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Birmingham

Warwickshire Bears 191 for 6. Glamorgan 188 for 4.

Warwickshire Bears win by 4 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 15 runs. Bowler: Jimmy Neesham. Warwickshire Bears: 191/6 (rr 9.63)

  2. 19.5

    Length ball on off stump, and Dan Mousley strides across to rip a middled pull over deep square leg for a towering six. Dan Mousley continues his onslaught, hitting his second six of the over, making it 15 runs in this over alone.

  3. 19.5

    Neesham oversteps with a beamer full toss on off stump. Mousley rocks back and unleashes a powerful hooked shot, middling it fine leg for six. That's a costly no ball with all seven runs coming off it. Mousley moves to thirty in just 22 balls, keeping the momentum blazing.

  4. 19.4

    Dan Mousley drives a length ball outside off, the bat meeting pad in a controlled, grounded stroke but no run comes from this delivery.

  5. 19.3

    A length ball on off stump, Chris Woakes attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing to eke out a single to deep mid-wicket.

  6. 19.2

    Neesham bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, and Mousley attempts a drive but mistimes it slightly, only managing a quick single.

  7. 19.1

    No movement on this length delivery outside off, and Mousley attempts a drive but misses, the ball safely held by the keeper.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 8 runs. Bowler: Dan Douthwaite. Warwickshire Bears: 176/6 (rr 9.26)

  9. 18.6

    Dan Mousley plays a controlled glance off a full, straight delivery, nudging it carefully for a single to deep backward square leg. The win probability just shifted sharply in Glamorgan's favor. Warwickshire face a tense chase with 13 needed off the final over and four wickets in hand.

  10. 18.5

    Woakes faces a full toss outside off, attempting a drive but mis-times it, yet scrambles through for a well-earned single. The momentum shifts significantly as Glamorgan's win probability climbs from 39% to 58%.

  11. 18.4

    A length delivery on off stump with no movement, driven crisply by Dan Mousley for a well-timed single.

  12. 18.3

    Chris Woakes steadies himself and drives a length ball just outside off stump, sending it along the ground for a neat single.

  13. 18.2

    The bowler fires a full delivery outside off, and Chris Woakes carves a crisply timed cut shot through backward point for four. Chris Woakes gets off the mark with a classy boundary.

  14. 18.1

    On a length ball coming on off stump, the batter attempts a scoop but mistimes it, resulting in a catch to short third man. The wicket falls as Kai Smith is caught out. Kai Smith departs without scoring, caught off his second delivery.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 12 runs. Bowler: Nathan McAndrew. Warwickshire Bears: 168/5 (rr 9.33)

  16. 17.6

    A full-length delivery outside off stump, the batter tries to cut but misses completely, leaving the keeper to collect cleanly for a dot ball. Glamorgan's win probability ticks up from 24% to 31%. Warwickshire require 21 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a 69% chance.

  17. 17.5

    A full toss drifting outside off, no movement from the bowler. Dan Mousley drives it crisply and well timed, sending it along the ground through long on for four. That's two boundaries for Mousley in this over. Warwickshire's WinViz jumps from 64% to 76%.

  18. 17.4

    A full toss pitched on off stump, the batter drives it crisply along the ground for a quick single. However, the non-striker is run out on this delivery, caught short in a sharp fielding effort. Ed Barnard is dismissed for 15 off 11 balls. Glamorgan's chances improve, their win probability rising from 28% to 36%.

  19. 17.3

    A full toss outside off, no movement, and Dan Mousley steps in to pull it powerfully. He middles this one with precision, sending it roaring over mid-wicket for six.

  20. 17.2

    Nathan McAndrew bowls a full toss outside off, and Dan Mousley attempts a pull but misses, resulting in no run.

  21. 17.1

    Ed Barnard plays a length ball on off stump with a mis-timed drive, managing to sneak a single despite the edge.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 6 runs. Bowler: Dan Douthwaite. Warwickshire Bears: 156/4 (rr 9.18)

  23. 16.6

    Ed Barnard confidently drives a length ball on off stump, keeping it grounded and taking a well-placed single to mid off. The game shifts as Glamorgan’s win probability rises from 36% to 43%, Warwickshire needing 33 runs off 18 with 6 wickets in hand and a 57% chance to win.

  24. 16.5

    A full delivery on middle from the bowler. Mousley attempts a drive but gets a mis-timed connection, scuttling through for a single to the cover region.

  25. 16.5

    Dan Mousley attempts a hook but misses, as the ball sails wide down the leg side, adding an extra run.

  26. 16.4

    A full delivery on off stump from the bowler, driven neatly through the off side by Ed Barnard for a smart single.

