Over 20: 11 runs. Bowler: Sean Abbott. Essex: 199/7 (rr 9.95)
19.6
6
Abbott to Khushi, SIX! Short ball outside off. Khushi pulls to deep mid wicket and is dropped by Jordan. A chance goes begging. Attempted catch goes down. Khushi is striking at 134. At the crease for 26 balls for these 35 runs.
19.5
1
Abbott to Snater, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Snater cuts to extra cover for one run.
19.4
1
Abbott to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a half volley outside off to deep point for one run.
19.3
1
Abbott to Snater, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Snater pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
19.2
1
Abbott to Khushi, 1 run Khushi pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run. Top class fielding by Overton. Impressive work to save runs.
19.1
1
Snater, right-handed bat, is next in. Abbott to continue. Abbott to Snater, 1 run This is the first ball out in the middle for the new batter. Back of a length ball outside off. Snater pulls to mid on for one run.
Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Chris Jordan. Essex: 188/7 (rr 9.89)
18.6
1,W
Jordan to Khushi, OUT!, 1 run There's a mix-up here. Bad news for Harmer. Run out. Khushi drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run. After losing that wicket, Essex still have a 91% chance of victory.
18.5
2
Jordan to Khushi, 2 runs Half volley wide outside off. Khushi drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
18.4
•
Jordan to Khushi, no run Khushi misses a length ball wide outside off.
18.3
2
Jordan to Khushi, 2 runs Khushi drives a full toss outside off to deep extra cover for two runs. The equation is Essex need 11 runs off 9 balls.
18.2
•
Jordan to Khushi, no run Khushi drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
18.1
1
Jordan is back on. Jordan to Harmer, 1 run Length ball outside off. Harmer slogs to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 18: 6 runs. Bowler: Sean Abbott. Essex: 182/6 (rr 10.11)
17.6
1
Abbott to Harmer, 1 run Harmer flicks a length ball on off stump to mid on for one run.
17.5
1
Abbott to Khushi, 1 run Khushi pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
17.4
Sean Abbott to Simon Harmer. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Tom Curran
17.3
W
Abbott to Sams, OUT! Sams is out having got to just 6. Short ball outside off. Sams edges to short fine leg and is caught by Roy.
17.2
1
Abbott to Khushi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Khushi works to deep backward square leg for one run.
17.1
2
Abbott comes back on. Abbott to Khushi, 2 runs Khushi pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs.
Over 17: 9 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Essex: 176/5 (rr 10.35)
16.6
6
Sam Curran to Sams, SIX! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Sams pulls for six.
16.5
•
Sam Curran to Sams, no run Length ball on off stump. Sams misses a cut.
16.4
1
Sams, right-handed bat, is next in. Sam Curran to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a back of a length ball on off stump to deep cover for one run.
16.3
W
Sam Curran to Critchley, OUT! Critchley goes. Run out. Critchley pulls a length ball outside off.
16.2
1
Sam Curran to Khushi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Khushi drives to backward point for one run.
16.1
1
Sam Curran is back. Sam Curran to Critchley, 1 run Critchley pushes a full toss on middle stump to long off for one run.
Atkinson to Khushi, 2 runs Length ball outside off. Khushi drives to deep extra cover for two runs.
14.5
1
Atkinson to Critchley, 1 run Critchley faces 2 balls and is now in the action. Back of a length ball outside off. Critchley works to cover for one run.
14.4
Gus Atkinson to Matthew Critchley. Seam in back of a length, outside off on the back foot glancing to bowler for no run, fielded by Gus Atkinson
14.3
W
Atkinson to Walter, OUT! Walter is out having got to just 3. Walter tries to slog and misses a half volley outside off and is bowled. The batter wasn't allowed to find any form.
14.2
•
Atkinson to Walter, no run Short ball outside off. Walter misses.
14.1
1
Atkinson returns. Atkinson to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run.
Narine to Khushi, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Khushi goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.5
1
Narine to Walter, 1 run Half volley on leg stump. Walter flicks to long on for one run. Brilliant fielding by Sam Curran. Good work, saves runs.
