Snater to Holden, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Holden tries a switch hit but misses.
12.2
1
Snater to Cracknell, 1 run Yorker on middle stump. Cracknell flicks for one run.
12.1
2
Snater returns into the attack. Snater to Cracknell, 2 runs Snater delivers a length ball outside off. Cracknell cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
Over 12. 11 runs. Bowler: Dan Lawrence. Middlesex: 113/2 (rr 9.42)
11.6
SIX! Dan Lawrence to Max Holden. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot slog-sweep well timed for 6 runs
11.5
W
Lawrence to Higgins, OUT! Higgins is out. An impressive little 22-ball innings of 32 runs. Length ball on off stump. Higgins slog-sweeps to deep mid wicket and is caught by Sams. That was a lovely knock from Higgins.
11.4
Dan Lawrence to Ryan Higgins. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Paul Walter
11.3
1
Lawrence to Cracknell, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Cracknell sweeps to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.2
1
Lawrence to Higgins, 1 run Higgins pulls a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run. A lights-out innings from Higgins who goes to 30 runs off 20 balls.
11.2
1ʷᵈ
Lawrence to Higgins, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Higgins misses a pull. Wide given.
11.1
Dan Lawrence to Ryan Higgins. Off break length ball, leg stump on the back foot glancing mis-timed to short fine leg for no run, fielded by Matthew Critchley
Over 11. 15 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Middlesex: 102/1 (rr 9.27)
10.6
1ˡᵇ
Critchley to Higgins, 1 leg bye Yorker outside off. Higgins misses a drive. They run a leg bye.
10.5
SIX! Matthew Critchley to Ryan Higgins. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulled well timed for 6 runs
10.4
Matthew Critchley to Ryan Higgins. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog-sweep for no run
10.4
1ʷᵈ
Critchley to Higgins, 1 wide Length ball wide outside off. Higgins leaves the ball. Wide given.
10.3
6
Critchley to Higgins, SIX! Critchley delivers a length ball outside off. Higgins slogs for six. This one gets drilled for a maximum.
10.2
1
Critchley to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell drives a length ball outside off for one run.
10.1
Matthew Critchley to Joe Cracknell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to gully for no run, fielded by Robin Das
Over 10. 5 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Middlesex: 87/1 (rr 8.7)
9.6
•
Walter to Higgins, no run Higgins cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
9.5
1
Walter to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to fine leg for one run.
9.4
1
Walter to Higgins, 1 run Higgins pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for one run.
9.3
1
Walter to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell pulls a slower ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run. Good contribution with this knock from Cracknell. Goes to 30 off 27 balls.
9.2
Paul Walter to Ryan Higgins. No movement length ball, leg stump on the front foot flick well timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Robin Das
9.1
1
Walter comes back on. Walter to Cracknell, 1 run Pace off. Cracknell drives a slower ball outside off to mid on for one run.
Over 9. 8 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Middlesex: 82/1 (rr 9.11)
8.6
•
Critchley to Higgins, no run Higgins cuts a length ball outside off to gully.
8.5
6
Critchley to Higgins, SIX! Higgins slog-sweeps a half volley outside off for six.
8.4
1
Critchley to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell reverse sweeps a length ball down leg to gully for one run.
8.3
1
Critchley to Higgins, 1 run Critchley bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Higgins goes onto the back foot and pulls for one run.
8.2
•
Critchley to Higgins, no run Higgins misses a length ball outside off.
8.1
Matthew Critchley to Ryan Higgins. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the back foot pulled for no run
Over 8. 18 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Middlesex: 74/1 (rr 9.25)
7.6
Simon Harmer to Ryan Higgins. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot sweep well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dan Lawrence
7.5
1
Harmer to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell sweeps a length ball on leg stump to short fine leg for one run. 17 runs scored in the over.
7.4
4
Free hit coming up. Harmer to Cracknell, FOUR! Full toss outside off. Cracknell goes onto the front foot and drives to deep extra cover for four. Misfielded by Pepper.
7.4
3ⁿᵇ
Harmer to Higgins, 2 no balls, 1 run Two no balls. Beamer outside off. Higgins pulls for one run.
