Over 20. 1 runs. Bowler: Lewis Gregory. Essex: 139/10 (rr 7.25)
19.1
1,W
Cook, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Gregory returns. Gregory to Snater, OUT!, 1 run Cook, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Gregory returns. This looks like it's out. Bad news for Snater. All out for 139 runs after 19.1 overs. Run out. Length ball outside off. Snater pulls to deep mid wicket for one run. Run out by direct hit by Lammonby.
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Essex: 138/9 (rr 7.26)
18.6
W
Green to Allison, OUT! Allison is out having got just 5 runs into the account. Half volley on off stump. Allison goes onto the front foot and edges in the air. Caught by Henry at short third. Somerset grab 2 wickets while conceding 6 runs in the over. Green now has figures of 24 for three at an economy rate of 6.0 runs per over.
18.5
2
Green to Allison, 2 runs Pace off and runs on. Slower ball outside off. Allison slogs to deep mid wicket for two runs.
18.4
1
Green to Snater, 1 run Slower ball half volley outside off. Snater drives to long on for one run. Essex require 15 runs from 8 balls.
18.3
1
Green to Allison, 1 run Allison defends a yorker outside off to cover for one run.
18.2
Ben Green to Ben Allison. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot pushed mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Craig Overton
18.1
W
Green comes back on. Green to Sams, OUT! Green comes back on. Out. Sams goes having got 14 runs from 14 deliveries. Eight wickets down for 132 runs after 18.1 overs. Length ball outside off. Sams slogs to deep mid wicket and is caught by Lammonby. Two wickets now for Green. Essex are 132/8 compared to Somerset's 133/8 at this stage of the innings.
Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. Essex: 132/7 (rr 7.33)
17.6
Matt Henry to Shane Snater. Slower ball length ball, outside off on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Tom Lammonby
17.5
W
Henry to Harmer, OUT! Wicket ball. Harmer goes having got 16 runs from 13 balls. Harmer tries to slog and misses a yorker on off stump and is bowled.
17.4
2
Henry to Harmer, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Harmer drives to long off for two runs.
17.3
1
Henry to Sams, 1 run Sams cuts a yorker on off stump to long off for one run.
17.2
1
Henry to Harmer, 1 run Slower ball full toss outside off. Harmer drives to long off for one run.
17.1
1
Henry is back on. Henry to Sams, 1 run Henry is back on. Sams scoops a yorker outside off to short fine leg for one run.
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Essex: 125/6 (rr 7.35)
16.6
•
Siddle to Harmer, no run Tries some variety with pace. Slower ball outside off. Harmer misses.
16.5
1
Siddle to Sams, 1 run Siddle bowls a half volley on off stump. Sams flicks to long on for one run.
16.4
•
Siddle to Sams, no run Sams drives a yorker on off stump back to the bowler.
16.3
1
Siddle to Harmer, 1 run Harmer pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
16.2
1
Siddle to Sams, 1 run Sams pulls a short ball outside off to mid on for one run.
16.1
2
Siddle is back into the attack. Siddle to Sams, 2 runs Siddle is back into the attack. Sams flicks a yorker outside off to deep extra cover for two runs.
Over 16. 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Essex: 120/6 (rr 7.5)
15.6
1
Green to Sams, 1 run Sams slogs a full toss outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.5
1
Green to Harmer, 1 run Green delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Harmer pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
15.4
2
Green to Harmer, 2 runs Half volley on off stump. Harmer flicks to deep mid wicket for two runs. Great fielding by Overton. Impressive stuff to save runs.
15.3
•
Green to Harmer, no run Full toss outside off. Harmer drives back to the bowler.
15.2
1
Green to Sams, 1 run Half volley outside off. Sams drives to long off for one run.
15.1
1
Green comes back on. Green to Harmer, 1 run Green comes back on. Back of a length ball outside off. Harmer drives to long off for one run.
Over 15. 9 runs. Bowler: Roelof van der Merwe. Essex: 114/6 (rr 7.6)
14.6
1
van der Merwe to Harmer, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Harmer flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
14.5
6
van der Merwe to Harmer, SIX! van der Merwe delivers a length ball on off stump. Harmer reverse sweeps for six. A lot of timber on this stroke.
