Summary
The Hundred Men
Cardiff
Welsh Fire Men
1227
Trent Rockets Men
1261
Trent Rockets Men win by 9 wickets
Summary
Over 15: 6 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Trent Rockets Men: 126/1 (rr 8.75)
Tom Banton drives a full, no movement delivery outside off with perfect timing and controlled finesse. The ball races away through long off for a boundary. Banton reaches thirty off just 15 balls, lifting the partnership to 51 from 30. Trent Rockets Men chase down the target comfortably, winning by 9 wickets!
A no-ball called for a front foot infringement as the full-length delivery outside off is met with a mis-timed, uncontrolled drive from the batsman.
An off cutter pitched just outside off on a length sees Ben Duckett play a controlled drive, getting an inside edge that sneaks away for a quick single to deep backward square leg.
Summary
Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Kellaway. Trent Rockets Men: 120/1 (rr 8.57)
The off break is pitched at a length down the leg side, and Duckett works it carefully through the leg side for a single, with Cook fielding deep at square leg. The chase is well in hand, needing just three runs from fifty balls with nine wickets in hand.
An off break tossed up outside off, and Banton attempts a wild slog, managing an inside edge that races away for a quick single.
A full-length off break coming in on leg stump, expertly flicked by the batter. Tom Banton sends it racing with a well-timed, controlled flick through mid wicket for four, helped by a misfield out there.
Ben Duckett leans into an off-break pitched back of a length on middle stump and drives it crisply through the covers for a smart single. Ben Duckett reaches his fifty off 43 deliveries, maintaining a strike rate of 116.
An off break tossed up around leg stump, Duckett sweeps it low and controlled, but the shot is well stopped at short fine leg for no run.
Summary
Over 13: 11 runs. Bowler: Ben Kellaway. Trent Rockets Men: 113/1 (rr 8.69)
The off break pitches gently outside off, and Ben Duckett attempts a tricky reverse sweep but misses completely, leaving the ball to be comfortably collected by the keeper for no run. Trent Rockets Men face a modest target needing 10 runs from 55 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, sitting on a perfect winning chance.
An off break pitched on off stump length. The batter cuts it crisply back towards point, but the fielder is quick to stop it. No run scored here.
The off break drifts on off stump at length, but the batter leans into a well-timed, controlled drive, sending it racing elegantly through long on for four.
A full-length off break outside off, driven crisply along the ground by Banton for a smart single.
Tom Banton steps in and unleashes a well-timed slog off a full-length off-break outside off, sending it crashing over long on for six with perfect control.
Summary
Over 12: 7 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Trent Rockets Men: 102/1 (rr 8.5)
An off cutter pitched back of a length outside off, met with a neat pull shot that keeps the strike moving with one run. Trent Rockets Men are steadily chasing 21 runs from 60 balls with a strong position and nine wickets in hand.
Woakes pitches a short seaming delivery just outside off stump. Banton pulls it with a top edge that skims fine leg for a boundary. That moves Trent Rockets Men on to 101 for 1.
On a length ball straighter at middle stump, the batter plays a neat late cut, guiding it just past third man for a quick single.
An off cutter on a back of a length, nudged down leg. The batter goes for a pull but mistimes it, the ball stays low and is comfortably fielded at mid on for no run.
Tom Banton drives a length ball just outside off, keeping it grounded and smartly picking up a single to the deep point field.
Summary
Over 11: 10 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Trent Rockets Men: 95/1 (rr 8.64)
A short seaming delivery on middle stump and Ben Duckett pulls it off the back foot, guiding the ball low for a single. Trent Rockets Men require 28 runs from 65 balls, holding strong with 9 wickets in hand and a commanding win probability.
Tom Banton works a length ball straight down the ground, keeping it along the deck for a well-judged single.
A short, no-movement delivery on off stump sees Banton pull it firmly into his body, but he fails to find the gap as it's quickly fielded at short leg.
Tom Banton works a back of a length delivery on off stump for a neat two, keeping the ball grounded and piercing through the infield.
Tom Banton steps forward to drive with perfect timing, sending the ball racing through long off for four. The controlled air and crisp connection make this boundary look effortless.
A length ball on middle stump from no movement bowler, pushed with a thick edge to deep backward point for a single plus the no-ball extra.
