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Rothesay County Championship

Division 2 / Worcester

Worcestershire 265 & 216. Middlesex 339 & 283 for 6.

Middlesex win by 141 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 84: 0 runs. Bowler: Toby Roland-Jones. Worcestershire: 216/10 (rr 2.57)

  2. 83.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ben Geddes at short leg. OUT! Harry Darley caught - 1(18)

  3. 83.5

    A length ball just outside off stump, the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses it completely; no run.

  4. 83.4

    Roland-Jones delivers a length ball on off stump, safely guided forward by Darley into the ground for a steady defensive stroke, resulting in no run.

  5. 83.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Max Holden at mid off. No run.

  6. 83.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, shoulders arms. No run.

  7. 83.1

    A length ball outside off stump with no movement, controlled neatly with a shoulders arms defense by the batsman, resulting in no run.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 83: 0 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire: 216/9 (rr 2.6)

  9. 82.6

    A length ball on middle stump, Taylor blocks it down firmly, keeping the scoreboard quiet with a steady defense.

  10. 82.5

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Sam Robson at mid off. No run.

  11. 82.4

    Zafar Gohar delivers a length stock ball just outside off, and Taylor shoulders arms it down safely, offering no run.

  12. 82.3

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length ball on leg stump, and Tom Taylor works it but misses, the ball hitting his pad with no run added.

  13. 82.2

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Tom Taylor uses his shoulders and arms to block it down neatly. No run comes off this controlled defensive stroke.

  14. 82.1

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive. No run.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 82: 1 run. Bowler: Toby Roland-Jones. Worcestershire: 216/9 (rr 2.63)

  16. 81.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, padded. No run.

  17. 81.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Seb Morgan at fine leg. No run.

  18. 81.4

    Roland-Jones bowls a length ball just outside off. Darley plays a quiet shoulders-and-arms defensive stroke, keeping it grounded and safe for no run.

  19. 81.4

    A short, no movement delivery outside off stump from the bowler prompts a careful leave from the batter. The ball is called a wide, adding an extra to the scoreboard.

  20. 81.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ben Geddes at mid wicket. No run.

  21. 81.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, shoulders arms. No run.

  22. 81.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Max Holden at extra cover. No run.

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 81: 1 run. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire: 215/9 (rr 2.65)

  24. 80.6

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Seb Morgan at third man. 1 run.

  25. 80.5

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Harry Darley plays it cautiously with a shoulders-and-arms defense, keeping the ball down and tight. It produces no run as Joe Cracknell collects the ball neatly behind the stumps.

  26. 80.4

    A length stock ball outside off stump, Harry Darley blocks it firmly back to the bowler for no run.

  27. 80.3

    Zafar Gohar delivers a length ball on middle stump, and Harry Darley plays a cautious defensive shot, the ball skimming off the inside edge for no run.

  28. 80.2

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Seb Morgan at backward point. No run.

  29. 80.1

    Zafar Gohar delivers a stock length ball just outside off stump, and Harry Darley watches it carefully, playing a controlled shoulders and arms shot that results in no run.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 80: 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Robson. Worcestershire: 214/9 (rr 2.67)

  31. 79.6

    Tom Taylor attempts a defensive shot but misses completely, and the ball sneaks through for four leg byes, taken quickly at third man.

  32. 79.5

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ben Geddes at mid wicket. No run.

  33. 79.4

    The leg spinner drifts it outside off, length ball, and the batter defends it solidly back down the pitch for no run.

  34. 79.3

    Robson sends down a full-length leg-spin on off stump, but Taylor drives it crisply along the ground, timing it well though no run comes.

  35. 79.2

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Zafar Gohar at gully. No run.

  36. 79.1

    Sam Robson bowls a length ball outside off to the leg spinner, and Tom Taylor carefully steers it along the ground. The ball is quickly held by the gully, resulting in a tidy dot.

  37. Update

    Summary

    Over 79: 0 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire: 210/9 (rr 2.66)

  38. 78.6

    A length ball drifting outside off stump, the batter tries to defend but inside edges it and is caught at first slip. Beyers Swanepoel is caught behind without scoring. Beyers Swanepoel departs for a duck off just one ball.