14.4
•
van der Merwe to Harmer, no run Half volley on off stump. Harmer works to backward point. Run out attempt by Green but the batter is safe. Solid over so far by van der Merwe.
14.3
1
van der Merwe to Sams, 1 run Half volley outside off. Sams drives to deep cover for one run.
14.2
Roelof van der Merwe to Simon Harmer. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sean Dickson
14.1
W
van der Merwe resumes. van der Merwe to Pepper, OUT! van der Merwe resumes. Out. Pepper goes for 63 runs from 43 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Pepper drives and is caught.
Over 14. 6 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Essex: 105/5 (rr 7.5)
13.6
1
Siddle to Pepper, 1 run A single to end the over, 6 runs from it. Siddle bowls a length ball outside off. Pepper slogs to long on for one run. Essex require 46 runs from 36 balls.
13.5
1
Siddle to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
13.4
1
Siddle to Pepper, 1 run Pepper flicks a yorker on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
13.3
•
Siddle to Pepper, no run Length ball on off stump. Pepper misses an attempted slog.
13.2
1
Siddle to Sams, 1 run Sams pulls a back of a length ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
13.1
2
Siddle is back on. Siddle to Sams, 2 runs Siddle is back on. Hundred-up now for Essex. Sams flicks a half volley on leg stump to deep backward square leg for two runs.
Over 13. 7 runs. Bowler: Roelof van der Merwe. Essex: 99/5 (rr 7.62)
12.6
•
van der Merwe to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper misses a reverse sweep. 7 to the total, 99/5 after 13 overs.
12.6
1ʷᵈ
van der Merwe to Pepper, 1 wide Half volley down leg. Pepper tries a sweep but misses. Wide given.
12.5
•
van der Merwe to Pepper, no run Pepper drives a half volley outside off to extra cover. Top class fielding by Gregory. Good work, saves runs.
12.4
Roelof van der Merwe to Daniel Sams. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pushed mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tom Lammonby
12.3
W
van der Merwe to Westley, OUT! Westley is done having got to just 7. That's a big wicket. Westley attempts to drive and misses a yorker on off stump and is bowled.
12.2
1
van der Merwe to Pepper, 1 run Pepper reverse sweeps a half volley outside off to deep backward point for one run. That's 61 runs for Pepper.
12.1
4
van der Merwe to continue. van der Merwe to Pepper, FOUR! van der Merwe to continue. Pepper reverse sweeps a full toss outside off for four. WinViz drops for Somerset.
Over 12. 8 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Essex: 92/4 (rr 7.67)
11.6
1
Green to Pepper, 1 run Pepper pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run. Pepper now has 56 runs.
11.5
1
Green to Westley, 1 run Westley flicks a full toss on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.4
1
Green to Pepper, 1 run Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Pepper pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.3
4
Green to Pepper, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Pepper slog-sweeps for four. Essex are tightening the screw.
11.2
•
Green to Pepper, no run Yorker outside off. Pepper misses a reverse sweep.
11.1
1
Green to continue. Green to Westley, 1 run Green to continue. Westley drives a half volley wide outside off to long on for one run.
Over 11. 7 runs. Bowler: Roelof van der Merwe. Essex: 84/4 (rr 7.64)
10.6
2
van der Merwe to Pepper, 2 runs Length ball on off stump. Pepper goes down the pitch and works to deep backward square leg for two runs. A high-class knock from Pepper who goes to 50 runs off 31 balls. Essex are given a 58% chance of winning this.
10.5
1
van der Merwe to Westley, 1 run Westley steers a yorker outside off to short third for one run. Run out attempt by Henry but missed the stumps.
10.4
1
van der Merwe to Pepper, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Pepper reverse sweeps to backward point for one run.
10.3
1
van der Merwe to Westley, 1 run Westley drives a half volley on off stump to mid on for one run.
10.2
1
van der Merwe to Pepper, 1 run Full toss outside off. Pepper goes down the pitch and drives to long off for one run.