Summary
Over 10: 9 runs. Bowler: Ben Kellaway. Trent Rockets Men: 85/1 (rr 8.5)
The off break pitches a length on middle stump and Ben Duckett plays a cautious defensive shot, edging it just past the slip for a single. Trent Rockets Men chase 38 from 70 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding strong control of the game.
Outside off and back of a length, this off break is met with a crisp flick from the batter, who nudges it along the ground for a quick single.
Ben Duckett goes for a controlled sweep off the off break, gets a gloved connection and eases it through toward backward square leg for a well-timed single.
An off break pitched at a length on off stump, met with a controlled drive through the covers for a well-run two.
A full-length off break on middle stump, beautifully driven by the batter. That’s a well-timed, controlled shot racing away to long off for four.
Summary
Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Rachin Ravindra. Trent Rockets Men: 76/1 (rr 8.44)
Rachin Ravindra pitches a length ball just outside off stump, and Tom Banton elegantly drives it along the ground, picking up a comfortable single to deep cover. Tom Banton is off the mark. Trent Rockets Men require 47 from 75 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong winning chance.
Finn Allen attempts a sweep shot but only manages to hit his body. The ball strikes him leg before wicket, and the umpire's decision is upheld after a review. Finn Allen departs for 33 off 19, with Trent Rockets Men losing a review.
Outside off, back of a length stock ball, and Duckett pulls it low and controlled towards long on for a sharp single.
Finn Allen works the length ball on off stump carefully, nudging it down the ground for a well-judged single.
The back of a length stock ball outside off is met with a mis-timed pull from Ben Duckett, who manages to sneak a single off the inside edge.
Summary
Over 8: 6 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. Trent Rockets Men: 72/0 (rr 9.0)
On a back of a length delivery down the leg side, Ben Duckett pulls with crisp timing, steering the ball neatly for one run. Trent Rockets Men require 51 runs from 80 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong 97% win probability.
A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Finn Allen works it nicely on the ground, picking up a single through the off side.
A deceptive slower ball outside off, back of a length. The batter attempts a pull but misses, and the keeper collects cleanly for a dot ball.
Finn Allen works a length ball outside off for a couple, making room to keep the strike while the bowler oversteps, adding an extra run. Finn Allen moves on to thirty from just fifteen balls at a scorching strike rate of 207.
With no movement, Ferguson delivers a length ball right on off stump, and Duckett confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a neat single.
A length ball on the leg side, met with a controlled glance that nudges off the body, safely collected by the wicketkeeper for no run.
Summary
Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Trent Rockets Men: 66/0 (rr 9.43)
A yorker on leg stump, worked cleverly by the batter into the ground and fielded swiftly at mid-wicket for no run. The Trent Rockets remain in a strong position needing 57 from 85 with all wickets intact and a 96% win probability.
He fires in a swinging yorker on middle stump; Finn Allen manages a bottom-edge flick down to fine leg and takes a quick single.
An off cutter pitched back of a length outside off, met by Ben Duckett’s crisp cut through point for a single. Duckett moves to thirty off 24 deliveries, keeping the strike ticking at a healthy rate.
Finn Allen plays a well-timed, controlled pull off a back of a length ball outside off stump, nudging it away for a comfortable single.
A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a gloved pull shot that races away to fine leg for four.
Summary
Over 6: 17 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Trent Rockets Men: 59/0 (rr 9.83)
Finn Allen attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, gathering just one run as the ball is fielded at deep backward square leg. That takes 17 runs from this over. Trent Rockets Men need 64 runs from 90 balls with all wickets intact, holding a 95% chance to win according to WinViz.
An off cutter pitched back of a length outside off, but Finn Allen leans back and pulls it brilliantly. The shot is perfectly timed and controlled, clearing deep square leg for six. Finn Allen now has 16 runs this over including three boundaries, really taking charge against the Welsh Fire Men.
Sam Cook bowls a full-length seaming away delivery outside off, but Finn Allen steps in with a controlled slog. He middles it perfectly, sending it soaring over long on for a six. That's the first six of the innings and Finn Allen's second boundary this over, bringing the partnership to 52 off 32 balls as Trent Rockets Men reach 52 without loss.
Sam Cook bowls a back of a length delivery outside off stump, and Finn Allen attempts a pull but misses completely, resulting in no run.
A back of a length delivery just outside off stump, driven crisply through extra cover for four. The shot is well timed, racing past the fielders on the off side.