7.3
4
Harmer to Higgins, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Higgins reverse sweeps for four.
7.2
1
Harmer to Cracknell, 1 run Harmer bowls a length ball outside off. Cracknell goes onto the front foot and drives for one run.
7.1
4
Harmer, right-arm spin, is introduced. Harmer to Cracknell, FOUR! Cracknell sweeps a full toss on middle stump for four.
Snater to Cracknell, 3 runs Cracknell drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for three runs.
6.5
•
Snater to Cracknell, no run Yorker on off stump. Cracknell drives back to the bowler.
6.4
4
Snater to Cracknell, FOUR! Fifty up now for Middlesex. Slower ball outside off. Cracknell drives for four.
6.3
•
Snater to Cracknell, no run Cracknell cuts a length ball outside off to backward point. Great fielding by Das. Impressive effort to save runs.
6.2
1
Snater to Higgins, 1 run Snater delivers a yorker on off stump. Higgins drives to deep cover for one run. Middlesex's run-rate is 7.7 - they need to score 13.8 runs per over to win.
6.1
•
Snater returns into the attack. Snater to Higgins, no run Length ball outside off. Higgins cuts.
Over 6. 6 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Middlesex: 48/1 (rr 8.0)
5.6
Daniel Sams to Ryan Higgins. No movement length ball, leg stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shane Snater
5.5
W
Sams to Eskinazi, OUT! That was turning into an impressive cameo by Eskinazi, facing 20 balls for 28 runs. Eskinazi tries to slog-sweep and misses a length ball on leg stump and is bowled.
5.4
1ˡᵇ
Sams to Cracknell, 1 leg bye Yorker on leg stump. Cracknell misses a flick. They run a leg bye.
5.3
1
Sams to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi goes down the pitch and pulls for one run.
5.2
1
Sams to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell pushes a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
5.1
1ˡᵇ
Sams to Eskinazi, 1 leg bye Slower ball on middle stump. Eskinazi misses. They run a leg bye.
5.1
1ʷᵈ
Sams is back into the attack. Sams to Eskinazi, 1 wide Yorker down leg. Eskinazi tries a flick but misses. Wide given.
Over 5. 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Middlesex: 42/0 (rr 8.4)
4.6
•
Cook to Cracknell, no run Length ball on off stump. Cracknell drives to mid on.
4.5
1
Cook to Eskinazi, 1 run Eskinazi drives a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
4.4
•
Cook to Eskinazi, no run More variation with pace. Eskinazi drives a slower ball outside off to extra cover.
4.3
1
Cook to Cracknell, 1 run Cook delivers a full toss on middle stump. Cracknell flicks to mid wicket for one run. Top class fielding by Walter. A tremendous piece of fielding to save runs.
4.2
1
Cook to Eskinazi, 1 run Yorker on off stump. Eskinazi drives to mid on for one run.
4.1
1
Cook is back. Cook to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell drives a length ball outside off to mid on for one run. Brilliant fielding by Cook. A tremendous piece of fielding to save runs.
Over 4. 5 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Middlesex: 38/0 (rr 9.5)
3.6
1
Walter to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Harmer but missed the stumps. Opportunity at the end of the over but fielder can't find the target.
3.5
•
Walter to Cracknell, no run Middlesex now need to score 12.5 runs per over to win. Cracknell drives a slower ball outside off to cover.
3.4
1
Walter to Eskinazi, 1 run Mixing it up with pace off. Slower ball half volley on off stump. Eskinazi flicks to mid wicket for one run.
3.3
1
Walter to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell hooks a short ball on off stump to fine leg for one run.
3.2
•
Walter to Cracknell, no run Length ball outside off. Cracknell drives to mid off.
3.1
2
Walter, left-arm pace, comes on. Walter to Cracknell, 2 runs Cracknell pulls a short ball on off stump for two runs.
Eskinazi prepares for a free hit. Snater to Eskinazi, 2 runs Batters nick a couple to end the over. Snater delivers a half volley on off stump. Eskinazi drives to deep mid wicket for two runs.
