Over 20: 5 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Hampshire Hawks: 212/6 (rr 10.97)
19.2
4
Sams to Dawson, FOUR! Dawson cuts a back of a length ball wide outside off for four. This is looking costly already.
19.1
1
Sams resumes. Sams to Howell, 1 run Howell pulls a slower ball full toss on middle stump to square leg for one run. Now 2 runs required from 5 balls.
Over 19: 19 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Hampshire Hawks: 207/6 (rr 10.89)
18.6
SIX! Ben Allison to Liam Dawson. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot slogged well timed for 6 runs
18.5
W
Allison to Fuller, OUT! Fuller is out. The 29-ball innings was worth 57 runs. Fuller attempts to flick and misses a yorker on off stump. Out bowled. Striking at 196, Fuller has made an impact in this chase with that innings.
18.4
6
Allison to Fuller, SIX! Hampshire Hawks get to two hundred runs in style, with 5 wickets remaining. Half volley on middle stump. Fuller slogs for six. That's 58 runs for Fuller.
18.3
2
Allison to Fuller, 2 runs Fuller pulls a length ball on middle stump for two runs.
18.2
1
Allison to Howell, 1 run Howell pulls a length ball on middle stump to short fine leg for one run.
18.1
4
Allison returns. Allison to Howell, FOUR! Pace off. This first ball goes for runs. Howell drives a slower ball outside off for four. That puts Howell on 31 runs off 15 deliveries. Hampshire Hawks need a further 18 runs from 11 balls.
Over 18: 11 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Hampshire Hawks: 188/5 (rr 10.44)
17.6
2
Sams to Fuller, 2 runs These two have now put on 50 runs in their partnership. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Fuller pulls to square leg and is dropped by Khushi. They run a two. Relief for the batter. This is a pugnacious knock by Fuller who goes to 50 runs.
17.5
1
Sams to Howell, 1 run Howell slogs a yorker on middle stump for one run.
17.4
1
Sams to Fuller, 1 run Fuller drives a yorker on middle stump to long on for one run.
17.3
4
Sams to Fuller, FOUR! Fuller late cuts a length ball wide outside off for four. Hampshire Hawks are still behind par.
17.3
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Sams to Fuller, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Fuller misses. That is a wide.
17.2
1
Sams to Howell, 1 run Howell scoops a length ball on middle stump for one run.
17.1
1
Sams returns. Sams to Fuller, 1 run Varying the pace. Slower ball half volley outside off. Fuller pulls to deep square leg for one run. Hampshire Hawks need 32 runs from 17 balls.
Over 17: 20 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire Hawks: 177/5 (rr 10.41)
16.6
4
Harmer to Howell, FOUR! Howell pulls a full toss on leg stump for four.
16.5
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Harmer to Howell, no run Howell drives a yorker outside off to extra cover.
16.4
2
Harmer to Howell, 2 runs Howell drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for two runs. Howell moves to 21 off 10 balls.
16.3
4
Harmer to Howell, FOUR! This time it reaches the boundary rope. Bowler needs to change this up. Half volley on off stump. Howell goes onto the front foot and slogs in the air. Walter drops the catch at long on. The ball goes over the rope for four. Relief for the batter.
16.2
6
Harmer to Howell, SIX! Length ball on middle stump. Howell slog-sweeps for six. Hampshire Hawks are still behind par.
16.1
4
Harmer comes back on. Harmer to Howell, FOUR! Essex cannot be complacent with these runs although they're certainly in front. Howell slog-sweeps a length ball on leg stump for four.
Over 16: 12 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Hampshire Hawks: 157/5 (rr 9.81)
15.6
6
Critchley to Fuller, SIX! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Fuller slogs for six.
15.5
2
Critchley to Fuller, 2 runs Hampshire Hawks reach 151 runs. Fuller slogs a length ball on middle stump to fine leg for two runs.
15.4
1
Critchley to Howell, 1 run Howell drives a back of a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
15.3
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Critchley to Howell, no run Length ball on middle stump. Howell tries a reverse sweep but misses.