  27. 16.3

    On a length ball on off stump, Dan Mousley confidently drives it neatly along the ground, picking up a well-run single with a sharp field save at deep extra cover.

  28. 16.2

    Ed Barnard leans into a full-length delivery outside off stump, driving it crisply along the ground for a single.

  29. 16.1

    No movement on a length ball outside off stump, and the batter attempts a scoop but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 7 runs. Bowler: Andy Gorvin. Warwickshire Bears: 150/4 (rr 9.38)

  31. 15.6

    Ed Barnard plays a controlled cut off a length ball outside off, guiding it smartly for a single. Warwickshire reach 150 for 4, needing 39 runs from 24 balls with six wickets in hand in this chase.

  32. 15.5

    On a length ball targeting middle stump with no movement, Ed Barnard delicately glances it off the pads for a quick two runs.

  33. 15.4

    A length ball on off stump holds steady without movement, and Ed Barnard works it carefully through the off side for a neat two.

  34. 15.3

    A length ball on off stump, Dan Mousley leans into a classic drive, keeping it down to squeeze a single.

  35. 15.2

    On a length ball on off stump, the batter confidently drives it along the ground, but tucked safely into the bowler's hands for no run.

  36. 15.2

    A back of a length delivery down the leg side, but it's a no-ball for overstepping the front foot. The batter attempts a cut but misses, and the keeper fields smartly.

  37. 15.1

    No movement outside off on a length, the batter attempts a cut shot but misses cleanly.

  38. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 13 runs. Bowler: Mason Crane. Warwickshire Bears: 143/4 (rr 9.53)

  39. 14.6

    The leg spinner tosses up a length ball outside off, and the batter executes a well-timed reverse sweep with impressive control. The shot races away through third man for four runs, a clever piece of batting. Warwickshire need 46 off 30 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at a required rate of 9.2.

  40. 14.5

    Mason Crane delivers a length ball on middle stump, and Dan Mousley drives it crisply along the ground to pick up a single.

  41. 14.4

    Crane bowls a length delivery on middle stump, and Mousley confidently drives it along the ground through the off side for a quick two.

  42. 14.3

    A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, met with a well-timed sweep that races away finely down the leg side for four.

  43. 14.2

    A full-length leg spinner on off stump, deftly swept along the ground for a single.

  44. 14.1

    Mousley steps into a length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner and drives it cleanly along the ground for a quick single.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Kellaway. Warwickshire Bears: 130/4 (rr 9.29)

  46. 13.6

    An off break length ball on middle stump, worked neatly by Dan Mousley into the deep mid-wicket area for a single. Dan Mousley gets off the mark as Warwickshire chase 59 from 36 with six wickets left, needing a steady run rate close to 10.

  47. 13.5

    The full off break pitches on off stump and the batter attempts a cut but only gets an outside edge, caught by the wicketkeeper. Rob Yates departs after a sparkling 72 off 40 balls.

  48. 13.4

    Ben Kellaway bowls a full off break on leg stump, and Ed Barnard works it carefully along the ground for a single. Ed Barnard has gotten off the mark.

  49. 13.3

    The off break is pitched up on off stump, and Sam Hain goes for a drive but edges it thickly to gully, where the catch is taken. Warwickshire loses Sam Hain for 18 off 15.

  50. 13.2

    A full-length off break pitches on off stump and it's met with a beautifully timed drive. The batter's controlled swing sends the ball racing away through long on for four.

  51. 13.1

    Ben Kellaway bowls a length off break just on off stump. Rob Yates meets it cleanly with a controlled drive, guiding it through the off side and picking up a single.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 4 runs. Bowler: Mason Crane. Warwickshire Bears: 123/2 (rr 9.46)

  53. 12.6

    The leg spinner floats a length ball outside off, and Rob Yates cleverly executes a reverse sweep, keeping it along the ground to pick up a quick single. Warwickshire face an intense chase, requiring 66 runs from 42 balls with plenty of wickets in hand.

  54. 12.5

    Sam Hain drives a length ball from the leg spinner just outside off, keeping it on the ground and picking up a single to deep cover.

  55. 12.4

    A length ball on outside off from the leg-spinner sees Sam Hain attempt a cut shot but he misses it completely, the ball safely gathered by the wicketkeeper for no run.

  56. 12.3

    On a full-length leg spinner just on off stump, Rob Yates deftly plays a controlled reverse sweep, sneaking a quick single to deep backward point.

  57. 12.2

    A full-length leg spinner outside off, met with a crisp cut shot that skims low past point for a quick single.