2.6
2ⁿᵇ
Snater to Eskinazi, 2 no balls Two no balls. Half tracker on middle stump. Eskinazi offers no shot.
2.5
Shane Snater to Joe Cracknell. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Paul Walter
2.4
•
Snater to Cracknell, no run Pace off. Cracknell works a slower ball on off stump back to the bowler.
2.3
Shane Snater to Joe Cracknell. No movement yorker, off stump on the back foot pushed mis-timed to mid on for no run, fielded by Paul Walter
2.2
Shane Snater to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement length ball, off stump on the back foot pulled mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dan Lawrence
2.1
1
Snater to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell pulls a slower ball on middle stump for one run.
2.1
1ʷᵈ
Snater, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Snater to Cracknell, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Cracknell misses. Wide given.
Over 2. 11 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Middlesex: 25/0 (rr 12.5)
1.6
4
Sams to Eskinazi, FOUR! Batters keep themselves in the runs. Eskinazi pushes a full toss outside off for four. Eskinazi has faced 10 balls and moves to 21 runs.
1.5
1
Sams to Cracknell, 1 run Cracknell gets in on the action, adding to the chase after 2 balls. Length ball on leg stump. Cracknell flicks to fine leg for one run.
1.4
1
Sams to Eskinazi, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Eskinazi works to square leg for one run. Middlesex are scoring at 12.0 - they need 11.9 runs per over to win.
1.3
4
Sams to Eskinazi, FOUR! Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Eskinazi drives a length ball outside off for four.
1.3
Wide. Daniel Sams to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement length ball, down leg on the back foot glancing for 1 wides
1.2
•
Sams to Eskinazi, no run Length ball outside off. Eskinazi pushes to backward point.
1.1
•
Sams, left-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Sams to Eskinazi, no run Eskinazi pushes a length ball outside off to cover.
Over 1. 14 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Middlesex: 14/0 (rr 14.0)
0.6
Sam Cook to Joe Cracknell. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to cover for no run, fielded by Feroze Khushi
0.5
1ˡᵇ
Cook to Eskinazi, 1 leg bye Leg bye adds one to the total. Length ball on leg stump. Eskinazi misses.
0.4
6
Cook to Eskinazi, SIX! Half volley outside off. Eskinazi drives for six.
0.3
6
Cook to Eskinazi, SIX! Eskinazi is up and running in style after 3 balls. Eskinazi pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for six.
0.2
•
Cook to Eskinazi, no run Length ball on off stump. Eskinazi works to square leg.
0.1
•
Cook to Eskinazi, no run Dot ball as Essex start the defence of their total. Length ball outside off. Eskinazi misses. Game on.
0.1
1ʷᵈ
Eskinazi and Cracknell come to the crease. Cook will open the bowling. Cook to Eskinazi, 1 wide What an ominous start to proceedings for Essex. That is a wide. Length ball down leg. Eskinazi misses.
Nathan Fernandes to Simon Harmer. Left-arm orthodox stock back of a length, outside off on the back foot pulled mis-timed for 2 runs
19.5
W
Fernandes to Sams, OUT! Sams is out, directing the ball back to the bowler after really impressing for these 67 runs off 24 deliveries. Back of a length ball on off stump. Sams drives a return catch to the bowler. 20 runs scored in the over. One delivery still to be bowled and it's already a horrific over for Middlesex. Striking at 279, Sams had created some real impetus with that innings.
19.4
4
Fernandes to Sams, FOUR! More runs. This one doesn't clear the ropes but it's another costly over. Important moment in this final over of the Essex innings. Half volley outside off. Sams drives for four.
19.3
6
Fernandes to Sams, SIX! Six runs. Consecutive sixes here to follow the runs in the last over. These maximums are destroying the bowler's figures. Short ball on middle stump. Sams pulls for six. The ball gets monstered clear of the outfield.
19.2
6
Fernandes to Sams, SIX! Sams slogs a back of a length ball on middle stump for six. It's now 57 not-out for Sams.
19.1
4
Fernandes is back. Fernandes to Sams, FOUR! Fernandes bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Sams drives for four. That's the fifty for Sams which has helped the batting side getahead of their projected total. Batter gets to 51 off 20 balls.
