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Vitality Blast Women

Leeds

Yorkshire Women 210 for 4. Somerset Women 199 for 5.

Yorkshire Women win by 11 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 20 runs. Bowler: Jess Jonassen. Somerset Women: 199/5 (rr 9.95)

  2. 19.6

    Jess Jonassen bowls a stock ball outside off, dipping just back of a length. Anika Learoyd drives it with exquisite timing, guiding it through the off-side for two runs. That brings up 20 runs in the over! Somerset Women face an impossible chase now, needing 12 off just the final ball with five wickets in hand.

  3. 19.5

    A length ball on off stump is met with a well-timed sweep that races away finely along the ground to fine leg for four. Another boundary for Anika Learoyd brings up 100 in just 48 balls, with three fours this over and a total of 18 runs so far.

  4. 19.4

    The stock ball is angled outside off on length and punished sweetly. Anika Learoyd executes a controlled slog-sweep, sending it firmly through mid wicket for four. That makes it two boundaries for Anika Learoyd in this over.

  5. 19.3

    Jess Jonassen sends down a back of a length stock ball just outside off, and Anika Learoyd attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball racing for two runs.

  6. 19.2

    A quicker ball pitched short outside off, and Anika Learoyd meets it perfectly. She pulls it with great control, sending it soaring over long on for a splendid six.

  7. 19.1

    A controlled stock ball length delivery outside off stump, driven crisply by Anika Learoyd through the off side for a smart two.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 8 runs. Bowler: Beth Langston. Somerset Women: 179/5 (rr 9.42)

  9. 18.6

    The batter attempts a reverse sweep outside off on a length ball but misses it completely, yielding no run. Somerset Women require 32 runs from the final six balls with five wickets still in hand.

  10. 18.5

    A length ball on outside off, bowled without movement, meets a controlled but mis-timed drive from Ruby Davis. She is caught at mid on, ending her innings. Ruby Davis departs for 8 runs from 4 balls.

  11. 18.4

    A slower ball wide outside off, short in length, and Ruby Davis chooses a cautious leave, letting it go safely by to the keeper for no run.

  12. 18.3

    A length ball outside off with no movement, expertly scooped by Ruby Davis. She times it well, sending the ball elegantly over fine leg for four runs. That's another boundary for Ruby Davis, her second in this over.

  13. 18.2

    Beth Langston delivers a short ball outside off, inviting an inventive scoop from Ruby Davis. She connects well, sending the ball racing with controlled finesse through fine leg for four, aided by a misfield from the wicketkeeper. Ruby Davis is off the mark.

  14. 18.1

    A full delivery wide outside off, Alex Griffiths opts to leave it well alone, the ball nudged quietly through without any contact for no run.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Jess Woolston. Somerset Women: 171/3 (rr 9.5)

  16. 17.6

    Alex Griffiths attempts a reverse sweep off a full, wide outside off delivery but only manages a bottom edge, sneaking through for a single. Somerset Women are battling hard, needing 40 from 12 balls with seven wickets in hand.

  17. 17.5

    Jess Woolston delivers a slower ball, full and wide outside off. Anika Learoyd meets it with a neat drive, keeping it on the deck and nudging through to mid off for a single.

  18. 17.4

    Jess Woolston bowls a slower ball full outside off, and Alex Griffiths goes for a drive but mistimes it slightly, managing to sneak a single through the infield.

  19. 17.3

    Jess Woolston delivers a full toss wide outside off, and Alex Griffiths attempts a drive but misses; no run comes from this one.

  20. 17.3

    A no movement length ball wide outside off, left alone expertly by the batter. The ball runs away for a wide, conceding an extra run.

  21. 17.2

    Jess Woolston bowls a full, wide outside off delivery, but Griffiths attempts a drive and misses entirely, resulting in a dot ball.

