Summary
Vitality Blast Women League 2
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire Rapids Women
1141
Middlesex Women
1107
Worcestershire Rapids Women win by 9 wickets
Summary
Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Victoria Solomon. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 114/1 (rr 8.14)
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked. 4 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, worked. No run.
Victoria Solomon bowls a length ball on off stump, and Bryony Gillgrass works it carefully through the infield for a single.
Over the wicket. Yorker, down leg, front foot, reverse sweep. No run.
An illegal delivery, a beamer over the waistline, called a no ball. The batter leaves it alone as the umpire signals one extra run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Riva Pindoria at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Summary
Over 13: 10 runs. Bowler: Hannah Francis. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 107/1 (rr 8.23)
A length ball on leg stump, fired up with no movement, is worked carefully off the pads into the short fine leg region for no run. Worcestershire require just 4 runs from 42 balls, holding a firm grip on the chase with nine wickets in hand.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, no movement, leave. 1 wide.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, steer along the ground to Abbie Whybrow at backward point. No run.
Sophie Beech plays a well-timed reverse sweep along the ground, nudging it carefully past the infield for a single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, reverse sweep. 4 byes.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, reverse sweep. 4 runs.
On a full-length delivery right on off stump, Sophie Beech works the ball carefully along the ground towards square leg, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 97/1 (rr 8.08)
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Abbie Whybrow at backward point. No run.
A full-length off break on off stump is met with a steady defensive shot from Bryony Gillgrass, who keeps it down and plays it carefully for no run.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, sweep uncontrolled in air to Riva Pindoria at gully. 1 run.
Sophie Beech drives a full, on middle stump off break beautifully. It's a well-timed shot racing away through long on for four. That's another boundary for Beech, her second in this over.
An off break floats in full on off stump and the batter drives it crisply. Sophie Beech times it perfectly, sending it racing past the fielder at long off for four.
Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Artemis Downer at deep square leg. 1 run.
Summary
Over 11: 15 runs. Bowler: Issy Routledge. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 87/1 (rr 7.91)
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, pushed along the ground to Artemis Downer at backward point. 1 run.
Issy Routledge bowls a full-length off break on leg stump, and Sophie Beech attempts a reverse sweep but mis-times it slightly, managing to pick up a quick single.
Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, reverse sweep. 4 byes.
Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, sweep. 4 runs.
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, sweep. 4 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Sonali Patel at deep backward point. 1 run.
Summary
Over 10: 2 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 72/1 (rr 7.2)
Sophie Beech attempts a full-length off break outside off, going for a drive but mis-times it. The ball stays on the ground and Abbie Whybrow fields it comfortably at cover, resulting in no run. Worcestershire Women need 39 runs from 60 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% chance of victory.
Sophie Beech works a well-timed off break, pitching on off stump length, steering it cleverly through the gap for a quick two. Sophie Beech gets off the mark for Worcestershire Women.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive controlled in air to Abbie Whybrow at extra cover. OUT! Madison Windeatt caught - 21(31)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
An off break tossed up outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is safely held by the wicketkeeper with no run added.
Off break drifting outside off, length ball, the batter attempts a cut but misses as the keeper collects comfortably.
Summary
Over 9: 12 runs. Bowler: Rachana Cambampaty. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 70/0 (rr 7.78)
Down the full delivery on leg stump, Bryony Gillgrass unloads a controlled slog over mid-wicket, sending it crashing to the boundary for six. That's her second boundary this over. Worcestershire Women require 41 runs from 66 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong 94% chance to win according to WinViz.
Round the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, sweep. 4 runs.
A full, on off stump stock ball is met with an ambitious drive that's a bit mis-timed, but she still manages to scrape a single off it.
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
Gillgrass picks a length ball outside off and executes a well-timed cut shot, keeping it low and sneaky for a quick single.
Rachana Cambampaty hurls in a yorker right on off stump. Bryony Gillgrass blocks it back firmly along the ground, a tidy defensive stroke producing no run.
