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The Hundred Men

Cardiff

Welsh Fire Men 167 for 5. MI London Men 152 for 6.

Welsh Fire Men win by 15 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 2 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. MI London Men: 152/6 (rr 7.6)

  2. 19.5

    Rutherford works a length ball down the leg side with fine timing, pushing it well to pick up a single. MI London Men require 16 off 20 balls with four wickets in hand, keeping their chase steady.

  3. 19.4

    No movement on a length ball around middle stump, and Sherfane Rutherford attempts a drive but misses it completely.

  4. 19.3

    A length ball on leg stump with no movement, driven into a mis-timed pull that fails to find the boundary and is quickly fielded at deep backward square leg for no run.

  5. 19.2

    The length ball on off stump tempts Rashid Khan to flick, but he misses completely, and an extra is added to the total.

  6. 19.1

    A full slower ball on off stump, Tom Curran goes for a drive but misses completely. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the stumps, and he's bowled cleanly. Tom Curran departs for 10 runs off 11 balls.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 9 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. MI London Men: 150/5 (rr 7.89)

  8. 18.5

    A full toss on off stump, no movement, and the batter drives it crisply through the covers for a well-timed single. MI London Men reach 150 for 5, needing 18 runs from 25 balls with five wickets left; the chase is tense with just a 2% win chance.

  9. 18.4

    A full toss on middle stump, Rutherford attempts a controlled drive but mistimes it, managing to get two runs through the infield.

  10. 18.3

    A well-directed yorker straight on middle stump. Sherfane Rutherford blocks it firmly on the pitch for no run. The momentum shifts sharply as Welsh Fire Men’s chances climb from 82% to 93%.

  11. 18.2

    A length ball outside off stump from the bowler. Sherfane Rutherford times a beautifully controlled drive, sending it over cover for a magnificent six.

  12. 18.1

    No movement outside off as Rutherford attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to tidy up for a dot ball.

  13. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 2 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. MI London Men: 141/5 (rr 7.83)

  14. 17.5

    On a full ball aimed at leg stump, Sherfane Rutherford drives it crisply along the ground, timing it well to secure a single. The chase continues with 27 runs needed from 30 balls and a slim 13% chance predicted for MI London Men.

  15. 17.4

    A short delivery on the leg side with no movement, and Rutherford opts to leave it alone. No run added. The momentum swings sharply in Welsh Fire Men's favor, now holding an 82% chance to win.

  16. 17.3

    Cook pitches a short ball just outside off stump, and Curran rocks back to pull it low and controlled towards deep square leg for a smart single.

  17. 17.2

    Tom Curran attempts a pull off a back-of-a-length ball outside off, but he misses completely and no run comes.

  18. 17.1

    A short, outside off delivery from the bowler, and the batter attempts a pull but misses completely. No run comes off this one. A big momentum swing as Welsh Fire Men’s winning chances jump from 48% to 57%.

  19. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 7 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. MI London Men: 139/5 (rr 8.18)

  20. 16.5

    Off cutter outside off, landing at the back of a length, met with a controlled pull shot by Curran, who squeezes two runs through the on-side. MI London Men are chasing 29 runs from 35 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a slight edge at 52 percent win probability.

  21. 16.4

    Woakes delivers a length ball on off stump; Curran attempts a wild slog but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball. Pressure mounts as Welsh Fire Men push their win probability to 50%.

  22. 16.3

    Sherfane Rutherford lunges at the length ball on leg stump with a slog, keeping it grounded and squeezes out a single to deep mid wicket where it's quickly fielded by Marco Jansen.

  23. 16.2

    A yorker delivered outside off stump sees Sherfane Rutherford attempt a drive but miss the ball completely, resulting in no run. The momentum shifts as Welsh Fire Men improve their win probability from 35% to 41%.

  24. 16.1

    Chris Woakes delivers a back of a length ball down the leg side. Sherfane Rutherford leans into a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing through cover for four. A big shift in momentum as MI London Men’s win probability jumps from 54% to 65%.

