Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Birmingham
Warwickshire Bears
2035
Gloucestershire
1736
Warwickshire Bears win by 30 runs
Summary
Over 20: 8 runs. Bowler: Jordan Thompson. Gloucestershire: 173/6 (rr 8.65)
Over the wicket. Yorker, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Zen Malik at mid wicket. 1 run.
A length ball outside off stump, perfectly punched through backward point. The cut shot is well timed, racing away to the fence for four.
A length ball on off stump, and the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot delivery.
Outside off, a full delivery with no movement is met with a mis-timed scoop from van Buuren, but it stays along the ground and is comfortably fielded by the bowler.
Van Buuren goes for a drive on a length ball just on off stump but mistimes it, the ball trickling away for a quick two.
A length ball on off stump, no movement on offer. Taylor goes for the pull but misses, the ball hitting his pad for a leg bye, adding an extra run.
Summary
Over 19: 18 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. Gloucestershire: 165/6 (rr 8.68)
Taylor drives a length ball on off stump crisply along the ground, squeezing out a well-timed single to deep extra cover. That brings up 18 runs in this over. Gloucestershire now require 39 from the final six balls with just four wickets left, the win probability hanging at zero.
A short ball on off stump with no movement, Jack Taylor hooks it crisply, timing the shot beautifully. The ball races away just inside fine leg for a boundary. Jack Taylor continues his onslaught with another four, bringing up 17 runs this over.
A yorker right on middle stump, met with a controlled drive that keeps the ball down and races away for a single.
A wide ball outside off stump drifts away harmlessly, conceding an extra without a shot.
A full toss delivered outside off, but it's a no-ball called for a beamer above the waist. The batter hooks it well timed to deep mid-wicket, picking up one run as the fielder chases it down.
A length delivery on off stump without any movement sees Jack Taylor lean into a beautifully timed drive. The ball races crisply through extra cover for a boundary. That's another four added by Jack Taylor, his second boundary in this over.
A full delivery on off stump goes under the blade as the batter attempts a drive. Jack Taylor manages a controlled, albeit mis-timed, stroke racing to the boundary at long off for four. That takes Gloucestershire to 152 for 6.
A short wide ball down the leg side, the batter attempts a hook but misses completely. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.
Richard Gleeson's length delivery outside off comes in, but Jack Taylor attempts a drive and misses it cleanly; no run.
Summary
Over 18: 13 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Gloucestershire: 147/6 (rr 8.17)
Dan Mousley bowls an off break on a length, landing on middle stump. Graeme van Buuren unleashes a well-timed slog, sending the ball roaring over deep square leg for six! Graeme van Buuren is off the mark. Gloucestershire need 57 from 12 balls with four wickets in hand under immense pressure.
An off break tossed up at length on off stump, met with no shot by the batsman, who carefully leaves it behind the pads for no run.
The off break pitches length ball outside off, tempting the batter into a slog-sweep. It's mis-timed and stays low; the ball is caught by the deep square leg fielder. James Bracey is out, caught in the deep after a risky shot. James Bracey departs for 6 off 3.
An off break pitched at a good length on off stump, Bracey carves an elegant cut square of the wicket, racing away finely and picking up two runs with controlled precision.
Taylor steps forward and drives an off break pitching on off stump with precision, gently flicking it for a single to extra cover.
A full toss drifting outside off, expertly driven with perfect timing through extra cover for four. Jack Taylor has reached thirty runs off just twenty balls, striking at one sixty-five.
Summary
Over 17: 17 runs. Bowler: Jordan Thompson. Gloucestershire: 134/5 (rr 7.88)
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, beautifully driven by James Bracey. He times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through long off for four. That brings the total to 17 runs for the over. Gloucestershire trail by 70 needed from 18 balls with five wickets in hand and a daunting required rate of over 23.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, Dhariwal tries to pull but mistimes it badly. The ball balloons to deep mid-wicket where it is caught, and that's the end of his innings. Kamran Dhariwal departs for 20 off 13.
Kamran Dhariwal leans into a full-length delivery on off stump and drives it crisply along the ground for two, benefiting from an overthrow.
A full toss outside off from the bowler. Kamran Dhariwal leans into a beautifully controlled drive, perfectly middling it over cover for six. Kamran Dhariwal already has two boundaries in this over.
A full delivery just outside off stump is well picked by the batter. Kamran Dhariwal executes a well-timed, controlled cut shot racing through third man for four.
A full-length delivery outside off stump is met with a crisp drive that races along the ground, picking up a smart single.
Summary
Over 16: 3 runs. Bowler: Usman Tariq. Gloucestershire: 117/4 (rr 7.31)
An off break delivery on a length around off stump sees Kamran Dhariwal drive firmly along the ground but it is well fielded at extra cover, resulting in no run. Gloucestershire face a tough chase needing 87 off 24 balls with six wickets in hand, holding just a 1% chance according to WinViz.
An off break pitched full on off stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
Jack Taylor leans into a full-length off break on off stump, driving it crisply along the ground for a single.
An off break lands on a length just outside off stump, and Jack Taylor cuts it low and controlled towards gully. The ball is quickly fielded, resulting in no run.
