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Overs: 20.0 RR: 11.40 vs spin: 9.86
vs seam: 12.08
Overs: 19.0 RR: 9.11 vs spin: 9.25
vs seam: 9.00
RRR: 55.00
Fri 23/06/23 Kent Spitfires v Middlesex, Vitality Blast, Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury
KENT WIN Kent won by 55 runs
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Kent Spitfires v Middlesex at Canterbury, Vitality Blast, 23 Jun 2023 END OF MATCH
The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury
Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Wes Agar. Middlesex: 173/10 (rr 9.11)
18.6
W
Agar to Greatwood, OUT!
Out. Greatwood leaves the middle with 6. Slower ball half volley on off stump. Greatwood goes onto the front foot and flicks in the air. Caught by Evison at mid off. One wicket and 6 runs scored in the over. First wicket for Agar whose figures are 35 for one. After getting the wicket, Kent Spitfires have a 100% probability.
18.5
2
Agar to Greatwood, 2 runs
Greatwood drives a length ball outside off to long off for two runs. Middlesex require 56 runs from 7 balls.
18.4
Agar to Greatwood, no run
Greatwood misses a half volley outside off. At this stage in their innings, Kent Spitfires were 200/3.
18.3
2
Agar to Greatwood, 2 runs
Full toss on off stump. Greatwood slogs to deep mid wicket for two runs.
18.2
1
Agar to Andersson, 1 run
Pace off results in the single. Agar delivers a slower ball half volley on off stump. Andersson drives to mid off for one run.
18.1
1
Agar is back on.
Agar to Greatwood, 1 run
Greatwood drives a half volley on off stump to mid off for one run. Middlesex require 61 runs from 11 balls. That's the equation.
Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Middlesex: 167/9 (rr 9.28)
17.6
Stewart to Andersson, no run
Half tracker on off stump. Andersson tries a hook but misses.
17.5
Stewart to Andersson, no run
Length ball on off stump. Andersson tries a slog but misses.
17.4
2
Stewart to Andersson, 2 runs
Batter gets a donation in the field. Length ball on middle stump. Andersson pulls to short fine leg for two runs. Misfielded by Hogan.
17.3
Grant Stewart to Toby Greatwood. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot steered mis-timed to gully for 1 run, fielded by George Linde
17.3
Wide. Grant Stewart to Toby Greatwood. No movement half volley, leg stump on the front foot flick for 1 wides
17.2
OUT! Grant Stewart to Max Harris. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot slogged well timed to deep mid wicket for no run, caught by Jordan Cox. Max Harris Caught for 0.
17.1
W
Stewart is on for another over.
Stewart to de Caires, OUT!
Half volley on off stump. de Caires slogs to deep mid wicket and is caught by Leaning.
Over 17: 3 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 163/7 (rr 9.59)
16.6
Hogan to Andersson, no run
Half volley outside off. Andersson drives back to the bowler. 3 off the over, 163/7 after 17 overs. Middlesex need 66 runs from 18 balls.
16.5
2
Hogan to Andersson, 2 runs
Length ball outside off. Andersson goes onto the front foot and drives to deep extra cover for two runs. Middlesex need to get 66 runs from 19 balls.
16.4
1
Hogan to de Caires, 1 run
de Caires drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
16.3
Michael Hogan to Josh de Caires. No movement yorker, outside off on the front foot driving for no run
16.2
Hogan to de Caires, no run
Length ball outside off. de Caires misses a cut.
16.1
Michael Hogan to Josh de Caires. No movement yorker, outside off on the front foot driving for no run
Over 16: 19 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Middlesex: 160/7 (rr 10.0)
15.6
OUT! Grant Stewart to Luke Hollman. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving well timed to long off for no run, caught by Jordan Cox. Luke Hollman Caught for 48.
15.5
Stewart to Hollman, no run
Hollman misses a length ball outside off.
15.5
1ʷᵈ
Stewart to Hollman, 1 wide
Length ball wide outside off. Hollman leaves it. Wide ball. 19 runs scored in the over.
15.4
6
Stewart to Hollman, SIX!
Back of a length ball on leg stump. Hollman pulls for six.
15.4
Wide. Grant Stewart to Luke Hollman. No movement length ball, wide outside off no foot movement shoulders armssed left alone through for 1 wides
15.4
1ʷᵈ
Stewart to Hollman, 1 wide
Hollman leaves a length ball wide outside off. Wide given.
