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Metro Bank One Day Cup Men

Worcester

Worcestershire Rapids 294 for 6. Middlesex 293 for 7.

Worcestershire Rapids win by 4 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 49: 12 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Worcestershire Rapids: 294/6 (rr 6.04)

  2. 48.4

    A yorker delivered straight on middle stump, met with a well-timed drive. The batter carves it neatly through long off for four runs.

  3. 48.3

    A full toss outside off, Beyers Swanepoel attempts a wild slog but manages only a mis-timed single, taken on the run.

  4. 48.2

    A no movement, full toss just outside off, and Beyers Swanepoel smashes a controlled slog over mid wicket for six. A strong start for Swanepoel, getting off the mark in style.

  5. 48.1

    A yorker on off stump from the bowler, expertly driven by Jake Libby through the infield for a quick single.

  6. Update

    Summary

    Over 48: 2 runs. Bowler: Naavya Sharma. Worcestershire Rapids: 282/6 (rr 5.88)

  7. 47.6

    Naavya Sharma delivers a yorker on off stump with no movement, Beyers Swanepoel pushes it quietly into extra cover where it's quickly fielded, yielding no run. Worcestershire require 12 runs off the last 12 balls with four wickets in hand, holding a 94% win probability according to WinViz.

  8. 47.5

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, perfectly met by a tidy cut shot that stays low, but the run is stopped sharply by backward point.

  9. 47.4

    The yorker hits on off stump and Beyers Swanepoel calmly defends it back to the extra cover region for no run.

  10. 47.3

    A full toss on off stump from the bowler. The batter tries to drive but mis-times it and is caught by mid-on, resulting in a wicket. Tom Taylor departs for 17 runs from 12 balls.

  11. 47.2

    The yorker slips in outside off, Tom Taylor attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  12. 47.1

    Tom Taylor steps forward to meet the full toss on off stump and drives it neatly through the infield for a couple of runs, helped by a misfield in the deep mid-wicket region.

  13. Update

    Summary

    Over 47: 13 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Worcestershire Rapids: 280/5 (rr 5.96)

  14. 46.6

    On a full delivery on off stump, Jake Libby pushes it quietly towards extra cover where it's safely fielded. No run comes off this one. Worcestershire require 14 runs from 18 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% win probability according to WinViz.

  15. 46.5

    Tom Taylor pushes a full-length ball just outside off stump, guiding it carefully through the infield for a well-timed single.

  16. 46.4

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Taylor leans into a drive and connects sweetly on the inside edge, sending the ball racing away for four through fine leg. Taylor adds another boundary to his tally, making it 4 fours in this over.

  17. 46.3

    Henry Brookes bowls a back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement. Tom Taylor hooks it beautifully, timing it well and sending it flying through fine leg for four. That’s another boundary for Tom Taylor, his second in this over.

  18. 46.2

    A length ball on off stump without movement and Tom Taylor drives it with impressive timing, pulling it powerfully through mid-wicket for four runs.

  19. 46.1

    Length ball on off stump, Tom Taylor plays a textbook defensive stroke, keeping it down and tidy for no run.

  20. Update

    Summary

    Over 46: 4 runs. Bowler: Naavya Sharma. Worcestershire Rapids: 267/5 (rr 5.8)

  21. 45.6

    On a back of a length delivery just on off stump, Tom Taylor pushes it carefully along the ground for a single to mid-off. Worcestershire need 27 from 24 balls with five wickets in hand in this chase.

  22. 45.5

    A length ball on off stump, Taylor blocks it firmly on the crease, keeping it safe along the ground for no run.

  23. 45.4

    Naavya Sharma bowls a length delivery on off stump, and Jake Libby works it crisply to mid-wicket for a quick single.

  24. 45.3

    On a length ball without any movement, Taylor attempts a drive but it’s mis-timed and flies uncontrolled towards deep backward point, allowing him to scramble through for a single. Taylor gets off the mark with a run.

  25. 45.2

    On a length ball straight at off stump, the batter pushes it down gently towards mid off, easily fielded without a run.

  26. 45.1

    A length ball down the middle, Jake Libby executes a neat, controlled glance through to the leg side for a single.

