Essex v Somerset, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Final, Vitality Blast, 2023

Vitality Blast Final: Essex v Somerset at Birmingham, July 15, 2023
Essex
ESS
131/10 (18.3)
Somerset
SOM
145/10 (20)
Finished
SOM won by 14 runs.
Somerset InningSOM Inning145/10 (20 ov)
Essex InningESS Inning131/10 (18.3 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Craig Overton to Adam Rossington, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Adam Rossington goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
0.2
Craig Overton to Adam Rossington, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Adam Rossington goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to long off, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
0.3
Craig Overton to Adam Rossington, 1 run, Adam Rossington goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
0.4
Craig Overton to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Dan Lawrence hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
4
0.5
Craig Overton to Dan Lawrence, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Dan Lawrence goes forward and hit sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
0.6
Craig Overton to Dan Lawrence, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Dan Lawrence goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 1 (13 runs)
Dan Lawrence 8 (3)
Adam Rossington 5 (3)
Essex 13/0
Craig Overton 1-0-13-0
2
1.1
Matt Henry to Adam Rossington, 2 runs, Adam Rossington goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
1.2
Matt Henry to Adam Rossington, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Adam Rossington goes forward and slash inside out shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
1.3
Matt Henry to Adam Rossington, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Adam Rossington goes forward and plays inside out shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.
4
1.4
Matt Henry to Adam Rossington, Four, fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Adam Rossington goes back and plays push in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.
4
1.5
Matt Henry to Adam Rossington, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Adam Rossington goes back and plays pull in the air to deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes for four.
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1.6
Adam Rossington c K Aldridge b M Henry 19 (9) Matt Henry to Adam Rossington, no run, c K Aldridge b M Henry, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the off stump, Adam Rossington goes back to take the gamble with inside out shot towards short cover, edged!! and expertly caught by Kasey Aldridge. Leading to a soft dismissal.
End of over 2 (14 runs)
Adam Rossington 19 (9)
Dan Lawrence 8 (3)
Essex 27/1
Matt Henry 1-0-14-1
Craig Overton 1-0-13-0
1
2.1
Craig Overton to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
2.2
Craig Overton to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Michael-Kyle Pepper hangs on and tries to hit inside out shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
0
2.3
Craig Overton to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes back and trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
1
2.4
Craig Overton to Michael-Kyle Pepper, 1 run, Michael-Kyle Pepper goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
6
2.5
Craig Overton to Dan Lawrence, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Dan Lawrence goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
0
2.6
Craig Overton to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence goes back and dabs cut with soft hands toward third man, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 3 (8 runs)
Dan Lawrence 15 (6)
Michael-Kyle Pepper 1 (3)
Essex 35/1
Craig Overton 2-0-21-0
Matt Henry 1-0-14-1
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3.1
Michael-Kyle Pepper b M Henry 1 (4) Matt Henry to Michael-Kyle Pepper, no run, b M Henry, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Michael-Kyle Pepper as batter goes back and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
1
3.2
Matt Henry to Robin Das, 1 run, Robin Das goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
3.3
Matt Henry to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
3.4
Matt Henry to Robin Das, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Robin Das goes back and trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
1
3.5
Matt Henry to Robin Das, 1 run, Robin Das goes back and plays a well-timed sloge sweep 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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3.6
Dan Lawrence lbw b M Henry 16 (8) Matt Henry to Dan Lawrence, no run, lbw b M Henry, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence goes back and takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Matt Henry appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire, and Dan Lawrence has to go back.
End of over 4 (3 runs)
Dan Lawrence 16 (8)
Robin Das 2 (3)
Essex 38/3
Matt Henry 2-0-17-3
Craig Overton 2-0-21-0
2
4.1
Craig Overton to Robin Das, 2 runs, Robin Das 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 2 runs.
4
4.2
Craig Overton to Robin Das, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Robin Das goes back and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.