Over 19. 10 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 215/5 (rr 11.32)
18.6
2
Helm to Critchley, 2 runs Pace off. Batters nick a couple to end the over. Critchley upper cuts a slower ball on middle stump for two runs.
18.5
1
Helm to Sams, 1 run Sams steers a full toss outside off for one run.
18.4
•
Helm to Sams, no run Sams cuts a slower ball outside off.
18.3
6
Helm to Sams, SIX! Sams drives a length ball outside off for six. The ball gets monstered clear of the outfield.
18.2
Tom Helm to Matthew Critchley. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving for 1 run
18.1
W
Helm is on for another over. Helm to Walter, OUT! Walter is out with a score of 19 runs. Length ball on leg stump. Walter pulls to deep backward square leg and is caught by Hollman.
Over 18. 21 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 205/4 (rr 11.39)
17.6
6
Higgins to Sams, SIX! Essex reach two hundred in style, with 6 wickets remaining. They've come at 11.4 runs per over. Sams drives a full toss outside off for six.
17.5
1
Higgins to Walter, 1 run Higgins delivers a yorker down leg. Walter flicks for one run.
17.4
1
Higgins to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a full toss on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
17.3
6
Higgins to Sams, SIX! These batters have now put on 54 runs in their partnership. These maximums are destroying the bowler's figures. Sams drives a half volley outside off for six. The ball gets leathered clear of the outfield. Good knock by Sams. Goes to 33 off 14 balls.
17.2
6
Higgins to Sams, SIX! Short ball on middle stump. Sams pulls for six.
17.1
1
Higgins is back. Higgins to Walter, 1 run Walter sweeps a full toss on off stump for one run.
Over 17. 9 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 184/4 (rr 10.82)
16.6
1
Helm to Walter, 1 run Over finishes with a single. Walter slogs a slower ball on leg stump to short fine leg for one run.
16.5
1
Helm to Sams, 1 run Length ball outside off. Sams drives for one run.
16.5
1ʷᵈ
Helm to Sams, 1 wide Length ball wide outside off. Sams offers no shot. Wide ball.
16.4
1ˡᵇ
Free hit coming up. Helm to Walter, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Helm delivers a yorker on leg stump. Walter fails to make contact.
16.4
2ⁿᵇ
Helm to Walter, 2 no balls Two no balls. Short ball on middle stump. Walter misses a hook.
16.3
1
Helm to Sams, 1 run Full toss outside off. Sams drives for one run. Sams goes to 20 off 11 deliveries.
16.3
1ʷᵈ
Helm to Sams, 1 wide Wide given. Sams leaves a length ball wide outside off.
16.2
1ˡᵇ
Helm to Walter, 1 leg bye Helm bowls a length ball on leg stump. Walter misses an attempted flick. They run a leg bye.
16.1
•
Helm returns. Helm to Walter, no run Length ball outside off. Walter misses a steer.
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 175/4 (rr 10.94)
15.6
1
Andersson to Walter, 1 run Andersson delivers a length ball outside off. Walter drives to square leg for one run.
15.5
1ˡᵇ
Andersson to Sams, 1 leg bye Andersson bowls a length ball on leg stump. Sams tries a flick but misses. They run a leg bye.
15.4
1
Andersson to Walter, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Walter drives to deep extra cover for one run.
15.3
1
Sams prepares for a free hit. Andersson to Sams, 1 run Pace off. Sams drives a slower ball outside off to cover for one run. Run out attempt by Eskinazi but missed the stumps. Fielder was unable to execute with the throw.
15.3
2ⁿᵇ
Andersson to Sams, 2 no balls Two no balls. Sams leaves a half tracker outside off.
15.2
1
Andersson to Walter, 1 run Walter drives a half volley outside off for one run.
15.1
1
Andersson comes back on. Andersson to Sams, 1 run This over starts with a single. Sams pulls a short ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
Over 15. 17 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Essex: 167/4 (rr 11.13)
14.6
1
Hollman to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
14.5
6
Hollman to Sams, SIX! Boundary ball. Back-to-back six-hits. Sams slogs a half volley outside off for six. The ball gets drilled high and handsome over the boundary rope. It's showtime here.