10.1
1
van der Merwe, left-arm spin, comes on. van der Merwe to Westley, 1 run van der Merwe, left-arm spin, comes on. Length ball outside off. Westley cuts to deep extra cover for one run.
Over 10. 4 runs. Bowler: Ben Green. Essex: 77/4 (rr 7.7)
9.6
1
Green to Westley, 1 run A single ends the over. Westley flicks a half volley on middle stump to short fine leg for one run.
9.5
1
Green to Pepper, 1 run Length ball outside off. Pepper sweeps to short fine leg for one run.
9.4
•
Green to Pepper, no run Pepper steers a length ball outside off to gully. Good over so far from Green.
9.3
Ben Green to Tom Westley. No movement length ball, wide outside off on the back foot cut well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Will Smeed
9.2
W
Green to Walter, OUT! Dismissed! Walter leaves the contest with 2. Length ball on leg stump. Walter slogs to cover and is caught by Abell.
9.1
1
Green, right-arm pace, comes on. Green to Pepper, 1 run Green, right-arm pace, comes on. Back of a length ball outside off. Pepper drives to cover for one run.
Over 9. 13 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Essex: 73/3 (rr 8.11)
8.6
1
Siddle to Pepper, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Pepper flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.5
2
Siddle to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper works a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for two runs.
8.4
•
Siddle to Pepper, no run Short ball outside off. Pepper misses an attempted cut.
8.3
4
Siddle to Pepper, FOUR! Four runs. Short ball outside off. Pepper pulls for four.
8.2
•
Siddle to Pepper, no run Pepper cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump.
8.1
6
Siddle continues. Siddle to Pepper, SIX! Siddle continues. Somerset need to press the reset button after that over. The over begins with a maximum. Half volley on middle stump. Pepper scoops for six.
Over 8. 10 runs. Bowler: Lewis Gregory. Essex: 60/3 (rr 7.5)
7.6
1
Gregory to Pepper, 1 run Pepper drives a half volley outside off to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by van der Merwe but missed the stumps. Batter makes it home safely after a failed runout attempt ends the over.
7.5
•
Gregory to Pepper, no run Dot with pace off. Gregory bowls a slower ball outside off. Pepper misses a slog.
7.4
2
Gregory to Pepper, 2 runs Gregory bowls a length ball outside off. Pepper cuts off the edge to third and is dropped by Henry. They run a two. Batter gets some good fortune. These feel like important runs from Pepper who is now 30 not-out.
7.3
4
Gregory to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper reverse sweeps a back of a length ball outside off for four.
7.2
2
Gregory to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper flicks a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for two runs.
7.1
1
Gregory, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Gregory to Walter, 1 run Gregory, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Gregory delivers a length ball down leg. Walter drives to long on for one run.
Over 7. 1 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Essex: 50/3 (rr 7.14)
6.6
•
Siddle to Pepper, no run Pepper misses a short ball outside off. Somerset getting the better of things but this game is in the balance.
6.5
1
Siddle to Walter, 1 run This brings up the fifty for Essex. Siddle bowls a short ball down leg. Walter pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
6.4
Peter Siddle to Paul Walter. No movement short, down leg no foot movement leaving left alone through for no run
6.3
W
Siddle to Critchley, OUT! Critchley goes having got to just 3. Siddle bowls a short ball outside off. Critchley goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by van der Merwe at fine leg. Bowling side is looking to get ahead in the game as WinViz is increased 13% for Somerset.
6.2
•
Siddle to Critchley, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Critchley misses. At this point in their innings, Somerset were 53/2.
6.1
•
Siddle, right-arm pace, is introduced. Siddle to Critchley, no run Siddle, right-arm pace, is introduced. Critchley misses a back of a length ball outside off.
Over 6. 3 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. Essex: 49/2 (rr 8.17)
5.6
1
Henry to Critchley, 1 run Critchley pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
5.5
•
Henry to Critchley, no run Essex are going at 8.2 runs per over and they need to score 7.3 runs per over to win. Length ball outside off. Critchley goes onto the front foot and drives to mid on.
5.4
1
Henry to Pepper, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Pepper goes onto the front foot and flicks for one run. Essex are going at 8.5 - they need 7.2 runs per over to win.
