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Summary

Rothesay County Championship

Division 1 / The Oval

Surrey 421 & 259 for 5. Hampshire 333 & 101 for 2.

Match Drawn.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 2 runs. Bowler: James Taylor. Hampshire: 101/2 (rr 2.3)

  2. 43.6

    James Taylor to Jake Lehmann. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot playing a backward defensive shot mis-timed to short leg for no run, fielded by Dan Lawrence

  3. 43.5

    Round the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Matt Fisher at cover. 1 run.

  4. 43.4

    A length ball on middle stump, the batter tries a cautious glance but misses, the ball strikes the pad and they just pick up a single bye, fielded quickly down at fine leg. Hampshire moves on to 100 for 2.

  5. 43.3

    A full-length delivery outside off, no movement, and Lehmann steps forward nicely to drive it firmly but straight to mid-off. No run comes off this tidy stroke.

  6. 43.2

    A length ball just outside off stump is greeted with a solid defensive push from the batter, Jake Lehmann keeps it tight with no run added.

  7. 43.1

    James Taylor delivers a length ball outside off, and Jake Lehmann leaves it well alone, playing no shot.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 4 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. Hampshire: 99/2 (rr 2.3)

  9. 42.6

    A full-length off break drifting on leg stump; Ali Orr blocks it back defensively with solid technique. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  10. 42.5

    A length ball outside off from the off break, met with a solid defensive stroke from Ali Orr, leaving no run to the bowler.

  11. 42.4

    An off break drifting outside off, nicely played away from the bat as the batter leaves it well alone, trusting the keeper to gather cleanly.

  12. 42.3

    Will Jacks bowls a length off break on middle stump, and Ali Orr plays a solid defensive shot straight back to mid on, resulting in no run.

  13. 42.2

    A full-length off break pitched down the leg stump, beautifully met by a well-timed sweep. The batter sends it racing finely past the leg side for a boundary.

  14. 42.1

    The off break drifts in full on off stump, met with a controlled defensive push by the batter, keeping it on the ground and ensuring no run.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 4 runs. Bowler: James Taylor. Hampshire: 95/2 (rr 2.26)

  16. 41.6

    Taylor bowls a short, no movement delivery outside off, and Lehmann decides to leave it well alone. No run comes off this dot ball.

  17. 41.5

    A full-length delivery just outside off stump is met with a firm defensive stroke from Jake Lehmann, who keeps the ball on the ground for no run.

  18. 41.4

    A length ball seaming in outside off, it creeps in to clip the batter’s pad after a defensive leave and is quickly fielded at cover.

  19. 41.3

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement is met with a beautifully timed drive. Jake Lehmann sends it racing crisply through cover for four.

  20. 41.2

    James Taylor bowls a short, no-movement delivery outside off stump, and Jake Lehmann decides to leave it alone, letting the ball go through to the keeper.

  21. 41.1

    A back of a length delivery just outside off, met with a neat late cut that skims low past gully for no run.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 4 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. Hampshire: 91/2 (rr 2.22)

  23. 40.6

    A full outside off delivery from the off-break bowler; the batter blocks it firmly on the front foot, offering no chance for runs.

  24. 40.5

    A length ball on off stump from the off break, worked carefully by Ali Orr into the vacant mid-wicket region. No run comes off this controlled stroke.

  25. 40.4

    The off break comes in as a full toss on leg stump, and Orr dispatches it with a well-timed flick through deep square leg for four. Ali Orr reaches his fifty off 110 balls with a strike rate of 45.

  26. 40.3

    Will Jacks bowls a length off break just outside off, and Ali Orr leaves it well alone, letting the ball go through to the keeper without any trouble.

  27. 40.2

    An off break pitched full and down the leg side, met with a leading-edge flick from the batter that returns safely to the fielder at extra cover. No run comes from that delivery.

  28. 40.1

    Will Jacks delivers an off break just outside off stump at length, and Ali Orr blocks it down firmly, keeping the scoreboard intact with a tidy defensive shot.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 2 runs. Bowler: James Taylor. Hampshire: 87/2 (rr 2.17)

  30. 39.6

    James Taylor bowls a full-length delivery outside off, and Jake Lehmann drives it crisply down the ground but is well fielded at mid-off for no run.

  31. 39.5

    James Taylor bowls a full delivery outside off, and Jake Lehmann confidently drives it along the ground. The ball races towards mid off but is fielded cleanly. No run comes off this neat, controlled shot.

  32. 39.4

    A back of a length delivery on the outside off, Jake Lehmann cautiously defends it along the ground for no run.

  33. 39.3

    James Taylor delivers a length ball outside off stump, and Jake Lehmann meets it with a tidy defensive stroke, playing it down to mid on for no run.

  34. 39.2

    A length ball on middle stump, Ali Orr tries to glance but misses, the ball grazing his pads for a leg bye.

  35. 39.1

    A full-length delivery on the outside off stump sees Jake Lehmann drive it firmly along the ground for a quick single.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 2 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. Hampshire: 85/2 (rr 2.18)

  37. 38.6

    A full-length off break outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke from Ali Orr who keeps it on the ground for no run.

