Over 20. 10 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 215/7 (rr 10.75)
19.6
W
Linde to Andersson, OUT! Andersson is out with just 5 runs on the ledger. Seven wickets down for 215 runs after 20 overs. Length ball on off stump. Andersson slogs to long on and is caught by Hogan. The batter is unable to help this Middlesex campaign.
19.5
1
Linde to Holden, 1 run Holden slogs a yorker on off stump to mid off for one run. That's 121 runs for Holden.
19.4
4
Linde to Holden, FOUR! Batters staying amongst the runs. Holden drives a full toss on off stump for four.
19.3
2
Linde to Holden, 2 runs Holden drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for two runs. It's now 116 not-out for Holden.
19.2
2
Linde to Holden, 2 runs Holden flicks a half volley on off stump to deep mid wicket for two runs. That's 114 runs for Holden.
19.1
1
Linde returns into the attack. Linde to Andersson, 1 run Andersson slogs a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 19. 12 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Middlesex: 205/6 (rr 10.79)
18.6
•
Richardson to Holden, no run Yorker outside off. Holden tries a drive but misses. 12 to the total, 205/6 after 19 overs.
18.5
1
Richardson to Andersson, 1 run Andersson pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
18.4
1
Richardson to Holden, 1 run Holden drives a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run. Middlesex need 25 runs from 8 balls. That's the equation.
18.3
2
Richardson to Holden, 2 runs Holden pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for two runs. Run out attempt by Cox but the batter is safe. Holden goes to 111 runs from 53 balls.
18.2
6
Richardson to Holden, SIX! This brings up the two hundred for Middlesex in style. Good shot! Middlesex with what feels like consolation runs. Full toss on leg stump. Holden goes onto the front foot and slogs for six. Batter piledrives this shot. The equation is Middlesex require 28 runs off 10 balls.
18.1
2
Richardson is back on. Richardson to Holden, 2 runs Holden pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to long on for two runs.
Over 18. 4 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Middlesex: 193/6 (rr 10.72)
17.6
•
Klaassen to Andersson, no run Andersson pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg. Recursive end to the over with a dot like it started.
17.5
1
Klaassen to Holden, 1 run Pace off. Holden pulls a slower ball outside off to extra cover for one run. Holden now has 101 runs.
17.4
1
Klaassen to Andersson, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Andersson drives to short fine leg for one run.
17.3
Fred Klaassen to Martin Andersson. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
17.2
W
Klaassen to Hollman, OUT! Hollman is out having just got going with a score of 12 runs. Hollman edges a back of a length ball outside off on to the stumps and is bowled.
17.1
•
Klaassen is back on. Klaassen to Hollman, no run Short ball outside off. Hollman misses a switch hit. This is better by Kent Spitfires. Forcing the run-rate back a touch.
Over 17. 19 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 189/5 (rr 11.12)
16.6
4
Hogan to Holden, FOUR! Boundary makes it 19 runs to the total. Length ball on off stump. Holden cuts for four. Good contribution by Holden who scores a century with a S/R of 204. These 100 runs have come off 49 balls.
16.5
2
Hogan to Holden, 2 runs Holden pulls a slower ball on off stump to fine leg for two runs.
16.4
6
Hogan to Holden, SIX! Hogan bowls a half volley outside off. Holden drives for six. Route-one cricket.
16.3
•
Hogan to Holden, no run Success with pace off. Holden misses a slower ball on off stump.
16.2
6
Hogan to Holden, SIX! Holden flicks a full toss down leg for six. The ball gets deposited over the outfield.
16.1
1
Hogan is back into the attack. Hogan to Hollman, 1 run Hollman slogs a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 170/5 (rr 10.62)
15.6
2
Linde to Holden, 2 runs Full toss on off stump. Holden sweeps to deep backward square leg for two runs.
15.5
•
Linde to Holden, no run Half volley on middle stump. Holden drives back to the bowler.
15.4
2
Linde to Holden, 2 runs Holden drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for two runs.
15.3
1
Linde to Hollman, 1 run Hollman drives a length ball outside off for one run.
15.2
1
Linde to Holden, 1 run Holden flicks a half volley on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.1
2
Linde to continue. Linde to Holden, 2 runs Linde delivers a length ball on middle stump. Holden goes down the pitch and drives to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Cox but missed the stumps. Fielder can't find the target. Holden goes to 77 runs from 40 balls.