15.2
2
Critchley to Howell, 2 runs Batter gets some charity in the field. Howell cuts a length ball outside off to cover for two runs. Misfielded by Khushi.
15.1
1
Critchley resumes. Critchley to Fuller, 1 run Fuller slogs a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
Beard to Fuller, 1 run Fuller pushes a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
14.5
1
Beard to Howell, 1 run Beard bowls a length ball on off stump. Howell slogs off the edge to mid wicket and is dropped by Beard. They run one run. Attempt at a catch is put down. A chance goes begging.
14.4
1
Beard to Fuller, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Fuller pulls to deep mid wicket for one run. Hampshire Hawks require a further 67 runs from 32 balls.
14.3
1
Beard to Howell, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Howell defends to extra cover for one run.
14.2
•
Beard to Howell, no run Beard delivers a length ball outside off. Howell misses an attempted steer.
14.1
1
Beard is back on. Beard to Fuller, 1 run Fuller flicks a length ball on middle stump for one run. That puts Fuller on 30 runs from 17 balls.
Over 14: 5 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Hampshire Hawks: 140/5 (rr 10.0)
13.6
1
Critchley to Fuller, 1 run Fuller works a length ball on off stump to mid on for one run.
13.5
Matthew Critchley to Benny Howell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed for 1 run
13.4
W
Critchley to Vince, OUT! Vince is out having looked in control of the attack for 42 balls, ending with 76 runs. Five down now for 138 runs after 13.4 overs. Back of a length ball on off stump. Vince drives to long on and is caught by Walter. With a strike-rate of 180 that was a ruthless knock by Vince. Critchley's economy rate is 7.2 runs per over and has figures of 12 for two.
13.3
•
Critchley to Vince, no run Vince drives a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
13.2
1
Critchley to Vince, 1 run This partnership is now worth 50 off 29. Vince drives a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
13.1
2
Critchley returns. Critchley to Vince, 2 runs Vince drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for two runs. That's now 75 not-out for Vince.
Over 13: 12 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Hampshire Hawks: 135/4 (rr 10.38)
12.6
1
Allison to Vince, 1 run A single to end the over to take it to 12 runs from it. Half volley on middle stump. Vince flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
12.5
•
Allison to Vince, no run No run with pace off. Vince misses a slower ball wide outside off.
12.4
1
Allison to Fuller, 1 run Fuller drives a yorker outside off to mid off for one run.
12.3
2
Allison to Fuller, 2 runs Allison delivers a slower ball on off stump. Fuller pulls to deep square leg for two runs.
12.2
1
Allison to Vince, 1 run More variation with pace. Slower ball outside off. Vince cuts to deep cover for one run.
12.1
6
Allison to Vince, SIX! Vince pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for six.
12.1
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Allison is back into the attack. Allison to Vince, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Vince offers no shot. Wide given.
Over 12: 10 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Hampshire Hawks: 123/4 (rr 10.25)
11.6
1
Walter to Vince, 1 run A single to end the over which yields 10 runs to the total. Short ball on middle stump. Vince goes onto the back foot and pulls to deep square leg for one run.
11.5
2
Walter to Vince, 2 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Vince pulls to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Beard but the batter is safe.
11.4
1
Walter to Fuller, 1 run Fuller pulls a short ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
11.3
1
Walter to Vince, 1 run Back of a length ball on leg stump. Vince pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.2
1
Walter to Fuller, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Fuller pushes to extra cover for one run.
11.1
4
Walter is back into the attack. Walter to Fuller, FOUR! This first ball goes for runs. Fuller pulls a short ball on off stump for four.
Over 11: 12 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire Hawks: 113/4 (rr 10.27)
10.6
1
Harmer to Fuller, 1 run Batter gets a gift in the field. Fuller cuts a length ball outside off to cover for one run. Misfielded by Sams.
10.5
4
Harmer to Fuller, FOUR! Half volley outside off. Fuller drives for four.