  27. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 11 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Worcestershire Rapids: 263/5 (rr 5.84)

  28. 44.6

    On a length ball angling in on leg stump, the batter attempts a cut shot but gets a thick edge and is caught at cover. Dan Lategan is dismissed. Dan Lategan departs for 26 off 24 as Worcestershire need 31 from 30 balls with five wickets in hand and still hold a 90% chance to win.

  29. 44.5

    A length ball on leg stump comes straight without any movement. Dan Lategan picks it up nicely, driving with controlled precision through long on for a boundary. Dan Lategan striking again with his second four of the over.

  30. 44.4

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, Jake Libby works it cleverly on the ground for a single to short fine leg.

  31. 44.3

    On a length ball just on off stump, Dan Lategan pulls it firmly into the deep mid-wicket area, scampering through for a quick single.

  32. 44.2

    A full toss on off stump is met with a mis-timed pull shot that still races away to the mid-wicket boundary.

  33. 44.1

    No movement on a length ball just on off stump, and Libby tries to cut but mistimes it, managing to scrape a single through to the keeper.

  34. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 7 runs. Bowler: Naavya Sharma. Worcestershire Rapids: 252/4 (rr 5.73)

  35. 43.6

    A full delivery right on off stump, Jake Libby guides a controlled glance to fine leg for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Libby reaches his century off 107 balls with a strike rate of 93. Worcestershire need 42 runs from 36 balls with six wickets in hand, requiring seven an over.

  36. 43.6

    A length ball drifts wide down leg side, and no shot is offered from the batter. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra to the total.

  37. 43.5

    Lategan rocks back to this short, no movement delivery on the off stump and hooks it low along the ground for one run. Worcestershire inch forward to 250 for 4.

  38. 43.4

    A full delivery on off stump is worked gently through the covers by Jake Libby for a well-timed single.

  39. 43.3

    A back of a length delivery on middle stump sees Dan Lategan steer a top-edged pull through deep mid-wicket for a single.

  40. 43.2

    A length ball on off stump, worked crisply by Jake Libby into the gap for a quick single.

  41. 43.1

    On a full, straight delivery with no movement, Dan Lategan confidently drives it along the ground for a quick single as the fielder at mid-off manages to save a run.

  42. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 8 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Worcestershire Rapids: 245/4 (rr 5.7)

  43. 42.6

    A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement is met with a well-timed pull shot. Jake Libby crashes it firmly through mid wicket for a boundary. Worcestershire need 49 from 42 balls with six wickets in hand, cruising with an 85% win probability.

  44. 42.5

    A short ball on off stump with no movement; the batter opts not to play a shot and leaves it well, resulting in no run.

  45. 42.4

    No movement as the length ball outside off is met with a controlled pull shot, racing away for a neat two.

  46. 42.3

    No movement as the length ball is straight on off stump, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely with the ball safely collected by the wicketkeeper.

  47. 42.2

    No movement on this length ball around middle stump, Dan Lategan goes for a slog but mistimes it, scrambling through for a single.

  48. 42.1

    Length ball on off stump, worked carefully by Jake Libby into the deep square leg region for a single.

  49. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 8 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Worcestershire Rapids: 237/4 (rr 5.64)

  50. 41.6

    A full-length off break pitched on off stump, expertly met by the batter who plays a well-timed, controlled drive through long on for four. Worcestershire need 57 runs from 48 balls at a required rate of 7.1, holding strong with six wickets in hand and an 82% chance to win.

  51. 41.5

    This off break drifts on middle off stump and Jake Libby works it carefully for a single through the infield.

  52. 41.4

    Josh de Caires bowls a full off break on off stump, and Dan Lategan works it neatly on the ground for a quick single.

  53. 41.3

    An off break pitched on a good length just outside off stump, driven eagerly by Jake Libby through the off side for a quick single.

  54. 41.2

    An off break length ball on off stump sees the batter push it gently through the off side. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  55. 41.1

    Josh de Caires bowls a full off break on off stump, and Dan Lategan drives it with an inside edge for a quick single.

  56. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 10 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Worcestershire Rapids: 229/4 (rr 5.59)

  57. 40.6

    No movement as the length ball is pushed neatly on off stump by Dan Lategan for a single, the ball fielded quickly at deep cover. Worcestershire still require 65 runs from 54 balls with 6 wickets in hand, holding a strong 79% chance according to WinViz.

  58. 40.5

    A length ball on off stump without any movement, neatly dispatched. Dan Lategan pulls it with excellent timing, sending it racing through fine leg for four.