Over 15. 13 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Middlesex: 162/5 (rr 10.8)
14.6
1
Richardson to Holden, 1 run A single to end the over which adds 13 to the total. Richardson delivers a short ball on middle stump. Holden goes onto the back foot and pulls to deep square leg for one run. Holden goes to 75 runs from 39 balls.
14.5
2
Richardson to Holden, 2 runs Damage limitation was required after the previous over's runs and that's 12 runs for this over. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Holden pulls to long on for two runs.
14.4
4
Richardson to Holden, FOUR! Holden slogs a yorker on leg stump for four.
14.3
2
Richardson to Holden, 2 runs Holden drives a back of a length ball on off stump to deep extra cover for two runs.
14.2
•
Richardson to Holden, no run Back of a length ball on leg stump. Holden misses a pull.
14.1
4
Richardson returns. Richardson to Holden, FOUR! This brings up the one-hundred-and-fifty for Middlesex. Half volley outside off. Holden drives for four.
Over 14. 11 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 149/5 (rr 10.64)
13.6
•
Linde to Hollman, no run Length ball on off stump. Hollman drives and is dropped by Linde. Fortunate for the batter.
13.5
George Linde to Max Holden. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, down leg on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kane Richardson
13.4
4
Linde to Holden, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Holden goes down the pitch and drives for four.
13.3
•
Linde to Holden, no run Holden pulls a length ball on leg stump to short fine leg.
13.2
2
Linde to Holden, 2 runs Holden pulls a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
13.1
4
Linde returns. Linde to Holden, FOUR! Holden pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for four.
Over 13. 5 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 138/5 (rr 10.62)
12.6
1
Hogan to Holden, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Holden drives to long on for one run. Holden now has 51 runs.
12.5
1
Hogan to Hollman, 1 run Hollman drives a length ball on leg stump to deep cover for one run.
12.4
1
Hogan to Holden, 1 run Holden drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep cover for one run. An attention-grabbing innings from Holden who moves to 50 runs.
12.3
1
Hogan to Hollman, 1 run Hollman defends a yorker on off stump to extra cover for one run. Run out attempt by Denly but missed the stumps. Fielder can't find the target.
12.2
1
Hogan to Holden, 1 run Pace off. Holden drives a slower ball on off stump to deep extra cover for one run.
12.1
•
Hogan is back into the attack. Hogan to Holden, no run Holden misses a length ball on off stump. This is better by Kent Spitfires. Pulling the run-rate back a bit.
Over 12. 15 runs. Bowler: Jack Leaning. Middlesex: 133/5 (rr 11.08)
11.6
2
Leaning to Hollman, 2 runs Length ball on off stump. Hollman goes onto the front foot and pushes to long on for two runs. Run out attempt by Richardson but missed the stumps. That's an opportunity, but the batter is safe.
11.5
6
Leaning to Hollman, SIX! Hollman reverse sweeps a length ball outside off for six. This is entertaining cricket.
11.4
1
Leaning to Holden, 1 run Holden drives a half volley outside off to short fine leg for one run.
11.3
2
Leaning to Holden, 2 runs Half volley on middle stump. Holden goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Richardson but missed the stumps. A chance for a runout goes begging. Fielder misfires with the throw.
11.2
•
Leaning to Holden, no run Holden drives a half volley outside off back to the bowler.
11.1
4
Leaning continues. Leaning to Holden, FOUR! Leaning delivers a length ball outside off. Holden drives for four.
Over 11. 4 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Middlesex: 118/5 (rr 10.73)
10.6
•
Richardson to Hollman, no run Length ball on middle stump. Hollman tries a forward defensive but misses. 4 to the total, 118/5 after 11 overs. That's the end of a good passage of play for the bowling side.
10.5
Kane Richardson to Luke Hollman. No movement back of a length, off stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to extra cover for no run, fielded by Joe Denly
10.4
W
Richardson to Davies, OUT! Davies' involvement goes no further having got to just 4. Richardson bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Davies pulls to long on and is caught by Bell-Drummond. Richardson picks up a second wicket.
10.3
4
Richardson to Davies, FOUR! Davies is up and running with a boundary after 2 balls. Length ball on middle stump. Davies drives for four.
10.2
Kane Richardson to Jack Davies. No movement length ball, down leg no foot movement flick mis-timed to square leg for no run, fielded by George Linde
10.1
W
Richardson is back into the attack. Richardson to Simpson, OUT! Dismissed! Simpson goes for 4. Length ball on off stump. Simpson slogs to mid off and is caught by Klaassen.