5.3
•
Henry to Pepper, no run Short ball on off stump. Pepper offers no shot.
5.2
1ˡᵇ
Henry to Critchley, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Back of a length ball on off stump. Critchley misses. Run out attempt by Henry but missed the stumps.
5.1
•
Henry is on for another over. Henry to Critchley, no run Henry is on for another over. Length ball outside off. Critchley works back to the bowler.
Overton to Pepper, no run Short ball on middle stump. Pepper tries a pull but misses. Batters had the edge in this over.
4.5
6
Overton to Pepper, SIX! Runs now. Length ball on off stump. Pepper slogs for six. Pepper goes to 21 off 10 balls.
4.4
•
Overton to Pepper, no run Overton delivers a short ball on middle stump. Pepper lets it go.
4.3
4
Overton to Pepper, FOUR! Another boundary does nothing for the bowler's figures. Pepper pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four.
4.2
6
Overton to Pepper, SIX! Outstanding. Somerset really don't want to be giving away these runs. Pepper pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six.
4.1
1
Overton is on for another over. Overton to Critchley, 1 run Overton is on for another over. Overton continues with this spell having just gone for runs in their last over. This one starts with a single. Length ball on off stump. Critchley works to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 4. 6 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. Essex: 29/2 (rr 7.25)
3.6
•
Henry to Pepper, no run Length ball on leg stump. Pepper fails to make contact.
3.5
4
Henry to Pepper, FOUR! Full toss on middle stump. Pepper drives for four.
3.4
•
Henry to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper drives to extra cover.
3.3
Matt Henry to Matthew Critchley. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, run out attempt: missed stumps by Craig Overton
3.2
W
Henry to Das, OUT! Henry delivers a length ball outside off. Das edges to first slip and is caught by Smeed.
3.1
1
Henry to continue. Henry to Pepper, 1 run Henry to continue. Half volley on middle stump. Pepper drives to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Gregory but missed the stumps.
Overton to Das, no run Das drives a length ball outside off to cover. Could be that the pendulum is shifting in the direction of the batting side.
2.5
•
Overton to Das, no run Length ball outside off. Das misses.
2.4
FOUR! Craig Overton to Robin Das. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot cut well timed for 4 runs
2.3
•
Overton to Das, no run Das drives a half volley outside off to backward point.
2.2
4
Overton to Das, FOUR! Das late cuts a length ball outside off for four.
2.1
4
Overton is on for another over. Overton to Das, FOUR! Overton is on for another over. Back of a length ball on off stump. Das hooks for four.
Over 2. 2 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. Essex: 11/1 (rr 5.5)
1.6
•
Henry to Pepper, no run Half volley outside off. Pepper drives to extra cover. Second over done. The pendulum swung against Essex in that over. But it's still not certain which way this will go.
1.5
Matt Henry to Michael Pepper. No movement length ball, wide outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
1.4
W
Henry to Rossington, OUT! This is out. Rossington departs for 6 runs. Back of a length ball outside off. Rossington pulls to deep square leg and is caught by Lammonby.
1.3
Matt Henry to Robin Das. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Craig Overton
1.2
•
Henry to Das, no run Das defends a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
1.1
1
Henry, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Henry to Rossington, 1 run Henry, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Rossington pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
Overton to Das, FOUR! Das gets in on the chase and is off the mark on ball 3 with a boundary. Boundary to end the over means Rossington will be on strike for the next one. Half volley on off stump. Das flicks for four.
0.5
•
Overton to Das, no run Das pulls a back of a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
0.4
Craig Overton to Robin Das. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged mis-timed to mid wicket for no run, fielded by Sean Dickson
0.3
1
Overton to Rossington, 1 run Rossington pulls a length ball outside off to deep square leg for one run.
0.2
4
Overton to Rossington, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Rossington goes down the pitch and pulls for four.
0.1
•
Rossington and Das come to the crease. Overton will open the bowling. Overton to Rossington, no run Rossington and Das come to the crease. Overton will open the bowling. Dot ball for Somerset to start the defence of this target. Length ball outside off. Rossington drives to cover. Now it's game on. We'll keep an eye on the WinViz probabilities throughout this second innings.