  59. 40.4

    A length ball on off stump, Dan Lategan works it carefully on the ground towards mid on, no run taken.

  60. 40.3

    This length ball on off stump draws Henry Cullen into an ambitious scoop that he mistimes, offering a catch at backward point. He is caught behind. Henry Cullen departs for a well-played 73 off 68 balls.

  61. 40.2

    A short, straight delivery on off stump sees the batter execute a well-timed upper cut. The ball races crisply through third man for four.

  62. 40.1

    A length ball on off stump, Jake Libby works it carefully through the off side for a neat single.

  63. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 13 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire Rapids: 219/3 (rr 5.47)

  64. 39.6

    A full stock ball on off stump, driven crisply by Henry Cullen. He middle-edges it with great control, sending it sailing over long off for a magnificent six! That's two boundaries in the over for Cullen. Worcestershire's win probability jumps to 79% as they chase 75 from 60 with seven wickets in hand.

  65. 39.5

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball on off stump, met with a solid defensive jab from Henry Cullen who keeps it down and plays it safely for no run.

  66. 39.4

    The stock ball comes in full on off stump line, and the batter drives it beautifully. A well-timed, controlled stroke races away to deep square leg for four.

  67. 39.3

    The stock ball, full and on off stump, is met with a neat drive by the batter, who keeps it down and races it along the ground towards extra cover. No run comes off this tidy shot.

  68. 39.2

    A full stock ball on off stump, and Jake Libby gently glances it down to short fine leg for a quick single.

  69. 39.1

    A length ball on off stump from the bowler is met with a controlled drive through the covers, racing away for two runs despite a sharp run-out chance saved by a fine fielding effort at deep extra cover. That partnership nudges past the 100-run mark in just 100 balls.

  70. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 10 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Worcestershire Rapids: 206/3 (rr 5.28)

  71. 38.6

    The length ball on off stump is carefully pushed into extra cover, fielded quickly without troubling the scorers. Worcestershire chase 88 from 66 balls with a 71% chance, needing 8 runs an over with 7 wickets in hand.

  72. 38.5

    On a back of a length delivery just on off stump, Jake Libby pulls it low and hard towards deep backward square leg, managing to sneak through for a quick single.

  73. 38.4

    A slower ball on off stump, length delivery is worked nicely into the on side for a quick single, fielded cleanly at fine leg.

  74. 38.3

    Jake Libby steps into a back of a length delivery on off stump and drives it crisply along the ground, darting through for a well-timed single.

  75. 38.2

    No movement on a length ball outside off, and Jake Libby pulls it with perfect control, sending it soaring over mid wicket for six. That takes Worcestershire to 203 for 3.

  76. 38.1

    A length ball outside off stump, met with an upper cut that runs off the edge for a quick single.

  77. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 9 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire Rapids: 196/3 (rr 5.16)

  78. 37.6

    A length stock ball on off stump, driven crisply by Henry Cullen who keeps it down to pick up a single. Worcestershire require 98 runs from 72 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a 66% win probability according to WinViz.

  79. 37.5

    The stock ball pitches at length on off stump, met with a controlled push by the batter, resulting in no run.

  80. 37.4

    The stock ball on a length, angling around off stump, is met with a beautifully timed reverse sweep. Henry Cullen delicately guides it over third man for a stylish six.

  81. 37.3

    A length stock ball on off stump, Libby rocks back and pulls low along the on side, darting a quick single to mid wicket.

  82. 37.2

    A full-length stock ball on off stump is met with a solid defensive stroke by Libby, who keeps the run tally unchanged.

  83. 37.1

    Henry Cullen drives a full stock ball on off stump, sending it neatly past the infield for a single. Henry Cullen reaches his half-century off 56 balls with a solid strike rate of 89.

  84. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 4 runs. Bowler: Noah Cornwell. Worcestershire Rapids: 187/3 (rr 5.05)

  85. 36.6

    A length ball outside off, Henry Cullen uses a neat late cut, keeping it grounded and racing away for a single past third man. Worcestershire face a chase needing 107 from 78, holding a 62% chance with seven wickets in hand.

  86. 36.5

    A length ball on off stump, Jake Libby carves a neat cut through the point region, racing away for a single.