13.4
1
Narine to Khushi, 1 run Arm ball outside off. Khushi defends to deep backward point for one run.
13.3
1
Narine to Walter, 1 run Walter flicks a half volley on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.2
1
Narine to Khushi, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Khushi flicks to long on for one run.
13.1
2
Narine continues. Narine to Khushi, 2 runs This brings up the one-hundred-and-fifty for Essex. Khushi slog-sweeps a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs. Wonderful fielding by Jacks. Impressive work to save runs.
Over 13: 7 runs. Bowler: Chris Jordan. Essex: 149/3 (rr 11.46)
12.6
1
Jordan to Khushi, 1 run Length ball outside off. Khushi drives to deep backward point for one run.
12.5
•
Jordan to Khushi, no run Khushi cuts a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover. Essex need a further 48 runs from 43 balls.
12.5
1ʷᵈ
Jordan to Khushi, 1 wide Short ball outside off. Khushi fails to make contact. That is a wide.
12.4
2
Jordan to Khushi, 2 runs Khushi drives a half volley outside off to mid on for two runs. Misfielded by Jacks.
12.3
1
Jordan to Walter, 1 run Walter works a back of a length ball outside off to mid wicket for one run.
12.2
•
Free hit coming up. Jordan to Walter, no run Short ball outside off. Walter misses an attempted pull.
12.2
No ball. Chris Jordan to Paul Walter. Seam away back of a length, wide outside off on the back foot cut for 2 runs
12.1
W
Jordan is back into the attack. Jordan to Pepper, OUT! Pepper is out after really impressing for these 75 runs off 39 deliveries. Back of a length ball wide outside off. Pepper goes onto the back foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Overton at deep mid wicket.
Narine to Pepper, 1 run Pepper flicks a length ball wide down leg to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.5
1
Narine to Khushi, 1 run Khushi drives a length ball outside off to cover for one run.
11.4
Sunil Narine to Feroze Khushi. Arm ball length ball, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to gully for no run, fielded by Laurie Evans
11.3
W
Narine to Lawrence, OUT! Lawrence is back in the lockerroom after playing so well for these 58 runs from 33 balls. Back of a length ball outside off. Lawrence goes down the pitch and drives in the air. Caught by Sam Curran at long off. That was some knock by Lawrence.
11.2
•
Narine to Lawrence, no run Lawrence works a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
11.1
6
Narine is back into the attack. Narine to Lawrence, SIX! Lawrence drives a half volley on off stump for six.
Over 11: 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Essex: 134/1 (rr 12.18)
10.6
1
Sam Curran to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence cuts a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep point for one run.
10.5
•
Sam Curran to Lawrence, no run Lawrence slog-sweeps a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
10.4
•
Sam Curran to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a yorker on leg stump back to the bowler.
10.3
1
Sam Curran to Pepper, 1 run Sam Curran delivers a short ball outside off. Pepper pulls off the edge to deep backward square leg and is dropped by Atkinson. They run one run. Batter gets some good fortune.
10.2
1
Sam Curran to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on off stump to gully for one run. That's 51 runs for Lawrence.
10.1
1
Sam Curran is back. Sam Curran to Pepper, 1 run Pepper flicks a yorker on off stump to long on for one run.
Over 10: 16 runs. Bowler: Sean Abbott. Essex: 130/1 (rr 13.0)
9.6
6
Abbott to Lawrence, SIX! Good strike. Lawrence upper cuts a short ball outside off for six. Exemplary batting from Lawrence who has a strike-rate of 192 and moves to 50 runs from 26 balls. Courageous way to get to fifty.
9.5
1
Abbott to Pepper, 1 run Pepper hooks a short ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run.
9.4
•
Abbott to Pepper, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Pepper misses.
9.3
6
Abbott to Pepper, SIX! Pepper drives a length ball on off stump for six.
9.2
1
Abbott to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.1
2
Abbott returns into the attack. Abbott to Lawrence, 2 runs Misfield gifts some runs to the batter. Abbott bowls a short ball outside off. Lawrence pulls to deep mid wicket for two runs. Misfielded by Overton.
Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Chris Jordan. Essex: 114/1 (rr 12.67)
8.6
•
Jordan to Pepper, no run Pepper misses a back of a length ball wide outside off.
8.5
2
Jordan to Pepper, 2 runs Back of a length ball wide outside off. Pepper upper cuts to deep extra cover for two runs.
8.4
•
Jordan to Pepper, no run Short ball outside off. Pepper misses a slog-sweep.
8.3
•
Jordan to Pepper, no run Pepper misses a full toss outside off.
8.2
1
Jordan to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball outside off. Lawrence drives to deep backward point for one run.
8.1
1
Jordan is back into the attack. Jordan to Pepper, 1 run Pepper cuts a length ball wide outside off to deep backward point for one run.
Narine to Pepper, 1 run Pepper drives a length ball down leg to extra cover for one run. It's now 62 not-out for Pepper.
7.5
4
Narine to Pepper, FOUR! Great to see this. Pepper sweeps a length ball down leg for four. That's 20 runs off the over.
7.4
6
Narine to Pepper, SIX! The ball is swatted away as Essex get to a hundred runs with 9 wickets remaining. This pair has now put on 105 runs in their 47-ball partnership. Narine bowls an arm ball on middle stump. Pepper goes onto the front foot and drives for six.
7.3
2
Narine to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Abbott but missed the stumps. Fielder was unable to execute with the throw. Indefatigable innings from Pepper who goes to 51 runs off 24 balls.
7.2
2
Narine to Pepper, 2 runs Expensive few deliveries here. Pepper drives a length ball on off stump to long off for two runs. Brilliant fielding by Sam Curran. Impressive effort to save runs.
7.1
6
Narine, right-arm spin, is introduced. Narine to Pepper, SIX! The over starts with a maximum. Pepper reverse sweeps a length ball outside off for six.
Atkinson to Pepper, 1 run Pepper slog-sweeps a half volley wide outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
6.5
1
Atkinson to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence cuts a length ball wide outside off to deep point for one run.
6.4
•
Atkinson to Lawrence, no run Length ball wide outside off. Lawrence offers no shot.
6.3
•
Lawrence prepares for a free hit. Atkinson to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a full toss outside off to mid off.
6.3
8ⁿᵇ
Atkinson to Lawrence, 2 no balls, SIX! Two no balls. Lawrence drives a full toss on off stump for six.
6.2
2
Atkinson to Lawrence, 2 runs Eight runs to the total in two balls. Expensive few deliveries here. Lawrence drives a length ball on off stump to deep extra cover for two runs.
6.1
SIX! Gus Atkinson to Dan Lawrence. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged well timed for 6 runs
Over 6: 6 runs. Bowler: Chris Jordan. Essex: 71/1 (rr 11.83)
5.6
Chris Jordan to Michael Pepper. No movement length ball, outside off on the back foot cut for no run
5.5
1
Jordan to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence works a length ball outside off to deep square leg for one run.
5.4
•
Jordan to Lawrence, no run Length ball wide outside off. Lawrence tries a cut but misses.
5.3
•
Jordan to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a length ball on leg stump back to the bowler. Essex are scoring at 12.7 - they need 8.7 runs per over to win.
5.2
4
Jordan to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence pulls a back of a length ball outside off for four.
5.1
•
Jordan to Lawrence, no run Length ball on leg stump. Lawrence drives back to the bowler. Good start to this new Surrey over.
5.1
1ʷᵈ
Jordan, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Jordan to Lawrence, 1 wide Lawrence misses a back of a length ball on leg stump. Wide given.
Over 5: 14 runs. Bowler: Sean Abbott. Essex: 65/1 (rr 13.0)
4.6
•
Abbott to Pepper, no run Abbott bowls a yorker on off stump. Pepper slog-sweeps back to the bowler.
4.5
4
Abbott to Pepper, FOUR! Abbott bowls a half volley on off stump. Pepper slogs for four.
4.4
1
Abbott to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence flicks a half volley on off stump to mid wicket for one run. Lawrence has faced 11 balls and goes to 20 with a S/R of 181. Essex are going at 13.1; they need 8.6 runs per over to win.
