Summary
The Hundred Men
Cardiff
Welsh Fire Men
1257
London Spirit Men
1318
London Spirit Men win by 6 runs
Summary
Over 20: 8 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Welsh Fire Men: 125/7 (rr 6.25)
A back of a length delivery outside off from David Willey. Marco Jansen attempts a pull shot but is caught at deep mid-wicket, ending his brief stay at the crease. Marco Jansen departs for 1 off 4. Welsh Fire Men require 7 runs from 20 balls with 3 wickets in hand, facing a tough chase.
Woakes picks a length ball outside off and neatly cuts it along the ground for a quick single.
A full-length delivery outside off stump with no movement, crisply driven by the batter. Chris Woakes connects beautifully, sending it racing over long off for a classic six. Chris Woakes gets off the mark with an impressive boundary.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Ravindra attempts an aggressive slog but only manages a top edge, resulting in a catch to the bowler. Ravindra bows out after scoring 9 off 10 balls.
A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a mis-timed pull shot that sneaks through for a quick single. Marco Jansen gets off the mark for Welsh Fire Men.
Summary
Over 19: 1 run. Bowler: Adam Milne. Welsh Fire Men: 117/5 (rr 6.16)
A back of a length delivery just outside off stump sees the batter attempt a slog but misses, resulting in a dot ball. London Spirit Men’s win probability surges to 88%. Welsh Fire Men require 15 runs from 25 balls with five wickets in hand, holding just a 9% chance.
The batter leaves a half-tracker just outside off, showing great composure and letting it go without a shot. No run comes from this delivery. London Spirit Men have seized momentum, their win probability soaring to 69%.
The short ball outside off sees an uncontrolled slog from the batter, resulting in a mis-timed hit and a catch at mid off. Tom Kohler-Cadmore is dismissed caught. Tom Kohler-Cadmore departs for a duck off just one ball. A major shift as London Spirit Men’s chances jump significantly.
A short ball outside off, Cox attempts a pull but mistimes it, sending a skyer to deep square leg where he's caught. The batter tried to muscle it away but was caught out. Jordan Cox departs for 44 off 28 as London Spirit Men’s chances improve from 15% to 26%.
Milne bowls a back of a length delivery down the leg side, and Ravindra attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing to squeak a single through to deep mid-wicket.
Summary
Over 18: 1 run. Bowler: Jamie Overton. Welsh Fire Men: 116/3 (rr 6.44)
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pull. No run.
Overton delivers a back of a length ball down the leg side, and Ravindra pulls it crisply along the ground, darting through for a quick single.
A full toss outside off, Ravindra steers it carefully back towards backward point where it is fielded cleanly.
On a back of a length delivery on leg stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
A back of a length delivery on the leg side, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batsman, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 17: 10 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. Welsh Fire Men: 115/3 (rr 6.76)
Jordan Cox works the length ball gently outside off, keeping it down to pick up a single with smart placement. Welsh Fire Men need 17 runs from 35 balls, holding strong with 7 wickets in hand and a 96% win probability.
Milne bowls a length delivery just outside off, Cox drives it crisply along the ground, timing it well for a neat two.
Milne bowls a length ball just outside off stump; Cox attempts a drive but mistimes it, and the ball is comfortably fielded at mid-off for no run.
Adam Milne delivers a wide half-tracker outside off, and Jordan Cox wisely leaves it alone. The ball is fielded cleanly by the wicketkeeper, conceding an extra wide run.
A back of a length delivery outside off, Cox pushes it crisply. The well-timed stroke races through long off for four.
Milne bowls a short delivery outside off, and Cox rocks back to pull it through deep mid-wicket for a quick two runs.
Summary
Over 16: 8 runs. Bowler: James Coles. Welsh Fire Men: 105/3 (rr 6.56)
Cox works a length ball on leg stump carefully along the ground, sneaking a single to deep mid-wicket. Chasing 27 from 40 balls with seven wickets in hand, Welsh Fire Men look in control with a strong 91% win probability.
On a back of a length stock ball outside off, the batter pushes it gently through the point region for a comfortable single.