10.4
2
Harmer to Fuller, 2 runs Length ball on middle stump. Fuller goes onto the front foot and drives to deep mid wicket for two runs.
10.3
4
Harmer to Fuller, FOUR! Fuller drives a half volley on off stump for four.
10.2
1
Harmer to Vince, 1 run Vince slogs a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
10.1
•
Harmer to continue. Harmer to Vince, no run Half volley on off stump. Vince drives back to the bowler. Fielding side is well ahead but WinViz has decreased for Essex.
Beard to Fuller, no run Dot with pace off. Beard delivers a slower ball on off stump. Fuller pushes back to the bowler.
9.5
2
Beard to Fuller, 2 runs Hampshire Hawks reach three-figures. Length ball on leg stump. Fuller goes onto the back foot and works to fine leg for two runs.
9.4
•
Beard to Fuller, no run Short ball outside off. Fuller tries a pull but misses.
9.3
1
Beard to Vince, 1 run Beard bowls a short ball on off stump. Vince pulls to deep square leg for one run.
9.2
FOUR! Aaron Beard to James Vince. No movement length ball, middle stump no foot movement driving well timed for 4 runs
9.1
•
Beard returns into the attack. Beard to Vince, no run Beard delivers a length ball outside off. Vince drives.
Over 9: 8 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire Hawks: 94/4 (rr 10.44)
8.6
6
Harmer to Fuller, SIX! Half volley outside off. Fuller slog-sweeps for six.
8.5
Simon Harmer to James Fuller. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pushed mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Simon Harmer
8.4
Simon Harmer to James Fuller. Off break length ball, leg stump on the front foot flick to mid off for no run, fielded by William Buttleman
8.3
OUT! Simon Harmer to Ross Whiteley. Off break length ball, outside off on the front foot driving for no run. Ross Whiteley Caught for 0.
8.2
•
Harmer to Whiteley, no run Length ball on leg stump. Whiteley works to square leg.
8.1
Simon Harmer to James Vince. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ben Allison
8.1
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Harmer is back. Harmer to Vince, 1 wide Wide given. Vince offers no shot to a length ball wide down leg.
Over 8: 9 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Hampshire Hawks: 86/3 (rr 10.75)
7.6
Matthew Critchley to Ross Whiteley. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving mis-timed to extra cover for no run, fielded by Dan Lawrence
7.5
W
Critchley to Weatherley, OUT! Success now for Essex. This looks adjacent. Out. Weatherley is gone for 1. Weatherley attempts to sweep and misses a length ball on off stump and is out leg before wicket.
7.4
•
Critchley to Weatherley, no run Length ball wide outside off. Weatherley misses a cut.
7.3
1
Critchley to Vince, 1 run Vince pushes a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
7.2
FOUR! Matthew Critchley to James Vince. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulled well timed for 4 runs
7.1
4
Critchley, right-arm spin, is introduced. Critchley to Vince, FOUR! Vince drives a half volley outside off for four.
Beard to Vince, 1 run Vince flicks a length ball on middle stump to cover for one run.
6.5
•
Beard to Vince, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Vince cuts to backward point.
6.4
4
Beard to Vince, FOUR! Vince pulls a back of a length ball on middle stump for four.
6.3
Aaron Beard to Joe Weatherley. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ben Allison
6.2
Aaron Beard to James Vince. No movement length ball, middle stump on the back foot worked well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ben Allison
6.1
2
Weatherley, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Beard is back into the attack. Beard to Vince, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Vince drives to deep cover for two runs.
Over 6: 21 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Hampshire Hawks: 68/2 (rr 11.33)
5.6
W
Sams to Albert, OUT! Good end to the over for the bowling side. Albert is out having just got going with a score of 14 runs. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Albert hooks and is caught.
5.5
6
Sams to Albert, SIX! Albert scoops a length ball on middle stump for six.
5.4
1
Sams to Vince, 1 run Length ball outside off. Vince drives to long off for one run. Run out attempt by Harmer but missed the stumps.