  58. 12.1

    A length ball outside off from the leg spinner, but the batter opts to leave it alone. No run comes from this tidy delivery.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Jimmy Neesham. Warwickshire Bears: 119/2 (rr 9.92)

  60. 11.6

    On the back of a length delivery right on middle stump, Sam Hain pulls it low and controlled towards deep backward square leg, securing a quick single. Warwickshire require 70 runs from 48 balls with eight wickets in hand in this chase.

  61. 11.5

    Rob Yates drives a full delivery on off stump with solid precision, nudging the ball past the infield for a quick single.

  62. 11.4

    A full toss right on middle stump, and Rob Yates unleashes a powerful, well-timed slog. The ball rockets over mid wicket for a huge six.

  63. 11.3

    Right on middle stump, a length ball with no movement. Sam Hain glances it down towards fine leg, taking a well-placed single.

  64. 11.2

    Rob Yates plays a neat pull off a back of a length delivery on middle stump, keeping it low and running a quick single.

  65. 11.1

    The length ball on off stump sees Rob Yates attempt a drive but miss completely, leaving it tidy for the keeper to claim.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 13 runs. Bowler: Andy Gorvin. Warwickshire Bears: 109/2 (rr 9.91)

  67. 10.6

    On a length ball shaping no movement on middle stump, Rob Yates works it carefully along the ground for a single, fielded near deep square leg. Warwickshire need 80 from 54 balls with eight wickets in hand, chasing at close to nine an over.

  68. 10.5

    A full ball on middle stump with no movement, met with a well-timed drive by the batter. The shot races through cover to the boundary, collecting four runs confidently.

  69. 10.4

    On a length ball just on off stump, Sam Hain executes a crisp cut shot that races away for a single, cleverly placed and well controlled.

  70. 10.3

    Andy Gorvin bowls a full, no movement delivery outside off stump. Sam Hain leans into a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing to the deep square leg boundary for four. Warwickshire move on to 103 for 2 in their second innings.

  71. 10.2

    Rob Yates attempts a hook off a back of a length delivery on middle stump but mistimes it, settling for a single to backward square leg.

  72. 10.2

    Andy Gorvin bowls a length ball wide down leg, and Rob Yates tries to work it but misses. The wide adds an extra to the total.

  73. 10.1

    A length ball on off stump, no movement, and Sam Hain pushes it off the inside edge for a quick single.

  74. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 9 runs. Bowler: Ben Kellaway. Warwickshire Bears: 96/2 (rr 9.6)

  75. 9.6

    An off break pitched on off stump at length, Rob Yates attempts an aggressive cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball. Warwickshire require 93 runs from 60 balls with 8 wickets in hand, chasing at just over nine runs per over.

  76. 9.5

    Ben Kellaway bowls a back of a length off break on off stump, and Rob Yates confidently drives it along the ground towards extra cover but gets no run this time.

  77. 9.4

    An off break, full length on off stump, but Rob Yates pulls it crisply through deep backward square leg for a six. The shot is well-timed and firmly middled, clearing the boundary with ease. Rob Yates moves to a rapid 50 off just 27 balls, striking at 204.

  78. 9.3

    Sam Hain works the off-break gently along the on off stump line, picking up a neatly worked single.

  79. 9.2

    A full off-break on off stump, beautifully driven by Rob Yates, who keeps it grounded and picks up a single for Warwickshire.

  80. 9.1

    Ben Kellaway bowls a length off break just outside off, and Sam Hain works it elegantly for a single, fielded quickly at long on.

  81. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Mason Crane. Warwickshire Bears: 87/2 (rr 9.67)

  82. 8.6

    A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner. The batter attempts a reverse sweep but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball. Warwickshire face a challenging chase needing 102 runs from 66 deliveries with 8 wickets left.

  83. 8.5

    Sam Hain works the leg spinner on a length, just nudging it fine for a single to deep mid wicket.

  84. 8.4

    A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner, met with a controlled sweep by Rob Yates who nudges it gently for a single.

  85. 8.3

    A length ball on middle from the leg spinner, met with a steady defensive stroke that keeps it down safely for no run.

  86. 8.2

    A length ball drifting on off stump from the leg spinner, carefully cut along the off side for a quick single. That gets Sam Hain off the mark.

  87. 8.1

    The leg spinner floats a full ball just outside off stump. Beau Webster attempts an elegant drive, edges it outside off, and the ball is caught at short third man. Beau Webster departs for 23 off 20.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Andy Gorvin. Warwickshire Bears: 84/1 (rr 10.5)

  89. 7.6

    Beau Webster gently pushes the length ball on off stump into the cover region and picks up a comfortable single. Warwickshire need 105 from 72 balls, keeping the chase alive with nine wickets in hand.