  38. 38.5

    Outside off, a length ball from the off-spinner. The batter, Ali Orr, plays a disciplined defensive stroke, keeping it on the ground for no run.

  39. 38.4

    Will Jacks bowls an off break on a length at the off stump, and Ali Orr defends it firmly back to the bowler for no run.

  40. 38.3

    An off break drifting outside off, met with a sharp cut shot that races through the point region for a well-earned single.

  41. 38.2

    An arm ball, full and targeting the off stump. Lehmann comes forward but misses, the ball hitting his pad for no run.

  42. 38.1

    Ali Orr meets this off break outside off with a crisp, well-timed cut through the point region for a neat single.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 4 runs. Bowler: Reece Topley. Hampshire: 83/2 (rr 2.18)

  44. 37.6

    Topley bowls a short seaming delivery just outside off stump which Lehmann leaves well alone, keeping it on the crease for no run.

  45. 37.5

    No movement on a back of a length delivery outside off stump, Jake Lehmann attempts an upper cut but misses, and the ball is cleanly fielded by the keeper for no run.

  46. 37.4

    Lehmann plays a solid back of a length delivery on off stump with a controlled defensive shot that yields no run.

  47. 37.3

    Reece Topley bowls a back of a length delivery outside off stump, and Jake Lehmann plays it with a steady defensive stroke along the ground for no run.

  48. 37.2

    Topley bowls a slower length ball down the leg side, expertly gloved by Jake Lehmann. He times a neat glance, sending the ball racing through fine leg for four.

  49. 37.1

    Lehmann sticks to a solid defensive stroke, blocking the length ball outside off with calm precision for no run.

  50. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 8 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. Hampshire: 79/2 (rr 2.14)

  51. 36.6

    Tom Curran bowls a full-length delivery outside off, met with a crisp, well-timed drive from Ali Orr. The ball races away along the ground through long off for four runs.

  52. 36.5

    A length ball just outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke from Ali Orr, who works it quietly to cover for no run.

  53. 36.4

    Tom Curran bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off stump, and Ali Orr leaves it alone with a calm and assured hand. No run comes off this one.

  54. 36.3

    Tom Curran delivers a seaming-in length ball just outside off. Ali Orr opts to leave it alone, allowing the ball to pass safely by without any run scored.

  55. 36.2

    Tom Curran delivers a back of a length ball outside off stump, kept well in front by Ali Orr who blocks it firmly along the ground for no run.

  56. 36.2

    Tom Curran oversteps with a front-foot no ball as Ali Orr defends a length ball just on off stump, the ball kept on the ground to mid on. The batting side picks up two extras for the no ball.

  57. 36.1

    On a back of a length delivery on off stump, the batter attempts a glance but mistimes it slightly, running hard to pick up two runs.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 4 runs. Bowler: Reece Topley. Hampshire: 71/2 (rr 1.97)

  59. 35.6

    A back of a length seaming delivery outside off misses the edge as the batter tries to defend but just misses it cleanly.

  60. 35.5

    A length ball outside off, delivered without movement. Jake Lehmann meets it with a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four. This partnership has now reached 52 runs from 157 balls.

  61. 35.4

    A back of a length seaming delivery just outside off stump, left alone by the batter with assured composure. No run comes from that tidy leave.

  62. 35.3

    The leg cutter nudges away outside off, but the batter misses the defensive attempt, leaving the ball safely in the keeper's gloves for a dot.

  63. 35.2

    A short ball outside off with no movement, Jake Lehmann wisely leaves it alone, allowing the ball to safely reach the keeper for no run.

  64. 35.1

    A length ball just outside off, and Lehmann calmly defends it back to the bowler, keeping things tight with no run.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 0 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. Hampshire: 67/2 (rr 1.91)

  66. 34.6

    A length delivery on off stump sees the batter drive firmly along the ground, but it's well fielded at mid on with no run scored.

  67. 34.5

    A slower ball is pitched up on off stump; Orr blocks it firmly along the ground, offering no run.

  68. 34.4

    Ali Orr leans forward to block a length ball just outside off stump, playing a neat defensive stroke that results in no run.

  69. 34.3

    A length ball just outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke by Ali Orr, safely fielded at cover. No run added here.

  70. 34.2

    Tom Curran bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off stump. Ali Orr opts to leave it alone, showing good judgement as the ball goes through to the keeper for no run.

  71. 34.1

    Tom Curran bowls a length seaming away outside off, and Ali Orr defends with a soft outside edge that finds the second slip for no run.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 0 runs. Bowler: Reece Topley. Hampshire: 67/2 (rr 1.97)

  73. 33.6

    A length ball on the outside off stump, defended carefully by Jake Lehmann who keeps it down and earns no run.

  74. 33.5

    Lehmann plays a solid defensive stroke to a back of a length delivery on off stump, keeping it close to the body for no run.

  75. 33.4

    Topley angles a seaming delivery back of a length on middle stump, met with a controlled leave from Lehmann that stays safely on the ground.

  76. 33.3

    The swinging away full delivery outside off tempts Jake Lehmann into an ambitious drive, but he misses it completely; no run comes off this ball.

