Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women
Chesterfield
The Blaze
1516
Yorkshire Women
150
The Blaze win by 4 wickets
Summary
Over 31: 1 run. Bowler: Ines Blackwell. The Blaze: 151/6 (rr 5.01)
A length ball outside off, Lucy Higham works it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single. Lucy Higham gets off the mark.
Summary
Over 30: 6 runs. Bowler: Claudie Cooper. The Blaze: 150/6 (rr 5.0)
Claudie Cooper bowls a full off break on leg stump, and Ella Claridge drives but only manages an inside edge, resulting in no run. The Blaze face a steep chase, needing just 1 run from 120 balls with four wickets in hand.
Off break bowling outside off, the batter defends cautiously with a steady block close to the pitch to keep it tight.
Claudi Cooper bowls an off break on a length just around off stump, met with a calm defensive stroke by Ella Claridge who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.
A full off-break pitched outside off, met with a beautifully middled drive through the cover region for four. That takes The Blaze to 150 for 6.
Off break pitched back of a length on the leg side, flicked crisply off the pads for two runs, placed neatly with perfect timing. Ella Claridge gets off the mark with a confident start.
Claudie Cooper bowls an off break on a length, right on middle stump. Ella Claridge stays patient, firmly defending the delivery back to mid-wicket, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 29: 1 run. Bowler: Ines Blackwell. The Blaze: 144/6 (rr 4.97)
A length ball on off stump with no movement, Marie Kelly swings a defensive bat but misses, the ball striking her pad. She's given out leg before wicket after the on-field umpire's decision. Marie Kelly departs for 66 off 87. The Blaze require 7 runs from 126 balls with four wickets in hand, holding a 98% win probability.
A length ball without any movement outside off, Prisha Thanawala attempts a controlled drive but mistimes the shot and fails to make contact with the ball properly before a direct hit run out is confirmed. Prisha Thanawala departs for 30 runs off 36 balls.
Marie Kelly plays a well-timed pull off a back of a length delivery outside off, guiding it carefully to deep square leg for a single.
A length ball outside off from no movement, smoothly cut back past the point region but well fielded, yielding no run.
The slower ball, a full toss outside off, is driven firmly along the ground by Marie Kelly, but no runs come as the ball is quickly fielded at mid off.
A length ball outside off is met with a crisp drive from Marie Kelly, kept on the ground and well fielded at cover; no run comes off it.
Summary
Over 28: 7 runs. Bowler: Claudie Cooper. The Blaze: 143/4 (rr 5.11)
Off break pitched just outside off at length, and Prisha Thanawala works it neatly on the ground towards square leg for no run. The Blaze are chasing 8 runs from 132 balls with six wickets left, holding a commanding 99% win probability.
Claudie Cooper bowls a back of a length off break on leg stump, and Marie Kelly drives a well-timed pull through deep backward square leg for a single. This partnership has now reached 50 runs off 62 balls.
An off break drifting into the leg stump is met with a steady defensive stroke from Marie Kelly, safely blocking it down the pitch. No run comes off this length ball.
A length ball drifting down the leg side from the off break is met with a well-timed sweep. Marie Kelly middles it beautifully, sending it racing fine leg for four.
An off break pitched on a length just outside off stump, Prisha works it neatly along the ground for a well-timed single. Prisha Thanawala moves on to thirty runs off 34 balls, maintaining a strike rate close to 88.
The off break pitches back of a length on leg stump, and Kelly pulls it crisply along the ground for a quick single.
Summary
Over 27: 10 runs. Bowler: Beth Langston. The Blaze: 136/4 (rr 5.04)
A length ball outside off with no movement, smartly cut by the batter. Prisha Thanawala connects crisply, driving the ball along the ground through backward point for four. At 15 needed from 138 deliveries and six wickets in hand, The Blaze remain strong favorites at 98%.
A length ball just outside off, met with a precise late cut that skims off the bat's edge and is safely fielded at backward point for no run.
Marie Kelly attempts a pull shot off a back of a length ball outside off, but it's mis-timed and sneaks through for a single.
Beth Langston bowls a no-movement back of a length delivery outside off, and Marie Kelly blocks it firmly without offering a run.