15.4
1ʷᵈ
Stewart to Hollman, 1 wide
Wide given. Length ball outside off. Hollman offers no shot.
15.3
FOUR! Grant Stewart to Luke Hollman. No movement length ball, off stump on the front foot slogged for 4 runs
15.2
1
Stewart to de Caires, 1 run
Entertaining cricket all over the park now. de Caires flicks a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run. Great fielding by Leaning. A tremendous piece of fielding to save runs.
15.1
FOUR! Grant Stewart to Josh de Caires. No movement half volley, off stump on the front foot driving well timed for 4 runs
Over 15: 10 runs. Bowler: Wes Agar. Middlesex: 141/6 (rr 9.4)
14.6
1
Agar to de Caires, 1 run
de Caires slogs a half volley outside off to cover for one run.
14.5
FOUR! Wes Agar to Josh de Caires. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot scoopped mis-timed for 4 runs
14.4
1
Agar to Hollman, 1 run
Hollman cuts a half tracker wide outside off to deep cover for one run.
14.3
Agar to Hollman, no run
Short ball outside off. Hollman tries a scoop but misses. At this stage in their innings, Kent Spitfires were 160/1.
14.2
4
Agar to Hollman, FOUR!
Short ball outside off. Hollman cuts for four. This is getting expensive already.
14.1
Agar returns.
Agar to Hollman, no run
Hollman misses a back of a length ball on off stump. Cheaper start to the over for Kent Spitfires.
Over 14: 23 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 131/6 (rr 9.36)
13.6
6
Hogan to de Caires, SIX!
A champagne moment for the batting side to end the over. de Caires drives a half volley outside off for six. Middlesex need 98 runs from 36 balls.
13.5
4
Hogan to de Caires, FOUR!
More of the same. Half volley on off stump. de Caires drives for four.
13.4
4
Hogan to de Caires, FOUR!
Hogan delivers a half volley outside off. de Caires goes onto the front foot and drives for four.
13.3
1
Hogan to Hollman, 1 run
Back of a length ball on off stump. Hollman late cuts to deep backward point for one run.
13.2
6
Hogan to Hollman, SIX!
Hollman slogs a half volley on middle stump for six. Good contribution by Hollman who is striking at 290 and moves to 32 runs off 11 balls. Middlesex need 113 runs from 40 balls.
13.1
2
Hogan comes back on.
Hogan to Hollman, 2 runs
Back of a length ball on off stump. Hollman cuts to deep extra cover for two runs.
Over 13: 8 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Middlesex: 108/6 (rr 8.31)
12.6
2
Evison to de Caires, 2 runs
They get a couple to end the over. de Caires pulls a short ball outside off to long on for two runs.
12.5
1
Evison to Hollman, 1 run
Hollman flicks a half volley on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
12.4
4
Evison to Hollman, FOUR!
Hollman cuts a half tracker wide outside off for four. Hollman has faced 8 deliveries and moves to 23 runs.
12.3
Joey Evison to Josh de Caires. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulled mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Joe Denly
12.2
Joey Evison to Josh de Caires. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
12.1
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Evison is on for another over.
Evison to Davies, OUT!
That was looking like an impressive display by Davies, facing 14 balls for 24 runs. Davies attempts to scoop and misses a length ball on off stump and is out leg before wicket. Wicket number three for Evison.
Over 12: 16 runs. Bowler: Jack Leaning. Middlesex: 100/5 (rr 8.33)
11.6
FOUR! Jack Leaning to Luke Hollman. Off break half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed for 4 runs
11.5
1
Leaning to Davies, 1 run
Half volley outside off. Davies drives to mid off for one run.
11.4
Jack Leaning to Luke Hollman. Off break length ball, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Jack Leaning
11.3
2
Leaning to Hollman, 2 runs
Hollman reverse sweeps a half volley outside off to third for two runs. After 11.4 overs in their innings, Kent Spitfires were 131/1.
11.2
6
Leaning to Hollman, SIX!
Half volley outside off. Hollman slog-sweeps for six. This is some sort of shot.
11.2
Leaning to Hollman, no run
Back of a length ball on middle stump. Hollman fails to make contact.
11.1
1
Leaning, right-arm spin, comes into the attack.
Leaning to Davies, 1 run
Davies slogs a half volley outside off to short fine leg for one run.
Over 11: 8 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Middlesex: 84/5 (rr 7.64)
10.6
1
Evison to Davies, 1 run
Davies hooks a half tracker outside off to deep backward square leg for one run. Middlesex require 145 runs from 54 balls.