  25. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 7 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. MI London Men: 132/5 (rr 8.25)

  26. 15.5

    Sam Cook bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Tom Curran attempts a drive but misses it completely, the ball safely collected by the keeper for no run. Momentum shifts as Welsh Fire Men’s chances improve from 40% to 46%. MI London Men face a chase needing 36 runs from 40 balls with five wickets in hand, WinViz now favors them at 54%.

  27. 15.4

    The short ball outside off is met with a perfectly timed upper cut. The batter steers it gracefully through backward point for a splendid four.

  28. 15.3

    With a no movement delivery on the back of a length outside off, Rutherford gently steers the ball finely past the infield for a quick single.

  29. 15.2

    Curran leans into a back of a length delivery outside off and pulls it crisply along the ground for a single.

  30. 15.1

    A length ball outside off, worked cleverly along the ground for a quick single to deep square leg.

  31. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 11 runs. Bowler: Rachin Ravindra. MI London Men: 125/5 (rr 8.33)

  32. 14.5

    A length ball targeting off stump, neatly driven by the batter through the covers for one run, well fielded at long off by Jordan Cox. MI London Men need 43 off 45 with 5 wickets in hand, holding a 52% chance as the chase progresses.

  33. 14.4

    this stock ball on a back of a length outside off is met with a steady defensive stroke. Sherfane Rutherford nudges the ball delicately past the cover fielder to pick up a single.

  34. 14.3

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a back of a length stock ball outside off, Curran cuts it crisply along the ground towards deep cover for a well-timed single. Tom Curran gets off the mark.

  35. 14.2

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a back of a length stock ball outside off. James Vince attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending a catch straight to the bowler. He’s caught out, ending a fiery innings. James Vince goes for 66 off 38. Welsh Fire Men’s win probability surges from 32% to 47%.

  36. 14.2

    Rachin Ravindra delivers a stock ball wide outside off, and James Vince attempts a cut but misses. The umpire signals a wide, conceding an extra run.

  37. 14.2

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a stock length delivery wide outside off, and James Vince wisely leaves it well alone. The ball is fielded tidily by the keeper, but a wide has been signaled for an extra run.

  38. 14.1

    Stock ball on a length outside off stump, met with a powerful slog-sweep. The batter middles it perfectly, sending it soaring over deep square leg for a maximum. A big shift in momentum as MI London Men boost their WinViz from 48% to 62%.

  39. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 10 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. MI London Men: 114/4 (rr 8.14)

  40. 13.5

    Rutherford meets the length ball down the leg with a well-timed, controlled slog, sending it racing through mid-wicket for four. MI London Men nudge their WinViz chance up to 48%, chasing 54 from 50 with six wickets in hand.

  41. 13.4

    Ferguson delivers a back of a length leg cutter outside off, and Vince pulls it crisply along the ground towards deep square leg, picking up a quick single.

  42. 13.3

    A length ball outside off from Ferguson, crisply struck with a well-timed drive. The batter keeps it controlled, sending the ball racing to long off for four. MI London Men gain a significant boost, their win probability rising to 41%.

  43. 13.2

    On a back of a length delivery tucked on leg stump, Rutherford gently pushes the ball and sneaks a quick single towards third man. Sherfane Rutherford gets off the mark.

  44. 13.1

    A length ball down the leg side, but Pooran flays a mistimed flick that flies uncontrolled to deep backward square leg where he's caught. The batter aimed for a quick run but ends up dismissed caught. Pooran departs for 17 off 12, shifting momentum as Welsh Fire Men’s win chances jump from 47% to 65%.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 6 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. MI London Men: 104/3 (rr 8.0)

  46. 12.5

    A short ball down the leg side from Jansen, Pooran goes for a pull but mistimes it, the ball skimming through to square leg where Ferguson fields cleanly. No run. MI London Men need 64 from 55 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 53% chance to win.