  22. 17.1

    Jess Woolston bowls a full delivery wide outside off, and Griffiths attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 14 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. Somerset Women: 167/3 (rr 9.82)

  24. 16.6

    On a back of a length leg spinner on off stump, Alex Griffiths pulls it crisply along the ground to deep backward square leg, securing a quick single. Alex Griffiths gets off the mark. Somerset Women now require 44 runs from 18 balls with seven wickets in hand.

  25. 16.5

    Anika Learoyd elegantly drives a length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, timing it well to pick up a single.

  26. 16.4

    A quicker ball on a back of a length on middle stump, met with a mistimed cut that stays grounded. The ball is quickly fielded, resulting in no run.

  27. 16.3

    Anika Learoyd greets the leg spinner's wide, length ball with a beautifully controlled drive, middling it cleanly over mid wicket for six. She's already struck two boundaries this over, really finding her rhythm.

  28. 16.2

    A back of a length leg spinner on the leg stump, Anika Learoyd attempts a drive but mistimes it, only managing to sneak two runs through the infield.

  29. 16.1

    The leg spinner pitches a length ball right on off stump, and Anika Learoyd elegantly drives it with a well-timed, controlled stroke. The ball races away through extra cover for a boundary.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 13 runs. Bowler: Beth Langston. Somerset Women: 153/3 (rr 9.56)

  31. 15.6

    Anika Learoyd drives a well-timed, controlled shot through the off side, picking up a smart single as the ball is quickly fielded at long on. Somerset Women require 58 runs from 24 balls with seven wickets in hand, chasing at a demanding 14.5 run rate.

  32. 15.5

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, this sees Anika Learoyd flick the ball cleanly through mid-wicket for a well-timed four. Two boundaries now for Learoyd this over and Somerset Women move to 152 for 3.

  33. 15.4

    Langston delivers a length ball on middle stump; Griffiths attempts a sweep but misses, the ball striking her pad and adding an extra run.

  34. 15.3

    A slower ball full toss outside off, prompted a drive that was mis-timed but still managed to sneak through for a single.

  35. 15.2

    Langston bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, but Learoyd pulls it with perfect timing and control. The ball races over mid-wicket for six, courtesy of a well-middled hit.

  36. 15.1

    On a short, wide outside off delivery with no movement, Anika Learoyd attempts a pull but misses completely. The ball is calmly gathered by the wicketkeeper to keep things tight.

  37. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 3 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. Somerset Women: 140/3 (rr 9.33)

  38. 14.6

    The leg spinner floats a full delivery outside off, and Alex Griffiths attempts a drive but misses it completely. No run comes from that ball. Somerset Women chase 71 from 30 balls with 7 wickets left, needing 14.2 runs per over.

  39. 14.5

    A full delivery on off stump from the leg spinner. Niamh Holland tries to play a drive but misses completely, and the ball whips through to hit the stumps cleanly. Niamh Holland departs for 25 off 19.

  40. 14.4

    The leg spinner bowls a short delivery on off stump, met with a well-timed but a bit reckless drive by Anika Learoyd, since the ball was dropped, she scrambles through for a single.

  41. 14.3

    Sarah Glenn floats a length ball on middle stump, and Niamh Holland drives it neatly along the ground for a single.

  42. 14.2

    Sarah Glenn bowls a short leg spinner on leg stump, and Anika Learoyd pulls it crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  43. 14.1

    A full-length leg spinner on leg stump, nicely driven by Anika Learoyd with neat timing into the ground; no run comes off this tidy stroke.

  44. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 12 runs. Bowler: Jess Jonassen. Somerset Women: 137/2 (rr 9.79)

  45. 13.6

    The length ball outside off is met crisply by Niamh Holland, who pulls off a beautifully timed reverse sweep. The controlled shot cuts neatly through third man for four. Another boundary for Holland, her second this over. Somerset Women require 74 runs off 36 balls with eight wickets in hand, the chase heating up.

  46. 13.5

    Anika attempts a drive off the quicker ball outside off, but it's a bit mis-timed and fluttered, allowing her to sneak a single.