10.5
1
Evison to Hollman, 1 run
Evison bowls a half volley outside off. Hollman drives to short fine leg for one run.
10.4
4
Evison to Hollman, FOUR!
Short ball outside off. Hollman pulls for four.
10.3
1
Evison to Davies, 1 run
Davies pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
10.2
Joey Evison to Luke Hollman. No movement short, outside off on the back foot cut mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
10.1
W
Evison is on for another over.
Evison to Eskinazi, OUT!
Eskinazi goes to end a 24-ball innings of 32 runs. Length ball outside off. Eskinazi slogs to short third and is caught by Stewart. Evison picks up a second wicket.
Over 10: 16 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Middlesex: 76/4 (rr 7.6)
9.6
6
Stewart to Davies, SIX!
Six-hitting to bring the curtain down on the over. Davies drives a half volley outside off for six. Davies moves to 20 off 9 balls.
9.5
6
Stewart to Davies, SIX!
Length ball outside off. Davies slogs for six. That's a great stroke.
9.4
2
Stewart to Davies, 2 runs
Stewart bowls a short ball outside off. Davies upper cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
9.3
Stewart to Davies, no run
Pace off. Davies misses a slower ball outside off.
9.2
Grant Stewart to Jack Davies. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jack Leaning
9.1
Stewart, right-arm pace, comes into the attack.
Stewart to Davies, no run
Davies misses a half volley outside off.
Over 9: 6 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Middlesex: 60/4 (rr 6.67)
8.6
Joey Evison to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
8.5
1
Evison to Davies, 1 run
Davies works a back of a length ball on off stump to mid wicket for one run.
8.4
1
Evison to Eskinazi, 1 run
Eskinazi pulls a short ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.3
1
Evison to Davies, 1 run
Pace off. Davies drives a slower ball half volley outside off to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Cox but the batter is safe.
8.2
Joey Evison to Jack Davies. No movement short, outside off down the pitch late cutted mis-timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
8.1
1
Davies, left-handed bat, comes to the middle. Evison to continue.
Evison to Eskinazi, 1 run
Eskinazi cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to extra cover for one run.
Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 54/4 (rr 6.75)
7.6
W
Linde to Simpson, OUT!
Wicket ball. Simpson is shown the exit with 3. Half volley outside off. Simpson goes onto the front foot and slog-sweeps in the air. Caught by Evison at deep backward square leg.
7.5
George Linde to Stevie Eskinazi. Left-arm orthodox stock half volley, off stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Joe Denly
7.4
1
Linde to Simpson, 1 run
Back of a length ball outside off. Simpson works to long on for one run.
7.3
George Linde to John Simpson. Left-arm orthodox stock half volley, outside off on the front foot driving well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Joe Denly
7.2
OUT! George Linde to Ryan Higgins. Left-arm orthodox stock back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulled for no run. Ryan Higgins Bowled for 1.
7.1
1
Linde returns into the attack.
Linde to Eskinazi, 1 run
This brings up the fifty for Middlesex. Back of a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi sweeps to backward square leg for one run.
Over 7: 3 runs. Bowler: Joey Evison. Middlesex: 49/2 (rr 7.0)
6.6
Evison to Higgins, no run
Half volley on middle stump. Higgins flicks back to the bowler. That's a good over of bowling. 3 runs conceded. And a wicket.
6.5
Evison to Higgins, no run
Varying the pace. Slower ball outside off. Higgins tries a slog but misses.
6.4
1
Evison to Eskinazi, 1 run
Half volley outside off. Eskinazi drives to long on for one run.
6.3
Joey Evison to Ryan Higgins. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
6.2
W
Evison to Holden, OUT!
Holden departs with 11 runs from 8 deliveries. Holden edges a back of a length ball outside off on to the stumps. Out bowled.
6.1
1
Evison, right-arm pace, is introduced.
Evison to Eskinazi, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Eskinazi defends to gully for one run.
Over 6: 9 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 46/1 (rr 7.67)
5.6
1
Hogan to Eskinazi, 1 run
Back of a length ball on middle stump. Eskinazi pulls to deep square leg for one run.
5.5
FOUR! Michael Hogan to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot scoopped well timed for 4 runs
5.4
1
Hogan to Holden, 1 run
Hogan delivers a slower ball on middle stump. Holden slogs to short fine leg for one run.