4.3
4
Abbott to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence drives a length ball outside off for four.
4.2
1
Abbott to Pepper, 1 run Half volley on leg stump. Pepper flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
4.1
FOUR! Sean Abbott to Michael Pepper. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot reverse sweep well timed for 4 runs
Atkinson to Pepper, 1 run Pepper drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for one run. Brilliant fielding by Jordan. Good work, saves runs.
3.5
•
Atkinson to Pepper, no run Pepper leaves a short ball on off stump.
3.4
•
Atkinson to Pepper, no run Atkinson delivers a half tracker on off stump. Pepper offers no shot.
3.3
4
Atkinson to Pepper, FOUR! This brings up the fifty for Essex. Pepper pulls a short ball outside off for four. The runs keep coming. Impressive innings by Pepper who now has 30 unbeaten runs.
3.2
Gus Atkinson to Dan Lawrence. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot driving well timed to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chris Jordan
3.1
4
Atkinson, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Atkinson to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
Over 3: 31 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Essex: 41/1 (rr 13.67)
2.6
6
Pepper prepares for a free hit. Sam Curran to Pepper, SIX! Length ball on middle stump. Pepper drives for six.
2.6
2ⁿᵇ
Free hit coming up. Sam Curran to Pepper, 2 no balls Two no balls. Half tracker down leg. Pepper misses.
2.6
3ⁿᵇ
Sam Curran to Lawrence, 2 no balls, 1 run Two no balls. Sam Curran delivers a length ball on leg stump. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and flicks to mid wicket for one run.
2.5
4
Sam Curran to Lawrence, FOUR! Short ball on leg stump. Lawrence pulls for four. 20 runs scored in the over.
2.4
1
Sam Curran to Pepper, 1 run Pepper pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for one run. Striking at 222, Pepper goes to 20 off 9 balls. At this early stage in their innings, Surrey were 17/0.
2.3
4
Sam Curran to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four.
2.3
1ʷᵈ
Sam Curran to Pepper, 1 wide Pepper leaves a back of a length ball outside off. Wide given.
2.2
4
Sam Curran to Pepper, FOUR! Sam Curran delivers a half volley on off stump. Pepper scoops for four.
2.1
6
Sam Curran continues. Sam Curran to Pepper, SIX! Sam Curran delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Pepper pulls for six.
Over 2: 9 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. Essex: 10/1 (rr 5.0)
1.6
1
Jacks to Pepper, 1 run A single to end the over, 9 runs from it. Pepper pulls a back of a length ball down leg to long on for one run.
1.5
2
Jacks to Pepper, 2 runs Pepper slog-sweeps a full toss on off stump to fine leg for two runs.
1.4
1
Jacks to Lawrence, 1 run Jacks bowls a length ball outside off. Lawrence reverse sweeps to deep backward point for one run.
1.3
4
Jacks to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence gets in on the action, adding to the chase after 4 balls. Lawrence drives a length ball outside off for four.
1.2
•
Jacks to Lawrence, no run Half volley outside off. Lawrence flicks.
1.1
1
Jacks, right-arm spin, is introduced. Jacks to Pepper, 1 run Length ball down leg. Pepper works to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 1: 1 run. Bowler: Sam Curran. Essex: 1/1 (rr 1.0)
0.6
•
Sam Curran to Lawrence, no run Lawrence defends a back of a length ball on off stump to mid on. Sam Curran is a threat here.
0.5
•
Sam Curran to Lawrence, no run Sam Curran bowls a length ball on leg stump. Lawrence defends to mid on. Good bowling by Sam Curran.
0.4
1
Sam Curran to Pepper, 1 run Pepper contributes to the total after 2 balls. Pepper cuts a length ball on middle stump to deep backward point for one run.
0.3
•
Pepper, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Sam Curran to Pepper, no run Pepper cuts a length ball outside off to short extra cover.