  47. 13.4

    Jonassen bowls a length stock ball on off stump; Holland attempts a drive but mis-times it, squeezing a single comfortably.

  48. 13.3

    A length ball on off stump from the bowler, met with a well-timed, controlled drive. Niamh Holland sends it racing elegantly through long off for four. This partnership nicely reaches 50 from just 29 balls.

  49. 13.2

    A length quicker ball on middle stump, and Anika Learoyd executes a well-timed sweep, sending it along the ground for a quick single.

  50. 13.1

    Jess Jonassen bowls a length stock ball just outside off, and Niamh Holland attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing to sneak a single through to long on.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 11 runs. Bowler: Beth Langston. Somerset Women: 125/2 (rr 9.62)

  52. 12.6

    A back of a length delivery outside off, punched crisply by the batter. Anika Learoyd pulls it beautifully, timing it perfectly through long on for four runs. Anika Learoyd reaches her 50 in just 27 balls at a blazing strike rate of 196. Somerset Women need 86 from 42 balls with eight wickets in hand, keeping the chase alive.

  53. 12.5

    Beth Langston delivers a length ball on off stump, met crisply by Anika Learoyd who flicks it low and controlled towards mid-wicket, picking up a quick two runs.

  54. 12.4

    Langston bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Holland attempts a pull but miscues it under control, running a quick single.

  55. 12.3

    A full ball on leg stump is flicked but misses the bat, clipping the batter's pad. Two leg byes run through third man off the fielding effort.

  56. 12.2

    Langston bowls a length ball outside off, and Anika Learoyd works it with a bit of a mis-time, sneaking through for a single.

  57. 12.1

    Back of a length delivery on off stump, the batter drops the ball neatly and nudges through for a well-taken single to backward point.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 12 runs. Bowler: Jess Woolston. Somerset Women: 114/2 (rr 9.5)

  59. 11.6

    A slower ball pitched wide outside off, expertly driven by Anika Learoyd. She times it well, placing a controlled drive through extra cover for a boundary. That's two boundaries for Learoyd this over as Somerset Women chase 97 from 48 balls with eight wickets in hand.

  60. 11.5

    Anika Learoyd plays a controlled drive along the ground, right towards extra cover where it is safely fielded for no run.

  61. 11.4

    A length delivery on a wide outside off-stump line, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely, adding an extra wide to the total as the ball is misfielded down the leg side.

  62. 11.3

    Anika Learoyd swings at the slower full toss outside off, but it's mis-timed and goes awkwardly to long off for a single.

  63. 11.2

    Jess Woolston bowls a full slower ball just outside off, and Anika Learoyd attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded at mid off.

  64. 11.1

    A short ball pitched outside off, perfectly timed by Anika Learoyd who pulls it crisply. She connects in a controlled fashion, sending the ball racing over midwicket for six.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 10 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. Somerset Women: 102/2 (rr 9.27)

  66. 10.6

    Sarah Glenn bowls a length ball on middle stump but Niamh Holland steps inside and drives it crisply wide to long off. A beautifully timed and controlled shot races away to the boundary for four. Somerset Women move to 102 for 2, needing 109 from 54 balls, with 8 wickets in hand and the required rate climbing above twelve.

  67. 10.5

    A full-length leg-spinner on middle stump, slightly mis-timed but it races off the blade for two runs, aided by an overthrow at long on.

  68. 10.4

    Sarah Glenn tosses up a length ball on leg stump, and Niamh Holland pulls it away with controlled precision for a quick two runs.

  69. 10.3

    Sarah Glenn tosses in a length ball on middle stump as Niamh Holland attempts a drive but mis-times it, resulting in no run.

  70. 10.2

    On a back of a length leg spinner just on leg stump, Anika Learoyd pulls it off the back foot for a quick single, well fielded at long on.