5.3
4
Sams to Vince, FOUR! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Vince goes onto the back foot and pulls for four.
5.2
6
Sams to Vince, SIX! Vince slogs a half volley on off stump for six. That ball will need retrieving from the stands. Great innings off the bat of Vince who moves to 32 runs off 15 deliveries.
5.1
FOUR! Daniel Sams to James Vince. No movement length ball, leg stump on the front foot flick well timed for 4 runs
Over 5: 9 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Hampshire Hawks: 47/1 (rr 9.4)
4.6
1
Walter to Vince, 1 run Vince drives a slower ball on off stump to extra cover for one run.
4.5
Paul Walter to James Vince. No movement half volley, leg stump on the back foot worked to short fine leg for no run, fielded by William Buttleman
4.4
Paul Walter to James Vince. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulled mis-timed to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Feroze Khushi
4.3
Paul Walter to Toby Albert. No movement back of a length, wide outside off on the back foot cut well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Daniel Sams
4.2
4
Walter to Albert, FOUR! Albert pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
4.1
Paul Walter to James Vince. Slower ball back of a length, leg stump on the back foot pulled well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Feroze Khushi
Over 4: 5 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Hampshire Hawks: 38/1 (rr 9.5)
3.6
1
Harmer to Vince, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Vince pushes to mid on for one run.
3.5
Simon Harmer to Toby Albert. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweep well timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Matthew Critchley
3.4
Simon Harmer to Toby Albert. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to backward square leg for no run, fielded by Matthew Critchley
3.3
Simon Harmer to Toby Albert. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot worked well timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Matthew Critchley
3.2
W
Harmer to McDermott, OUT! And that's out! Essex draw first blood. McDermott is the first to receive their marching orders with a score of 16 runs. Length ball outside off. McDermott drives to deep extra cover and is caught by Walter. WinViz moves towards Essex and they have an 83% chance of winning.
3.1
1
Harmer, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Harmer to Vince, 1 run Vince works a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
Over 3: 10 runs. Bowler: Ben Allison. Hampshire Hawks: 33/0 (rr 11.0)
2.6
1
Allison to Vince, 1 run Length ball outside off. Vince drives to deep backward point for one run.
2.5
1
Allison to McDermott, 1 run McDermott works a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
2.4
4
Allison to McDermott, FOUR! Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Length ball on middle stump. McDermott works for four.
2.3
Ben Allison to Ben McDermott. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
2.2
Ben Allison to Ben McDermott. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
2.1
FOUR! Ben Allison to Ben McDermott. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot scoopped well timed for 4 runs
Beard to Vince, 2 runs Length ball on middle stump. Vince works to deep square leg for two runs. Misfielded by Allison.
1.5
4
Beard to Vince, FOUR! Lovely batting. Vince cuts a back of a length ball wide outside off for four.
1.4
6
Beard to Vince, SIX! Vince drives a half volley on off stump for six. The ball gets the full treatment. It flies clear of the outfield.
1.3
Aaron Beard to James Vince. No movement length ball, wide outside off down the pitch no shotted left alone through for no run
1.2
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Beard to Vince, no run Vince defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
1.1
1
Beard to McDermott, 1 run McDermott drives a length ball outside off to mid wicket for one run.
1.1
1ʷᵈ
Beard, right-arm pace, is introduced. Beard to McDermott, 1 wide McDermott leaves a back of a length ball wide outside off. Wide given.
Over 1: 9 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Hampshire Hawks: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
0.6
1
Sams to McDermott, 1 run McDermott keeps strike for the next over. McDermott works a length ball on middle stump to square leg for one run. Run out attempt by Khushi but missed the stumps.
0.5
4
Sams to McDermott, FOUR! Length ball outside off. McDermott drives for four.