Over 10. 7 runs. Bowler: Jack Leaning. Middlesex: 114/3 (rr 11.4)
9.6
1
Leaning to Simpson, 1 run Simpson sweeps a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
9.5
1
Leaning to Holden, 1 run Holden flicks a length ball on leg stump to long on for one run.
9.4
1
Leaning to Simpson, 1 run Length ball outside off. Simpson drives to deep cover for one run.
9.3
1
Leaning to Holden, 1 run Holden drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
9.2
2
Leaning to Holden, 2 runs Valuable runs for Middlesex. Mistake in the field. Holden flicks a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for two runs. Misfielded by Muyeye. Middlesex still have a mountain to climb.
9.1
1
Leaning is back into the attack. Leaning to Simpson, 1 run Simpson reverse sweeps a length ball on middle stump to deep cover for one run.
Over 9. 8 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 107/3 (rr 11.89)
8.6
Michael Hogan to John Simpson. No movement length ball, middle stump on the back foot dropped mis-timed to cover for 1 run, run out attempt: missed stumps by Joe Denly
8.5
W
Hogan to Higgins, OUT! Wicket ball. Higgins goes for 35 runs in an innings that lasted for 22 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Higgins drives and is caught by the bowler.
8.4
4
Hogan to Higgins, FOUR! Back of a length ball on off stump. Higgins pulls for four.
8.3
1
Hogan to Holden, 1 run Holden slog-sweeps a length ball down leg to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.2
1
Hogan to Higgins, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Higgins glances to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.1
1
Hogan returns into the attack. Hogan to Holden, 1 run That's three-figures for Middlesex. Length ball down leg. Holden flicks to deep square leg for one run.
Over 8. 23 runs. Bowler: Joe Denly. Middlesex: 99/2 (rr 12.38)
7.6
6
Denly to Higgins, SIX! Nice strike! A champagne moment for the batting side to end the over. Higgins pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for six. Useful knock from Higgins. Goes to 30 off 19 balls.
7.5
1
Denly to Holden, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Holden cuts for one run. Middlesex are going at 11.9 - they need 11.2 runs per over to win.
7.4
6
Denly to Holden, SIX! Full toss on off stump. Holden goes down the pitch and slogs for six. Powerful hitting, teeing off for a maximum. Quality knock by Holden who moves to 34 runs.
7.4
3ⁿᵇ
Stewart to Higgins, 2 no balls, 1 run Two no balls. Stewart bowls a beamer on middle stump. Higgins pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
7.3
•
Stewart to Higgins, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Higgins misses an attempted cut.
7.2
4
Stewart to Higgins, FOUR! Full toss outside off. Higgins drives for four. Higgins goes to 23 off 16 balls.
7.2
2ⁿᵇ
Stewart to Higgins, 2 no balls This partnership goes to 50 off 26. Two no balls. Beamer on middle stump. Higgins lets it go.
7.1
Grant Stewart to Max Holden. No movement length ball, down leg on the front foot reverse sweep for 1 leg byes
Over 7. 10 runs. Bowler: Jack Leaning. Middlesex: 76/2 (rr 10.86)
6.6
1
Leaning to Holden, 1 run Leaning bowls a half volley outside off. Holden drives to deep extra cover for one run.
6.5
•
Leaning to Holden, no run Holden misses a yorker outside off.
6.4
1
Leaning to Higgins, 1 run Higgins flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
6.3
1
Leaning to Holden, 1 run Leaning bowls a length ball on leg stump. Holden slog-sweeps for one run.
6.2
4
Leaning to Holden, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Holden drives for four. This already looks like it could get expensive again.
6.1
3
Leaning, right-arm spin, is introduced. Leaning to Higgins, 3 runs Length ball outside off. Higgins reverse sweeps to third for three runs. Wonderful fielding by Richardson. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
Over 6. 20 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Middlesex: 66/2 (rr 11.0)
5.6
FOUR! Kane Richardson to Max Holden. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot driving well timed for 4 runs
5.5
1
Richardson to Higgins, 1 run More variation with pace. Slower ball on off stump. Higgins pulls to mid wicket for one run. Some costly bowling right now.
5.4
4
Richardson to Higgins, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Higgins pulls for four.
5.3
1
Richardson to Holden, 1 run Holden hits a back of a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
5.2
6
Richardson to Holden, SIX! Rather impressively this makes it ten runs scored off two balls. This next shot then makes its way over the boundary rope. Holden sweeps a length ball on off stump for six. Terrific stuff, a big hit.
5.1
4
Richardson, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Richardson to Holden, FOUR! Fifty up now for Middlesex. Holden scoops a back of a length ball on middle stump for four.