  77. 33.2

    A short, outside off delivery with no movement; the batter leaves it alone, safely away from the stumps for no run.

  78. 33.1

    Lehmann stays solid as he blocks a length ball on off stump with a steady defensive stroke, no run comes off it.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 8 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. Hampshire: 67/2 (rr 2.03)

  80. 32.6

    A short, no-movement delivery outside off is met with a tentative defensive prod, mis-timed and quickly fielded by mid on, resulting in no run.

  81. 32.5

    A short, no movement delivery outside off, perfectly met by the batter who pulls it with excellent timing. The controlled shot races away through mid wicket for four. Ali Orr adds another boundary, his second in this over.

  82. 32.4

    A short ball outside off sees a perfectly controlled pull from Ali Orr, timing it sweetly through deep square leg for four.

  83. 32.3

    A back of a length seaming delivery outside off is deftly left alone by the batter, showing solid judgment and leaving it clean without any contact.

  84. 32.2

    Tom Curran bowls a back of a length seaming delivery just outside off, and Ali Orr plays a watchful leave, letting it go through to the keeper for no run.

  85. 32.1

    A short ball outside off stump, met with a solid defensive block from Ali Orr, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 32: 2 runs. Bowler: Reece Topley. Hampshire: 59/2 (rr 1.84)

  87. 31.6

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, met with a controlled flick from Jake Lehmann who keeps it along the ground for no run.

  88. 31.5

    Lehmann meets a full-length ball outside off with a well-timed drive, sending it crisply through the covers for a smart two.

  89. 31.4

    A short delivery outside off stump with no movement, easily left alone by the batter, Jake Lehmann, leaving it well alone for no run.

  90. 31.3

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, leaving no runs added.

  91. 31.2

    Lehmann plays a measured back-of-a-length delivery on off stump with a solid defensive stroke, resulting in a dot ball.

  92. 31.1

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump sees Lehmann block cautiously, keeping the ball close to the bat for no run.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 31: 2 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. Hampshire: 57/2 (rr 1.84)

  94. 30.6

    On a length outside off, the batter steadies himself and plays a compact defensive stroke, keeping the ball grounded for no run.

  95. 30.5

    Tom Curran delivers a swinging-in length ball just outside off, and Ali Orr blocks it back down steadily, no run coming off this delivery.

  96. 30.4

    A length ball on off stump from Curran, met with a mis-timed glance by Orr, nudging it away for a couple through the backward square leg boundary.

  97. 30.3

    A length ball just outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke that keeps the scoreboard quiet.

  98. 30.2

    On a back of a length delivery outside off stump, Ali Orr settles well and plays a solid defensive shot back to the bowler, yielding no run.

  99. 30.1

    Ali Orr plays a cautious back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump, blocking it down firmly for no run.

  100. Update

    Summary

    Over 30: 0 runs. Bowler: Matt Fisher. Hampshire: 55/2 (rr 1.83)

  101. 29.6

    A seaming-away length ball outside off is left alone with tidy judgment, tucked safely away from the fielders for no run.

  102. 29.5

    Lehmann meets a full-length delivery outside off stump with a controlled drive, neatly placed but beaten by a sharp stop at cover. No run comes from this tidy shot.

  103. 29.4

    Matt Fisher bowls a short, outside off delivery that Jake Lehmann leaves well alone, allowing the ball to go through to the keeper for no run.

  104. 29.3

    Lehmann plays a neat defensive stroke, carefully blocking a length ball on off stump, resulting in a tidy dot.

  105. 29.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter who keeps it grounded, resulting in a dot ball.

  106. 29.1

    Seaming away outside off on a back of a length, the batter chooses to leave it well alone, keeping the crease intact with no run.

  107. Update

    Summary

    Over 29: 0 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. Hampshire: 55/2 (rr 1.9)

  108. 28.6

    Tom Curran delivers a swinging-in back of a length ball just outside off. Ali Orr fends at it with a cautious, mis-timed defensive stroke, settling for no run.

  109. 28.5

    A full-length ball outside off stump, driven firmly but straight to mid on, resulting in no run.

  110. 28.4

    Tom Curran pitches a length ball seaming in just outside off, and Ali Orr leaves it alone, showing good judgment to let it go safely through to the keeper.

  111. 28.3

    Tom Curran delivers a swinging-in yorker on leg stump, and Ali Orr tries to flick but misses, the ball striking his pads. No run comes off this delivery.

  112. 28.2

    Tom Curran delivers a back of a length seaming in outside off stump, and Ali Orr keeps it firmly on the crease with a solid defensive stroke for no run.

  113. 28.1

    Tom Curran bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off, and Ali Orr smartly leaves it alone, letting it go through to the keeper for no run.

  114. Update

    Summary

    Over 28: 0 runs. Bowler: Matt Fisher. Hampshire: 55/2 (rr 1.96)

  115. 27.6

    A back of a length delivery outside off, with no movement, as Jake Lehmann leaves it alone, watching it go safely through to the keeper for no run.

  116. 27.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter, leaving no room for a run.

  117. 27.4

    Lehmann comfortably defends a length ball just outside off stump, keeping it safely down on the ground for no run.