0.4
•
Sams to McDermott, no run McDermott pushes a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
0.3
Daniel Sams to James Vince. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to square leg for 3 runs, overthrow by Feroze Khushi
0.2
1
Sams to McDermott, 1 run McDermott flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
0.1
Daniel Sams to Ben McDermott. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot pushed to gully for no run, fielded by Michael Pepper
Ellis to Sams, SIX! Half volley outside off. Sams drives for six. Sams is striking at 166. At the crease for 18 deliveries for these 30 runs. Essex finish on 209 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
19.5
1
Ellis to Das, 1 run Das drives a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
19.4
•
Ellis to Das, no run Dot with pace off. Slower ball outside off. Das misses a slog.
19.3
1
Ellis to Sams, 1 run Pace off. Sams cuts a slower ball outside off to backward point for one run.
19.2
•
Ellis to Sams, no run Length ball outside off. Sams tries a drive but misses.
19.1
2
Ellis is back on. Ellis to Sams, 2 runs Essex reach two hundred for the loss of 7 wickets. Sams drives a half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
Over 19: 11 runs. Bowler: Chris Wood. Essex: 199/7 (rr 10.47)
18.6
Chris Wood to Robin Das. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulled mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Benny Howell
18.6
1ʷᵈ
Wood to Das, 1 wide Das misses a length ball wide outside off. Wide given.
18.6
1ʷᵈ
Wood to Das, 1 wide That is a wide. Das misses a half volley wide outside off.
18.5
FOUR! Chris Wood to Robin Das. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot pushed for 4 runs
18.4
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Wood to Das, no run Length ball outside off. Das misses an attempted slog.
18.3
1ˡᵇ
Wood to Sams, 1 leg bye Length ball on middle stump. Sams tries a flick but misses. Leg bye adds one to the total.
18.2
1
Wood to Das, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Das drives to mid off for one run.
18.1
1
Wood comes back on. Wood to Sams, 1 run Wood bowls a short ball on off stump. Sams goes onto the front foot and slogs to deep square leg for one run. We get the final two overs underway and it's been a tremendous effort by Essex so far.
Over 18: 5 runs. Bowler: James Fuller. Essex: 188/7 (rr 10.44)
17.6
James Fuller to Robin Das. No movement full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick well timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Joe Weatherley
17.5
•
Fuller to Das, no run Das drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
17.4
James Fuller to Daniel Sams. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot scoopped mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Joe Weatherley
17.3
•
Fuller to Sams, no run Length ball outside off. Sams tries a drive but misses.
17.2
James Fuller to Robin Das. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot pushed mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by James Vince
17.1
1
Das, right-handed bat, is next in. Fuller returns into the attack. Fuller to Sams, 1 run Fielding team could do with a cheaper over. Fuller is gunning for the next Essex casualty. Sams drives a back of a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
OUT! Nathan Ellis to Simon Harmer. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot flick for no run. Simon Harmer Leg Before Wicket for 1.
16.5
3
Ellis to Sams, 3 runs Sams cuts a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward point for three runs.
16.4
6
Ellis to Sams, SIX! Comfortable for the batting side. This is in the air. Full toss on middle stump. Sams drives to long on and is dropped by Howell. Relief for the batter.
16.3
1
Ellis to Harmer, 1 run Harmer cuts a length ball outside off to backward point for one run.
16.3
Wide. Nathan Ellis to Simon Harmer. No movement length ball, down leg on the front foot flick for 1 wides
16.2
W
Ellis to Buttleman, OUT! Buttleman is out. Batter goes for a duck. Length ball on off stump. Buttleman edges to gully and is caught by Dawson. The batter is unable to help this Essex campaign.
16.1
1
Ellis is back on. Ellis to Sams, 1 run Slower ball wide outside off. Sams cuts to deep cover for one run.
Over 16: 5 runs. Bowler: John Turner. Essex: 171/5 (rr 10.69)
15.6
John Turner to William Buttleman. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot playing a backward defensive shot for no run
15.5
OUT! John Turner to Matthew Critchley. No movement length ball, middle stump on the back foot worked for no run. Matthew Critchley Leg Before Wicket for 0.