Over 20. 4 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Somerset: 150/10 (rr 7.5)
19.6
W
Sams to Overton, OUT! Overton is sent packing for 8. All out for 150 runs after 20 overs. Sams delivers a full toss outside off. Overton slogs to long off and is caught by Harmer.
19.5
Daniel Sams to Peter Siddle. No movement back of a length, middle stump no foot movement worked to cover for 1 leg byes, fielded by Matthew Critchley
19.4
W
Sams to Henry, OUT! Wicket ball. Henry goes having got 11 runs off 6 deliveries. Nine wickets down for 149 runs after 19.4 overs. Half volley wide outside off. Henry goes onto the front foot and edges in the air. Caught by Westley at first slip. That's the third wicket for Sams for 20 runs.
19.3
2
Sams to Henry, 2 runs Yorker on middle stump. Henry slogs to deep extra cover for two runs.
19.2
1
Sams to Overton, 1 run Length ball outside off. Overton slogs to deep square leg for one run.
19.1
•
Sams resumes. Sams to Overton, no run Sams resumes. Essex were leaking runs in the previous over. Now it's Sams' turn. This over starts with no run. Sams bowls a full toss wide outside off. Overton misses an attempted slog. Better start to this new Essex over.
Over 19. 14 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Somerset: 146/8 (rr 7.68)
18.6
1
Cook to Overton, 1 run Overton slogs a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
18.5
4
Cook to Overton, FOUR! Overton flicks a half volley on middle stump for four.
18.4
1
Cook to Henry, 1 run Henry drives a full toss on off stump to long on for one run.
18.3
6
Cook to Henry, SIX! Henry slogs a length ball outside off for six. Power, placement and distance. It's six runs.
18.2
1
Cook to Overton, 1 run Cook bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Overton goes onto the back foot and works to deep backward square leg for one run.
18.1
1
Cook returns into the attack. Cook to Henry, 1 run Cook returns into the attack. Pace off. Cook delivers a slower ball outside off. Henry slogs to long off for one run.
Over 18. 5 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Somerset: 132/8 (rr 7.33)
17.6
Daniel Sams to Matt Henry. Slower ball length ball, wide outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shane Snater
17.5
W
Sams to van der Merwe, OUT! van der Merwe is out, sending the ball back to the bowler having got to just 7. Length ball outside off. van der Merwe slogs and is caught and bowled. This is nip and tuck stuff.
17.4
•
Sams to van der Merwe, no run Length ball outside off. van der Merwe goes onto the front foot and drives back to the bowler. Wonderful fielding by Sams. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
17.3
2
Sams to van der Merwe, 2 runs Half volley wide outside off. van der Merwe drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
17.2
2
Sams to van der Merwe, 2 runs Length ball outside off. van der Merwe slogs to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Walter but missed the stumps.
17.1
•
Sams is back. Sams to van der Merwe, no run Sams is back. Pace off. van der Merwe drives a slower ball outside off back to the bowler. Brilliant fielding by Sams. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
Over 17. 4 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Somerset: 127/7 (rr 7.47)
16.6
1
Harmer to van der Merwe, 1 run Half volley outside off. van der Merwe drives to long off for one run.
16.5
Simon Harmer to Craig Overton. Off break length ball, outside off on the back foot pushed mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Paul Walter
16.4
W
Harmer to Dickson, OUT! This is out. Dickson goes for 42 runs from 29 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Dickson slogs to long on and is caught by Walter.
16.3
1
Harmer to van der Merwe, 1 run Length ball outside off. van der Merwe sweeps for one run.
16.2
•
Harmer to van der Merwe, no run Length ball outside off. van der Merwe drives to mid off.
16.1
1
Harmer comes back on. Harmer to Dickson, 1 run Harmer comes back on. Dickson reverse sweeps a half volley on off stump for one run.
Snater to van der Merwe, no run Back of a length ball outside off. van der Merwe tries a push but misses.
15.5
1
Snater to Dickson, 1 run Goes with pace off. Dickson pulls a slower ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.4
4
Snater to Dickson, FOUR! Key moment. Back of a length ball outside off. Dickson pulls for four.