Over 5. 10 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Middlesex: 46/2 (rr 9.2)
4.6
•
Klaassen to Higgins, no run Length ball on leg stump. Higgins goes onto the front foot and drives to cover. 10 to the total, 46/2 after 5 overs. Dot balls to mark the start and the end of the over.
4.5
2
Klaassen to Higgins, 2 runs Short ball on leg stump. Higgins pulls to deep backward square leg for two runs. Middlesex are 46/2 compared to Kent Spitfires' 49/0 at this point.
4.4
1ˡᵇ
Klaassen to Holden, 1 leg bye Back of a length ball outside off. Holden tries a pull but misses. They run a leg bye.
4.3
6
Klaassen to Holden, SIX! Holden pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six.
4.2
1
Klaassen to Higgins, 1 run Klaassen delivers a length ball on middle stump. Higgins pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
4.1
•
Klaassen continues. Klaassen to Higgins, no run Klaassen bowls a yorker outside off. Higgins tries a drive but misses.
Over 4. 7 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 36/2 (rr 9.0)
3.6
1
Linde to Higgins, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Higgins cuts to deep backward point for one run.
3.5
•
Linde to Higgins, no run Length ball on off stump. Higgins misses a forward defensive. Middlesex are scoring at 9.1 - they need to score 12.0 runs per over to win.
3.4
4
Linde to Higgins, FOUR! Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Higgins pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for four.
3.3
1
Linde to Holden, 1 run Holden is up and running after 2 balls. Length ball on middle stump. Holden pulls to short fine leg for one run.
3.2
George Linde to Max Holden. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, off stump on the back foot cut mis-timed for no run
3.1
1
Holden, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. Linde, left-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Linde to Higgins, 1 run Linde bowls a length ball on off stump. Higgins drives to deep cover for one run.
Over 3. 12 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Middlesex: 29/2 (rr 9.67)
2.6
W
Klaassen to Eskinazi, OUT! Eskinazi is out with a contribution of 24 runs added to the total. Two wickets down for 29 runs after 3 overs. Length ball on leg stump. Eskinazi goes down the pitch and slogs in the air. Caught. WinViz moves in Kent Spitfires' direction. Middlesex's run-rate is 9.7 and they need to score 11.8 runs per over to win.
2.5
2
Klaassen to Eskinazi, 2 runs Klaassen delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi pulls to fine leg for two runs.
2.4
•
Klaassen to Eskinazi, no run Length ball down leg. Eskinazi fails to make contact.
2.3
4
Klaassen to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi drives a length ball on off stump for four. Eskinazi goes to 22 off 10 deliveries.
2.2
6
Klaassen to Eskinazi, SIX! Length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi slogs for six.
2.1
•
Klaassen continues. Klaassen to Eskinazi, no run Eskinazi drives a half volley outside off to cover.
Over 2. 8 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 17/1 (rr 8.5)
1.6
•
Hogan to Higgins, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Higgins fails to make contact. 8 runs in the over, 17/1 after 2 overs.
1.5
1
Hogan to Eskinazi, 1 run Yorker outside off. Eskinazi scoops for one run.
1.4
4
Hogan to Eskinazi, FOUR! Eskinazi pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for four.
1.3
Michael Hogan to Ryan Higgins. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
1.2
W
Hogan to Cracknell, OUT! And that's out! Hogan draws first blood and Kent Spitfires start the fist-bumps. Cracknell is out having got to just 3. Length ball outside off. Cracknell slogs and is caught. WinViz is increased for Kent Spitfires.
1.1
2
Hogan, right-arm pace, comes on. Hogan to Cracknell, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Cracknell drives to deep cover for two runs.
Over 1. 9 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Middlesex: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
0.6
4
Klaassen to Eskinazi, FOUR! Klaassen delivers a length ball down leg. Eskinazi pulls for four.
0.6
1ʷᵈ
Klaassen to Eskinazi, 1 wide Klaassen delivers a length ball down leg. Eskinazi fails to make contact. Wide given.
0.5
•
Klaassen to Eskinazi, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi cuts.
0.4
Fred Klaassen to Joe Cracknell. No movement length ball, leg stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
0.3
1
Klaassen to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi flicks a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
0.2
2
Klaassen to Eskinazi, 2 runs Eskinazi flicks a full toss on leg stump for two runs.
0.1
•
Klaassen will open the bowling. Eskinazi will face the first ball. Klaassen to Eskinazi, no run Middlesex go after the runs with a dot to start. Eskinazi drives a length ball on off stump. Right then, game on.