0.2
W
Sam Curran to Rossington, OUT! That's gone! Surrey get their first dismissal. Rossington is the first to receive their marching orders. Batter goes for a duck. Length ball outside off. Rossington goes down the pitch and drives in the air. Caught by Roy at mid on. The batting side is now 44 runs behind the score they were projected to get at the start of the innings.
0.1
•
Sam Curran will open the bowling. Rossington will face the first ball. Sam Curran to Rossington, no run Essex go after the runs with a dot to start. Rossington defends a length ball on middle stump to short extra cover. We are ready to play again here. It will be imperative that Essex get a good start.
Over 20: 12 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Surrey: 195/6 (rr 9.75)
19.6
4
Sams to Narine, FOUR! Half volley on off stump. Narine flicks to backward square leg and is dropped by Walter. The ball goes over the rope for four. Attempt at a catch is put down. A chance goes begging. Surrey finish on 185 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. After the break Essex will come out and attempt what looks like a pretty demanding chase.
19.5
•
Sams to Narine, no run Length ball wide outside off. Narine offers no shot.
19.4
6
Sams to Narine, SIX! Narine slogs a length ball wide outside off for six.
19.4
1ʷᵈ
Sams to Narine, 1 wide Wide given. Length ball wide outside off. Narine offers no shot.
19.3
•
Sams to Narine, no run Length ball wide outside off. Narine tries a drive but misses.
19.2
Daniel Sams to Chris Jordan. No movement back of a length, down leg on the back foot glancing mis-timed to short fine leg for 1 run, run out attempt: missed stumps by Michael Pepper
19.1
W
Sams is back. Sams to Tom Curran, OUT! Dismissed! Tom Curran departs for 8. Sams delivers a back of a length ball down leg. Tom Curran pulls to short fine leg and is caught by Pepper.
Over 19: 18 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Surrey: 183/5 (rr 9.63)
18.6
6
Walter to Narine, SIX! Narine slogs a length ball outside off for six. A fifth six for the batter.
18.6
2ⁿᵇ
Walter to Narine, 2 no balls Two no balls. Half tracker outside off. Narine offers no shot.
18.5
6
Walter to Narine, SIX! Half volley on leg stump. Narine drives for six. The ball gets propelled over the rope.
18.4
1
Walter to Tom Curran, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Tom Curran pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
18.3
2
Walter to Tom Curran, 2 runs Length ball on off stump. Tom Curran cuts to backward point for two runs. Misfielded by Lawrence.
18.2
1
Walter to Narine, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Narine pulls to fine leg for one run. An innings out of the top drawer by Narine who moves to 50 runs from 28 balls.
18.1
•
Walter resumes. Walter to Narine, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Narine misses a pull. It's been a good opening innings by Surrey. Will they push on with the last two overs?
Over 18: 12 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Surrey: 165/5 (rr 9.17)
17.6
4
Cook to Tom Curran, FOUR! Tom Curran sweeps a half volley down leg for four.
17.5
1
Cook to Narine, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Narine flicks to deep mid wicket for one run. Narine now has 55 runs.
17.4
1
Cook to Tom Curran, 1 run Cook bowls a half volley on off stump. Tom Curran drives to long off for one run.
17.3
1
Cook to Narine, 1 run Cook bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Narine goes onto the back foot and pulls to mid off for one run.
17.2
4
Cook to Narine, FOUR! Narine cuts a half volley outside off for four. A good-looking innings by Narine who moves to 53 runs.
17.1
1ˡᵇ
Tom Curran, right-handed bat, comes to the crease. Cook is back. Cook to Tom Curran, 1 leg bye Batter facing ball number one. Length ball on middle stump. Tom Curran misses the ball. Leg bye taken.
Over 17: 5 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Surrey: 153/5 (rr 9.0)
16.6
1
Walter to Tom Curran, 1 run Tom Curran drives a half volley on leg stump to long on for one run.
16.5
2
Walter to Tom Curran, 2 runs Tom Curran drives a length ball down leg to deep extra cover for two runs. Run out attempt by Lawrence but the batter is safe.