Summary
Over 8: 9 runs. Bowler: Issy Routledge. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 58/0 (rr 7.25)
A length ball on off stump spun in by the off break is met with a solid defensive stroke from the batter, keeping it on the ground for no run. Worcestershire Women require 53 runs from 72 balls with all ten wickets intact, holding an 89% chance according to WinViz.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Sarah Pearson at deep square leg. 1 run.
Issy Routledge bowls a full off break on off stump, and Madison Windeatt drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
Issy Routledge delivers a full off break on off stump, and Bryony Gillgrass drives it crisply, timing it well to pick up a single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, slog. 6 runs.
Issy Routledge pitches a full off break just outside off, and Bryony Gillgrass attempts a cut shot, edging the ball wide of the slip cordon but not scoring.
Summary
Over 7: 7 runs. Bowler: Saskia Horley. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 49/0 (rr 7.0)
A full-length off break right on off stump, well timed by Bryony Gillgrass through the covers for a smart single. Worcestershire Women need 62 from 78 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong chance to chase.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, cut. No run.
The off break darts in on a full length, and Bryony Gillgrass unleashes a well-timed slog through mid-wicket for four.
An off break pitched outside off at length, well timed cut through the point region brings a quick single.
Over the wicket. Full, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Abbie Whybrow at deep square leg. 1 run.
An off break tossed up on a good length just on off stump, the batter attempts a drive but it’s mis-timed and safely stops in the crease for no run.
Summary
Over 6: 11 runs. Bowler: Sarah Pearson. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 42/0 (rr 7.0)
Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Hannah Francis at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Bryony Gillgrass wisely leaves this no-movement length ball wide outside off, not tempting a shot and giving away a wide run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Victoria Solomon at third man. 1 run.
Madison Windeatt elegantly drives a length ball just outside off stump, timing it perfectly to steer it gracefully through the covers for two runs.
This no movement length ball outside off is driven crisply, the outside edge racing away beautifully. Madison Windeatt finds the third man boundary with elegant timing.
A full-length no movement ball outside off, Windeatt attempts a drive but mis-times it, sending the ball safely into cover where it's quickly fielded.
Bryony Gillgrass plays a well-timed cut off a length ball outside off, steering it crisply to deep cover for a single.
A length ball drifting wide outside off, Bryony Gillgrass wisely leaves it alone as it sails past without a touch.
Summary
Over 5: 8 runs. Bowler: Sonali Patel. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 31/0 (rr 6.2)
A length ball outside off, Madison Windeatt defends it firmly on the crease, leaving no chance for a run. Worcestershire Women face a chase needing 80 from 90 balls, holding a strong position with all wickets intact.
Bryony Gillgrass plays a well-timed drive through the extra cover region off a length ball outside off stump, picking up a single.
No movement on a length ball outside off, and Bryony Gillgrass plays a well-timed cut, racing the ball crisply to deep cover for two runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Sarah Pearson at deep cover. 2 runs.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, late cut along the ground to Hannah Francis at third man. 1 run.
Sonali Patel bowls a full delivery on off stump, Madison Windeatt works it crisply along the ground for a neat two.
Summary
Over 4: 12 runs. Bowler: Sarah Pearson. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 23/0 (rr 5.75)
Pearson delivers a length ball just outside off stump, Gillgrass cuts it crisply through the off side for a well-timed two. The ball skims along the ground, collected safely at deep cover by Sonali Patel. Worcestershire Women are chasing 88 from 96 balls, holding steady with all wickets in hand and a promising 71% win probability.
Bowling a no movement back of a length outside off, and Madison Windeatt neatly cuts it along the ground for a well-timed single.
A full toss right on off stump and beautifully worked through deep square leg for four. The batter middles the ball with exquisite timing without sending it airborne.
Sarah Pearson bowls a full-length delivery just outside off stump. Madison Windeatt goes for a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball straight to cover where it's comfortably fielded. No run.
On a full delivery targeting the off stump, Bryony Gillgrass drives with crisp timing, steering the ball between the infielders and picking up a well-earned single.
