single. Alex Griffiths gets off the mark as Somerset Women require 134 from 84 balls with seven wickets in hand, still facing a steep chase.

  103. 5.5

    A length ball outside off, fired in without movement, and there's a mis-timed slog from Griffiths that doesn't rise. The fielder at mid-on, Eva Gray, collects comfortably for no run.

  104. 5.4

    A no movement length ball just outside off; Alex Griffiths goes for a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball uncontrolled towards mid on where it's collected safely.

  105. 5.3

    A length ball on the outside off, Alex Griffiths executes a crisp cut shot, keeping it low and swiftly guided to cover for no run.

  106. 5.2

    A length ball without any movement is bowled wide outside off, and the batter attempts an elegant drive but gets an outside edge. The ball is caught by the wicketkeeper, resulting in the batter's dismissal. Niamh Holland falls for 1 from 4 balls. This dismissal sharply boosts Essex Women's win probability from 84% to 94%.

  107. 5.2

    The full ball down the leg side sees a flick attempted but missed, resulting in a wide that adds an extra run to the total.

  108. 5.1

    The no movement ball outside off on the back of a length is worked crisply along the ground by Niamh Holland, timing it well but unable to find a scoring gap.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 5 runs. Bowler: Sophia Smale. Somerset Women: 28/2 (rr 5.6)

  110. 4.6

    The bowler delivers a full-length stock ball on the outside off stump, met with a well-timed drive that stays grounded, but yields no run as the fielder, the bowler herself, cuts it off swiftly. Somerset Women face a demanding chase, needing 136 runs from 90 balls with eight wickets in hand and a 16% chance of winning.

  111. 4.5

    Sophia Smale bowls a length ball outside off, met with a crisp drive from Anika Learoyd that stays firmly on the ground and is well fielded at mid off. No run here.

  112. 4.4

    A full delivery on leg stump, a neat flick from Niamh Holland racing away for one run. Niamh Holland gets off the mark.

  113. 4.3

    On a yorker just outside off, Niamh Holland goes for a drive but mistimes it, allowing a comfortable fielding stop at cover for no run.

  114. 4.2

    Round the wicket. Full toss, off stump, down the track, drive uncontrolled in air to Esmae MacGregor at mid on. OUT! Sophie Luff caught - 11(10)

  115. 4.1

    Round the wicket. Full toss, outside off, down the track, drive. 4 runs.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 3 runs. Bowler: Kate Coppack. Somerset Women: 23/1 (rr 5.75)

  117. 3.6

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Bryony Gillgrass at fine leg. 1 run.

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