Rachin Ravindra dispatches a well-timed slog-sweep off the quicker ball, slicing it along the fine leg boundary for four. That brings Welsh Fire Men to 103 for 3.
A full-length stock ball drifting down the leg side, Cox deftly flicks it off the pads to pick up a snug single.
Coles bowls a length stock ball wide outside off, and Ravindra gently pushes it to extra cover for a quick single.
Summary
Over 15: 7 runs. Bowler: James Coles. Welsh Fire Men: 97/3 (rr 6.47)
Coles bowls a length stock ball on off, Cox drives it nicely through the covers and picks up a quick single. Welsh Fire Men need 35 from 45 with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a strong position in the chase.
James Coles bowls a length ball down the leg side; Jordan Cox attempts a sweep but misses completely. The wide adds an extra to the scoreboard.
The stock ball lands on middle stump at a length, and the batter attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking the pads instead for no run. Welsh Fire Men have successfully challenged the decision and retained the review.
the stock ball on a length outside off is met crisply by Jordan Cox. He executes a well-timed late cut, keeping the ball low and racing it away through third man for four. That brings up thirty runs for Cox off just 17 balls, striking at a lively 188.
Rachin Ravindra works the stock ball from outside off on a back of a length, guiding it neatly for a single. Ravindra gets off the mark.
A stock ball on a back of a length, pitched on middle stump, sees the batter work it with a leading edge towards extra cover but is caught there. The batter attempts to work the ball but is caught out. Joe Root has been dismissed for 31 from 31 balls. This wicket swings momentum as London Spirit Men's win probability rises from 10% to 16%.
Summary
Over 14: 5 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Welsh Fire Men: 90/2 (rr 6.43)
Root pushes a length ball just outside off stump softly into the covers and picks up a single with a controlled touch. The Welsh Fire Men face a chase needing 42 runs from 50 balls, holding a strong position with eight wickets in hand and a 90% win probability.
A back of a length offering outside off, with no movement this time. Root works it neatly through the off side, cruising into the gap for two runs. Root’s innings advances to thirty off 29 balls, keeping the pressure ticking.
Root pulls the short ball off outside off stump but only manages to hit it into his body, resulting in no run.
Jordan Cox times a neat cut off a back of a length, no movement, gliding the ball crisply past point for a single.
Root flicks a back-of-a-length delivery outside off with precision, guiding it neatly through the leg side for a quick single.
Summary
Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Jamie Overton. Welsh Fire Men: 85/2 (rr 6.54)
A length ball just outside off, Cox steers it neatly along the ground towards third man, picking up a well-timed single. Welsh Fire Men require 47 off 55 with 8 wickets in hand, holding strong chances at 90 percent.
Jordan Cox steps up to a full delivery on off stump and unleashes a controlled slog, connecting perfectly. The ball races over long on for a magnificent six.
A short, outside off delivery with no movement, the batter attempts a controlled pull shot but fails to add to the score as the ball is quickly fielded at square leg.
Root plays a crisp glance off a length ball pitching on off stump, nudging it skillfully to pick up a single.
Jordan Cox opens with a full delivery outside off, driving it crisply along the ground for a comfortable single.
Summary
Over 12: 9 runs. Bowler: Mason Crane. Welsh Fire Men: 76/2 (rr 6.33)
Mason Crane bowls a length ball just outside off, but Root steps in with a well-timed slog. The controlled strike sails cleanly over long on for a six, lighting up the stadium. Welsh Fire Men see their WinViz soar from 81% to 87%, chasing 56 from 60 with plenty of wickets in hand.
Cracking leg spinner on a back of a length outside off, Cox goes for a cut shot but mis-times it, only managing to eke out a single.
A length ball from the leg spinner just on off stump, Root drives it firmly along the ground towards long off and picks up a well-run single.
A leg spinner tossed up just outside off stump, Root surprises with a controlled reverse sweep, cutting it off his body and nudging it quietly to the keeper. No run comes from this clever piece of batting.