15.4
W
Turner to Walter, OUT! Walter is out having got to just 8. Length ball on off stump. Walter drives to long off and is caught by Vince. Turner picks up wicket number two.
15.3
2
Turner to Walter, 2 runs Walter pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for two runs.
15.2
•
Turner to Walter, no run Turner bowls a length ball on leg stump. Walter misses.
15.1
3
Turner is on for another over. Turner to Sams, 3 runs Sams drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for three runs. Misfielded by Dawson.
Over 15: 6 runs. Bowler: Chris Wood. Essex: 166/3 (rr 11.07)
14.6
1
Wood to Sams, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 6 to the total. Sams drives a half volley wide outside off to deep backward point for one run.
14.5
2
Wood to Sams, 2 runs Sams flicks a half volley on middle stump to fine leg for two runs.
14.4
1
Wood to Walter, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Walter goes onto the back foot and pulls to mid on for one run.
14.3
1
Wood to Sams, 1 run Sams drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
14.2
•
Wood to Sams, no run Sams misses a length ball outside off.
14.1
Chris Wood to Paul Walter. No movement half volley, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Toby Albert
Over 14: 4 runs. Bowler: John Turner. Essex: 160/3 (rr 11.43)
13.6
1
Turner to Walter, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Walter pulls for one run.
13.5
John Turner to Daniel Sams. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Chris Wood
13.4
W
Turner to Khushi, OUT! Khushi is out after going so impressively for these 61 runs from 37 balls. Khushi attempts to push and misses a length ball on off stump. Out bowled. With a S/R of 164, that's been a magnificent innings by Khushi.
13.3
1
Turner to Walter, 1 run Walter slogs a length ball on middle stump for one run.
13.2
1
Turner to Khushi, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Khushi works to square leg for one run.
13.1
•
Turner is back on. Turner to Khushi, no run Length ball outside off. Khushi misses a cut. The fielding side is looking for another wicket but without conceding double-digit runs. Good from Hampshire Hawks. No run.
Benny Howell to Paul Walter. No movement half volley, leg stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Ross Whiteley
12.5
OUT! Benny Howell to Michael Pepper. No movement half volley, off stump on the front foot slogged for no run. Michael Pepper Bowled for 19.
12.4
•
Howell to Pepper, no run Pepper pushes a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
12.3
4
Howell to Pepper, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Pepper goes onto the front foot and reverse sweeps for four.
12.2
FOUR! Benny Howell to Michael Pepper. Slower ball half volley, outside off on the front foot driving well timed for 4 runs
12.1
1
Howell is back. Howell to Khushi, 1 run Khushi pushes a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
Dawson to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a full toss on middle stump to long on for one run.
11.5
1
Dawson to Pepper, 1 run Dawson delivers a length ball outside off. Pepper goes down the pitch and drives to long off for one run.
11.4
2
Dawson to Pepper, 2 runs Half volley outside off. Pepper drives to deep cover for two runs.
11.3
2
Dawson to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper reverse sweeps a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for two runs. Run out attempt by Ellis but the batter is safe.
11.2
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Dawson to Pepper, no run Pepper drives a length ball outside off to extra cover.
11.1
4
Dawson continues. Dawson to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper slogs a back of a length ball outside off for four.
Over 11: 8 runs. Bowler: Chris Wood. Essex: 135/1 (rr 12.27)
10.6
2
Wood to Khushi, 2 runs Wood bowls a half volley outside off. Khushi drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
10.5
1
Wood to Pepper, 1 run Pepper cuts a back of a length ball wide outside off to deep cover for one run.
10.4
1
Wood to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a full toss on middle stump to long on for one run.