Over 20. 17 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 228/3 (rr 11.4)
19.6
6
Higgins to Billings, SIX! Length ball on middle stump. Billings slogs for six. Kent Spitfires finish on 227 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.
19.5
•
Higgins to Billings, no run Slower ball yorker outside off. Billings fails to make contact.
19.5
2ⁿᵇ
Higgins to Billings, 2 no balls Two no balls. Half tracker on middle stump. Billings misses an attempted pull.
19.4
1
Higgins to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run. Denly goes to 75 runs from 37 balls.
19.3
•
Higgins to Denly, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Denly misses a scoop.
19.2
2
Higgins to Denly, 2 runs Pace off. Expensive few deliveries here. Slower ball outside off. Denly pulls to deep mid wicket for two runs.
19.1
6
Higgins comes back on. Higgins to Denly, SIX! This pair has now put on 51 runs in their partnership. Denly pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for six.
Over 19. 23 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Kent Spitfires: 211/3 (rr 11.11)
18.6
4
Andersson to Billings, FOUR! Billings scoops a length ball down leg for four. Batter has hit three fours in this knock.
18.5
1
Andersson to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
18.4
2
Andersson to Denly, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Denly drives to long off for two runs. That's now 63 not-out for Denly.
18.4
1ʷᵈ
Andersson to Denly, 1 wide Yorker wide outside off. Denly tries a drive but misses. That is a wide.
18.3
6
Andersson to Denly, SIX! Kent Spitfires get to two hundred in style, for the loss of 3 wickets. They've come at 11.0 runs per over. Denly drives a length ball outside off for six.
18.2
•
Denly prepares for a free hit. Andersson to Denly, no run Andersson delivers a length ball outside off. Denly tries a scoop but misses.
18.2
4ⁿᵇ
Helm to Denly, 2 no balls, 2 runs Two no balls. Denly pulls a beamer outside off for two runs. Denly goes to 55 runs from 29 balls.
18.1
4
Helm to Denly, FOUR! The previous Helm over was expensive. This one starts with a boundary. Denly drives a length ball outside off for four. An engine-room knock by Denly who goes to 53 runs.
18.1
1ʷᵈ
Helm resumes. Helm to Denly, 1 wide Wide given. Slower ball wide outside off. Denly misses a late cut.
Over 18. 9 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 188/3 (rr 10.44)
17.6
2
Higgins to Billings, 2 runs Billings pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Holden but missed the stumps. That's an opportunity, but the batter is safe.
17.5
2ˡᵇ
Higgins to Billings, 2 leg byes Leg byes add two to the total. Billings misses a length ball outside off.
17.4
1
Higgins to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a yorker outside off to deep cover for one run.
17.3
1
Higgins to Billings, 1 run Billings pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for one run.
17.2
3
Cullen to Denly, 3 runs Full toss on leg stump. Denly glances for three runs.
17.1
•
Cullen returns. Cullen to Denly, no run This over starts with a dot ball. Half volley down leg. Denly flicks back to the bowler.
Over 17. 13 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Kent Spitfires: 179/3 (rr 10.53)
16.6
2
Helm to Billings, 2 runs Billings scoops a half volley on off stump to third for two runs.
16.5
•
Helm to Billings, no run Helm bowls a yorker outside off. Billings tries a scoop but misses.
16.5
2ⁿᵇ
Helm to Billings, 2 no balls Two no balls. Helm delivers a beamer on off stump. Billings misses an attempted scoop.
16.4
4
Helm to Billings, FOUR! Billings scoops a yorker outside off for four.
16.3
•
Helm to Billings, no run Billings misses a yorker outside off.
16.2
•
Helm to Billings, no run Yorker outside off. Billings fails to make contact.
16.1
4
Helm to Billings, FOUR! Yorker wide outside off. Billings steers for four.
16.1
1ʷᵈ
Helm is back into the attack. Helm to Billings, 1 wide Helm searches for another Kent Spitfires casualty. Wide given. Billings leaves a length ball wide outside off.
Over 16. 10 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 166/3 (rr 10.38)
15.6
Josh de Caires to Sam Billings. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Max Holden
15.5
W
De Caires to Linde, OUT! Linde is sent back to the dugout having got to just 3. Three wickets down for 165 runs after 15.5 overs. De Caires delivers a half volley outside off. Linde goes onto the front foot and drives in the air. Caught by Holden at deep extra cover. This batter can't get into the innings.