  39. 78.5

    Round the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Tom Helm at first slip. OUT! Henry Cullen caught - 28(91)

  40. 78.4

    The stock ball lands on off stump length and Henry Cullen blocks it firmly with a solid defensive stroke, leaving no chance for a run.

  41. 78.3

    Henry Cullen leans into a length ball outside off, playing a tidy defensive stroke that stays low and safe for no run.

  42. 78.2

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball outside off stump. Henry Cullen plays it carefully with a controlled shoulders-and-arms motion, keeping it down and running no risk in this dot ball.

  43. 78.1

    The stock ball is pitched up just outside off stump, and Cullen plays a cautious defensive stroke to keep the scoreboard quiet.

  44. Update

    Summary

    Over 78: 2 runs. Bowler: Seb Morgan. Worcestershire: 210/7 (rr 2.69)

  45. 77.6

    Tom Taylor plays a controlled shoulders-and-arms shot off a length ball outside off, keeping it down and safe for no run.

  46. 77.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, worked along the ground to Max Holden at fine leg. 1 leg bye.

  47. 77.4

    A back of a length delivery outside off, played defensively by Henry Cullen who keeps it on the ground for no run.

  48. 77.3

    Over the wicket. Short, outside off, ducked, leave. No run.

  49. 77.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Tom Taylor rocks back and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a quick single.

  50. 77.1

    A length ball outside off, no movement on offer. Taylor attempts a defensive stroke but mis-times it and the ball is quickly fielded at mid on for no run.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 77: 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Robson. Worcestershire: 208/7 (rr 2.7)

  52. 76.6

    Sam Robson bowls a length leg-spinner on off stump, and Henry Cullen blocks it back firmly into the pitch for no run.

  53. 76.5

    A length ball from the leg spinner just outside off stump, met with a controlled drive by Cullen who keeps it grounded and tidy, no run coming.

  54. 76.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Seb Morgan at gully. No run.

  55. 76.3

    A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off stump, Henry Cullen attempts a careful defensive stroke but misses, leaving the ball to be safely gathered by the keeper.

  56. 76.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, late cut. 4 runs.

  57. 76.1

    Outside off, a full-length leg spinner is driven firmly along the ground by Cullen, who keeps it tight to the cover area but fails to find the rope.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 76: 6 runs. Bowler: Seb Morgan. Worcestershire: 204/7 (rr 2.68)

  59. 75.6

    The bowler delivers a back-of-a-length ball on off stump. The batter attempts a pull but misses on the leg side, leaving a dot ball.

  60. 75.5

    A full-length delivery on leg stump with no movement. The batter attempts a glance but misses as the wicketkeeper collects cleanly. No run comes from this dot ball.

  61. 75.4

    Tom Taylor plays a precise late cut off a back of a length delivery outside off, guiding it neatly past third man for two runs.

  62. 75.3

    A length ball outside off stump is carefully left alone by the batter, not offering a shot. That takes Worcestershire to 202 for 7.

  63. 75.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, shoulders arms. No run.

  64. 75.1

    A length ball outside off stump with no movement, left well alone by the batter. No run comes from this careful leave.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 75: 1 run. Bowler: Sam Robson. Worcestershire: 198/7 (rr 2.64)

  66. 74.6

    A full toss outside off stump from the leg spinner, driven crisply along the ground through the covers for a well-timed single.

  67. 74.5

    Sam Robson tosses in a length leg spinner on off stump, and Tom Taylor tries to defend but misses, the ball striking his pad and staying low to be comfortably gathered by the keeper.

  68. 74.4

    Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, worked along the ground to Zafar Gohar at square leg. No run.

  69. 74.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, shoulders arms. No run.

  70. 74.2

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, forward defensive. No run.

  71. 74.1

    A full-length leg spinner on off stump, met with a solid defensive stroke by Tom Taylor who keeps the ball on the ground for no run.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 74: 6 runs. Bowler: Seb Morgan. Worcestershire: 197/7 (rr 2.66)

  73. 73.6

    Henry Cullen blocks a length ball just outside off stump with steady defense, keeping it along the ground as no run is taken.

  74. 73.5

    A back of a length delivery on off stump, worked neatly by Tom Taylor through the off side for a single.

  75. 73.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, shoulders arms. No run.

  76. 73.4

    A length ball outside off without any movement, the batter works it but mistimes, sending it straight to mid on for no run.

  77. 73.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, flick along the ground to Sam Robson at mid on. No run.