5.3
Hogan to Holden, no run
Short ball on middle stump. Holden cuts.
5.2
Michael Hogan to Stevie Eskinazi. No movement back of a length, middle stump no foot movement pulled mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Daniel Bell-Drummond
5.1
2
Hogan is back on.
Hogan to Eskinazi, 2 runs
Half volley on middle stump. Eskinazi slogs to deep square leg for two runs.
Over 5: 17 runs. Bowler: Wes Agar. Middlesex: 37/1 (rr 7.4)
4.6
Wes Agar to Max Holden. No movement length ball, off stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to mid on for no run, fielded by Jordan Cox
4.5
Agar to Holden, no run
Back of a length ball on middle stump. Holden tries a pull but misses.
4.4
1
Agar to Eskinazi, 1 run
Half volley on middle stump. Eskinazi slogs to cover for one run.
4.3
4
Eskinazi prepares for a free hit.
Agar to Eskinazi, FOUR!
Eskinazi drives a yorker on off stump for four. Middlesex's run-rate is 8.0 and they need 12.5 runs per over to win.
4.3
No ball. Wes Agar to Stevie Eskinazi. Slower ball length ball, off stump on the back foot steered for 2 runs
4.2
4
Agar to Eskinazi, FOUR!
Ten runs scored from two balls. This time it reaches the boundary rope. Eskinazi slogs a length ball outside off for four.
4.1
6
Agar is back on.
Agar to Eskinazi, SIX!
Agar is gunning for the next Middlesex wicket. Agar bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi pulls for six.
Over 4: 14 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 20/1 (rr 5.0)
3.6
George Linde to Max Holden. Left-arm orthodox stock half volley, outside off on the front foot slogged for no run
3.5
4
Linde to Holden, FOUR!
And this one goes for four. Holden drives a half volley outside off for four.
3.4
SIX! George Linde to Max Holden. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, outside off down the pitch slogged well timed for 6 runs
3.3
W
Linde to Cracknell, OUT!
Dismissed! Cracknell is dealt with for 6 runs. Half volley outside off. Cracknell sweeps to backward square leg and is caught by Bell-Drummond.
3.2
Linde to Cracknell, no run
Cracknell drives a back of a length ball on off stump to cover.
3.1
FOUR! George Linde to Joe Cracknell. Left-arm orthodox stock short, off stump on the front foot sweep mis-timed for 4 runs
Over 3: 1 run. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Middlesex: 6/0 (rr 2.0)
2.6
Hogan to Eskinazi, no run
Eskinazi drives a length ball on middle stump to extra cover. 1 from the over, 6/0 after 3 overs. WinViz now rates this game as 93% in favour of the fielding team.
2.5
1
Hogan to Cracknell, 1 run
Cracknell drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
2.4
Hogan to Cracknell, no run
Pressure building here on the back of that previous over. No runs yet from these four deliveries. Half volley outside off. Cracknell misses an attempted drive.
2.3
Hogan to Cracknell, no run
Back of a length ball outside off. Cracknell tries a slog but misses.
2.2
Hogan to Cracknell, no run
Cracknell misses a length ball outside off.
2.1
Hogan, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack.
Hogan to Cracknell, no run
Length ball outside off. Cracknell drives to extra cover.
Over 2: 2 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Middlesex: 5/0 (rr 2.5)
1.6
Linde to Eskinazi, no run
Eskinazi drives a half volley on off stump to mid on.
1.5
1
Linde to Cracknell, 1 run
Having faced 6 balls, Cracknell gets off the mark. Cracknell drives a half volley on middle stump to long off for one run.
1.4
George Linde to Joe Cracknell. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweep mis-timed to short fine leg for no run, fielded by Wes Agar
1.3
Linde to Cracknell, no run
Linde delivers a length ball on off stump. Cracknell goes down the pitch and defends to extra cover.
1.2
1
Linde to Eskinazi, 1 run
Back of a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi goes onto the back foot and drives to long off for one run.
1.1
Linde, left-arm spin, is introduced.
Linde to Eskinazi, no run
Eskinazi late cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to backward point.
Over 1: 3 runs. Bowler: Wes Agar. Middlesex: 3/0 (rr 3.0)
0.6
Agar to Cracknell, no run
Length ball outside off. Cracknell misses a drive.
0.5
Agar to Cracknell, no run
Length ball outside off. Cracknell tries a drive but misses.