  47. 12.4

    James Vince pushes a yorker outside off stump gently along the ground, just quick enough to sneak a single.

  48. 12.3

    Outside off on a back of a length, Pooran tries to pull but mistimes it, steering the ball carefully for a single.

  49. 12.2

    A no movement yorker outside off stump, the batter attempts a drive but misses it completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  50. 12.1

    A back of a length delivery outside off sees a no-movement ball crisply cut late by Nicholas Pooran. The well-timed, controlled late cut races away through third man for four. MI London Men stretch their advantage, moving to 102 for 3, with their WinViz confidence rising from 54% to 60%.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Joe Root. MI London Men: 98/3 (rr 8.17)

  52. 11.5

    Nicholas Pooran works the off break off a back of a length delivery on middle stump, snugly guiding it for a quick single. MI London Men require 70 runs off 60 balls, holding onto 7 wickets with a 54% probability of victory.

  53. 11.4

    An off break tossed up just outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke by the batter who keeps it low and controlled for no run.

  54. 11.3

    Joe Root bowls a back-of-a-length off break on middle stump, and Pooran attempts a sweep but mistimes it slightly, guiding the ball along the ground for two runs.

  55. 11.2

    Vince plays a well-timed off break outside off, driving it crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  56. 11.1

    An off break pitched up outside off, and Vince launches a well-timed, controlled slog over deep square leg for six. Vince celebrates his fifty off just 32 deliveries, pushing MI London Men’s win probability up to 56%.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Rachin Ravindra. MI London Men: 88/3 (rr 8.0)

  58. 10.5

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a stock ball, pitching well outside off, and James Vince elegantly drives it along the ground through the covers for two runs. MI London Men need 80 from 65 balls at a required rate of 7.4, holding seven wickets with a 45% chance to win.

  59. 10.5

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a length stock ball wide outside off, and James Vince wisely leaves it alone. A wide is signaled, adding an extra to the total.

  60. 10.4

    Outside off, length ball; Vince swings a risky slog that only manages a top edge, skimming away for two runs.

  61. 10.3

    Pooran attempts a drive outside off on this back of a length stock ball but mistimes it, managing a quick single.

  62. 10.2

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a stock delivery outside off on a back of a length, and James Vince smoothly drives it along the ground for a well-timed single to deep cover.

  63. 10.1

    The stock ball drifts just outside off on a length, and James Vince attempts a drive but can’t find the ball, resulting in no run.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 10 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. MI London Men: 81/3 (rr 8.1)

  65. 9.5

    A back of a length delivery on leg stump with no movement, expertly driven along the ground by Nicholas Pooran, but unable to find the gap as the ball is smartly fielded at backward point for no run. MI London Men face a chase needing 87 runs from 70 balls, requiring 7.5 per over with 7 wickets still in hand, holding a 43% chance according to WinViz.

  66. 9.5

    A full delivery on leg stump, and Pooran seizes the opportunity with a beautifully middled drive through mid-wicket. Despite the no-ball call, that’s a crisp boundary along with an extra run. Pooran adds another four, doubling his tally for the over. MI London Men’s win probability edges up noticeably.

  67. 9.4

    A length ball on leg stump with no movement, Pooran catches the outside edge but it races away to third man for four. Pooran gets off the mark with a boundary.

  68. 9.3

    No movement on this length ball outside off stump. Sam Curran attempts a drive but mis-times it wildly, resulting in a catch at mid off. Sam Curran is out for a duck.

  69. 9.2

    Outside off length delivery with no movement, Jason Roy attempts a wild slog but misses completely and is bowled. Jason Roy departs for 14 off 13. Welsh Fire Men’s win probability spikes from 37% to 49%.