A full-length leg spinner on middle stump is worked cleverly by Jordan Cox for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Summary
Over 11: 6 runs. Bowler: James Coles. Welsh Fire Men: 67/2 (rr 6.09)
Coles delivers a stock ball just outside off on a back of a length, Root swivels to pull it off the back foot, nudging it past deep mid-wicket for a single. The Welsh Fire Men need 65 runs from 65 balls, holding strong with eight wickets in hand and a promising 83% chance according to WinViz.
The stock ball, short outside off, is met crisply by Joe Root who cuts it sharply through the off side for a quick two.
Jordan Cox works the length ball down the leg side with controlled precision, nudging it for a quick single.
Root executes a neat reverse sweep off a back of a length stock ball outside off, nudging it away for a quick single.
Coles delivers a stock ball, back of a length on off stump. Cox works it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket, comfortably stealing a single.
Summary
Over 10: 14 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Welsh Fire Men: 61/2 (rr 6.1)
Jordan Cox works it quietly just outside off, keeping it on the ground to secure a single towards deep mid-wicket. The Welsh Fire Men require 71 runs from 70 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding an 82% chance of victory.
A short, no movement delivery outside off, Cox pivots expertly to unleash a well-timed hook. The ball races over fine leg for a clean six, demonstrating perfect control and timing. That's the first six of the innings and Cox's second boundary this over. Welsh Fire Men's win probability climbs from 76% to 82%.
A length ball outside off stump, driven crisply by the batter. Jordan Cox times it beautifully, sending it racing through extra cover for four runs.
Cox steers a no-movement back of a length delivery just outside off for a smart two, the ball fielded quickly at third man by Crane. That brings Welsh Fire Men to a neat 50 for 2.
A length ball, straight on off stump, is met with a well-timed glance by Joe Root, sneaking a single off fine leg.
Summary
Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Jamie Overton. Welsh Fire Men: 47/2 (rr 5.22)
Jordan Cox works it neatly off the front foot for a quick single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Welsh Fire Men need 85 from 75 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 71% chance according to WinViz.
Root goes for a pull off a back of a length delivery outside off, but it's mis-timed and he sneaks a single down to fine leg.
Jordan Cox pushes a length ball outside off with neat control, sneaking it through for a single. That gets Jordan Cox off the mark.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
Jamie Overton bowls a full-length delivery outside off, and Root deftly flicks it off the pads for a quick single.
Summary
Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Welsh Fire Men: 43/2 (rr 5.38)
A length ball on off stump with no movement, met with a fierce slog shot that stays grounded but is caught at deep backward square leg. Salt attempts an aggressive hit but is dismissed caught. Phil Salt departs for 26 runs off 21 balls, shifting momentum as London Spirit Men’s win probability rises from 20% to 29%. Welsh Fire Men need 89 from 80 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a 71% chance.
A yorker delivered straight on middle stump and Joe Root works it neatly to the leg side, picking up a comfortable single.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a pull but mistimes it, sending the ball flickering awkwardly away for a single.
Phil Salt cuts it crisply, timing it well to pierce the backward point region for a neat two runs.
A back of a length delivery outside off, Root leans into a controlled pull and nudges it off the inner half for a single.
Summary
Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: Jamie Overton. Welsh Fire Men: 38/1 (rr 5.43)
Outside off, a length ball is met with a sharp pull shot from the batter, who keeps it down and runs a quick single. Welsh Fire Men chase 94 from 85 balls, holding strong with nine wickets in hand and a solid 78% chance according to WinViz.
Root leans into a short, no movement delivery outside off and plays a crisp, well-timed pull through square leg for a tidy single.
A length ball outside off stump with no movement, expertly defended by Root who keeps it down and plays it safe for no run.
Phil Salt gently steers the ball just past the slips for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery outside off with no movement, pulled crisply by the batter. That well-timed pull races away fine leg for four.
Summary
Over 6: 3 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Welsh Fire Men: 31/1 (rr 5.17)
Phil Salt carefully steers the no movement delivery, pitching back of a length outside off, guiding it deftly to third man for a neat single. Welsh Fire Men are on the charge, needing 101 from 90 balls with nine wickets in hand and a strong chance of victory.
Bowling a back of a length delivery just outside off, the bowler tempts Salt into an ambitious pull shot but he misses completely.
