Summary
Vitality Blast Men
Worcester
Worcestershire Rapids
1427
Kent Spitfires
59
Worcestershire Rapids win by 83 runs
Summary
Over 15: 0 runs. Bowler: Brett D'Oliveira. Kent Spitfires: 59/10 (rr 4.16)
A length ball spins in on leg stump from the leg spinner. Keith Dudgeon attempts a drive but misses and is run out by a direct hit at first slip. Keith Dudgeon departs after 4 off 11. Worcestershire seal victory by 83 runs!
Summary
Over 14: 1 run. Bowler: Usama Mir. Kent Spitfires: 59/9 (rr 4.21)
Usama Mir bowls a full toss outside off, and Keith Dudgeon drives it crisply along the ground for a nice single. Kent find themselves needing 84 runs off 36 balls with just one wicket left—all in a high-pressure chase.
Usama Mir sends down a length ball on leg stump, and Keith Dudgeon works it but misses, the ball hitting his pad for no run.
The leg spinner drifts outside off, delivering a length ball. The batter attempts a cut, but it's mis-timed and safely fielded at extra cover for no run.
Usama Mir bowls a length leg spinner drifting on off stump; the batter attempts a defensive shot but misses, resulting in no run.
On a length outside off, the leg spinner gets the batter to attempt a cut shot but it's mis-timed, and the ball stays low, safely fielded.
Usama Mir bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump; Keith Dudgeon goes for a drive but misses, with the ball hitting his pad and no run scored.
Summary
Over 13: 4 runs. Bowler: Brett D'Oliveira. Kent Spitfires: 58/9 (rr 4.46)
A full-length leg spinner on middle stump, neatly driven along the ground for a single. Kent face a tough chase, needing 85 runs from 42 balls with just one wicket in hand.
The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on middle stump, and Milnes pulls it low and controlled, taking a single towards long on.
The leg spinner turns one in on a full length to the leg stump, well-driven along the ground for a confident single.
The leg spinner lands a length ball on middle stump, and Matt Milnes pulls it neatly for a single towards deep square leg. Matt Milnes gets off the mark.
A length ball outside off from the leg spinner. The batter attempts a controlled drive but is caught at long off, sending Grant Stewart back to the pavilion. Grant Stewart is dismissed after scoring 9 runs from 12 balls.
Outside off, a length ball from the leg spinner invites a cut shot. Grant Stewart gets a top edge but no run comes of it, safely fielded in the gully.
Summary
Over 12: 4 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Kent Spitfires: 54/8 (rr 4.5)
A length ball spins away just outside off, and Stewart tries to drive it but gets a mis-timed bat on it, squeezing a single through the cover region. Kent face a tough chase needing 89 runs off 48 balls with just two wickets left, the pressure mounting.
A full-length leg spinner on middle stump sees the batter attempt a flick, catching the leading edge for a quick single. Keith Dudgeon gets off the mark.
A full-length leg spinner on off stump, met with a solid defensive block by the batter, no run added.
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, the batter attempts to work it on the leg side but misses. A wide is called, adding an extra run to the total.
Usama Mir bowls a length leg spinner on middle stump, and Chris Benjamin attempts to defend but misses. The ball clips the pad, and he's given out leg before wicket. Chris Benjamin departs after scoring 6 runs from 9 balls.
Grant Stewart steps forward to a full-length leg spinner landing on off stump and elegantly drives it along the ground through the covers for a single.
Grant Stewart tries an ambitious drive off a full, outside off leg-spinner but misses completely, offering no run.
Summary
Over 11: 3 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Kent Spitfires: 50/7 (rr 4.55)
Grant Stewart steps forward to a full-length off break on off stump and drives it cleanly through the covers for a single. Kent reach 50 for 7, now needing 93 from 54 balls with just three wickets left in a demanding chase.
Sikandar Raza bowls a full off break just outside off stump. Grant Stewart comes forward and plays a thick-edged drive that keeps low, safely gathered by the gully fielder for no run.
A full toss on middle stump from the off break bowler is flicked neatly along the leg side for a single.