0.4
1
Agar to Eskinazi, 1 run
Eskinazi slogs a length ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
0.3
Wes Agar to Joe Cracknell. No movement back of a length, middle stump on the back foot glancing to backward square leg for 1 leg byes, fielded by Grant Stewart
0.2
1
Agar to Eskinazi, 1 run
Eskinazi faces 2 balls and is now in the action. Back of a length ball on off stump. Eskinazi hits to short fine leg for one run.
0.1
Eskinazi and Cracknell come to the crease. Eskinazi will take the strike. Agar will open the bowling.
Agar to Eskinazi, no run
Dot ball for Kent Spitfires to start the defence of this target. Eskinazi defends a length ball outside off to cover. They're ready to go once more here. From the get-go, Middlesex face a huge task ahead of them.
Over 20: 22 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Kent Spitfires: 228/3 (rr 11.4)
19.6
2
Andersson to Billings, 2 runs
Half volley on middle stump. Billings flicks to deep square leg for two runs. So that's a wrap. Kent Spitfires finish on 228 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Middlesex face a mammoth challenge after the break.
19.5
6
Andersson to Billings, SIX!
Not another six-hit is it? You bet it is! Andersson bowls a half volley on middle stump. Billings slogs for six. Batter tees off on this one, it's a maximum. A spectacular demonstration of six-hitting. Billings goes to 21 off 6 deliveries.
19.4
6
Andersson to Billings, SIX!
Good shot! Andersson bowls a full toss on off stump. Billings drives for six. This is a big cricket stroke.
19.3
4
Andersson to Billings, FOUR!
More of the same. Billings upper cuts a half tracker on off stump for four.
19.2
4
Andersson to Billings, FOUR!
Half volley on off stump. Billings drives for four.
19.1
Andersson is back.
Andersson to Billings, no run
Tries some variety with pace. Slower ball half volley outside off. Billings tries a reverse sweep but misses.
Over 19: 9 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 206/3 (rr 10.84)
18.6
Higgins to Cox, no run
Full toss down leg. Cox tries a flick but misses.
18.5
6
Higgins to Cox, SIX!
Cox drives a half volley outside off for six. Lovely stuff, a big hit.
18.4
Ryan Higgins to Sam Billings. No movement length ball, outside off down the pitch driving mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Josh de Caires
18.3
W
Higgins to Denly, OUT!
Higgins delivers a half volley outside off. Denly drives to long on and is caught by Andersson.
18.2
1
Higgins to Cox, 1 run
Varying the pace. Cox cuts a slower ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
18.1
1
Higgins is on for another over.
Higgins to Denly, 1 run
Full toss on off stump. Denly drives to long on for one run. That puts Denly on 30 runs having faced 19 balls. Kent Spitfires are still in the boxseat and these last two overs could be crucial.
Over 18: 8 runs. Bowler: Max Harris. Kent Spitfires: 197/2 (rr 10.94)
17.6
1
Harris to Denly, 1 run
Denly drives a full toss on middle stump to mid off for one run.
17.5
4
Harris to Denly, FOUR!
Half volley on off stump. Denly drives for four.
17.4
1
Harris to Cox, 1 run
Cox misses a short ball outside off.
17.3
1ˡᵇ
Harris to Denly, 1 leg bye
Back of a length ball on middle stump. Denly misses the ball. They run a leg bye.
17.2
Max Harris to Jordan Cox. No movement back of a length, off stump on the front foot scoopped mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Toby Greatwood
17.1
W
Harris comes back on.
Harris to Bell-Drummond, OUT!
Excellent batting performance from Bell-Drummond who departs with 111 runs from 58 deliveries. Short ball outside off. Bell-Drummond pulls to deep backward square leg and is caught by Davies.
Over 17: 3 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 189/1 (rr 11.12)
16.6
Higgins to Denly, no run
Higgins bowls a yorker outside off. Denly tries a drive but misses.
16.5
1
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Full toss wide outside off. Bell-Drummond drives to deep backward point for one run.
16.4
1
Higgins to Denly, 1 run
Higgins bowls a full toss outside off. Denly goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
16.3
Higgins to Denly, no run
Yorker outside off. Denly tries a drive but misses.
16.2
1
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Higgins bowls a full toss on middle stump. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and flicks to fine leg for one run.
16.1
Higgins returns into the attack.
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, no run
Middlesex were bleeding runs in the previous over. Now it's Higgins' turn. This over starts with a dot ball. Bell-Drummond misses a yorker outside off. Cheaper start to the over for Middlesex.