10.3
Chris Wood to Feroze Khushi. No movement full toss, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Liam Dawson
10.2
Chris Wood to Michael Pepper. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot pushed mis-timed to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Toby Albert
10.1
1
Pepper, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Wood is back into the attack. Wood to Khushi, 1 run Khushi cuts a slower ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
Dawson to Lawrence, OUT! And that's out! At last, it's Hampshire Hawks with the breakthrough. Lawrence is sent back to the pavilion after really impressing for these 70 runs off 33 deliveries. Lawrence is stumped. Length ball outside off. Lawrence misses an attempted drive. Striking at 212, Lawrence has made a big impact with that innings.
9.5
1
Dawson to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a half volley on off stump to long on for one run.
9.4
1
Dawson to Lawrence, 1 run Half volley wide outside off. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and drives to deep cover for one run.
9.3
Liam Dawson to Dan Lawrence. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, wide outside off on the back foot cut for no run
9.3
1ʷᵈ
Dawson to Lawrence, 1 wide Half volley down leg. Lawrence misses a sweep. Wide given. Boundary ball is followed by an extra.
9.2
6
Dawson to Lawrence, SIX! This is even better and it's now ten runs added in two balls. This next shot then makes its way over the boundary rope. Lawrence drives a half volley outside off for six. Lawrence now has 69 runs.
9.1
4
Dawson is back into the attack. Dawson to Lawrence, FOUR! Full toss on off stump. Lawrence goes down the pitch and drives for four.
Over 9: 15 runs. Bowler: James Fuller. Essex: 114/0 (rr 12.67)
8.6
1
Fuller to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a half volley outside off to long off for one run.
8.5
6
Fuller to Lawrence, SIX! Lawrence pulls a short ball on middle stump for six. Three sixes for this batter. Adequate amounts of timber on this stroke.
8.4
James Fuller to Dan Lawrence. No movement short, off stump on the front foot scoopped mis-timed to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Joe Weatherley
8.3
1
Fuller to Khushi, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Khushi goes onto the back foot and works to deep square leg for one run.
8.2
1
Fuller to Lawrence, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Lawrence drives to long on for one run. An attractive innings by Lawrence who goes to 50 runs off 25 deliveries.
8.1
4
Fuller is back. Fuller to Lawrence, FOUR! This brings up three-figures for Essex. The two batters currently at the crease have put on 103 runs in their 50-ball partnership. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Lawrence pulls for four.
Howell to Khushi, 2 runs Khushi works a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for two runs. Great innings off the bat of Khushi whose 50 off 26 balls has added an extra 25 runs to the projected score.
7.5
4
Howell to Khushi, FOUR! Khushi late cuts a length ball outside off for four.
7.4
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Howell to Khushi, no run Khushi late cuts a length ball outside off to gully.
7.3
1
Howell to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Lawrence pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
7.2
1
Howell to Khushi, 1 run Khushi cuts a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
7.1
2
Howell, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Howell to Khushi, 2 runs Khushi pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for two runs.
Ellis to Khushi, no run Khushi misses a slower ball outside off. The predicted runs for this innings is 184. That's 47 more than it was at the start. They were projected to get 137 runs at the start of play.
5.6
1ʷᵈ
Ellis to Khushi, 1 wide Khushi leaves a length ball wide outside off. Wide given.
5.5
Nathan Ellis to Dan Lawrence. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pushed mis-timed to long on for 1 run, run out attempt: missed stumps by James Vince
5.4
4
Ellis to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence pulls a short ball on middle stump for four. A barrage of fours for Lawrence, this is number five. This puts Lawrence on 32 runs from 17 rocks.
5.3
1
Ellis to Khushi, 1 run Khushi slogs a half volley on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
5.2
6
Ellis to Khushi, SIX! Ellis delivers a short ball on middle stump. Khushi pulls for six. The ball gets the kitchen sink. It flies clear of the outfield. That puts Khushi on 35 runs having faced 17 balls.
5.1
1
Ellis comes back on. Ellis to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence leaves a length ball on middle stump.
Over 5: 11 runs. Bowler: James Fuller. Essex: 59/0 (rr 11.8)
4.6
1
Fuller to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
4.5
James Fuller to Dan Lawrence. No movement length ball, down leg on the back foot glancing for no run
4.4
1
Fuller to Khushi, 1 run Khushi cuts a back of a length ball outside off to cover for one run. Misfielded by Whiteley.