Off break pitched outside off, Grant Stewart leans into a crisp cut, keeping the ball low and racing it past point for a single.
A length ball outside off from Sikandar Raza is met with a controlled cut from Grant Stewart, who plays it crisply to extra cover for no run.
Raza floats a length off-break just outside off stump and Stewart expertly cuts it low and well-timed towards cover, but there’s no run.
Summary
Over 10: 5 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Kent Spitfires: 47/7 (rr 4.7)
A leg spinner from Usama Mir spins in on the leg stump length, and Chris Benjamin works it but misses, the ball striking his pad and safely fielded by the keeper for no run. Kent require 96 runs from 60 balls with 3 wickets remaining, chasing at a steep run rate of 9.6.
The leg spinner drifts a full ball just outside off stump, but Grant Stewart confidently drives it along the ground for a well-run single.
A length ball pitched outside off from the leg spinner invites the cut shot. Grant Stewart cleverly edges it off the outside edge, racing it past third man for four. Grant Stewart is off the mark.
This leg spinner on a full length, angling in on leg stump, is worked carefully along the ground. Jake Lintott attempts a controlled shot but is run out attempting a risky run, ending his innings prematurely. Lintott departs for 1 run off 7 deliveries.
Usama Mir delivers a length ball on leg stump spinning in. Jake Lintott works it down on the pad but misses the connection, the ball just hitting him and remaining in the crease for no run.
The leg spinner drifts a length ball outside off, and the batter attempts a defensive shot but misses.
Summary
Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Kent Spitfires: 42/6 (rr 4.67)
Lintott pulls off a well-timed reverse sweep, keeping the ball along the ground past the deep backward point and nudges a single. Jake Lintott gets off the mark as Kent chase 101 from 66 with four wickets in hand and a required rate over nine.
Sikandar Raza bowls a full-length off break on leg stump, Jake Lintott attempts a cheeky reverse sweep but misses, the ball striking his pad and safely fielded by the keeper for no run.
Raza bowls a back of a length off break on middle stump, and Benjamin times a controlled pull down to deep backward square leg for a quick single.
the off break drifts outside off on a length, and Lintott tries a flick but misses, the ball hitting his pad for a leg bye.
Lintott executes a neat reverse sweep outside off, connecting off his body and keeping the ball grounded. It's safely fielded by the keeper for no run.
Sikandar Raza bowls a full-length off break just outside off stump. Tom Rogers attempts a controlled drive but is caught at deep extra cover, departing without scoring. Tom Rogers is out for a duck off three balls.
Summary
Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: Usama Mir. Kent Spitfires: 39/5 (rr 4.88)
Usama Mir bowls a full leg spinner on leg stump, Chris Benjamin attempts a flick but mistimes it, sending a controlled ground shot to extra cover for no run. Kent face a chase of 104 from 72 balls, needing 8.7 runs per over with 5 wickets in hand; their win probability is just 12%.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball outside off, the batter attempts a late cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
A full outside off delivery from the leg spinner, met with a mistimed drive that gets stopped quickly by the cover fielder. No run comes off this one.
The leg spinner on a length just around off stump, worked neatly by Benjamin into the off side, staying low and controlled, but no run comes off this delivery.
The leg spinner drifts the length ball just outside off, and Benjamin executes a perfectly timed reverse sweep. The ball races finely through third man for four runs. Chris Benjamin is off the mark.
The leg-spinner bowls a length delivery on off stump, and the batter tries a neat defensive prod but edges it outside off. He is caught by the keeper. Zak Crawley departs for 13 off 14 deliveries. Worcestershire's win probability surges from 68% to 89%.
Summary
Over 7: 3 runs. Bowler: Sikandar Raza. Kent Spitfires: 35/4 (rr 5.0)
An off break pitched at length on off stump, smoothly driven along the ground through the extra cover region for no run. Kent require 108 runs from 78 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at 8.3 runs an over.
Raza bowls an off break length ball just outside off, and Rogers attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is fielded cleanly.
The off break pitches up around off stump, Joe Denly goes for a flick but misses, the ball thuds off his pad and he is given leg before wicket. Joe Denly departs for 10 runs off 11 balls.