Beth Langston bowls a no movement delivery outside off, pitching back of a length. Marie Kelly expertly middles a late cut that races finely through third man for four.
Beth Langston bowls a back of a length no movement delivery outside off, but Prisha Thanawala times a neat pull shot into the leg side to sneak a single.
Summary
Over 26: 2 runs. Bowler: Claudie Cooper. The Blaze: 126/4 (rr 4.85)
Claudie Cooper bowls a length off break on off stump, and Marie Kelly blocks it firmly on the bounce for no run. The Blaze are calmly cruising with 25 needed from 144 balls and 6 wickets in hand.
Full delivery on leg stump, and Marie Kelly flicks it neatly into the mid-wicket region. Good control on that shot, but it yields no run.
Claudie Cooper bowls a full off break on middle, and Prisha Thanawala works it neatly for a well-timed single towards deep square leg.
Claudie Cooper bowls an off break on a length outside off; Prisha Thanawala calmly drives it along the ground towards backward point where Jess Jonassen fields it cleanly. No run added.
The off break is pitched up outside off, and Prisha Thanawala attempts a forward defense but misses, leaving the ball to be safely collected by the keeper.
Claudie Cooper bowls an off break, pitching back of a length down the leg side. Marie Kelly connects well with a controlled pull, sending the ball racing for a single towards deep backward square leg.
Summary
Over 25: 3 runs. Bowler: Beth Langston. The Blaze: 124/4 (rr 4.96)
Beth Langston bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off, met with a controlled cut shot from Prisha Thanawala that is fielded neatly at backward point for no run. The Blaze require 27 runs from 150 balls with six wickets in hand as they chase steadily.
Marie Kelly works a well-timed length ball just outside off stump, squeezing out a single towards deep square leg.
Prisha Thanawala pushes this well-timed length ball neatly into the offside, cracking a quick single.
Marie Kelly steers a well-timed length ball just outside off, nudging it neatly for a single.
Marie Kelly leans into a solid defensive stroke, blocking the length ball just short of the off stump for no run.
A length ball outside off, pushed firmly by the batter straight to extra cover where it's fielded cleanly, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 24: 1 run. Bowler: Claudie Cooper. The Blaze: 121/4 (rr 5.04)
Claudie Cooper bowls a length off break on off stump, and the batter attempts a flick but mistimes it, sending the ball careering towards mid wicket where a tough chance is spilled. No run comes from this delivery. The Blaze hunt 30 runs from 156 balls, holding a strong position with six wickets in hand and a 97% win probability.
An off break tossed up outside off, Prisha Thanawala attempts a drive but misses the ball, resulting in a dot delivery.
Off break pitched on middle stump length, Marie Kelly drives it neatly, timing it perfectly to sneak a comfortable single.
An off break pitched nicely on middle stump length, Marie Kelly blocks it firmly on the crease, keeping things tight.
An off break pitched on a length, drifting down the leg side. Marie Kelly works it carefully along the ground towards square leg, but no run comes off this delivery.
Cooper bowls a length off break outside off, and Marie Kelly attempts a drive but misses completely, leaving it well alone.
Summary
Over 23: 2 runs. Bowler: Jess Jonassen. The Blaze: 120/4 (rr 5.22)
Jess Jonassen bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Prisha Thanawala cuts it sharply along the ground. Alice Clarke fields quickly at backward point to keep it tight — no run from this delivery. The Blaze face a chase needing 31 off 162 balls, holding a strong position with six wickets intact and a 97% win probability.
On a length, right around off stump, the stock ball is met with a solid defensive stroke, safely played back to the bowler.
Jess Jonassen bowls a length stock ball just outside off, and Prisha Thanawala drives it firmly straight to the cover fielder for no run.
A length stock ball outside off, Marie Kelly drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single. Marie Kelly reaches a half-century off 64 balls at a strike rate of 78.
Prisha Thanawala steps forward to a length ball outside off and executes a well-timed sweep, keeping it low and running a quick single to deep square leg.
Jess Jonassen bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Prisha Thanawala watches it carefully, playing a neat defensive stroke for no run.