15.4
1ˡᵇ
De Caires to Denly, 1 leg bye Length ball on off stump. Denly misses. Leg bye adds one to the total.
15.3
1
De Caires to Linde, 1 run Length ball outside off. Linde drives back to the bowler for one run. Misfielded by De Caires.
15.2
1
De Caires to Denly, 1 run De Caires bowls a length ball on leg stump. Denly flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.1
6
De Caires comes back on. De Caires to Denly, SIX! Denly slogs a length ball on middle stump for six. That's the third six for Denly.
Over 15. 15 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 156/2 (rr 10.4)
14.6
1
Hollman to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a half volley outside off to long off for one run.
14.5
4
Hollman to Denly, FOUR! Sublime shot-making. Length ball on off stump. Denly goes onto the front foot and reverse sweeps for four. Denly's innings has had three fours.
14.4
6
Hollman to Denly, SIX! This brings up 151 runs for Kent Spitfires in style. They've come at 10.3 runs per over. The runs continue. Length ball on off stump. Denly goes down the pitch and drives for six. Denly goes to 33 off 19 balls. A good knock.
14.3
2
Hollman to Denly, 2 runs Length ball on off stump. Denly goes down the pitch and drives to long off for two runs.
14.2
1
Hollman to Linde, 1 run Linde drives a full toss on middle stump to long on for one run.
14.1
1
Hollman to continue. Hollman to Denly, 1 run Denly switch hits a length ball on middle stump to deep cover for one run.
Over 14. 10 runs. Bowler: Blake Cullen. Kent Spitfires: 141/2 (rr 10.07)
13.6
1
Cullen to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
13.5
2
Cullen to Denly, 2 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Denly glances to fine leg for two runs.
13.4
Blake Cullen to George Linde. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Joe Cracknell
13.3
W
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, OUT! Bell-Drummond is out having got stuck into this attack for 42 balls to get to 66 runs. Back of a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond edges to gully and is caught by Helm. These have been pivotal runs by Bell-Drummond, coming at a S/R of 157.
13.2
6
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, SIX! Bell-Drummond slogs a length ball on off stump for six.
13.1
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Cullen returns into the attack. Cullen to Bell-Drummond, no run Bell-Drummond drives a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Over 13. 6 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 131/1 (rr 10.08)
12.6
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Hollman to Denly, no run Length ball outside off. Denly misses an attempted slog-sweep.
12.5
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Hollman to Denly, no run Hollman delivers a length ball outside off. Denly misses an attempted slog-sweep.
12.4
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Hollman to Denly, no run Denly misses a length ball outside off.
12.3
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Hollman bowls a length ball on middle stump. Bell-Drummond slog-sweeps to deep mid wicket for one run.
12.2
1
Hollman to Denly, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Denly drives to deep cover for one run.
12.1
4
Hollman resumes. Hollman to Denly, FOUR! Full toss outside off. Denly drives for four.
Over 12. 10 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 125/1 (rr 10.42)
11.6
1
De Caires to Denly, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 10 runs from it. Length ball on middle stump. Denly goes down the pitch and works to deep square leg for one run.
11.5
1
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond flicks a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
11.4
1
De Caires to Denly, 1 run Denly pulls a back of a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
11.3
1
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run De Caires bowls a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.2
4
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Bell-Drummond pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for four. This already looks like it could get costly again. It's now 57 not-out for Bell-Drummond.
11.1
2
De Caires is back into the attack. De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs Important for Middlesex not to dwell on an expensive over. De Caires' turn now. The new over starts with more runs. De Caires delivers a length ball on middle stump. Bell-Drummond flicks to long on for two runs. Run out attempt by Hollman but the batter is safe. That's 53 runs for Bell-Drummond.
Over 11. 12 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 115/1 (rr 10.45)
10.6
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
10.5
4
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond slog-sweeps for four. A delightful knock by Bell-Drummond who has a strike-rate of 151 and goes to 50 runs from 33 balls.
10.4
1
Hollman to Denly, 1 run Denly sweeps a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
10.3
4
Hollman to Denly, FOUR! Back of a length ball on off stump. Denly goes onto the back foot and pulls for four.
10.2
2
Hollman to Denly, 2 runs Denly drives a length ball on off stump to long on for two runs. Run out attempt by Cracknell but the batter is safe.
10.1
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Hollman returns. Hollman to Denly, no run Denly drives a half volley outside off to cover.
Over 10. 9 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Kent Spitfires: 103/1 (rr 10.3)
9.6
1
Andersson to Denly, 1 run Pace off. A single to end the over which has added 9 to the total. Denly flicks a slower ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
9.6
1ʷᵈ
Andersson to Denly, 1 wide Denly misses a back of a length ball on leg stump. Wide given.