0
4.3
Craig Overton to Robin Das, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Robin Das goes back and dabs flick shot with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
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4.4
Robin Das c M Henry b C Overton 8 (7) Craig Overton to Robin Das, no run, c M Henry b C Overton, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the stumps, Robin Das goes back to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Matt Henry. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
4.5
Craig Overton to Matt Critchley, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matt Critchley goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
4.6
Craig Overton to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes back 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 deep point for 1 run.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
Matt Critchley 1 (2)
Paul Walter 0 (0)
Essex 45/4
Craig Overton 3-0-28-1
Matt Henry 2-0-17-3
0
5.1
Matt Henry to Matt Critchley, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Matt Critchley goes back and trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
5.2
Matt Henry to Matt Critchley, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matt Critchley goes back and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
1
5.3
Matt Henry to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
0
5.4
Matt Henry to Paul Walter, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Paul Walter hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
0
5.5
Matt Henry to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Walter goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
5.6
Matt Henry to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Paul Walter goes back and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 6 (1 runs)
Paul Walter 0 (3)
Matt Critchley 2 (5)
Essex 46/4
Matt Henry 3-0-18-3
Craig Overton 3-0-28-1
1
6.1
Craig Overton to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
6.2
Craig Overton to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Walter goes back and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
6.3
Craig Overton to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Walter goes back and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
6.4
Craig Overton to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
6.5
Craig Overton to Matt Critchley, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matt Critchley goes back and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
6.6
Craig Overton to Matt Critchley, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Matt Critchley goes back and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
End of over 7 (2 runs)
Matt Critchley 3 (8)
Paul Walter 1 (6)
Essex 48/4
Craig Overton 4-0-30-1
Matt Henry 3-0-18-3
4
7.1
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Walter goes back and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.
0
7.2
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Walter goes back and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
2
7.3
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, 2 runs, Paul Walter goes back and plays a well-timed inside out 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 long off for 2 runs.
1
7.4
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
7.5
Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
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7.6
Matt Critchley lbw b L Gregory 3 (10) Lewis Gregory to Matt Critchley, no run, lbw b L Gregory, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Lewis Gregory appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire, and Matt Critchley has to go back.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Matt Critchley 3 (10)
Paul Walter 8 (10)
Essex 55/5
Lewis Gregory 1-0-7-1
Craig Overton 4-0-30-1
1
8.1
Ben Green to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter 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.
1
8.2
Ben Green to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams 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.
4
8.3
Ben Green to Paul Walter, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Paul Walter hangs in the crease and plays inside out shot in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.
0
8.4
Ben Green to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Walter hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
8.5
Ben Green to Paul Walter, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Walter hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
4
8.6
Ben Green to Paul Walter, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Paul Walter hangs in the crease and hit inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Paul Walter 17 (15)
Daniel Sams 1 (1)
Essex 65/5
Ben Green 1-0-10-0
Lewis Gregory 1-0-7-1
1
9.1
Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 off for 1 run.
1
9.2
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter 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.
1
9.3
Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease 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 point for 1 run.
1
9.4
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
1
9.5
Lewis Gregory 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.
1
9.6
Lewis Gregory to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter hangs in the crease 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.
End of over 10 (6 runs)
Paul Walter 20 (18)
Daniel Sams 4 (4)
Essex 71/5
Lewis Gregory 2-0-13-1
Ben Green 1-0-10-0
1
10.1
Kasey Aldridge to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter hangs in the crease and plays drive 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.
1
10.2
Kasey Aldridge 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 sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10.3
Kasey Aldridge to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter 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 1 run.
1
10.4
Kasey Aldridge 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 drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
10.5
Kasey Aldridge to Paul Walter, 2 runs, Paul Walter hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed inside out 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 long off for 2 runs.
1
10.6
Kasey Aldridge to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Paul Walter 25 (22)
Daniel Sams 6 (6)
Essex 78/5
Kasey Aldridge 1-0-7-0
Lewis Gregory 2-0-13-1
1
11.1
Ish Sodhi to Paul Walter, 1 run, Paul Walter hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
11.2
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease to take legbreak 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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11.3
Paul Walter b I Sodhi 26 (24) Ish Sodhi to Paul Walter, no run, b I Sodhi, Bowled out !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Paul Walter as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
0
11.4
Ish Sodhi to Simon Harmer, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Simon Harmer hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
11.5
Ish Sodhi to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Simon Harmer hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
11.6
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 2 runs, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an legbreak delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 12 (5 runs)
Daniel Sams 9 (8)
Simon Harmer 1 (2)
Essex 83/6
Ish Sodhi 1-0-5-1
Kasey Aldridge 1-0-7-0
1wd
12.1
Kasey Aldridge to Simon Harmer, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, Kasey Aldridge has sent that one, way down the leg side, and the umpire signals it wide.