14.4
6
Hollman to Sams, SIX! Sams pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six.
14.3
Luke Hollman to Paul Walter. Leg spinner length ball, leg stump on the back foot glancing for 1 leg byes
14.2
1
Hollman to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
14.1
2
Hollman is back into the attack. Hollman to Sams, 2 runs Hollman delivers a length ball outside off. Sams drives for two runs.
Over 14. 15 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Essex: 150/4 (rr 10.71)
13.6
6
de Caires to Walter, SIX! Essex reach 150 runs in style. Six-hit bookmarks the end of the over. Walter pulls a back of a length ball on off stump for six.
13.5
Josh de Caires to Daniel Sams. Quicker ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulled mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
13.4
W
de Caires to Das, OUT! That's out. Das leaves the middle with 7 runs. Four wickets down for 143 runs off 13.4 overs. Das attempts to sweep and misses a length ball on off stump and is bowled.
13.3
1
de Caires to Walter, 1 run de Caires bowls a length ball outside off. Walter cuts for one run.
13.2
6
de Caires to Walter, SIX! Immediately the batter is into the game with runs. Welcome to the party! Walter slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump for six.
13.1
1
Walter, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. de Caires is on for another over. de Caires to Das, 1 run Das drives a length ball outside off for one run.
Over 13. 10 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 135/3 (rr 10.38)
12.6
W
Andersson to Pepper, OUT! Excellent knock by Pepper who is heading back with 64 runs from 34 deliveries. Andersson bowls a length ball outside off. Pepper drives to third and is caught by Hollman. Striking at 188, Pepper has been imperious. Priority of this innings was to get the batting side in the boxseat. Andersson's economy rate is 10.3 runs per over and has figures of 31 for three.
12.6
1ʷᵈ
Andersson to Pepper, 1 wide Over continues with the extra. Andersson delivers a length ball down leg. Pepper tries a glance but misses. Wide given.
12.5
6
Andersson to Pepper, SIX! Pepper slogs a half volley outside off for six. Pepper goes to 64 runs from 33 balls.
12.4
Martin Andersson to Michael Pepper. No movement yorker, outside off on the front foot driving for no run
12.3
1
Andersson to Das, 1 run Batter gets a donation from the fielder. Das drives a half volley on off stump to mid off for one run. Misfielded by Andersson.
12.2
Martin Andersson to Michael Pepper. No movement half volley, leg stump on the front foot sweep mis-timed to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Nathan Fernandes
12.1
1
Andersson returns. Andersson to Das, 1 run Das drives a full toss outside off to long off for one run.
Over 12. 12 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Essex: 125/2 (rr 10.42)
11.6
•
de Caires to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper drives to extra cover.
11.5
•
de Caires to Pepper, no run de Caires bowls a length ball on off stump. Pepper tries a sweep but misses.
11.4
6
de Caires to Pepper, SIX! Pepper drives a short ball on off stump for six. That's the third six-hit for Pepper. Batter unleashes on this one and clears the boundary.
11.3
1
de Caires to Das, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Das pulls to deep square leg for one run. Brilliant fielding by Holden. Impressive effort to save runs.
11.2
1
de Caires to Pepper, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Pepper goes down the pitch and works to deep mid wicket for one run. That's now 51 not-out for Pepper.
11.1
4
de Caires comes back on. de Caires to Pepper, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Pepper cuts for four. Half-century for Pepper. Batter reaches 50 off 26 balls.
Over 11. 11 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 113/2 (rr 10.27)
10.6
1
Higgins to Pepper, 1 run Full toss on off stump. Pepper slogs to deep square leg for one run.
10.5
4
Higgins to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper drives a length ball outside off for four.
10.4
1
Higgins to Das, 1 run Das flicks a full toss on leg stump to short fine leg for one run.
10.3
•
Higgins to Das, no run Higgins bowls a length ball outside off. Das misses.
10.2
1
Higgins to Pepper, 1 run Full toss on off stump. Pepper drives to long on for one run.