Over 16: 16 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 186/1 (rr 11.62)
15.6
6
Hollman to Denly, SIX!
Denly drives a length ball on off stump for six.
15.5
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Hollman bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.4
FOUR! Luke Hollman to Daniel Bell-Drummond. Leg spinner half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed for 4 runs
15.3
4
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Bell-Drummond upper cuts a short ball on off stump for four.
15.2
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, no run
Bell-Drummond cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
15.1
1
Hollman continues.
Hollman to Denly, 1 run
Denly drives a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
Over 15: 19 runs. Bowler: Toby Greatwood. Kent Spitfires: 170/1 (rr 11.33)
14.6
4
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Greatwood bowls a half volley on off stump. Bell-Drummond drives for four. Ten fours for this batter. Emphatic performance by Bell-Drummond who gets to the century with a 200 strike-rate. The innings has consisted of 50 balls for these 100 runs.
14.5
2
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Bell-Drummond drives a half volley on middle stump to long off for two runs.
14.4
4
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Bell-Drummond flicks a half volley on off stump for four.
14.3
6
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, SIX!
Short ball outside off. Bell-Drummond pulls for six.
14.2
1
Greatwood to Denly, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Denly slogs to extra cover for one run.
14.1
2
Greatwood returns into the attack.
Greatwood to Denly, 2 runs
Denly drives a half volley wide outside off to deep extra cover for two runs.
Over 14: 9 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 151/1 (rr 10.79)
13.6
1
Hollman to Denly, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Denly goes down the pitch and drives to long off for one run.
13.5
4
Hollman to Denly, FOUR!
Kent Spitfires get to the 150-mark. Bread and butter for this batting side. Denly drives a length ball on off stump for four.
13.4
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond flicks a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.3
2
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Back of a length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond cuts to deep cover for two runs. Bell-Drummond goes to 83 runs from 45 balls.
13.2
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, no run
Bell-Drummond pulls a back of a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
13.1
1
Hollman returns into the attack.
Hollman to Denly, 1 run
Denly drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Kent Spitfires: 142/1 (rr 10.92)
12.6
3
Andersson to Denly, 3 runs
Denly drives a full toss outside off to long on for three runs. Misfielded by Higgins.
12.6
1ʷᵈ
Andersson to Denly, 1 wide
Wide given. Andersson bowls a length ball wide outside off. Denly misses an attempted cut.
12.5
1
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond drives a half volley wide outside off to deep backward point for one run.
12.4
Martin Andersson to Joe Denly. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Luke Hollman
12.3
Martin Andersson to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement half volley, off stump no foot movement flick mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, run out attempt: throw but safe by Toby Greatwood
12.2
1
Andersson to Denly, 1 run
Pace off. Denly steers a slower ball outside off to backward point for one run.
12.1
1
Andersson returns.
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond steers a half volley outside off to backward point for one run.
Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 133/1 (rr 11.08)
11.6
1
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond pulls a short ball wide down leg to deep backward square leg for one run. One wicket for 6 runs scored in this over.
11.5
1
de Caires to Denly, 1 run
Denly drives a length ball on middle stump to long off for one run.
11.4
1
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Half volley on leg stump. Bell-Drummond flicks for one run.
11.3
2
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Bell-Drummond works a back of a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for two runs. Misfielded by Hollman.
11.2
Josh de Caires to Joe Denly. Off break back of a length, down leg on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
11.1
W
de Caires returns.
de Caires to Muyeye, OUT!
Ideal start to the over for the fielding side. Out. Middlesex finally strike. Muyeye is sent back to the dugout having got stuck into this attack for 30 balls to get to 50 runs. Muyeye attempts to pull and misses a back of a length ball down leg and is bowled.
Over 11: 8 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 127/0 (rr 11.55)
10.6
4
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Another boundary. Bell-Drummond drives a length ball on off stump for four. Bell-Drummond goes to 74 runs from 37 balls.
10.5
1
Hollman to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye drives a length ball on off stump to extra cover for one run. An engine-room knock by Muyeye who is striking at 172 and moves to 50 runs from 29 balls.
10.4
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
10.3
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, no run
Hollman bowls a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and defends back to the bowler.
10.2
1
Hollman to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
10.1
1
Hollman is back.
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond drives a half volley outside off to long off for one run.
Over 10: 11 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 119/0 (rr 11.9)
9.6
1
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
A single to end the over to take it to 11 runs from it. Bell-Drummond flicks a half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.5
2
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Bell-Drummond drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for two runs.