A full ball on middle stump, Joe Root attempts a flick but misses, the ball striking his pad. The ball is quickly fielded at square leg with no runs scored.
The bowler delivers a back of a length ball, wide outside off. The batter attempts to steer it with a bottom edge, but no run comes from the shot.
Phil Salt drops the ball on a back of a length delivery outside off, guiding it carefully for a quick single.
Summary
Over 5: 6 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. Welsh Fire Men: 28/1 (rr 5.6)
A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Phil Salt calmly pushes it along the ground towards cover, but there are no runs. Welsh Fire Men chase 104 from 95 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a solid 76% chance to win.
Root drops the ball carefully on a back of a length delivery outside off, steering it toward square leg for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery outside off from Milne, Root gently pushes it forward with control to backward point. No run comes from this tidy stroke.
Outside off, back of a length delivery with no movement; Salt drops his shoulder and nudges it down to the cover fielder for a quick single.
A full-length delivery outside off presents a perfect opportunity and Salt seizes it with a well-timed drive. The ball races crisply through extra cover for a classy boundary.
Summary
Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Welsh Fire Men: 22/1 (rr 5.5)
A full delivery down the leg side with no movement, Joe Root goes for a flick but misses cleanly, the ball hitting his pad leaving no run. Welsh Fire Men need 110 from 100 balls, holding a strong 73% chance with nine wickets in hand.
A length ball on leg stump with no movement; Salt works it neatly towards mid-on and takes a comfortable single.
A back of a length delivery on leg stump, Phil Salt attempts a pull but misses, the ball striking his pad and bringing four leg byes.
On a length, right down the middle, Root elegantly drives through the mid-off region, picking up a well-run single.
On a length ball straight at leg stump, the batter carves a controlled drive and picks up a well-judged single.
Summary
Over 3: 6 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. Welsh Fire Men: 15/1 (rr 5.0)
A full-length swinging-away delivery outside off, and Phil Salt drives with a thick edge. The ball races away through third man for a sharp four. That's the first boundary of the innings. Welsh Fire Men need 117 from 105 balls, holding a strong 70% chance to win with nine wickets in hand.
Adam Milne bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, Joe Root drops it nicely just short of the fielder and picks up a single.
Root attempts an audacious reverse scoop outside off, but he misses it cleanly, leaving the ball to be calmly gathered by the keeper. No run comes off this delivery.
A length ball outside off stump, played cautiously by the batter who opts to leave it alone. No risk taken there and no run comes off it.
Milne sends down a length ball outside off, and Salt leans into a well-timed drive, nudging it past mid off for a single.
Summary
Over 2: 6 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Welsh Fire Men: 9/1 (rr 4.5)
Phil Salt works a swinging in length ball on middle stump off the front foot, nudging it through the infield for a well-timed single. Welsh Fire Men are chasing 123 from 110 balls, requiring 6.7 runs per over with nine wickets in hand, holding a 67% win probability.
A length ball on leg stump swinging away, Phil Salt confidently drives it straight down the ground, but no run comes as it's promptly fielded by mid off.
Willey bowls a length swinging away on middle stump, and Root calmly pushes it to gully for a neat single.
Willey delivers a length ball on off stump with no movement, and Salt confidently drives it along the ground picking up a well-run single.
Length ball on the leg side, Joe Root works it crisply through the on-side for a well-timed three.
Summary
Over 1: 3 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Welsh Fire Men: 3/1 (rr 3.0)
A swinging delivery shapes away outside off, and Joe Root drives it elegantly along the ground for a neat two runs, finding the gap just short of deep cover. Root gets off the mark as Welsh Fire Men face a target of 129 from 115 with nine wickets in hand and a decent chance at 63 percent.
This full swinging-in delivery on off stump tempts a drive from the batter, but he misses and is bowled cleanly. Matt Short departs for a duck, and there’s a major shift in momentum as London Spirit Men’s win probability jumps from 28% to 38%.
Length ball on leg stump from the bowler, Matt Short goes for a drive but misses, the ball hitting his pad and no run coming off it.