  90. 7.5

    On a full delivery just on off stump, the batter joins the ball with a controlled drive, smoothly piercing the field for a quick two.

  91. 7.4

    Rob Yates plays a controlled drive along the off side off a length ball with no movement, picking up a comfortable single.

  92. 7.3

    On a full delivery angling around off stump, Rob Yates attempts a drive but it’s mis-timed and stays on the ground. The ball is quickly fielded at extra cover, resulting in no run.

  93. 7.2

    A length ball on off stump, stroked crisply by Beau Webster through the covers for a quick single.

  94. 7.1

    A length ball on off stump, played with a controlled drive and kept on the ground to extra cover. No run comes from this tidy stroke.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 10 runs. Bowler: Mason Crane. Warwickshire Bears: 79/1 (rr 11.29)

  96. 6.6

    A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, elegantly swept with perfect timing. The shot races through deep backward square leg for four. Rob Yates now has two boundaries this over as Warwickshire chase 110 from 78 balls with nine wickets in hand at a required rate of 8.5.

  97. 6.5

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is carefully pushed by Rob Yates into the cover region, where it's fielded cleanly. No run comes off this controlled stroke.

  98. 6.4

    The leg-spinner pitches a length ball on off stump, but the batter reads it perfectly. Rob Yates executes a well-timed, controlled reverse sweep sending the ball racing through third man for four.

  99. 6.3

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, met with a mis-timed drive by Webster that trickles away for a quick single.

  100. 6.2

    The leg spinner lands a length ball just outside off, and Webster cuts it crisply but finds the backward point fielder. No run comes from this neat piece of bowling.

  101. 6.1

    On a full-length leg-spinner just outside off stump, Rob Yates plays a crisp cut shot, keeping it down and racing a single to gully.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 10 runs. Bowler: Jimmy Neesham. Warwickshire Bears: 69/1 (rr 11.5)

  103. 5.6

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement is crisply driven through extra cover. Beau Webster times that drive beautifully, racing to the boundary without the ball leaving the ground. That’s another four for Webster, who now has two this over. Warwickshire need 120 from 84 balls at 8.6, holding nine wickets.

  104. 5.5

    A full toss drifting outside off, neatly driven along the ground for a quick single. That partnership now stands at a solid 50 runs from just 27 balls.

  105. 5.4

    Short ball on leg stump, Beau Webster hooks it crisply along the ground towards fine leg, just managing to sneak a single.

  106. 5.3

    Neesham delivers a back of a length ball straight on off stump, and Webster offers a solid defensive stroke, keeping it down and leaving no room for a run.

  107. 5.2

    A full-length delivery on off stump with no movement. Beau Webster times a classic drive perfectly, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four.

  108. 5.1

    A short ball on off stump, defended off the body with a controlled hook shot that doesn't get any air. The keeper fields it cleanly for no run.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 18 runs. Bowler: Dan Douthwaite. Warwickshire Bears: 59/1 (rr 11.8)

  110. 4.6

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, guided nicely into the backward point region with a crisp late cut for no run. Warwickshire face a target of 129 from 90 balls, requiring 8.6 per over with nine wickets in hand.

  111. 4.5

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, brilliantly cut by Rob Yates. He keeps it grounded, slicing crisply through the fine leg boundary for four. Warwickshire's scoring accelerates as that takes the total to 18 in this over.

  112. 4.4

    A full delivery outside off stump with no movement, and Rob Yates drives it beautifully. The ball is middled and controlled, racing away over long on for six. Rob Yates has hit three boundaries this over, scoring thirty runs off 13 balls, boosting Warwickshire to 55 for 1.

  113. 4.3

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, expertly cut through the point region. The shot is well timed, racing away to the deep backward square leg boundary for four. Rob Yates adds another boundary, his second in this over.

  114. 4.2

    A full-length delivery outside off is met with an attempted cut shot, but the batter misses completely and it falls safely to the keeper.

  115. 4.1

    Dan Douthwaite bowls a length ball on off stump, and Rob Yates pulls it crisply. The shot is well timed and races back past point for four.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 10 runs. Bowler: Ben Kellaway. Warwickshire Bears: 41/1 (rr 10.25)

  117. 3.6

    Ben Kellaway bowls a length off break on off stump, and Beau Webster cuts it crisply along the ground towards cover, but no run comes from that well-judged shot. Warwickshire chase 148 from 96 balls, needing 9.2 an over with nine wickets in hand; they have a 51% chance according to WinViz.