4.3
4
Fuller to Khushi, FOUR! Khushi slogs a length ball on leg stump for four.
4.2
4
Fuller to Khushi, FOUR! This brings up the fifty for Essex for no loss. Solid opening stand. This partnership moves to 53 runs from 27 balls. Back of a length ball outside off. Khushi cuts for four.
4.1
1ˡᵇ
Fuller, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Fuller to Lawrence, 1 leg bye Length ball on leg stump. Lawrence misses. They run a leg bye.
Over 4: 9 runs. Bowler: John Turner. Essex: 48/0 (rr 12.0)
3.6
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Short ball outside off. Khushi misses.
3.5
4
Turner to Khushi, FOUR! Damage limitation was required after the previous over's runs. That's 9 runs for this over. Khushi drives a back of a length ball outside off for four. Essex are going at 12.5 runs per over. This moves Khushi to 20 having faced 12 balls.
3.4
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Turner delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Khushi fails to make contact.
3.3
1
Turner to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence cuts a back of a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
3.2
FOUR! John Turner to Dan Lawrence. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot late cutted well timed for 4 runs
3.1
•
Turner to continue. Turner to Lawrence, no run Length ball on off stump. Lawrence pushes. This is good for Hampshire Hawks. No run.
Ellis to Khushi, FOUR! Boundary makes it 17 runs to the total. Khushi cuts a short ball wide outside off for four. The over ends the same way it started with a four.
2.5
2
Ellis to Khushi, 2 runs Short ball on off stump. Khushi pulls to deep mid wicket for two runs.
2.4
•
Ellis to Khushi, no run Khushi cuts a length ball outside off to cover.
2.3
6
Ellis to Khushi, SIX! Pace off. Slower ball half volley outside off. Khushi drives for six.
2.2
1
Ellis to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence works a length ball on leg stump to short fine leg for one run. Misfielded by Wood.
2.1
4
Ellis, right-arm pace, comes on. Ellis to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence flicks a length ball on leg stump for four.
Over 2: 1 run. Bowler: John Turner. Essex: 22/0 (rr 11.0)
1.6
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Khushi drives a length ball on off stump to mid off. Quiet end to the over. Encouraging signs for Essex early in the game.
1.5
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Khushi works a length ball on middle stump to square leg.
1.4
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Khushi misses a short ball on off stump.
1.3
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Length ball outside off. Khushi pushes to backward point.
1.2
•
Turner to Khushi, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Khushi misses the ball.
1.1
1
Turner, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Turner to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence pushes a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket for one run. Run out attempt by Vince but missed the stumps. A chance for a runout goes begging. Fielder misfires with the throw.
Over 1: 21 runs. Bowler: Chris Wood. Essex: 21/0 (rr 21.0)
0.6
FOUR! Chris Wood to Feroze Khushi. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot slogged mis-timed for 4 runs
0.6
3ⁿᵇ
Wood to Lawrence, 2 no balls, 1 run Two no balls. Lawrence works a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
0.5
6
Wood to Lawrence, SIX! Big hitting. Lawrence slogs a length ball on middle stump for six. Timing, intent and distance. It's six runs.
0.4
•
Wood to Lawrence, no run Lawrence pushes a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket.
0.3
4
Wood to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence slogs a length ball outside off for four.
0.2
4
Wood to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence contributes to the total with a boundary after 2 balls. Lawrence flicks a length ball on leg stump to fine leg for four. Misfielded by Turner.
0.1
•
Lawrence and Khushi come to the crease. Wood will start proceedings. Wood to Lawrence, no run First ball of the match goes for no run. Essex need to make a good start to this innings to stop Hampshire Hawks running away with it. Length ball on middle stump. Lawrence misses the ball. Right then, game on. Essex will need to make sure these dot balls are kept to a scarcity.
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