10.1
4
Higgins comes back on. Higgins to Pepper, FOUR! Pace off. Pepper cuts a slower ball outside off for four.
Over 10. 8 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Essex: 102/2 (rr 10.2)
9.6
Luke Hollman to Michael Pepper. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the front foot reverse sweep mis-timed for 1 run
9.5
4
Hollman to Pepper, FOUR! Essex reach three-figures. They're going at 10.3 runs per over. Pepper reverse sweeps a length ball outside off for four.
9.4
•
Hollman to Pepper, no run Length ball on middle stump. Pepper reverse sweeps.
9.3
2
Hollman to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper sweeps a length ball outside off to fine leg for two runs. Key innings by Pepper who moves to 31.
9.2
•
Hollman to Pepper, no run Pepper reverse sweeps a length ball outside off.
9.1
1
Hollman is back into the attack. Hollman to Das, 1 run Das drives a length ball outside off for one run.
Over 9. 11 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 94/2 (rr 10.44)
8.6
•
Andersson to Pepper, no run Dot with pace off. Andersson delivers a slower ball outside off. Pepper misses an attempted pull.
8.5
2
Andersson to Pepper, 2 runs Batter uses one of their nine lives. Would've had a big wicket. Slower ball on off stump. Pepper slogs to deep square leg and is dropped by Holden. They run a two. Fortunate for the batter.
8.4
2
Andersson to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper cuts a length ball outside off for two runs.
8.3
6
Andersson to Pepper, SIX! Pepper pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for six. Pepper goes to 25 off 13 balls.
8.2
Martin Andersson to Robin Das. No movement length ball, off stump on the back foot pulled well timed for 1 run
8.1
W
Andersson is back. Andersson to Lawrence, OUT! That's out. Lawrence goes for 53 runs off 30 balls. Length ball outside off. Lawrence cuts to backward point and is caught by Higgins.
Over 8. 5 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Essex: 83/1 (rr 10.38)
7.6
2
Higgins to Pepper, 2 runs Pace off. Slower ball on off stump. Pepper drives to deep square leg for two runs.
7.5
•
Higgins to Pepper, no run Higgins delivers a half volley outside off. Pepper hits.
7.4
1
Higgins to Lawrence, 1 run Slower ball on middle stump. Lawrence works to deep square leg for one run.
7.3
1ˡᵇ
Higgins to Pepper, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Pepper misses the ball.
7.2
•
Higgins to Pepper, no run Short ball on middle stump. Pepper offers no shot.
7.1
1
Higgins, right-arm pace, is introduced. Higgins to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence pushes a length ball on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run. That's 52 runs for Lawrence.
Over 7. 13 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Essex: 78/1 (rr 11.14)
6.6
4
Hollman to Pepper, FOUR! Boundary to punctuate the over. Length ball on middle stump. Pepper sweeps for four.
6.5
1
Hollman to Lawrence, 1 run Hollman bowls a length ball outside off. Lawrence drives for one run. That's now 51 not-out for Lawrence.
6.4
1
Hollman to Pepper, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Pepper sweeps for one run.
6.3
•
Hollman to Pepper, no run Hollman bowls a length ball on leg stump. Pepper fails to make contact.
6.2
6
Hollman to Pepper, SIX! Pepper slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump for six. The ball is clubbed for a maximum.
6.1
1
Hollman, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Hollman to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on off stump to long on for one run. Fifty for Lawrence. Batter gets to 50 off 26 deliveries.
Fernandes to Pepper, FOUR! Length ball on leg stump. Pepper sweeps for four.
5.5
1ˡᵇ
Fernandes to Lawrence, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Length ball on leg stump. Lawrence misses an attempted sweep.
5.4
6
Fernandes to Lawrence, SIX! Length ball on off stump. Lawrence goes down the pitch and drives for six. Three sixes for this batter. Route-one cricket.
5.3
4
Fernandes to Lawrence, FOUR! Batters keep themselves in the runs. Lawrence drives a length ball on middle stump for four.
5.3
1ʷᵈ
Fernandes to Lawrence, 1 wide Fifty up now for Essex. Their runs have come at a rate of 9.4 runs per over. Wide given. Fernandes delivers a length ball down leg. Lawrence misses a sweep.