  71. 10.1

    A full-length leg spinner on middle stump, flicked deftly through mid-wicket for a quick single.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 10 runs. Bowler: Jess Jonassen. Somerset Women: 92/2 (rr 9.2)

  73. 9.6

    That arm ball pitching back of a length outside off is met with a crisp cut shot from Niamh Holland, who guides it along the ground for a smart single. Somerset Women face a steep chase, needing 119 runs from 60 balls with eight wickets left.

  74. 9.5

    Jess Jonassen bowls a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Niamh Holland plays a solid defensive shot, keeping it on the ground for no run.

  75. 9.4

    A quicker ball on off stump, pitched short, is pushed calmly by Anika Learoyd for a quick single.

  76. 9.3

    This stock ball, angled outside off stump and pitched at length, is met with a well-timed, controlled pull shot. Anika Learoyd sends it racing to deep backward square leg for a boundary. Anika Learoyd moves to thirty runs off just 17 deliveries, striking at an impressive 194.

  77. 9.2

    Jess Jonassen bowls a stock ball, pitched back of a length outside off. Holland neatly cuts it with excellent timing, keeping the ball low and picking up a quick single.

  78. 9.1

    Jess Jonassen sends down a length ball just outside off, and Anika Learoyd executes a well-timed sweep that stays grounded, nudging it away for a single.

  79. 9.1

    The batter attempts a sweep on a length ball angling on leg stump but misses, while a wide is called. Two runs come from a misfield between the keeper and fine leg.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Sarah Glenn. Somerset Women: 82/2 (rr 9.11)

  81. 8.6

    A full-length quicker ball on leg stump, Anika Learoyd tries to flick but misses, the ball striking her pads and held comfortably by the keeper. Somerset Women require 129 runs from 66 balls with eight wickets in hand at a steep required rate of nearly 12.

  82. 8.5

    Sarah Glenn bowls a full leg spinner on off stump, and Niamh Holland elegantly drives it along the ground for a single. Niamh Holland gets off the mark with that well-timed run.

  83. 8.4

    Sarah Glenn delivers a full-length leg spinner on middle stump, and Bex Odgers attempts a sweep but misses, the ball striking her pads. She's given out leg before wicket after a confident appeal. Bex Odgers goes for 39 from 26, and Yorkshire Women’s chance of victory jumps from 88% to 94%.

  84. 8.3

    No movement on offer as the bowler pitches it full outside off. Bex Odgers leans into a well-timed drive, keeping the ball along the ground, but it's cut off quickly at mid off for no run.

  85. 8.2

    The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on middle stump, and Anika Learoyd meets it with a controlled drive, nudging it through the infield for a single.

  86. 8.1

    A short, outside off delivery from the leg spinner is expertly cut by Bex Odgers, keeping the ball grounded as she picks up a sharp one down to deep cover. That takes the partnership to a lively 50 off just 25 balls.

  87. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 10 runs. Bowler: Jess Woolston. Somerset Women: 79/1 (rr 9.88)

  88. 7.6

    A slower ball pitched as a full toss outside off, Bex Odgers meets it crisply with a neat drive that races into the deep cover for a quick single. Somerset Women require 132 runs from 72 balls, maintaining a hefty run rate with plenty of wickets in hand.

  89. 7.5

    Anika Learoyd faces a short no movement delivery outside off and deftly pulls it along the ground for a quick single.

  90. 7.4

    Jess Woolston bowls a slower ball just back of a length outside off. Anika Learoyd meets it perfectly, pulling through mid-wicket for a well-timed boundary.

  91. 7.3

    A back of a length ball outside off, Bex Odgers attempts a flick but only connects with the bottom edge, managing a quick single down to fine leg.

  92. 7.2

    A slower ball pitched just outside off stump is met with a well-timed drive by Bex Odgers, who skillfully finds the gap and picks up two runs despite a misfield at backward point.