  70. 9.1

    A full toss, no movement, drifting wide down leg, meets a mis-timed drive from Vince who manages to pick up a single.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 12 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. MI London Men: 71/1 (rr 7.89)

  72. 8.5

    James Vince pounces, playing a well-timed pull through fine leg that races away for four. That’s another boundary for Vince, his third this over, taking the partnership to 53 off 35. MI London Men need 97 from 75 balls with nine wickets in hand and a 64% chance to win.

  73. 8.4

    Woakes bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Vince meets it with a beautifully controlled drive. The ball races crisply through extra cover, piercing the field for four. That's another boundary for Vince, his second of this over, keeping the scoreboard ticking briskly.

  74. 8.3

    The swinging delivery outside off is met with a wild slog attempt from Vince, but he misses completely, offering no run.

  75. 8.2

    Chris Woakes delivers a length ball just outside off. James Vince picks it beautifully, driving with exquisite timing and controlled grace through extra cover for four. That brings up thirty runs for Vince off just 23 balls, a striking pace indeed.

  76. 8.1

    Chris Woakes bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, and James Vince drops the ball onto the bat without scoring, a careful start with no run.

  77. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 7 runs. Bowler: Rachin Ravindra. MI London Men: 59/1 (rr 7.38)

  78. 7.5

    A length stock ball just wide of off stump, played with precision. Jason Roy drives it cleanly through extra cover, timing the shot beautifully for four. MI London Men are chasing 109 from 80 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a 55% chance of victory.

  79. 7.4

    Vince leans into a stock ball outside off, driving it crisply along the ground past the infield for a single.

  80. 7.3

    Rachin Ravindra bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and James Vince attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  81. 7.2

    A length stock ball outside off stump, nicely driven along the ground by Jason Roy for a single.

  82. 7.1

    Rachin Ravindra delivers a stock ball just back of a length outside off. James Vince calmly pushes it along the ground towards deep cover for a well-timed single.

  83. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. MI London Men: 52/1 (rr 7.43)

  84. 6.5

    Ferguson's length ball sits just outside off stump, met with a dropped shot by Vince that stays grounded, yielding no run. The chase continues with MI London Men needing 116 off 85 balls, holding a 53% win probability.

  85. 6.4

    Lockie Ferguson delivers a length ball outside off, and Jason Roy gently steers it down to third man for a comfortable single.

  86. 6.3

    A full-length delivery outside off stump is driven crisply by Jason Roy. The well-timed shot races through cover for a boundary, bringing up four runs in delightful style. That brings MI London Men to a steady 51 for 1.

  87. 6.2

    A length ball outside off from Ferguson; Vince works at it but misses, the ball striking his pad and trickling towards gully where Root fields cleanly.

  88. 6.1

    A length ball outside off stump with no movement, driven with a thick edge along the ground for a single.

  89. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 10 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. MI London Men: 45/1 (rr 7.5)

  90. 5.5

    A short, no movement delivery down the leg side, expertly pulled away by the batsman. The well-timed, controlled pull races through deep backward square leg for four. James Vince has struck two boundaries this over. MI London Men need 123 from 90 balls at 8.2 runs per over, sitting at a 50% chance according to WinViz.

  91. 5.4

    Jansen delivers a length ball on leg stump swinging away, but Vince unloads an expertly middled slog. The ball flies over mid wicket for a trademark maximum, controlled yet powerful. A key shift in momentum as MI London Men’s win probability jumps from 40% to 47%.

  92. 5.3

    A length ball on leg stump, James Vince carefully steers it along the ground to backward point, but no run comes off this controlled stroke.

  93. 5.2

    Jansen tosses in a back of a length swinging in delivery on middle stump, and Vince tries to defend but misses it completely, the ball safely gathered by the keeper. A tidy dot from the bowler.

  94. 5.1

    A short ball on leg stump is fended off by Vince, the bat connecting awkwardly into his body, resulting in no run.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. MI London Men: 35/1 (rr 7.0)

  96. 4.5

    A length ball just outside off, no movement on offer. Jason Roy drops the bat nicely and nudges the single through the infield. MI London Men are aiming for 133 from 95 balls, with nine wickets still in hand and a solid 44% chance according to WinViz.