9.4
2
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Bell-Drummond hits a length ball on off stump to mid wicket for two runs.
9.3
2
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Batter gets some charity in the field. Yorker outside off. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and drives to deep extra cover for two runs. Misfielded by Eskinazi.
9.2
4
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Bell-Drummond drives a half volley outside off for four.
9.1
Higgins returns into the attack.
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, no run
Slower ball outside off. Bell-Drummond misses a drive. Good start to this new Middlesex over.
Over 9: 16 runs. Bowler: Toby Greatwood. Kent Spitfires: 108/0 (rr 12.0)
8.6
4
Greatwood to Muyeye, FOUR!
Back of a length ball outside off. Muyeye goes onto the back foot and late cuts to third for four. Misfielded by Cracknell. That's an uptick for the run-rate. Tremendous timing to see out over number 9.
8.5
4
Greatwood to Muyeye, FOUR!
Muyeye scoops a half volley outside off for four.
8.4
Greatwood to Muyeye, no run
Half volley on off stump. Muyeye drives back to the bowler.
8.3
Toby Greatwood to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement half volley, wide outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ryan Higgins
8.2
Toby Greatwood to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement half volley, wide outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Ryan Higgins
8.1
4
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Bell-Drummond pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four.
8.1
1ʷᵈ
Greatwood returns into the attack.
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, 1 wide
Length ball on middle stump. Bell-Drummond tries a flick but misses. Wide given.
Over 8: 11 runs. Bowler: Max Harris. Kent Spitfires: 92/0 (rr 11.5)
7.6
2
Harris to Muyeye, 2 runs
Batters nick a couple to end the over. Half volley outside off. Muyeye drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
7.5
1
Harris to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond works a length ball on middle stump to mid on for one run. This is a meaty knock from Bell-Drummond who moves to 50 runs off 24 deliveries.
7.4
4
Harris to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Harris delivers a short ball outside off. Bell-Drummond late cuts for four. Fifth four for the batter.
7.3
1
Harris to Muyeye, 1 run
Harris delivers a half volley on off stump. Muyeye drives to long on for one run.
7.2
1
Harris to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Short ball outside off. Bell-Drummond pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
7.1
2
Harris returns into the attack.
Harris to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Back of a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for two runs.
Over 7: 9 runs. Bowler: Luke Hollman. Kent Spitfires: 81/0 (rr 11.57)
6.6
Hollman to Muyeye, no run
Half volley on leg stump. Muyeye misses.
6.5
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond flicks a half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
6.4
1
Hollman to Muyeye, 1 run
Back of a length ball on off stump. Muyeye steers to third for one run.
6.3
2
Hollman to Muyeye, 2 runs
Back of a length ball on off stump. Muyeye late cuts to deep backward point for two runs.
6.2
1
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Bell-Drummond flicks a half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
6.1
4
Hollman, right-arm spin, comes on.
Hollman to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
The ball was hit all over the park in the last over. Middlesex need a better over with Hollman. This first ball goes for runs. Bell-Drummond slogs a full toss on off stump for four.
Over 6: 17 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 72/0 (rr 12.0)
5.6
2
de Caires to Muyeye, 2 runs
Muyeye works a back of a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for two runs. Misfielded by Hollman.
5.5
4
de Caires to Muyeye, FOUR!
The fielding side needed to regroup after the previous over's runs. That's 15 runs for this over. Muyeye cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump for four. This is a shot in the arm for the run-rate. Middlesex desperately need to keep these boundary balls in check. The runs keep coming. Impressive innings by Muyeye who moves to 32 not-out.
5.4
4
de Caires to Muyeye, FOUR!
Short ball on middle stump. Muyeye upper cuts for four.
5.3
1
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond late cuts to gully for one run.
5.2
6
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, SIX!
Length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond goes down the pitch and drives for six. Third six for the batter. Power, intent and commitment. This goes all the way. Great innings off the bat of Bell-Drummond who goes to 35 runs from 16 balls.
5.1
de Caires comes back on.
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, no run
de Caires delivers a short ball on leg stump. Bell-Drummond pulls to mid on. Good stuff by Middlesex. They're a 17% chance to win.
Over 5: 18 runs. Bowler: Martin Andersson. Kent Spitfires: 55/0 (rr 11.0)
4.6
1
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Pace off results in the single. Bell-Drummond works a slower ball on off stump to mid wicket for one run.