9.5
1ˡᵇ
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, 1 leg bye Bell-Drummond misses a length ball on leg stump. Leg bye taken.
9.4
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Andersson to Bell-Drummond, no run Andersson delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond tries a forward defensive but misses.
9.3
2
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs Kent Spitfires reach three-figures. They're going at 10.5 runs per over. Bell-Drummond pushes a back of a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Holden but the batter is safe.
9.2
•
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, no run Bell-Drummond misses a length ball outside off.
9.1
4
Andersson comes back on. Andersson to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Bell-Drummond cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
Over 9. 12 runs. Bowler: Blake Cullen. Kent Spitfires: 94/1 (rr 10.44)
8.6
6
Cullen to Denly, SIX! Denly faces 2 balls and is now in the action with that six. Denly drives a length ball outside off for six.
8.5
Blake Cullen to Joe Denly. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot mis-timed to cover for no run, fielded by Stevie Eskinazi
8.4
W
Cullen to Muyeye, OUT! Wicket ball! Success for Cullen. Muyeye is out, bringing a close to a 26-ball innings of 38 runs. Length ball on off stump. Muyeye flicks to deep mid wicket and is caught by Davies.
8.4
1ʷᵈ
Cullen to Muyeye, 1 wide Back of a length ball wide outside off. Muyeye leaves the ball. That is a wide.
8.3
2
Free hit coming up. Cullen to Muyeye, 2 runs Cullen bowls a length ball on middle stump. Muyeye flicks to long on for two runs. Run out attempt by Cracknell but missed the stumps. Fielder can't find the target.
8.3
2ⁿᵇ
Cullen to Muyeye, 2 no balls Two no balls. Muyeye drives a length ball outside off to short third.
8.2
1
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond cuts a back of a length ball outside off to third for one run.
8.1
•
Cullen returns. Cullen to Bell-Drummond, no run Length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond drives to mid off. Dragging the run-rate back, this is better by Middlesex.
Over 8. 10 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 82/0 (rr 10.25)
7.6
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
7.5
1
Hollman to Muyeye, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Muyeye works to deep mid wicket for one run.
7.4
4
Hollman to Muyeye, FOUR! Hollman bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Muyeye goes onto the back foot and pulls for four.
7.3
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
7.2
2
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs Bell-Drummond late cuts a length ball outside off to third for two runs.
7.1
1
Hollman, right-arm spin, is introduced. Hollman to Muyeye, 1 run Muyeye works a length ball on off stump to backward square leg for one run.
Over 7. 13 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 72/0 (rr 10.29)
6.6
4
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Yorker outside off. Bell-Drummond drives for four. A plethora of fours for Bell-Drummond, this is number five.
6.5
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Higgins to Bell-Drummond, no run Full toss wide outside off. Bell-Drummond fails to make contact.
6.5
1ʷᵈ
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 1 wide Wide given. Bell-Drummond leaves a half volley wide outside off.
6.5
1ʷᵈ
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 1 wide Yorker wide outside off. Bell-Drummond tries a drive but misses. Wide given.
6.4
1
Higgins to Muyeye, 1 run Higgins bowls a half volley outside off. Muyeye drives to deep backward point for one run. Significant runs by Muyeye who is now 30 not-out.
6.3
4
Higgins to Muyeye, FOUR! Muyeye drives a half volley outside off for four.
6.2
2
Higgins to Muyeye, 2 runs Muyeye steers a yorker outside off to third for two runs. Run out attempt by Andersson but the batter is safe.
6.1
•
Higgins comes on. Higgins to Muyeye, no run This over gets off to a better start for the fielding side with no run. Yorker outside off. Muyeye tries a steer but misses.
Over 6. 10 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 59/0 (rr 9.83)
5.6
1
De Caires to Muyeye, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 10 runs from it. Muyeye sweeps a length ball on middle stump for one run.
5.5
4
De Caires to Muyeye, FOUR! Muyeye drives a length ball outside off for four. Muyeye moves to 22 off 15 balls.
5.4
1
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
5.3
2
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs Bell-Drummond slogs a length ball on off stump to long on for two runs. Good contribution by Bell-Drummond who is striking at 157 and moves to 30 runs off 19 balls.
5.2
2
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs Fifty up now for Kent Spitfires, without loss. Openers building the foundations. This partnership moves to 51 off 32. Bell-Drummond flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
5.1
•
De Caires returns into the attack. De Caires to Bell-Drummond, no run Bell-Drummond pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump to mid on.