Summary
Over 22: 7 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. The Blaze: 118/4 (rr 5.36)
A length ball from the leg spinner drifting outside off, met with a well-timed cut through the off side. The ball stays low and a third man fielder collects it comfortably for no run. The Blaze are cruising nicely, needing 33 runs from 168 balls with plenty of wickets in hand and strong winning odds.
Sarah Glenn sends down a length ball on off stump, and Prisha Thanawala cuts it crisply along the ground towards deep backward point for a well-timed single.
Sarah Glenn sends down a full-length leg spinner on middle stump, and Prisha Thanawala works it with a mis-timed, uncontrolled shot towards mid-wicket. Ami Campbell scoops up the ball quickly to keep it tight; no run.
Marie Kelly steps out against the full outside off leg spinner and plays a well-timed but slightly uncontrolled drive, sneaking a single after the miss.
Sarah Glenn sends down a length ball on off stump, and Prisha Thanawala plays a beautifully timed late cut, keeping it low and running a single to deep backward point.
A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off stirs things up. Prisha Thanawala times a crisp late cut, sending the ball racing through third man for four.
Summary
Over 21: 2 runs. Bowler: Jess Jonassen. The Blaze: 111/4 (rr 5.29)
Jonassen delivers a back-of-a-length stock ball just outside off, and Kelly carefully works it along the ground towards backward square leg for no run. With 40 needed from 174, The Blaze have six wickets in hand and a steady required rate of 1.4.
From just outside off stump, the stock ball comes in at a length and Prisha Thanawala executes a well-timed sweep, keeping it grounded and securing a neat single.
Jess Jonassen bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Prisha Thanawala attempts a sweep but mis-times it, with the ball remaining on the ground and safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.
Marie Kelly pushes a length ball around the off stump with precise timing, flicking it along the ground for a single.
A length ball on off stump from the stock bowler is met with a mis-timed drive that fails to find the gap, securely fielded at mid-wicket.
A length ball outside off stump from the stock bowler is met with a solid, controlled defensive stroke by Marie Kelly who keeps it down, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 20: 3 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. The Blaze: 109/4 (rr 5.45)
A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off stump, and Marie Kelly cuts it crisply along the off side for a well-timed single. Chasing 42 from 180 balls with six wickets in hand, The Blaze keep the scoreboard ticking.
Sarah Glenn sends a length ball on off stump, and Marie Kelly plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down and safe for no run.
A back of a length leg spinner angled outside off, met with a well-timed pull shot by Prisha Thanawala who keeps it grounded, nudging through for a single.
Sarah Glenn bowls a length ball just outside off, and Prisha Thanawala pushes with a thick edge. The ball stays low and is quickly fielded at backward point, resulting in no run.
A length ball from the leg spinner on outside off, defended patiently by the batter, leaving no run on this delivery.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, and Marie Kelly plays a delicate late cut, getting a bottom edge but managing to sneak a single past first slip.
Summary
Over 19: 4 runs. Bowler: Ines Blackwell. The Blaze: 106/4 (rr 5.58)
Prisha Thanawala plays a controlled drive, keeping the ball low and straight to cover where the fielder fields it cleanly for no run. The Blaze still require 45 runs from 186 balls, holding strong with six wickets in hand and favored to win at a 94% chance.
A length ball outside off sees Prisha Thanawala play a controlled, low defensive shot, smothering the ball straight into the ground for no run.
A back of a length delivery outside off, bowled without any movement, and Prisha Thanawala pulls it crisply. Well-timed and low, the shot races to the fine leg boundary for four.
A full-length delivery outside off stump, the batter defends with a straight bat, keeping the ball grounded and yielding no run.
A yorker on off stump, played solidly on the front foot with a textbook defensive stroke, keeping the ball tight to the pitch for no run.
A full toss outside off, neatly driven along the ground by Prisha Thanawala but well fielded at mid off; no run added.
Summary
Over 18: 10 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. The Blaze: 102/4 (rr 5.67)
This length ball on off stump is worked cleverly by Prisha Thanawala, timing it well to secure a single through the infield. The Blaze face a manageable chase, needing 49 runs with 6 wickets in hand and a strong win probability.