A full outside off off-break delivered sharply. The batter shapes to cut, but the ball is met with firm, controlled defense, yielding no run.
Jack Taylor works the full-length off break straight on middle stump neatly for a couple, finding the gap gracefully along the ground.
Summary
Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. Gloucestershire: 114/4 (rr 7.6)
A slower ball tossed up on off stump length, Taylor leans into a controlled pull, keeping it down and picking up a single through deep mid-wicket. Gloucestershire face a steep chase, needing 90 off 30 with six wickets still in hand and slim chances according to WinViz.
A yorker on off stump with no movement, driven firmly along the ground for a single.
A full toss drifting outside off, smoothly pulled along the ground for a quick single.
A full toss delivered on off stump with no movement, Kamran Dhariwal confidently drives it along the ground for a steady single.
A slower ball floated outside off stump, met with a neat pull shot by Jack Taylor who keeps it low and takes a single.
A full delivery outside off stump, Jack Taylor drives it along the ground but finds no gap as it's fielded cleanly by the bowler for no run.
Summary
Over 14: 6 runs. Bowler: Beau Webster. Gloucestershire: 109/4 (rr 7.79)
Beau Webster bowls a length off break outside off stump, but Kamran Dhariwal is quick on the cut. He times it beautifully, racing the ball crisply through cover for four. Gloucestershire face a steep chase needing 95 from 36 balls, with a required rate of 15.8 and just a 3% win probability.
An off break pitched on off stump at length, met with a well-timed slog by Kamran Dhariwal but it stays grounded and safe in the field.
Off break pitched full on off stump, the batter cuts it crisply along the off side, keeping it down to pick up a quick single.
An off break pitched length just outside off stump, calmly driven back down the ground. Taylor keeps it neat and controlled, ensuring no run comes off this delivery.
Over the wicket. Full toss, leg stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Zen Malik at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Beau Webster at bowler. No run.
Summary
Over 13: 19 runs. Bowler: Jordan Thompson. Gloucestershire: 103/4 (rr 7.92)
A full delivery on off stump with no movement is driven crisply by Taylor through the covers for two runs, perfectly timed and well placed. That brings the total to 19 this over! Gloucestershire now need 101 from 42 balls at 14.4 runs an over with six wickets in hand; their winning chances sit at 5%.
Taylor steps forward to a full toss outside off and drives it crisply, perfectly timed and middled. The ball races over mid wicket for a magnificent six! That brings up 17 runs this over with three boundaries from Taylor, pushing Gloucestershire to 101 for 4.
A full-length delivery wide outside off, no shot offered from the batter and an easy wide called. The keeper collects cleanly.
Pitching a length ball just outside off, the batsman plays a well-timed, controlled pull shot along the ground. The ball races away crisply through mid wicket for four. Jack Taylor adds another boundary, making it two fours this over.
Jordan Thompson bowls a length ball on off stump, met with a clean, controlled drive off the front foot. Kamran Dhariwal times it well, picking up a single through the cover region. Kamran Dhariwal gets off the mark.
Taylor pedals forward to a length ball on off stump, driving it crisply along the ground to secure a sharp single.
Jordan Thompson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Jack Taylor drives it crisply. The well-timed stroke races through extra cover for four.
Summary
Over 12: 5 runs. Bowler: Beau Webster. Gloucestershire: 84/4 (rr 7.0)
Beau Webster delivers a full toss off break right on off stump. Hammond tries to pull but mis-times it, and the ball is caught by Dan Mousley at deep cover to end the over. Miles Hammond departs for 6 off 11. Gloucestershire now need 120 from 48 balls at a steep required run rate of 15 with six wickets in hand and a slim 2% chance to win.
Beau Webster delivers an off break just on off stump at length, as Miles Hammond attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is quickly gathered by the wicketkeeper with no run added.
Beau Webster bowls an off break on a length, just on off stump. Hammond goes for a cut shot but mistimes it, the ball skimming along the ground and racing away for two runs, fielded quickly by Gleeson at third man.
Off break on a length, pitching on off stump, and Hammond drives firmly along the ground but finds the mid-wicket fielder, yielding no run.
Here comes a full-length off break on middle stump, Jack Taylor leans into a classic drive and picks up a single neatly fielded at deep mid-wicket.
Beau Webster tosses up a full off break on off stump, and Jack Taylor confidently drives it along the ground through cover for a neat two.
Summary
Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Usman Tariq. Gloucestershire: 79/3 (rr 7.18)
An off break pitched on a good length and on off stump, the batter nicely cuts it firmly but safely into the cover region, where it's fielded without any run added. Gloucestershire face a steep chase, needing 125 from 54 balls with plenty of wickets in hand.
Full outside off, the off break is met with a neat drive by Jack Taylor who keeps it grounded, working the ball elegantly for a single. Jack Taylor gets off the mark.
An off break pitched a length on middle stump, drawing the batter into a sweep shot. He misses, the ball striking his pad, and he's given leg before wicket. Liam Scott departs after scoring 14 runs from 13 balls.
An off break on a length, offering Hammond the chance to cut it sharply through the off side for a quick single.