The bowler delivers a full ball straight on off stump, and Bryony Gillgrass works it with a well-timed strike. The ball races away to fine leg for a boundary.
Summary
Over 3: 6 runs. Bowler: Sonali Patel. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 11/0 (rr 3.67)
Sonali Patel bowls a yorker outside off; the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is quickly fielded at cover. Worcestershire Women face a chase of 100 from 102 balls with all wickets intact; the required rate is steady at 5.9.
Madison Windeatt attempts a drive on a length ball outside off stump but misses completely, resulting in a dot.
Sonali Patel bowls a full delivery just on off stump, and Windeatt attempts a drive but mistimes it, with the ball staying safely on the ground and fielded at square leg for no run.
On a length ball outside off, Bryony Gillgrass executes a well-timed cut shot, slicing it low to third man for a smart single.
A length ball on off stump, Bryony Gillgrass works it crisply and middles the shot. The ball races away to deep backward square leg for a boundary. That's the first four of the innings.
A length ball outside off, played with a well-timed drive by Madison Windeatt who keeps it along the ground, carving out a neat single.
Summary
Over 2: 2 runs. Bowler: Sarah Pearson. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 5/0 (rr 2.5)
A length ball just outside off sees a well-timed drive racing through the infield for a single. Worcestershire Women are chasing 106 from 108 balls with all ten wickets intact, holding a 56% chance according to WinViz.
The bowler sends down a full-length, no-movement delivery outside off, and the batter drives it firmly along the ground. Saskia Horley fields neatly at cover to keep it tight; no run comes off this well-executed shot.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
A full delivery just outside off stump sees the batter leave it well alone, opting for no run.
Sarah Pearson bowls a full delivery just outside off stump. Madison Windeatt goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball staying low and safely fielded at cover for no run.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Victoria Solomon at deep backward point. 1 run.
Summary
Over 1: 3 runs. Bowler: Sonali Patel. Worcestershire Rapids Women: 3/0 (rr 3.0)
Sonali Patel bowls a full, outside off delivery that Madison Windeatt meets with a well-timed drive down the ground, but it doesn't carry past mid off for a run. Worcestershire Women begin their chase needing 108 from 114 with all wickets in hand, holding a 58% win probability.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Saskia Horley at cover. No run.
Sonali Patel bowls a full-length delivery just outside off stump, and Bryony Gillgrass pushes it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, off stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Sonali Patel at bowler. No run.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Sarah Pearson at deep cover. 1 run.
Sonali Patel delivers a length ball just outside off stump, and Bryony Gillgrass plays a well-timed cut through the off side for one run. Gillgrass gets off the mark with a confident start.
Summary
Over 20: 9 runs. Bowler: Amy Maund. Middlesex Women: 110/7 (rr 5.5)
Here comes a length ball outside off, and the batter cuts it crisply. She finds the gap well-timed through backward point for a boundary. Middlesex Women finish their innings on 110, with WinViz showing Worcestershire Women at 57% and Middlesex Women at 43%.
Over the wicket. Full, wide outside off, down the track, leave. 1 wide.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Megan Bishop at deep square leg. 2 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Jess Beach at deep square leg. 1 run.
A length ball on leg stump with no movement, worked carefully but the batter misses and the ball strikes the pads, no run here.
A full-length, on off stump delivery with no movement. Hannah Francis attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
A length ball down the leg side, worked but missing the bat, adding a wide to the score as the keeper fields quickly.
Amy Maund bowls a length delivery on off stump, and Hannah Francis attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 19: 5 runs. Bowler: Jess Beach. Middlesex Women: 101/7 (rr 5.32)
A length ball outside off, no movement on offer. Hannah Francis drives with an inside edge, sneaking a single through to the fielder at short fine leg. Hannah Francis gets off the mark in style.
Round the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, worked. 1 wide.
A length ball outside off comes in with no movement. Sonali Patel attempts a controlled drive but mistimes it and is run out by a direct hit, ending her innings. Sonali Patel departs after scoring 2 runs from 3 balls.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Jess Beach at bowler. 1 run.