5.2
1
Fernandes to Pepper, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Pepper flicks for one run.
5.1
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Fernandes continues. Fernandes to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper drives. Dragging the run-rate back, this is better by Middlesex. Fielding team is looking for another wicket.
Over 5. 10 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Essex: 48/1 (rr 9.6)
4.6
Martin Andersson to Michael Pepper. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
4.5
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Andersson to Khushi, OUT! And that's out! Success for Andersson. Khushi is out having got to just 7. Andersson delivers a length ball outside off. Khushi goes onto the front foot and drives in the air. Caught by Higgins at deep cover.
4.4
1
Andersson to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Lawrence goes onto the back foot and pulls to long on for one run.
4.3
6
Andersson to Lawrence, SIX! Too easy for the batting side. Length ball on off stump. Lawrence slogs for six.
4.2
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Andersson to Lawrence, 2 runs Pace off. Andersson bowls a slower ball outside off. Lawrence drives to extra cover for two runs.
4.1
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Andersson, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Andersson to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a length ball on off stump to mid on.
Fernandes to Khushi, no run Khushi drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
3.5
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Fernandes to Khushi, no run Length ball outside off. Khushi drives.
3.4
1
Fernandes to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run. A good-looking innings by Lawrence who moves to 30 runs.
3.3
4
Fernandes to Lawrence, FOUR! Batters push on with more runs. Short ball on middle stump. Lawrence pulls for four.
3.2
1
Fernandes to Khushi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Khushi late cuts for one run.
3.1
1
Fernandes, left-arm spin, comes into the attack. Fernandes to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on off stump to mid on for one run.
Over 3. 19 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 31/0 (rr 10.33)
2.6
4
Helm to Khushi, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Khushi drives for four. Four runs to end the over the same way it started.
2.5
2
Helm to Khushi, 2 runs Needing 2 balls to get off the mark Khushi is now amongst the runs. Khushi steers a length ball outside off to third for two runs.
2.4
1
Helm to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
2.3
2
Helm to Lawrence, 2 runs Lawrence drives a half volley outside off for two runs.
2.2
SIX! Tom Helm to Dan Lawrence. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot slogged well timed for 6 runs
2.1
FOUR! Tom Helm to Dan Lawrence. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving well timed for 4 runs
Over 2. 11 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Essex: 12/0 (rr 6.0)
1.6
Josh de Caires to Dan Lawrence. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Luke Hollman
1.5
4
de Caires to Lawrence, FOUR! Four more. Lawrence cuts a length ball outside off for four. Another boundary ball goes for runs.
1.4
4
de Caires to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence slog-sweeps a length ball outside off for four.
1.3
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de Caires to Lawrence, no run Length ball outside off. Lawrence fails to make contact.
1.2
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de Caires to Khushi, 1 bye Bye taken. Back of a length ball outside off. Khushi misses an attempted cut.
1.1
1
de Caires, right-arm spin, is introduced. de Caires to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence flicks a length ball on off stump for one run.
Over 1. 1 runs. Bowler: Tom Helm. Essex: 1/0 (rr 1.0)
0.6
1
Helm to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball outside off. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and drives for one run.
0.5
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Helm to Lawrence, no run Helm delivers a length ball outside off. Lawrence misses.
0.4
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Helm to Lawrence, no run Solid start for Middlesex. Composure with the ball. Helm delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Lawrence misses an attempted steer.
0.3
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Helm to Lawrence, no run Looking like a smart move to have Helm open the attack. Back of a length ball outside off. Lawrence cuts to cover.
0.2
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Helm to Lawrence, no run Helm bowls a length ball outside off. Lawrence drives to mid off.
0.1
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Lawrence and Khushi come to the crease. Lawrence will take the strike. Helm will open the bowling. Helm to Lawrence, no run We are underway with a dot ball. Middlesex may feel like they're the favourites in this game. Lawrence works a length ball on off stump back to the bowler. Game on. We'll keep an eye on the projected first innings runs total throughout this innings.
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