  78. 73.2

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Caleb Falconer at deep backward point. 3 runs.

  79. 73.1

    Henry Cullen plays a solid back-of-a-length delivery just outside off stump with a controlled defensive stroke, leaving no run on the board.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 73: 0 runs. Bowler: Sam Robson. Worcestershire: 191/7 (rr 2.62)

  81. 72.6

    A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, worked with a controlled touch into the mid-wicket region and fielded cleanly by the fielder.

  82. 72.5

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, forward defensive. No run.

  83. 72.4

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met by a solid defensive stroke from Taylor, keeping it grounded with no run scored.

  84. 72.3

    A length ball on middle stump from the leg spinner is firmly defended by Taylor, who keeps it grounded and ensures no run.

  85. 72.2

    A full-length leg spinner drifting just outside off stump, defended neatly by Tom Taylor without offering a run.

  86. 72.1

    A full-length leg spinner on off stump, the batter defends it quietly and keeps the scoreboard ticking with no run.

  87. Update

    Summary

    Over 72: 0 runs. Bowler: Zafar Gohar. Worcestershire: 191/7 (rr 2.65)

  88. 71.6

    On a length outside off, the batsman cautiously defends with a gloved touch, keeping the ball on the ground. The fielders are alert, but it's a dot ball.

  89. 71.5

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Zafar Gohar at bowler. No run.

  90. 71.4

    Zafar Gohar delivers a length ball just outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke from Henry Cullen who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.

  91. 71.3

    A full-length stock ball on outside off, met with a steady defensive stroke by the batter, keeping things tight with no run scored.

  92. 71.2

    The stock length delivery on middle stump is met with a disciplined defensive shot by Henry Cullen, blocking it down to mid-wicket for no run.

  93. 71.1

    Zafar Gohar bowls a length stock ball outside off, met with a solid defensive stroke from Cullen who keeps it down and tight for no run.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 71: 5 runs. Bowler: Sam Robson. Worcestershire: 191/7 (rr 2.69)

  95. 70.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, late cut along the ground to Seb Morgan at third man. 1 run.

  96. 70.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Zafar Gohar at deep square leg. 1 run.

  97. 70.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground. 1 run.

  98. 70.3

    A length ball drifting outside off from the leg spinner, controlled neatly with the shoulders and arms by the batter to keep it down harmlessly for no run.

  99. 70.2

    Tom Taylor meets the leg-spinner outside off with a crisp, well-timed cut shot, sending the ball racing along the ground for a quick single.

  100. 70.1

    Outside off, a back of a length leg spinner is neatly cut by Cullen who keeps the ball low, guiding it past point for a well-timed single.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 70: 5 runs. Bowler: Eathan Bosch. Worcestershire: 186/7 (rr 2.66)

  102. 69.6

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive. No run.

  103. 69.5

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Seb Morgan at deep backward square leg. 1 run.

  104. 69.4

    The bowler delivers a full-length ball on off stump with no movement. Henry Cullen attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded by the bowler.

  105. 69.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Zafar Gohar at gully. No run.

  106. 69.2

    Henry Cullen drives a full delivery just outside off stump, keeping the ball grounded and steering it neatly towards mid off where it is comfortably fielded. No run comes off this controlled stroke.

  107. 69.1

    Bosch bowls a short delivery on off stump which Cullen leaves well alone, no run taken.

  108. 69.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Zafar Gohar at third man. No ball. 4 runs.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 69: 0 runs. Bowler: Leus du Plooy. Worcestershire: 181/7 (rr 2.62)

  110. 68.6

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground. No run.

  111. 68.5

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Max Holden at extra cover. No run.

  112. 68.4

    Leus du Plooy delivers a full toss just outside off, and Tom Taylor attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball trickling away for no run.

  113. 68.3

    Leus du Plooy bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Tom Taylor leaves it well alone under control. A tidy dot without any risk taken.

  114. 68.2

    A full-length stock ball just outside off stump; Tom Taylor plays a solid defensive stroke, keeping the ball grounded for no run.

  115. 68.1

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ben Geddes at mid on. No run.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 68: 1 run. Bowler: Eathan Bosch. Worcestershire: 181/7 (rr 2.66)

  117. 67.6

    Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, drive along the ground to Toby Roland-Jones at mid on. No run.