  97. 4.4

    Vince pulls a short ball outside off with nice timing and control, steering it safely down to deep backward square leg for a single.

  98. 4.4

    A half-tracker outside off, left alone well off the pitch as the batter watches it go by. The bowler concedes a wide to add an extra run.

  99. 4.3

    James Vince plays a tidy defensive stroke, blocking a length ball just outside off stump to keep the scoreboard quiet.

  100. 4.2

    Jason Roy plays a solid defensive stroke, guiding the length ball just outside off for a well-timed single.

  101. 4.1

    A length ball drifting outside off, met with a tentative defensive stroke by Jason Roy. The connection was a bit off, resulting in no run.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 1 run. Bowler: Chris Woakes. MI London Men: 31/1 (rr 7.75)

  103. 3.5

    The full delivery on off stump sees a controlled drive, well timed but stopped by mid on for no run. MI London Men require 137 off 100 balls to win, with nine wickets still in hand and a 44% chance according to WinViz.

  104. 3.4

    Chris Woakes bowls a swinging length ball outside off, and James Vince works it carefully to square leg where Lockie Ferguson fields quickly. No run added here.

  105. 3.3

    Woakes bowls a length ball just outside off stump, Vince attempts a drive but misses entirely, leaving the keeper to field cleanly. A dot ball.

  106. 3.2

    Chris Woakes bowls a length swinging in outside off and Jason Roy works it neatly through the off side for a comfortable single. Jason Roy has gotten off the mark.

  107. 3.1

    Chris Woakes swings one away on off stump, length ball. Jason Roy goes for a drive but misses, padding the ball instead. Phil Salt is quick to pounce and fields up close, resulting in no run. Welsh Fire Men lose a review here!

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 12 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. MI London Men: 30/1 (rr 10.0)

  109. 2.5

    A length ball straight on off stump, calmly driven down the ground and neatly fielded at cover. No run added to the total. MI London Men require 138 runs from 105 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a 48 percent chance to win according to WinViz.

  110. 2.4

    Jansen delivers a swinging-in yorker down the leg side, and Roy tries to flick but misses cleanly, the ball striking his pad and held firmly at square leg by Ferguson for no run.

  111. 2.4

    Jansen sends a swinging-in length ball down the leg side. Vince attempts a flick but misses, and it's called a wide. The ball slips past the keeper, resulting in two extras with a misfield on the boundary.

  112. 2.3

    This length ball swinging in on leg stump is worked with soft hands, the outside edge racing finely past third man for four. James Vince has already struck two boundaries in this over.

  113. 2.2

    A back of a length delivery on the leg side with no movement. James Vince times a controlled pull beautifully, sending it soaring over deep backward square leg for six. That's the opening six of the innings.

  114. 2.1

    Down the leg side, a back of a length ball is met with a steady defensive block from Vince, holding the line firmly for no run.

  115. Update

    Summary

    Over 2: 6 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. MI London Men: 18/1 (rr 9.0)

  116. 1.5

    Cook delivers a back of a length ball just outside off. Jacks attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, sending a loose catch to deep backward square leg, resulting in his dismissal. Will Jacks departs for 12 off 7, swinging momentum as Welsh Fire Men’s chances rise from 50% to 62%. MI London Men now need 150 from 110 balls, requiring a steady run rate of 8.2 with 9 wickets in hand.

  117. 1.4

    A back of a length delivery, pitched outside off, is met with a beautifully timed flick. The batter expertly guides it low and fast through fine leg for four.

  118. 1.3

    Sam Cook delivers a length ball swinging in just outside off. Will Jacks works it fine towards square leg, but the fielding is sharp and no run comes off this delivery.

  119. 1.2

    Sam Cook delivers a length ball swinging in just outside off, and James Vince works it neatly on the ground for a quick single.