  93. 7.1

    Anika Learoyd drives a full ball on off stump with precision, timing it well and taking a quick single.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 8 runs. Bowler: Beth Langston. Somerset Women: 69/1 (rr 9.86)

  95. 6.6

    A slower ball pitched just outside off, Bex Odgers meets it with a controlled drive through the covers, racing away for two runs. Somerset Women require 142 from 78 balls, needing 10.9 runs per over with nine wickets in hand.

  96. 6.5

    Beth Langston bowls a slower ball outside off, short in length. Anika Learoyd pulls it firmly along the ground towards long on, picking up a well-run single.

  97. 6.4

    The slower ball is pitched short outside off, and Anika Learoyd reads it perfectly. She pulls it with controlled timing, sending it racing away to long on for four.

  98. 6.3

    A length delivery on off stump with no movement, the batter calmly defends it back to the bowler for no run.

  99. 6.2

    A full delivery outside off, the batter drives it crisply with perfect timing, sending the ball firmly back to mid off for no run.

  100. 6.1

    Langston bowls a short ball outside off, Odgers goes for an ambitious pull but mistimes it, yet manages to sneak a single through to backward square leg.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 16 runs. Bowler: Holly Garton. Somerset Women: 61/1 (rr 10.17)

  102. 5.6

    The leg spinner drifts outside off on a back of a length delivery. Anika Learoyd drives it crisply, timing it well, and the ball races through cover for four despite a misfield. Anika adds another boundary, bringing up 16 runs this over. Somerset Women need 150 off 84 balls with 9 wickets in hand, still chasing at over ten runs an over.

  103. 5.5

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner. Anika Learoyd drives it crisply with a perfect middling, sending the ball racing to long off for four. She continues to find the boundary, adding another four to her tally in this over.

  104. 5.4

    A leg spinner drifting outside off, landing back of a length. Anika Learoyd is quick on the cut, timing it crisply along the ground through cover for four. Anika adds another boundary, taking Somerset Women to 53 for 1.

  105. 5.3

    A leg spinner floats a full toss just outside off stump, perfectly timed and firmly driven through extra cover for four. Anika Learoyd gets off the mark with a stylish boundary.

  106. 5.2

    A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner, met with a composed defensive stroke from Anika Learoyd, who keeps it grounded and tight for no run.

  107. 5.1

    Holly Garton bowls a length leg spinner on leg stump, and Anika Learoyd blocks it down firmly on the crease for no run.

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 15 runs. Bowler: Hannah Rainey. Somerset Women: 45/1 (rr 9.0)

  109. 4.6

    A length ball outside off sees Bex Odgers attempt a drive but mistime it, resulting in no run. Somerset Women require 166 from 90 deliveries, keeping their chase alive with nine wickets intact.

  110. 4.5

    Pitched on a good length just outside off, Bex Odgers drives it crisply along the ground towards extra cover but finds the fielder there for no run.

  111. 4.4

    A full-length ball outside off stump, met crisply by Bex Odgers. She drives it beautifully, middling the ball straight through extra cover for four! Bex Odgers keeps the boundaries coming with her third this over, taking her total to thirty runs from just sixteen balls.

  112. 4.3

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump, without any movement, is met with a well-timed, controlled pull from Bex Odgers. She sends it flying over deep backward square leg for a magnificent six. Bex Odgers has now struck two boundaries this over.

  113. 4.3

    A short, straight ball on middle stump sees the batter attempt a pull but misses as it sneaks wide down the leg side. The umpire signals a wide, and the keeper fields it cleanly.

  114. 4.2

    On a length ball just outside off, the batter drives it low and controlled straight to mid on for no run.

  115. 4.1

    A full delivery on middle stump with no movement, expertly flicked with controlled timing through fine leg for a boundary.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 6 runs. Bowler: Jess Woolston. Somerset Women: 30/1 (rr 7.5)

  117. 3.6

    A length ball outside off, Sophie Luff attempts a drive but edges it uncontrollably. She's caught at short third man. Sophie Luff departs for 13 off 12. Somerset Women need 181 from 96 balls with nine wickets in hand, still facing a steep chase.

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