Essex v Hampshire, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st Semi Final, Vitality Blast, 2023

Vitality Blast 1st Semi Final: Essex v Hampshire at Birmingham, July 15, 2023
Essex
ESS
115/5 (11.3)
Hampshire
HAM
170/7 (20)
Finished
ESS won by 5 wickets (DLS Method)
Hampshire InningHAM Inning170/7 (20 ov)
Essex InningESS Inning115/5 (11.3 ov)

Commentary

1
0.1
Chris Wood to Adam Rossington, 1 run, Adam Rossington goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
0.2
Chris Wood to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
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0.3
Adam Rossington c JJ Weatherley b CP Wood 1 (2) Chris Wood to Adam Rossington, no run, c JJ Weatherley b CP Wood, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Adam Rossington goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards deep fine leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Joe Weatherley, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Adam Rossington.
1
0.4
Chris Wood to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 1 run, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
0
0.5
Chris Wood to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
0.6
Chris Wood to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 1 (3 runs)
Dan Lawrence 1 (3)
Michael-Kyle Pepper 1 (1)
Essex 3/1
Chris Wood 1-0-3-1
0
1.1
John Turner to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Michael-Kyle Pepper hangs on and tries to hit ramp shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
0
1.2
John Turner to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Michael-Kyle Pepper hangs on and tries to hit push, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
0
1.3
John Turner to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
1.4
John Turner to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Michael-Kyle Pepper hangs on and tries to hit push, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
4
1.5
John Turner to Michael-Kyle Pepper, Four, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Michael-Kyle Pepper goes back and hit cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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1.6
John Turner to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 3 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and whacks an elegant drive earning, It's a no ball! John Turner overstepped the crease.
0
1.6
John Turner to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, John Turner sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Dan Lawrence goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
End of over 2 (7 runs)
Dan Lawrence 1 (4)
Michael-Kyle Pepper 5 (7)
Essex 10/1
John Turner 1-0-5-0
Chris Wood 1-0-3-1
1
2.1
Chris Wood to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 1 run, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
2.2
Chris Wood to Dan Lawrence, 2 runs, Dan Lawrence goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
1
2.3
Chris Wood to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
4
2.4
Chris Wood to Michael-Kyle Pepper, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
2.5
Chris Wood to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 1 run, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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2.6
Chris Wood to Dan Lawrence, 1 leg bye, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
End of over 3 (10 runs)
Dan Lawrence 4 (7)
Michael-Kyle Pepper 11 (10)
Essex 20/1
Chris Wood 2-0-12-1
John Turner 1-0-5-0
4
3.1
Nathan Ellis to Dan Lawrence, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back and delivered cut in the gap to the deep cover for four.
0
3.2
Nathan Ellis to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
1
3.3
Nathan Ellis to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
3.4
Nathan Ellis to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
1
3.5
Nathan Ellis to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 1 run, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes back to take bouncer of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
3.6
Nathan Ellis to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the short cover.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Dan Lawrence 9 (11)
Michael-Kyle Pepper 12 (12)
Essex 26/1
Nathan Ellis 1-0-6-0
Chris Wood 2-0-12-1
4b
4.1
Benny Howell to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 4 bye, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward and plays drive, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes for four.
2
4.2
Benny Howell to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 2 runs, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
2
4.3
Benny Howell to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 2 runs, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1
4.4
Benny Howell to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 1 run, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
4.5
Benny Howell to Dan Lawrence, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, and Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
4.6
Benny Howell to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 5 (16 runs)
Dan Lawrence 16 (13)
Michael-Kyle Pepper 17 (16)
Essex 42/1
Benny Howell 1-0-12-0
Nathan Ellis 1-0-6-0
4
5.1
James Fuller to Dan Lawrence, Four, Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence goes back and aims to slam pull, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 4 runs.
1
5.2
James Fuller to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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5.3
Michael-Kyle Pepper c J Turner b JK Fuller 17 (17) James Fuller to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, c J Turner b JK Fuller, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes back and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards third man, edged!! and flies straight to John Turner, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Michael-Kyle Pepper.
1
5.4
James Fuller to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
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5.5
Dan Lawrence c BR McDermott b JK Fuller 21 (16) James Fuller to Dan Lawrence, no run, c BR McDermott b JK Fuller, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to try a high-risk pull, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Ben McDermott, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Dan Lawrence is out.
1
5.6
James Fuller to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 6 (7 runs)
Matt Critchley 1 (1)
Paul Walter 1 (1)
Essex 49/3
James Fuller 1-0-7-2
Benny Howell 1-0-12-0
1
6.1
John Turner to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
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6.2
Paul Walter lbw b J Turner 1 (2) John Turner to Paul Walter, no run, lbw b J Turner, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Walter hangs in the crease and strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by John Turner, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Paul Walter dismissal.
1
6.3
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
2
6.4
John Turner to Matt Critchley, 2 runs, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
6.5
John Turner to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes back and plays cut off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
0
6.6
John Turner to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams goes back and dabs pull with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
Daniel Sams 1 (2)
Matt Critchley 5 (4)
Essex 54/4
John Turner 2-0-10-1
James Fuller 1-0-7-2
1
7.1
James Fuller to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
4
7.2
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, Four, bouncer, good length, on the off stump. Daniel Sams goes back and hit pull in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
7.3
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams goes back and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.
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7.4
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Daniel Sams with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.
6
7.4
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
7.5
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
7.6
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays punch to the point.
End of over 8 (16 runs)
Daniel Sams 15 (7)
Matt Critchley 6 (5)
Essex 70/4
James Fuller 2-0-23-2
John Turner 2-0-10-1
6
8.1
John Turner to Matt Critchley, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, and Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
8.2
John Turner to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes back to take bouncer of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
8.3
John Turner to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
0
8.4
John Turner to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive to the short cover.
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8.5
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 2 no ball, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Daniel Sams's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
0
8.5
John Turner to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Daniel Sams hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
1wd
8.6
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Daniel Sams no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
8.6
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 9 (17 runs)
Daniel Sams 22 (12)
Matt Critchley 13 (7)
Essex 87/4
John Turner 3-0-26-1
James Fuller 2-0-23-2
0
9.1
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
1
9.2
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the leg stump, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
9.3
Nathan Ellis to Matt Critchley, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
9.4
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
6
9.5
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
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9.6
Daniel Sams c RA Whiteley b N Ellis 29 (17) Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, no run, c RA Whiteley b N Ellis, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams goes back and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ross Whiteley, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Daniel Sams.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Daniel Sams 29 (17)
Matt Critchley 14 (8)
Essex 95/5
Nathan Ellis 2-0-14-1
John Turner 3-0-26-1
1
10.1
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Simon Harmer goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
10.2
Liam Dawson to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Simon Harmer goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
2
10.3
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 2 runs, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
10.4
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10.5
Liam Dawson to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Simon Harmer hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
10.6
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Matt Critchley 19 (12)
Simon Harmer 2 (2)
Essex 102/5
Liam Dawson 1-0-7-0
Nathan Ellis 2-0-14-1
6
11.1
Nathan Ellis to Matt Critchley, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum!
1
11.2
Nathan Ellis to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
11.3
Nathan Ellis to Simon Harmer, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Simon Harmer hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!