The leg spinner lands a length ball on off stump, and Prisha Thanawala responds with a well-timed, controlled scoop that races away fine leg for four. Prisha Thanawala plucks another boundary, now two this over, pushing The Blaze to 101 for 4.
A length ball drifting outside off from the leg spinner. Prisha Thanawala plays a well-timed, controlled scoop elegantly guiding it through fine leg for four. Prisha Thanawala is off the mark.
A length ball spinning away just outside off tries to tempt the cut, but the batter edges it high. She's caught behind by the keeper, caught out attempting a cut from the leg spinner. Michaela Kirk goes for 18 off 26 deliveries.
Sarah Glenn bowls a length ball outside off, and Michaela Kirk plays a steady defensive shot, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.
Sarah Glenn lands a back of a length leg spinner just outside off. Marie Kelly attempts a pull but misses, offering a leg side wide that adds an extra to the total.
Summary
Over 17: 5 runs. Bowler: Ines Blackwell. The Blaze: 92/3 (rr 5.41)
A length ball outside off comes in with no movement and Michaela Kirk swings through it with a controlled slog, beautifully middling it for four runs down to mid wicket. The Blaze keep the pressure off early in this chase needing 59 from 198 with seven wickets in hand and a strong winning chance.
On a length ball straight at middle stump, Michaela Kirk attempts a flick but only manages an inside edge, with the ball fielded swiftly at extra cover for no run.
Outside off length ball, and Michaela Kirk attempts a drive but misses completely. A tidy dot ball for the bowler.
Marie Kelly flicks a length ball just outside off stump off the leading edge, sneaking it away for a single.
A length ball on off stump from the bowler, worked patiently but missed, hitting the batter's pad for no run.
A length ball outside off, Marie Kelly works it carefully along the ground towards mid-wicket where it's fielded promptly. No run added here.
Summary
Over 16: 4 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. The Blaze: 87/3 (rr 5.44)
Sarah Glenn bowls a back of a length leg-spinner on leg stump, and Michaela Kirk pulls it off her body towards short fine leg, but the ball is fielded cleanly. No run comes off this delivery. The Blaze need 64 from 204 balls at a modest required run rate, holding firm with 7 wickets in hand and strong winning prospects.
A leg spinner pitching on leg stump, Kirk attempts a sweep but misses as the ball skims past off the pads. A wide is called and the keeper fields it cleanly for an extra run.
A length ball on off stump, beautifully played with a late cut that skims just along the ground to first slip, safely fielded without a run.
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, expertly flicked down to mid-wicket by the batter but comfortably fielded for no run.
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is firmly defended by Michaela Kirk, digging in to keep the scoreboard quiet.
Sarah Glenn bowls a back of a length leg spinner just outside off, and Michaela Kirk cuts across with a well-timed pull, running two nicely with the ball fielded deep backward square leg.
Sarah Glenn bowls a length delivery on middle stump, and Marie Kelly drives it cleanly along the ground with excellent timing for a quick single.
Summary
Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Ines Blackwell. The Blaze: 83/3 (rr 5.53)
The length ball outside off sees a crisp drive that clips the outside edge, racing away for two runs to third man. The Blaze remain well positioned in their chase, needing 68 runs with plenty of wickets in hand.
A length ball swinging in on middle stump, Michaela Kirk works it down but misses, the ball striking her pad and keeping the scoreboard still.
A length ball outside off, driven firmly along the ground by Michaela Kirk, but the cover fielder is quick to stop any runs. No run.
Marie Kelly plays a well-timed sweep off a full toss on middle stump, guiding it low towards fine leg for a quick single.
Kirk wastes no time on this back of a length delivery outside off, executing a well-timed cut that races away for a single.
Marie Kelly meets a full toss outside off with a well-timed drive, keeping it grounded and picking up a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Jess Jonassen. The Blaze: 78/3 (rr 5.57)
A length ball on off stump, the batter plays a neat late cut, guiding it crisply to cover where the fielder collects it comfortably for no run. The Blaze face a chase of 73 runs from 216 balls at a modest required rate, holding strong with seven wickets in hand and a 92% chance to win.
The stock ball on length outside off is met with a well-timed cut shot that races away for a crisp single.