Over 5. 14 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Kent Spitfires: 49/0 (rr 9.8)
4.6
•
Andersson to Muyeye, no run Andersson delivers a length ball outside off. Muyeye late cuts to backward point. Run out attempt by Holden but missed the stumps.
4.5
6
Andersson to Muyeye, SIX! Length ball on off stump. Muyeye flicks for six. The ball gets absolutely monstered over the boundary rope.
4.4
2
Andersson to Muyeye, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Muyeye drives to deep backward point for two runs.
4.3
4
Andersson to Muyeye, FOUR! Andersson bowls a length ball on middle stump. Muyeye flicks for four.
4.2
1
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond defends a length ball on middle stump to square leg for one run.
4.1
1
Andersson, right-arm pace, comes on. Andersson to Muyeye, 1 run This over starts with a single. Length ball outside off. Muyeye drives to mid off for one run.
Over 4. 12 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Kent Spitfires: 35/0 (rr 8.75)
3.6
4
Helm to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Pace off. Slower ball on leg stump. Bell-Drummond flicks for four.
3.5
1
Helm to Muyeye, 1 run Muyeye pulls a slower ball on off stump to fine leg for one run.
3.4
2
Helm to Muyeye, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Muyeye slogs to deep extra cover for two runs.
3.3
•
Helm to Muyeye, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Muyeye hits back to the bowler.
3.2
1
Helm to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond flicks a length ball on off stump for one run.
3.1
4
Helm is back into the attack. Helm to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Bell-Drummond flicks a length ball on middle stump for four. That moves Bell-Drummond to 20 runs having faced 13 balls. Kent Spitfires are averaging 8.5 runs per over.
Over 3. 12 runs. Bowler: Blake Cullen. Kent Spitfires: 23/0 (rr 7.67)
2.6
1ˡᵇ
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, 1 leg bye Bell-Drummond misses a length ball outside off. Leg bye taken.
2.5
•
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond misses an attempted forward defensive.
2.5
1ʷᵈ
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, 1 wide That is a wide. Length ball down leg. Bell-Drummond tries a glance but misses. Boundary ball is followed by an extra.
2.4
4
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond goes down the pitch and drives for four.
2.3
6
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, SIX! Bell-Drummond pulls a short ball on off stump for six. Lovely stuff, a big hit.
2.2
•
Cullen to Bell-Drummond, no run Bell-Drummond cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to cover.
2.1
•
Cullen, right-arm pace, comes on. Cullen to Bell-Drummond, no run Cullen delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond cuts to backward point.
Over 2. 2 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 11/0 (rr 5.5)
1.6
•
De Caires to Muyeye, no run Muyeye cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
1.5
1
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond works a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
1.4
•
De Caires to Bell-Drummond, no run De Caires delivers a length ball on middle stump. Bell-Drummond drives to mid on.
1.3
1
De Caires to Muyeye, 1 run Muyeye pushes a length ball on off stump to cover for one run.
1.2
•
De Caires to Muyeye, no run Muyeye drives a length ball outside off to cover.
1.1
•
De Caires, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. De Caires to Muyeye, no run De Caires delivers a length ball outside off. Muyeye tries a late cut but misses.
Over 1. 9 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Kent Spitfires: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
0.6
FOUR! Tom Helm to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement length ball, down leg on the back foot glancing well timed for 4 runs
0.5
Tom Helm to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to backward point for no run, fielded by Max Holden
0.4
1
Helm to Muyeye, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Muyeye cuts to cover for one run.
0.3
1
Helm to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond contributes to the total after 2 balls. Bell-Drummond late cuts a back of a length ball outside off to third for one run.
0.2
•
Helm to Bell-Drummond, no run Bell-Drummond misses a length ball outside off.
0.2
2ʷᵈ
Helm to Muyeye, 2 wides Back of a length ball on leg stump. Muyeye misses. That is two wides.
0.1
•
Helm to Muyeye, no run First ball of the match goes for no run. Kent Spitfires need to make a quick start. Length ball on off stump. Muyeye cuts to backward point. Battle has commenced. It will be imperative that Kent Spitfires get a good start.
0.1
1ʷᵈ
Muyeye and Bell-Drummond come to the crease. Helm will open the bowling. Helm to Muyeye, 1 wide This is a sloppy start for Middlesex. Back of a length ball wide outside off. Muyeye offers no shot. Wide given.
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