4.5
6
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, SIX!
Fifty up now for Kent Spitfires in style, for no loss. They're going at 11.2 runs per over. Openers doing well. Bell-Drummond hooks a short ball outside off for six. Lovely stuff, a big hit.
4.4
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, no run
Bell-Drummond works a slower ball on off stump back to the bowler.
4.3
6
Andersson to Bell-Drummond, SIX!
Half volley on off stump. Bell-Drummond flicks for six. Bell-Drummond goes to 22 off 11 balls.
4.2
3
Andersson to Muyeye, 3 runs
Batter gets some charity from the fielder. Length ball outside off. Muyeye goes onto the front foot and drives to deep extra cover for three runs. Misfielded by Higgins.
4.1
2
Andersson, right-arm pace, is introduced.
Andersson to Muyeye, 2 runs
Andersson delivers a half volley outside off. Muyeye drives to long on for two runs. Muyeye moves to 21.
Over 4: 9 runs. Bowler: Ryan Higgins. Kent Spitfires: 37/0 (rr 9.25)
3.6
1
Higgins to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run.
3.5
1
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and slogs to mid wicket for one run. Run out attempt by de Caires but the batter is safe.
3.4
2
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, 2 runs
Bell-Drummond defends a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for two runs.
3.3
4
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Half volley on off stump. Bell-Drummond drives for four.
3.2
Higgins to Bell-Drummond, no run
Length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond misses.
3.1
1
Higgins, right-arm pace, comes on.
Higgins to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket for one run.
Over 3: 14 runs. Bowler: Toby Greatwood. Kent Spitfires: 28/0 (rr 9.33)
2.6
1
Greatwood to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye flicks a half volley on off stump to mid on for one run.
2.5
6
Greatwood to Muyeye, SIX!
Half volley outside off. Muyeye drives for six.
2.4
2
Greatwood to Muyeye, 2 runs
Half volley on off stump. Muyeye drives to long on and is dropped by Hollman. They run a two. Batter gets some good fortune.
2.3
1ˡᵇ
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, 1 leg bye
Half volley on middle stump. Bell-Drummond fails to make contact. Leg bye adds one to the total.
2.2
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, no run
Bell-Drummond defends a length ball outside off to backward point.
2.1
4
Greatwood, right-arm pace, comes on.
Greatwood to Bell-Drummond, FOUR!
Bell-Drummond late cuts a length ball outside off for four.
Over 2: 4 runs. Bowler: Josh de Caires. Kent Spitfires: 14/0 (rr 7.0)
1.6
de Caires to Muyeye, no run
Half volley on leg stump. Muyeye drives back to the bowler.
1.5
1
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, 1 run
Back of a length ball down leg. Bell-Drummond works to mid on for one run.
1.4
de Caires to Bell-Drummond, no run
de Caires delivers a length ball on leg stump. Bell-Drummond defends to cover.
1.3
1
de Caires to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye works a length ball down leg to mid wicket for one run.
1.2
Josh de Caires to Tawanda Muyeye. Off break back of a length, down leg on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Joe Cracknell
1.1
de Caires, right-arm spin, comes on.
de Caires to Muyeye, no run
de Caires bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Muyeye misses. Cheaper start to the over for Middlesex.
Over 1: 10 runs. Bowler: Max Harris. Kent Spitfires: 10/0 (rr 10.0)
0.6
FOUR! Max Harris to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement short, outside off on the back foot late cutted well timed for 4 runs
0.6
Wide. Max Harris to Daniel Bell-Drummond. No movement length ball, wide outside off no foot movement shoulders armssed left alone through for 1 wides
0.5
1
Harris to Muyeye, 1 run
Muyeye drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Eskinazi but the batter is safe.
0.4
Harris to Muyeye, no run
Muyeye defends a length ball outside off to backward point.
0.3
Harris to Muyeye, no run
Length ball on off stump. Muyeye defends to mid on.
0.2
Harris to Muyeye, no run
Muyeye drives a length ball outside off to backward point. So it was four runs straight off the bat.
0.1
4
Muyeye and Bell-Drummond come to the crease. Muyeye will take the strike. Harris will open the bowling.
Harris to Muyeye, FOUR!
Middlesex have their work cut out to keep Kent Spitfires to within a total they can chase. New batter comes out with great ambition, getting into the game with a boundary. Length ball outside off. Muyeye drives for four. Immediate momentum for the batting team.
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