An off break bowled just outside off on a length, worked patiently by the batter who nudges it into the off side. No run comes from this tidy shot.
An off break pitched on leg stump at length, the batter attempts a sweep but misses as the ball floats into the keeper's gloves. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra run to the total.
Off break bowled on a length just around middle stump, Crawley works it carefully to the leg side, picking up a single.
Sikandar Raza tosses up an off break on a length just around off stump. Denly tries to pull but mistimes it, managing to squeak a quick single to square leg.
Summary
Over 6: 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Kent Spitfires: 32/3 (rr 5.33)
Ben Allison delivers a length ball on middle stump, and Joe Denly flicks it neatly to mid-on for a well-run single. Kent need 111 from 84 balls with seven wickets in hand, chasing at 7.9 per over; their chance sits at 52 percent.
Ben Allison delivers a length ball outside off, and Crawley confidently drives it low and along the ground, picking up a single through extra cover.
On a length ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
A full delivery outside off stump with no movement, driven crisply through third man for a beautiful boundary off the outside edge.
A full, straight delivery on middle stump sees the batter drive firmly along the ground, but there's no run as the fielder at mid on is alert.
Ben Allison bowls a length ball on off stump, and Joe Denly works it carefully through the off side for a single.
Summary
Over 5: 7 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Kent Spitfires: 25/3 (rr 5.0)
A full toss on leg stump and Joe Denly slides into a neat flick, guiding it gracefully to deep square leg for a single. Kent remain on track, needing 118 from 90 with plenty of wickets in hand in this chase.
Tom Taylor bowls a full delivery on leg stump, and Crawley flicks it neatly along the ground for a single.
Tom Taylor delivers a length ball outside off, and Joe Denly deftly drops it into the off side, picking up a comfortable single.
A full slower ball just outside off, Denly attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing Taylor to cleanly field the ball.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump, Joe Denly unleashes a controlled pull through deep backward square leg for four.
A full-length delivery outside off, Joe Denly attempts a drive but mis-times it, allowing the ball to drop safely for no run.
Summary
Over 4: 2 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Kent Spitfires: 18/3 (rr 4.5)
A length delivery just outside off, the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses entirely—no run. Kent face a big chase needing 125 from 96 balls with seven wickets in hand.
A leg stump length ball, left alone carefully by the batter as it drifts wide and goes for an extra wide run.
A length ball on off stump is met with a firm defensive stroke, calmly blocked back towards the bowler for no run.
On a full delivery straight at middle stump, Joe Denly flicks it neatly off his pads to pick up a comfortable single. Joe Denly gets off the mark.
A length delivery on off stump with no movement, Sam Billings attempts a defensive shot but misses completely. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the stumps, and he's bowled. Sam Billings is out for a duck after facing just two balls.
A length ball outside off stump, the batter attempts a defense but misses, leaving it well alone.
The back of a length ball on off stump sees the batter attempt a controlled pull shot but is caught by the short fine leg fielder, Daniel Bell-Drummond is out. Daniel Bell-Drummond departs for 2 off 6, marking a significant swing as Worcestershire's win probability jumps from 26% to 38%.
Summary
Over 3: 7 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Kent Spitfires: 16/1 (rr 5.33)
A length ball outside off comes in nicely with no swing. The batter drives it elegantly, controlled and crisp, sending it racing through long on for four. That's the first boundary of the innings. Kent need 127 from 102 balls with 9 wickets in hand, chasing at 7.5 an over.
Tom Taylor pitches a full ball just outside off, and Crawley steps forward to drive it firmly along the ground, but well fielded at extra cover, resulting in no run.
On a length outside off, the batter confidently drives the ball along the ground, but the fielder is quick to stop any run.
On a length outside off stump, the batter drives firmly along the ground, but the bowler is quick to field and keeps it to no run.
The length ball on middle stump is worked but missed on the leg side, resulting in a wide that adds an extra to the total.
Tom Taylor bowls a length ball right on middle stump. Zak Crawley deftly glances it off the pad into the leg side, picking up two runs. Zak Crawley gets off the mark with a couple.
