Welsh Fire (Men) v London Spirit (Men), Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 28th Match, The Hundred Mens, 2023

The Hundred Mens 28th Match: Welsh Fire (Men) v London Spirit (Men) at Cardiff, August 20, 2023

Welsh Fire (Men)

110/4 (93 balls)

London Spirit (Men)

109/9 (100 balls)

Finished

WF won by 6 wickets

London Spirit (Men) InningLS Inning109/9 (20 ov)

Welsh Fire (Men) InningWF Inning110/4 (18.3 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Daniel Worrall to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Daniel Worrall bowls a sharp delivery, and Stephen Eskinazi goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

0.2

Daniel Worrall to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Daniel Worrall delivers fast ball at full length, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

0.3

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Jonny Bairstow 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 short mid wicket for 2 runs.

0.4

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Daniel Worrall bowls a sharp delivery, and Jonny Bairstow goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

0.5

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jonny Bairstow goes back to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

1.1

Daniel Worrall to Stephen Eskinazi, 2 runs, Daniel Worrall delivers at good length, Stephen Eskinazi goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

1.2

Daniel Worrall to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.

1.3

Daniel Worrall to Stephen Eskinazi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to third man for a colossal Maximum!

1.4

Stephen Eskinazi c D Mitchell b DJ Worrall 9 (6) Daniel Worrall to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, c D Mitchell b DJ Worrall, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, An unsuccessful attempt by Stephen Eskinazi who goes forward to play it towards short cover that goes straight to Daryl Mitchell, who makes the catch for Stephen Eskinazi's dismissal.

1.5

Daniel Worrall to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward and play it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

2.1

Jordan Thompson to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jordan Thompson delivers at good length, Jonny Bairstow goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

2.2

Jordan Thompson to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward and dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

2.3

Jordan Thompson to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward and play it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

2.4

Jordan Thompson to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Thompson bowls a sharp delivery, and Joe Clarke goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

2.5

Jordan Thompson to Joe Clarke, 2 runs, Joe Clarke goes back to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 2 runs.

3.1

Daniel Worrall to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daniel Worrall bowls a sharp delivery, and Joe Clarke goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

3.2

Joe Clarke c AM Rossington b DJ Worrall 2 (7) Daniel Worrall to Joe Clarke, no run, c AM Rossington b DJ Worrall, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Joe Clarke as the batter goes forward to play drive, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Adam Rossington for Joe Clarke's dismissal. Remarkable fielding display by the keeper.

3.3

Daniel Worrall to Luke Wells, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daniel Worrall bowls a sharp delivery, and Luke Wells hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

3.4

Luke Wells c AM Rossington b DJ Worrall 0 (2) Daniel Worrall to Luke Wells, no run, c AM Rossington b DJ Worrall, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Luke Wells as the batter goes forward to strike it towards , only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Adam Rossington for a soft dismissal.

3.5

Daniel Worrall to Tom Abell, 2 runs, Tom Abell goes forward 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 2 runs.

4.1

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Jonny Bairstow elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot and gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

4.2

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Daniel Worrall delivers fast ball at full length, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

4.3

4.4

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Jonny Bairstow goes forward and it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.

4.5

Daniel Worrall to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and play it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

5.1

Jordan Thompson to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jordan Thompson delivers at good length, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Jonny Bairstow to just 1 run.

5.2

Jordan Thompson to Tom Abell, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Tom Abell goes forward and play it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

5.3

Jordan Thompson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Jordan Thompson delivers at good length, Tom Abell goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short fine leg, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

5.4

Jordan Thompson to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson sends down a sharp delivery, and Jonny Bairstow goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

5.5

Jordan Thompson to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, and Jonny Bairstow hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

6.1

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers at full length, Tom Abell goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

6.2

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the stumps, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

6.3

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers at full length, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Jonny Bairstow to just 1 run.

6.4

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Tom Abell goes forward and dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

6.5

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers at full length, Tom Abell goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

7.1

Ravi Bopara to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Ravi Bopara delivers at good length, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Jonny Bairstow to just 1 run.