Summary
Over 5: 5 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Trent Rockets Men: 42/0 (rr 8.4)
A short seaming delivery on leg stump inviting a pull shot, but Finn Allen only manages to hit his helmet with the ball as it stays low and is quickly fielded at cover. No run comes off this ball. Trent Rockets Men require 81 runs from 95 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong 91% chance of victory.
Jansen fires in a swinging yorker on middle stump, and Allen digs it out firmly with a solid defensive block, no run added.
Ben Duckett steers a length ball just outside off stump with a bottom edge, picking up a quick single.
On a length ball just on off stump, the batter drives with sublime control and timing. The shot races elegantly through extra cover for four runs.
Jansen delivers a swinging-in delivery outside off, back of a length. Duckett works it carefully but mistimes the shot, allowing the fielder at backward square leg to collect comfortably. It’s a tidy dot ball.
Summary
Over 4: 15 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. Trent Rockets Men: 37/0 (rr 9.25)
Down the leg side, the back of a length ball is met with a hard pull shot, but it hits the batter's body harmlessly, adding just one leg bye as the fielders scramble. That brings up 15 runs in this over. The Trent Rockets Men now require 86 from 100, holding a strong 90% win probability with all wickets intact.
A full swinging-in delivery on leg stump, met with a well-timed flick that races away to deep square leg for four. The controlled shot pierces the field beautifully, and the no-ball adds an extra run to the tally, making it a costly delivery. That’s another boundary for Ben Duckett, his second in this over.
The length ball swings in down the leg side and the batter attempts a flick, but misses. Meanwhile, a wide is called, adding a run to the extras.
A length ball on middle, played cleanly by Duckett who cuts it firmly but finds the fielder at point. No run comes off this delivery.
On a length outside off, Finn Allen drives this one crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
On a length, straight at middle stump, this no movement delivery sees the batter attempt a slog but mistime it slightly, sneaking a single through midwicket.
Ferguson delivers a back of a length seaming away ball down leg stump. Duckett attempts a cut but misses, and it’s called a front foot no ball, granting an extra run to Trent Rockets.
Full and straight on middle stump, Ferguson delivers a no-movement ball that Duckett meets with a controlled, well-timed slog. The ball races away elegantly through mid wicket for four.
Lockie Ferguson delivers a back of a length seaming away ball down leg, and Ben Duckett attempts a pull but misses. The front foot no-ball adds an extra to the total, with the ball fielded cleanly by the wicketkeeper.
Summary
Over 3: 10 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Trent Rockets Men: 22/0 (rr 7.33)
The off cutter lands on a length, shaping up on middle stump. Ben Duckett plays a superbly well-timed late cut, keeping the ball low and racing it through third man for four. Another boundary to Ben Duckett, his second of the over. Trent Rockets need 101 from 105 with 10 wickets in hand, holding an 86% win probability.
Ben Duckett leans into a crisp cut shot off a back-of-a-length ball on leg stump, slicing it finely through the point region for a quick two runs.
The bowler delivers a seaming away length ball just on off stump. The batter drives with a thick, uncontrolled edge that races away through backward point for four.
Ben Duckett drives it neatly on a length ball just on off stump, playing it with soft hands to mid off where Cox cuts off any scoring chance.
Chris Woakes bowls a full delivery outside off stump, and Ben Duckett attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing the ball to be comfortably fielded by mid on for no run.
Summary
Over 2: 8 runs. Bowler: Marco Jansen. Trent Rockets Men: 12/0 (rr 6.0)
A length ball seaming in on off stump, the batter works it with an inside edge towards backward point for a quick single. Chase on with Trent Rockets Men needing 111 runs from 110 balls, holding strong with all wickets intact and an 83% win probability.
Jansen delivers a full swinging ball on off stump, and Allen steps forward confidently to drive well-timed through the off side for a smart single.
A full-length delivery outside off sees Finn Allen drive through extra cover with perfect timing for four runs. Finn Allen is off the mark.
A length ball on off stump swings in and the batter plays a controlled drive, knocking the ball off the bat and pad for no run.
On a length ball right on off stump, the batter attempts a slog but swings and misses, while a bye adds an extra run.
A length ball seaming in on off stump, worked off the body with soft hands but no run, though the front foot no ball brings an extra for Trent Rockets.