15.3
6
Snater to Dickson, SIX! Length ball outside off. Dickson goes onto the front foot and slogs for six. Route-one cricket.
15.2
•
Snater to Dickson, no run Length ball on middle stump. Dickson misses an attempted flick.
15.1
2
Snater returns. Snater to Dickson, 2 runs Snater returns. Dickson slogs a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs. That's 30 for Dickson.
Over 15. 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Somerset: 110/6 (rr 7.33)
14.6
1
Cook to Dickson, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Dickson drives to mid off for one run.
14.5
Sam Cook to Roelof van der Merwe. Off cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ben Allison
14.4
W
Cook to Green, OUT! Green leaves the middle with 5. Out bowled. Green attempts to flick and misses a half volley outside off.
14.3
1
Cook to Dickson, 1 run Dickson pulls a back of a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
14.2
•
Cook to Dickson, no run No run with pace off. Slower ball outside off. Dickson defends back to the bowler.
14.1
Sam Cook to Ben Green. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shane Snater
Over 14. 6 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Somerset: 106/5 (rr 7.57)
13.6
1
Allison to Green, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Green pulls for one run.
13.5
2
Allison to Green, 2 runs Green drives a length ball wide outside off to deep cover for two runs.
13.4
1
Allison to Dickson, 1 run Dickson pulls a short ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
13.3
1
Green, right-handed bat, is next in. Allison to Green, 1 run Green, right-handed bat, is next in. New batter is off the mark. Green drives a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
13.2
W
Allison to Gregory, OUT! That's out. Gregory goes for 11 runs off 11 balls. Length ball outside off. Gregory slogs to deep extra cover and is caught by Harmer. Allison gets wicket number one for the loss of 19 runs.
13.1
1
Allison returns. Allison to Dickson, 1 run Allison returns. Allison bowls a length ball outside off. Dickson slogs to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 13. 9 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Somerset: 100/4 (rr 7.69)
12.6
1
Harmer to Dickson, 1 run Hundred-up now for Somerset. The runs have come at a rate of 7.7 runs per over. Dickson flicks a full toss on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
12.5
1
Harmer to Gregory, 1 run Length ball outside off. Gregory works to square leg for one run.
12.4
Simon Harmer to Sean Dickson. Off break half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Ben Allison
12.3
1
Harmer to Gregory, 1 run Gregory sweeps a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
12.2
4
Harmer to Gregory, FOUR! Almost a breakthrough in the field. Length ball outside off. Gregory slogs off the edge to short third and is dropped by Cook. The ball goes over the rope for four. Batter gets away with one here.
12.1
1
Harmer to continue. Harmer to Dickson, 1 run Harmer to continue. Dickson drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
Over 12. 8 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Somerset: 91/4 (rr 7.58)
11.6
1
Critchley to Dickson, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 8 to the total. Back of a length ball outside off. Dickson cuts to deep cover for one run.
11.5
1
Critchley to Gregory, 1 run Gregory slogs a half volley outside off to long on for one run.
11.4
1
Critchley to Dickson, 1 run Dickson drives a length ball on off stump to long on for one run. Dickson goes to 20 off 13 balls.
11.3
•
Critchley to Dickson, no run Dickson pushes a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
11.2
4
Critchley to Dickson, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Dickson switch hits for four.
11.1
1
Critchley resumes. Critchley to Gregory, 1 run Critchley resumes. Gregory drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
Over 11. 10 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Somerset: 83/4 (rr 7.55)
10.6
1
Harmer to Gregory, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 10 runs from it. Gregory works a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
10.5
1ˡᵇ
Harmer to Dickson, 1 leg bye Dickson misses a length ball on off stump. Leg bye adds one to the total.
10.4
6
Harmer to Dickson, SIX! Length ball outside off. Dickson slogs for six.
10.3
1
Harmer to Gregory, 1 run Gregory cuts a length ball outside off to gully for one run.
10.2
1
Harmer to Dickson, 1 run The batters run a single now. Half volley on middle stump. Dickson drives to long on for one run.