  87. 36.4

    No movement on a back of a length ball just on off stump, Cullen cuts crisply along the ground for a single, well fielded at third man.

  88. 36.3

    No movement on this full delivery just on off stump, and Cullen attempts a cut but mistimes it, the ball staying low and getting safely fielded by the keeper for no run.

  89. 36.2

    No movement on a length ball just on off stump as the batter attempts a scoop but misses; no run comes off it.

  90. 36.1

    Jake Libby steps into a length ball outside off and executes a crisp cut that races away along the ground for one.

  91. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 5 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire Rapids: 183/3 (rr 5.08)

  92. 35.6

    Jake Libby works a full-length stock ball on off stump crisply through the off side for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Worcestershire face a chase with 111 runs needed from 84 balls, seven wickets in hand and a 63% win probability.

  93. 35.5

    The bowler delivers a yorker on off stump; the batter works it deftly along the ground, squeezing out a single.

  94. 35.4

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball just on off stump. Henry Cullen works a neat cut, keeping the ball down and well fielded at gully for no run.

  95. 35.3

    Libby works a stock length ball just on off stump with steady hands, guiding it carefully for a single towards deep backward square leg.

  96. 35.2

    Henry Cullen plays a neat drive along the off stump line, keeping it low and controlled for a well-timed single.

  97. 35.1

    A length stock ball, just on off stump, is pushed gently by Jake Libby for a quick single to deep cover, fielded cleanly.

  98. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 3 runs. Bowler: Toby Roland-Jones. Worcestershire Rapids: 178/3 (rr 5.09)

  99. 34.6

    Roland-Jones delivers a full, on off stump ball with no movement. Libby works it finely off the bat and pad, picking up a quick single. Worcestershire need 116 from 90 balls with seven wickets in hand, chasing at 7.7 runs per over.

  100. 34.5

    Roland-Jones pitches a length ball on off stump. Libby tries a cut shot but mistimes it, slicing the ball low to cover where Gohar fields cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  101. 34.4

    Roland-Jones pitches it up on off stump, Libby works the ball quietly into the off side where Geddes fields at mid on. No run comes off this delivery.

  102. 34.3

    Roland-Jones delivers a back of a length ball on off stump, and Cullen cuts it crisply along the ground towards third man, quick single taken.

  103. 34.2

    Roland-Jones bowls a full delivery on off stump, Cullen works it carefully along the ground, nicely fielded at square leg for no run.

  104. 34.1

    Full delivery on off stump, Jake Libby works it neatly through the on side for one.

  105. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 7 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Worcestershire Rapids: 175/3 (rr 5.15)

  106. 33.6

    A back of a length delivery on the outside off stump, it’s cut crisply by the batter. Henry Cullen dispatches it low and hard through third man for four. Worcestershire chase 119 from 96 balls, requiring 7.4 runs an over with seven wickets in hand; their chances look strong at 63%.

  107. 33.5

    A length delivery on off stump is worked neatly into the off side along the ground, but it yields no run.

  108. 33.4

    A length ball on off stump, Jake Libby cuts it crisply along the off side, guiding a well-timed single to deep cover.

  109. 33.3

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, Jake Libby gently pushes it back towards mid off where the fielder collects cleanly for no run.

  110. 33.2

    Henry Cullen leans into a back of a length delivery on off stump, pulling it low and controlled towards fine leg for a quick single.

  111. 33.1

    A length ball on middle stump is met with a controlled glance from Jake Libby, who nudges it gently to fine leg for a single.

  112. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 2 runs. Bowler: Toby Roland-Jones. Worcestershire Rapids: 168/3 (rr 5.09)

  113. 32.6

    Roland-Jones bowls a back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, and Libby rocks back to pull it low and controlled to deep square leg for a smart single. Worcestershire require 126 runs from 102 balls, holding seven wickets in hand while the required run rate stands at 7.4.

  114. 32.5

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, pushed firmly but kept on the ground by Libby, resulting in a well-fielded dot.

  115. 32.4

    Roland-Jones delivers a length ball outside off, and Cullen skilfully steers it low past third man for a single.

  116. 32.3

    Henry Cullen plays a steady defensive shot on a length ball just on off stump, keeping the scoreboard still.

  117. 32.2

    A length ball right on off stump, Henry Cullen works it patiently through the off side but can't find the gap. The ball is quickly fielded at mid-wicket, resulting in no run.

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