Summary
Over 1: 4 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. Trent Rockets Men: 4/0 (rr 4.0)
Chris Woakes bowls a length delivery on leg stump with no movement. Ben Duckett plays a beautifully timed late cut that glides crisply through third man for four. Ben Duckett is off the mark. Trent Rockets Men require 119 from 115 balls, holding a solid 80% chance according to WinViz with all wickets in hand.
A length delivery shaping away on middle stump, and the batter tries a cut shot but misses entirely, leaving the ball to be safely gathered by the keeper.
The seaming delivery from Chris Woakes, pitching short down leg, tempts Ben Duckett into an attempted pull shot but he misses completely, resulting in no run.
A length ball on leg stump is worked carefully by Duckett, the ball spliced along the ground and neatly fielded at short mid-wicket, yielding no run.
The swinging delivery on middle stump tempts the batter into a cut shot, but he misses completely, a tidy dot ball.
Summary
Over 20: 5 runs. Bowler: Lewis Gregory. Welsh Fire Men: 122/7 (rr 6.1)
The length ball on off stump sees the batter go for a slog but only manages a leading edge. The ball trickles away to short third man for a single. Welsh Fire Men wrap up their innings on 122, with WinViz favoring Trent Rockets Men at 81 percent chance.
Asa Tribe pulls this half-tracker outside off with controlled timing, nudging it round fine leg for a quick single.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump, Woakes carves a neat cut through point, sending the ball skimming along the ground for a quick single.
On a length outside off, Asa Tribe attempts an ambitious slog but only manages a mis-timed flick that scoots away for a single.
Chris Woakes works a controlled length ball just outside off stump for a quick single, finding space to push through safely.
Summary
Over 19: 5 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Amir. Welsh Fire Men: 117/7 (rr 6.16)
Amir bowls a length ball just outside off, and the batter attempts a slog but only manages an inside edge for one run.
An off cutter pitches back of a length wide outside off, Asa Tribe expertly cuts it firmly along the ground, racing away for two runs.
Mohammad Amir bowls an off cutter wide outside off, and Asa Tribe attempts a cut but misses cleanly. The keeper collects it smoothly, leaving the batter stranded with no run.
Woakes rocks back and pulls it firmly along the ground towards short mid-wicket, picking up a quick single. That run gets Woakes off the mark.
Outside off, back of a length delivery with no movement, Asa Tribe attempts a pull but mistimes it slightly, managing to sneak a quick single.
Summary
Over 18: 2 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Amir. Welsh Fire Men: 112/7 (rr 6.22)
Mohammad Amir bowls a full reverse outswinger on leg stump. Ben Kellaway goes for a wild slog but mis-times it badly, resulting in a catch at long on. He's out, caught off the edge. Ben Kellaway departs after scoring 1 run from 5 deliveries.
Asa Tribe reacts quickly, pulling the short ball down the leg side for a neat single, with the fielder Calvin Harrison patrolling deep mid-wicket.
Mohammad Amir bowls a short, leg-side delivery with no movement. Ben Kellaway cuts it crisply along the ground, steering it past the backward point fielder for a well-run single. Ben Kellaway gets off the mark with that stroke.
The off cutter comes in short and down the leg side, but the batter attempts a pull and misses completely. No run from that delivery.
Seaming away outside off, the batter tries a cut shot but misses completely. The ball is calmly collected by the keeper with no run scored.
Summary
Over 17: 18 runs. Bowler: Mitch Santner. Welsh Fire Men: 110/6 (rr 6.47)
The stock ball, wide outside off at length, tempts Ben Kellaway into a late cut but he misses cleanly, resulting in a dot ball.
Jordan Cox drives it beautifully with controlled timing, but it goes straight to deep extra cover where Finn Allen takes the catch. The batter’s well-timed drive ends with a caught dismissal. Jordan Cox departs for 33 runs off 16 balls.
Santner bowls a stock ball just outside off, back of a length. Jordan Cox gets into position and drills a controlled pull shot, middling it perfectly for a towering six over long off. That’s another six for Cox, bringing his tally to 18 in this over and 30 runs from 15 balls at a strike rate of 220.
A full stock ball on off stump, beautifully driven. Jordan Cox times it perfectly, sending it soaring over long on for a stunning six. Another maximum for Jordan Cox, his second of the over, lifting Welsh Fire Men to 104 for 5.
A short stock ball outside off, Cox rocks back and unleashes a well-timed pull. The ball is middled perfectly, sailing controlled over mid-wicket for six.