10.1
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Harmer returns. Harmer to Dickson, no run Harmer returns. Dickson works a length ball outside off to mid wicket.
Over 10. 4 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Somerset: 73/4 (rr 7.3)
9.6
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Critchley to Gregory, no run Gregory cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
9.5
1
Critchley to Dickson, 1 run Length ball wide outside off. Dickson cuts to deep backward point for one run.
9.4
1
Critchley to Gregory, 1 run Gregory flicks a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
9.3
Matthew Critchley to Lewis Gregory. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Matthew Critchley
9.2
W
Critchley to Abell, OUT! Dismissed! Abell goes for 12 runs from 15 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Abell sweeps to deep square leg and is caught by Allison.
9.1
2
Critchley, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Critchley to Abell, 2 runs Critchley, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Half volley outside off. Abell drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
Over 9. 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Somerset: 69/3 (rr 7.67)
8.6
4
Allison to Dickson, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Dickson pulls for four.
8.5
1
Allison to Abell, 1 run Abell pushes a length ball outside off for one run.
8.4
2
Allison to Abell, 2 runs Abell cuts a length ball outside off to third for two runs.
8.3
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Allison to Abell, no run Abell misses a length ball wide outside off.
8.2
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Allison to Abell, no run Length ball outside off. Abell steers to backward point.
8.1
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Allison returns. Allison to Abell, no run Allison returns. Length ball outside off. Abell misses a cut.
Snater to Abell, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 6 to the total. Abell works a length ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
7.5
2
Snater to Abell, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Abell works to deep square leg for two runs.
7.4
1
Snater to Dickson, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Dickson drives to long on for one run.
7.3
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Snater to Dickson, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Dickson pushes to mid wicket.
7.2
1
Snater to Abell, 1 run Abell flicks a half volley outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
7.1
1
Snater is back into the attack. Snater to Dickson, 1 run Snater is back into the attack. Snater bowls a length ball outside off. Dickson goes onto the front foot and drives to mid wicket for one run.
Over 7. 4 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Somerset: 56/3 (rr 8.0)
6.6
1
Dickson, right-handed bat, comes to the crease. Harmer to Dickson, 1 run Dickson, right-handed bat, comes to the crease. Length ball outside off. Dickson pushes to deep mid wicket for one run.
6.5
W
Harmer to Kohler-Cadmore, OUT! Kohler-Cadmore is out, hitting back to the bowler, gone for 17 runs from 10 balls. Half volley outside off. Kohler-Cadmore drives a return catch to the bowler.
6.4
1
Harmer to Abell, 1 run Abell pulls a back of a length ball outside off to deep square leg for one run.
6.3
1
Harmer to Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run Length ball outside off. Kohler-Cadmore drives to long on for one run.
6.2
1
Harmer to Abell, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Abell drives to long on for one run.
6.1
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Harmer, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Harmer to Abell, no run Harmer, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Abell drives a length ball outside off to extra cover.
Over 6. 8 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Somerset: 52/2 (rr 8.67)
5.6
Daniel Sams to Tom Abell. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot cut to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Simon Harmer
5.5
Daniel Sams to Tom Abell. No movement length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushed mis-timed to backward point for no run, fielded by Robin Das
5.4
W
Sams to Lammonby, OUT! Pace off has success here. Lammonby tries to flick and misses a slower ball outside off and is bowled.
5.3
6
Sams to Lammonby, SIX! This brings up the fifty for Somerset in style. Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Sams delivers a length ball on leg stump. Lammonby slogs for six. Power, placement and distance. This goes all the way. That's 34 for Lammonby.
5.2
1
Sams to Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run Batters get a single after the dot ball. Kohler-Cadmore drives a length ball on middle stump to cover for one run.
5.1
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Sams is back into the attack. Sams to Kohler-Cadmore, no run Sams is back into the attack. Length ball down leg. Kohler-Cadmore defends back to the bowler.
Over 5. 10 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Somerset: 44/1 (rr 8.8)
4.6
4
Cook to Lammonby, FOUR! Lammonby drives a half volley on off stump for four.
4.5
1
Cook to Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run Kohler-Cadmore glances a length ball on off stump to short fine leg for one run.