7.2

Ravi Bopara to Tom Abell, 1 run, Ravi Bopara delivers fast ball at full length, Tom Abell hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

7.3

Ravi Bopara to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.4

Ravi Bopara to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and play it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

7.5

Ravi Bopara to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jonny Bairstow 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 1 run.

8.1

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

8.2

Nathan Ellis to Tom Abell, 1 run, Tom Abell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.

8.3

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

8.4

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and play it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

8.5

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short cover for 1 run.

9.1

Jordan Thompson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Tom Abell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.

9.2

Jordan Thompson to Jonny Bairstow, 3 runs, Jonny Bairstow 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 3 runs.

9.3

Jordan Thompson to Tom Abell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tom Abell goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

9.4

Jordan Thompson to Tom Abell, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the off stump, Tom Abell goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.5

Jordan Thompson to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jonny Bairstow goes forward to the delivery and tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

10.1

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, Tom Abell goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

10.2

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

10.3

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Jonny Bairstow goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.

10.4

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Jonny Bairstow goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.

10.5

11.1

Ravi Bopara to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Jonny Bairstow goes forward to take of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

11.2

Ravi Bopara to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Ravi Bopara delivers at good length, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Jonny Bairstow to just 1 run.

11.3

Ravi Bopara to Tom Abell, 1 run, Tom Abell goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an 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.

11.4

11.5

Ravi Bopara to Tom Abell, Four, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Tom Abell hangs in the crease and hit pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

12.1

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis bowls a sharp delivery, and Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

12.2

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs, Nathan Ellis delivers at full length, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Jonny Bairstow to just 2 runs.

12.3

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Jonny Bairstow hangs in the crease and play it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

12.4

Nathan Ellis to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and pushes drive after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Nathan Ellis, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

12.5

Nathan Ellis to Tom Abell, 1 run, Nathan Ellis delivers fast ball at full length, Tom Abell goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

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13.1

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, 1 leg bye, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, Jonny Bairstow goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits Jonny Bairstow to just 1 run.

13.2

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, Tom Abell goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

13.3

Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Jonny Bairstow goes forward and it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.

13.4

Jonny Bairstow b L Dawson 40 (38) Liam Dawson to Jonny Bairstow, no run, b L Dawson, Bowled out !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Jonny Bairstow 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!

13.5

Liam Dawson to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes forward and play it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

14.1

Ravi Bopara to Tom Abell, 1 run, Tom Abell goes forward to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.2

Ravi Bopara to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

14.3

Ravi Bopara to Glenn Phillips, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, and Glenn Phillips goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

14.4

Ravi Bopara to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips goes forward 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.

14.5

Ravi Bopara to Tom Abell, 2 runs, Tom Abell goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an 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.

15.1

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers at good length, Tom Abell goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.

15.2

Liam Dawson to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Glenn Phillips goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards deep cover for 2 runs.

15.3

Liam Dawson to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers arm ball at full length, Glenn Phillips goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

15.4

Liam Dawson to Tom Abell, 1 run, Tom Abell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive 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 cover for 1 run.

15.5

Liam Dawson to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

16.1

Nathan Ellis to Tom Abell, 1 run, Nathan Ellis delivers at good length, Tom Abell hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Tom Abell to just 1 run.

16.2

Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Ellis bowls a sharp delivery, and Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

16.3

Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

16.4

Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivered at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

16.5

Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an 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.

17.1

Daryl Mitchell to Tom Abell, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tom Abell goes forward and plays drive in the air to long on, and ball finds the ropes for four.

17.2

Daryl Mitchell to Tom Abell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Tom Abell goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular drive to long on for a colossal Maximum!

17.3

Daryl Mitchell to Tom Abell, 3 runs, Daryl Mitchell delivers at good length, Tom Abell goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Tom Abell to just 3 runs.

17.4

Daryl Mitchell to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Glenn Phillips hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

17.5

Daryl Mitchell to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an delivered at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

18.1

Nathan Ellis to Tom Abell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Abell hangs in the crease and dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

18.2

18.3

Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!