1
12.1
Kasey Aldridge to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Simon Harmer goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
6
12.2
Kasey Aldridge to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
2
12.3
Kasey Aldridge to Daniel Sams, 2 runs, Daniel Sams goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
12.4
Kasey Aldridge to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
1lb
12.5
Kasey Aldridge to Simon Harmer, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! , good length, on the stumps, Simon Harmer goes back and swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
1
12.6
Kasey Aldridge to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 13 (13 runs)
Daniel Sams 19 (12)
Simon Harmer 2 (4)
Essex 96/6
Kasey Aldridge 2-0-19-0
Ish Sodhi 1-0-5-1
2
13.1
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 2 runs, Daniel Sams goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1
13.2
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Ish Sodhi delivers flipper at full length, Daniel Sams goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
13.3
Ish Sodhi to Simon Harmer, no run, Dot ball !! , fulltoss, on the stumps, Simon Harmer goes forward and slash reverse sweep towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.4
Ish Sodhi to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Simon Harmer goes forward to take slider of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
13.5
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes back to take flipper of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
13.6
Ish Sodhi to Simon Harmer, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Simon Harmer goes forward and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Simon Harmer 3 (7)
Daniel Sams 23 (15)
Essex 101/6
Ish Sodhi 2-0-10-1
Kasey Aldridge 2-0-19-0
4
14.1
Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes back and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14.2
Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards point for 1 run.
0
14.3
Lewis Gregory to Simon Harmer, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Simon Harmer goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
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14.4
Simon Harmer c T Banton b L Gregory 3 (9) Lewis Gregory to Simon Harmer, no run, c T Banton b L Gregory, Caught out !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Simon Harmer as the batter goes forward to play defensive shot, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Tom Banton for Simon Harmer's dismissal.
0
14.5
Lewis Gregory to Shane Snater, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Shane Snater goes forward and trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
0
14.6
Lewis Gregory to Shane Snater, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Shane Snater goes forward and trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
End of over 15 (5 runs)
Shane Snater 0 (2)
Daniel Sams 28 (17)
Essex 106/7
Lewis Gregory 3-0-18-2
Ish Sodhi 2-0-10-1
0
15.1
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
15.2
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Ish Sodhi delivers flipper at full length, Daniel Sams goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
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15.3
Shane Snater b I Sodhi 0 (3) Ish Sodhi to Shane Snater, no run, b I Sodhi, Bowled out !! googly, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Shane Snater as batter goes forward and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
0
15.4
Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Aaron Beard goes back and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
15.5
Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, and Aaron Beard hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
1
15.6
Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, 1 run, Aaron Beard goes forward to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 16 (2 runs)
Aaron Beard 1 (3)
Daniel Sams 29 (19)
Essex 108/8
Ish Sodhi 3-0-12-2
Lewis Gregory 3-0-18-2
0
16.1
Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Beard goes back and play it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
2
16.2
Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, 2 runs, Aaron Beard goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
1
16.3
Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, 1 run, Aaron Beard goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
1
16.4
Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
16.5
Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, 1 run, Aaron Beard goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
2
16.6
Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 2 runs, Daniel Sams goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards long off for 2 runs.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Daniel Sams 32 (21)
Aaron Beard 5 (7)
Essex 115/8
Lewis Gregory 4-0-25-2
Ish Sodhi 3-0-12-2
2
17.1
Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, 2 runs, Aaron Beard goes back to take flipper of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
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17.2
Aaron Beard b I Sodhi 7 (9) Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, no run, b I Sodhi, Bowled out !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Aaron Beard as batter goes back and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
1
17.3
Ish Sodhi to Samuel Cook, 1 run, Samuel Cook goes forward to take flipper of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
6
17.4
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant flipper on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
1
17.5
Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes forward to take flipper of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
17.6
Ish Sodhi to Samuel Cook, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Samuel Cook goes back and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 18 (10 runs)
Samuel Cook 1 (2)
Daniel Sams 39 (23)
Essex 125/9
Ish Sodhi 4-0-22-3
Lewis Gregory 4-0-25-2
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18.1
Matt Henry to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, and Daniel Sams goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
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18.2
Matt Henry to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes back and dabs punch with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
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18.3
Daniel Sams c TK Cadmore b M Henry 45 (26) Matt Henry to Daniel Sams, no run, c TK Cadmore b M Henry, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams goes back and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Daniel Sams.