4.4
4
Cook to Kohler-Cadmore, FOUR! Kohler-Cadmore pulls a short ball outside off for four.
4.3
1
Cook to Lammonby, 1 run Lammonby pulls a length ball outside off to mid on for one run. Run out attempt by Walter but missed the stumps.
4.2
•
Cook to Lammonby, no run Length ball outside off. Lammonby drives to extra cover.
4.1
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Cook returns into the attack. Cook to Lammonby, no run Cook returns into the attack. Lammonby defends a length ball outside off to extra cover. Fielding team is looking for another wicket.
SIX! Shane Snater to Tom Kohler-Cadmore. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged well timed for 6 runs
3.5
FOUR! Shane Snater to Tom Kohler-Cadmore. No movement half volley, off stump on the front foot flick mis-timed for 4 runs
3.4
Shane Snater to Tom Kohler-Cadmore. No movement length ball, outside off no foot movement flick to cover for no run, fielded by Matthew Critchley
3.3
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Kohler-Cadmore, right-handed bat, is next in. Snater to Kohler-Cadmore, no run Kohler-Cadmore, right-handed bat, is next in. Kohler-Cadmore drives a length ball outside off to mid on.
3.2
W
Snater to Smeed, OUT! Out. Smeed leaves the middle with 1. Half volley on off stump. Smeed flicks to deep backward square leg and is caught by Sams.
3.1
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Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Snater to Smeed, no run Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Length ball outside off. Smeed defends back to the bowler. Dragging the run-rate back, this is better by Essex.
Over 3. 11 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Somerset: 24/0 (rr 8.0)
2.6
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Allison to Lammonby, no run Allison bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Lammonby cuts to extra cover. Somerset's likely score is 154 runs. This is 10 up from where they were at the beginning.
2.5
6
Allison to Lammonby, SIX! Lammonby slogs a half volley on middle stump for six. The ball gets absolutely monstered over the boundary rope.
2.4
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Allison to Lammonby, no run Length ball on middle stump. Lammonby misses.
2.3
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Allison to Lammonby, no run Allison delivers a length ball on middle stump. Lammonby fails to make contact.
2.2
4
Allison to Lammonby, FOUR! Lammonby slogs a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
2.1
1
Allison, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Allison to Smeed, 1 run Allison, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Half volley on middle stump. Smeed drives to mid on for one run.
Over 2. 4 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Somerset: 13/0 (rr 6.5)
1.6
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Sams to Lammonby, no run Length ball outside off. Lammonby drives to mid on. The over ends the way it started, with a dot. Quiet end to this over. Good bowling by Sams. Neither side has gained the upper-hand in these early exchanges.
1.5
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Sams to Lammonby, no run Length ball outside off. Lammonby misses a drive.
1.4
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Sams to Lammonby, no run Lammonby misses a length ball on middle stump.
1.3
Daniel Sams to Tom Lammonby. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot pushed mis-timed to mid wicket for no run, fielded by Robin Das
1.2
4
Sams to Lammonby, FOUR! Lammonby drives a length ball outside off for four.
1.1
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Sams, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Sams to Lammonby, no run Sams, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Lammonby drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Over 1. 9 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Somerset: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
0.6
1
Cook to Lammonby, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Lammonby works to deep backward square leg for one run.
0.5
4
Cook to Lammonby, FOUR! Good shot. Cook bowls a back of a length ball down leg. Lammonby pulls for four.
0.4
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Cook to Lammonby, no run Half volley down leg. Lammonby goes onto the front foot and drives to mid on.
0.3
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Cook to Lammonby, no run Length ball on middle stump. Lammonby defends to cover.
0.2
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Cook to Lammonby, no run Short ball on leg stump. Lammonby offers no shot. So it was four runs straight off the bat. Somerset get off to a good start with that first-ball boundary. This could be a nail-biter.
0.1
4
Lammonby and Smeed come to the crease. Cook will open the bowling. Cook to Lammonby, FOUR! Lammonby and Smeed come to the crease. Cook will open the bowling. Batter instantly gets into the game with a boundary. Lammonby drives a half volley on middle stump for four. Strong start for the batting side.
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