Tom Taylor bowls a length ball straight on middle stump; Harry Finch attempts a scoop but misses entirely and is bowled cleanly. Harry Finch departs for 6 off 8 balls, shifting momentum as Worcestershire's win probability rises from 23% to 29%.
Summary
Over 2: 5 runs. Bowler: Matthew Waite. Kent Spitfires: 9/0 (rr 4.5)
Finch plays a controlled drive outside off to a length ball, mis-timed but safely finding the gap for a single. Kent require 134 from 108 balls, holding a strong 77% chance with all wickets in hand.
Bell-Drummond plays a composed late cut off a length ball outside off, guiding it calmly to gully for a single.
A back-of-a-length ball on off stump, Finch pulls it fiercely along the ground to deep square leg and picks up a quick single.
Without any movement, the length ball outside off is met with a crisp drive, the outside edge carrying just far enough for a quick two.
A length ball just outside off, nicely defended by Finch who keeps it down and plays it with a controlled bat to deny the bowler any runs.
On a length ball angling up middle, the batter works it carefully into the offside, keeping it along the ground for no run.
Summary
Over 1: 4 runs. Bowler: Tom Taylor. Kent Spitfires: 4/0 (rr 4.0)
A full delivery on leg stump, Finch opens the face and flicks it neatly into the deep backward square leg for a quick single. Kent chase 139 from 114 with a solid run rate and all wickets intact.
Tom Taylor bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Bell-Drummond works it carefully along the ground for a comfortable single. Daniel Bell-Drummond has opened his account.
A length ball right on middle stump, worked carefully into the off side by the batter for no run.
Tom Taylor delivers a full-length ball outside off, met with a crisp drive from Bell-Drummond. The shot is well-timed but kept along the ground, and it’s fielded cleanly at cover for no run.
A length delivery outside off is met with a firm defensive stroke by Daniel Bell-Drummond, keeping the scoreboard quiet for a dot ball.
On a length, straight delivery holding its line at middle stump, Finch glances it neatly down to short fine leg, sneaking through for a well-judged single. Harry Finch opens his account with a tidy run.
Tom Taylor delivers a length ball on leg stump, and Finch tries to work it but misses cleanly, the ball hugging the leg side. It’s called a wide, adding an extra to the score.
Summary
Over 20: 7 runs. Bowler: Tom Rogers. Worcestershire Rapids: 142/7 (rr 7.1)
A full ball on middle stump, Usama Mir tries a controlled flick but ends up caught at deep mid-wicket. The batter's flick was met with a sharp catch to send him back without scoring. Usama Mir departs for a duck off just one delivery.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, Adam Hose attempts a controlled pull but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at deep mid-wicket. He’s caught out after a promising innings. Adam Hose departs for 47 off 41.
On a back of a length delivery just on off stump, D'Oliveira attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing to scramble a single.
On a length ball just on off stump, Hose pulls it neatly along the ground towards deep square leg and sneaks through for a single.
On a length ball just on off stump, the batter swings hard and connects well. It’s a controlled slog that races away through mid-wicket for four.
A length ball outside off, clipped cleverly through the late cut region for a quick single.
Summary
Over 19: 5 runs. Bowler: Matt Milnes. Worcestershire Rapids: 135/5 (rr 7.11)
No movement on a back of a length delivery outside off, and Hose attempts a cut shot but mis-times it, with the ball staying low and safely fielded by the bowler.
Matt Milnes delivers a length ball right on middle stump. Adam Hose tries a sweep but misses, the ball striking his pad. No run comes off this delivery.
A length ball straight on middle stump, nicely worked off the bat by Brett D'Oliveira who keeps it down and nudges it away for a comfortable single. Brett D'Oliveira gets off the mark.
The back of a length delivery outside off stump is met with a controlled upper cut, but it's caught by the fielder at gully. Matthew Waite goes back for 17 off 11, edging his shot to give the bowler a breakthrough. Worcestershire lose Matthew Waite after a lively start with 17 runs off 11 balls.