Liam Scott drives a full toss on off stump with neat timing, placing it carefully for a quick single.
A full-length off break on leg stump met with a controlled worked shot by Hammond who nudges it gently for a single.
Summary
Over 10: 10 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Gloucestershire: 75/2 (rr 7.5)
A full toss off break, rolling down the leg side, met crisply with a controlled, well-timed glance. Liam Scott sends it racing away fine leg for four. Gloucestershire face a steep chase, needing 129 from 60 balls with eight wickets in hand.
This off break, pitching on off stump at length, is driven by Liam Scott but mistimed and not under control, sneaking away for two runs.
Miles Hammond pushes the off break straight down the middle, scampering through for a quick single as the fielder's throw narrowly misses the stumps.
An off break pitched up on middle stump, met with a solid defensive stroke from Hammond, keeping the scoreboard still with a neat block.
Full-length off break on off stump, and Liam Scott cuts it cleanly low through the point region for a quick single.
A full-length off break on off stump, and Liam Scott confidently drives it along the ground towards long on, quickly picking up two runs.
Summary
Over 9: 2 runs. Bowler: Usman Tariq. Gloucestershire: 65/2 (rr 7.22)
An off break pitched at a length on middle stump, the batter attempts a defensive shot but misses, leaving the keeper to gather cleanly. No run comes from it. Gloucestershire face a steep chase needing 139 from 66 deliveries, requiring a hefty run rate of 12.6 with eight wickets in hand.
An off break pitched on a good length just outside off stump, met with a controlled drive through the covers for a comfortable single.
An off break tossed up just outside off, but Liam Scott swings for a cut and misses. No run from that delivery.
An off break pitched up on middle stump, beautifully driven along the ground for a quick single. Miles Hammond gets off the mark.
The off break pitches on a length just outside off stump; the batter attempts a drive but only manages an inside edge and is bowled. A disappointing end for the set batsman. Dawid Malan departs for 30 runs off 22 balls.
An off break tossed up on a good length just on off stump, the batter tries an ambitious reverse sweep but it's a bit wayward and the ball is quickly fielded at backward point for no run.
Summary
Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: Jordan Thompson. Gloucestershire: 63/1 (rr 7.88)
Malan steps into a full-length delivery outside off and elegantly drives it along the ground, picking up a smart single with good placement. Malan moves to thirty off 20 balls. Gloucestershire require 141 runs from 72 deliveries with nine wickets in hand.
Liam Scott works the length ball straight down the ground, finding a gap and taking a single comfortably.
On a length ball just on off stump, Malan plays a crisp cut shot, keeping it low and racing it away to deep cover for a smart single.
A length ball straight at middle stump, met with a mis-timed slog from Malan, but well fielded by the bowler. No run comes from this delivery.
Liam Scott faces a full delivery on middle and drives it neatly along the ground for a comfortable single.
A length ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to take the ball cleanly. No run comes from this delivery.
Summary
Over 7: 3 runs. Bowler: Usman Tariq. Gloucestershire: 59/1 (rr 8.43)
The off-break pitches on a length just on middle, expertly worked by the batter back down the ground for no run. Gloucestershire trail needing 145 off 78 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a 30% chance to win.
An off break pitched on a length just on middle stump, the batter attempts a defensive shot but misses, and the wicketkeeper fails to complete the stumping.
Liam Scott drives the full off-break delivery on off stump neatly along the ground to pick up a single. Liam Scott gets off the mark.
An off break pitched up on middle stump, worked crisply along the ground by Scott who keeps the scoreboard moving with a neat stroke.
An off break pitching length ball on off stump tempts the batter into a drive, but the outside edge flies to gully where it is caught. D'Arcy Short departs after trying to guide the ball along the ground. D'Arcy Short is out for 25 from 23 balls, swinging momentum as Warwickshire's win probability rises significantly.
The off break drifts wide down leg on a length delivery, tempting the batter into a pull shot that goes through without connection. A wide is called, adding a run to the total.
A full-length off break landing on off stump, beautifully controlled by Malan who drives it with precision to pick up a single.
Summary
Over 6: 8 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. Gloucestershire: 56/0 (rr 9.33)
A yorker right on middle stump, perfectly held back by D'Arcy Short in a neat defensive block. No run comes off this dot ball. Gloucestershire face a steep chase, needing 148 from 84 with all wickets intact; the tension is building with a 44% win probability.
Richard Gleeson bowls a length delivery just outside off, with D'Arcy Short leaving it alone and the ball quietly fielded by the keeper for no run.
A length ball outside off, steady and without movement, is deftly dispatched with a sharp cut. D'Arcy Short times it beautifully, carving it cleanly through third man for four. That's another boundary for Short, his second in this over.
Round the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Ed Barnard at mid off. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, pull. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. 4 runs.
Summary
Over 5: 8 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Gloucestershire: 48/0 (rr 9.6)
Round the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Sam Hain at long on. 1 run.
Round the wicket. Full toss, middle stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Dan Mousley at bowler. No run.
Round the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, cut. 4 runs.
Round the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Rob Yates at cover. 1 run.
Round the wicket. Length ball, wide down leg, back foot, worked. 1 wide.