16.4
1
Tom Curran, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Walter to Narine, 1 run Narine pulls a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
16.3
1
Tom Curran, right-handed bat, comes to the crease. Walter to Tom Curran, 1 run Tom Curran works a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
16.2
Paul Walter to Tom Curran. Leg cutter back of a length, down leg on the back foot pulled for no run
16.1
W
Walter returns into the attack. Walter to Overton, OUT! Short ball down leg. Overton pulls to deep mid wicket and is caught by Sams.
Over 16: 17 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Surrey: 148/4 (rr 9.25)
15.6
1
Sams to Overton, 1 run Overton drives a length ball wide down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.6
1ʷᵈ
Sams to Overton, 1 wide Wide ball. Length ball wide down leg. Overton misses.
15.5
•
Sams to Overton, no run Overton flicks a length ball down leg back to the bowler.
15.4
•
Sams to Overton, no run Half volley on leg stump. Overton drives back to the bowler.
15.4
1ʷᵈ
Sams to Overton, 1 wide Sams bowls a short ball down leg. Overton tries a pull but misses. Wide given. Bowler needs to concentrate here, an extra following being hit for six.
15.3
6
Sams to Overton, SIX! Another maximum does nothing for the bowler's figures. Overton pulls a short ball outside off for six. Overton moves to 22 off 13 balls.
15.2
6
Sams to Overton, SIX! Opportunity for runs now. Half volley on off stump. Overton drives for six.
15.2
1ʷᵈ
Sams to Overton, 1 wide Half volley wide down leg. Overton fails to make contact. Wide ball.
15.1
1
Sams returns. Sams to Narine, 1 run Slower ball full toss wide outside off. Narine cuts to long off for one run.
Over 15: 6 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Surrey: 131/4 (rr 8.73)
14.6
1
Cook to Narine, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 6 to the total. Narine hits a short ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
14.5
1
Cook to Overton, 1 run Cook delivers a half volley outside off. Overton goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
14.4
•
Cook to Overton, no run Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Overton misses a slog-sweep.
14.3
1
Cook to Narine, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Narine late cuts to backward point for one run. Wonderful fielding by Khushi. Quick thinking in the field saves certain runs.
14.2
1
Cook to Overton, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Overton drives to extra cover for one run. Run out attempt by Harmer but missed the stumps.
14.1
2
Cook comes back on. Cook to Overton, 2 runs Overton slog-sweeps a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for two runs.
Beard to Narine, FOUR! Back of a length ball on leg stump. Narine pulls for four.
13.5
1
Beard to Overton, 1 run Beard bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Overton pulls to fine leg for one run.
13.4
1
Beard to Narine, 1 run Back of a length ball down leg. Narine pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.3
1
Beard to Overton, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Overton slogs to deep backward square leg for one run.
13.2
1
Beard to Narine, 1 run Narine slogs a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
13.1
1
Beard is back into the attack. Beard to Overton, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Overton flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 13: 8 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Surrey: 116/4 (rr 8.92)
12.6
1ˡᵇ
Walter to Overton, 1 leg bye Length ball down leg. Overton tries a flick but misses. They run a leg bye.
12.5
1
Walter to Narine, 1 run Short ball outside off. Narine pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
12.4
1
Walter to Overton, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Overton goes onto the front foot and flicks to long on for one run.
12.3
1ˡᵇ
Walter to Narine, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Length ball outside off. Narine misses an attempted glance.
12.2
4
Walter to Narine, FOUR! Narine upper cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
12.1
•
Walter, left-arm pace, is introduced. Walter to Narine, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Narine tries a drive but misses. Fielding team wants another wicket but without letting the batters get into double-figures for the over. Cheaper start to the over for Essex.
Snater to Narine, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 8 to the total. Narine slogs a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run. One wicket and 8 runs scored in the over.
11.5
1
Snater to Overton, 1 run Length ball outside off. Overton hits to cover for one run.
11.4
1ˡᵇ
Snater to Narine, 1 leg bye Leg bye taken. Length ball down leg. Narine misses a slog-sweep.
11.3
6
Snater to Narine, SIX! Surrey reach three-figures with some style. Their runs have come at a rate of 9.5 runs per over. Narine slog-sweeps a half volley on off stump for six. That's the third six-hit for Narine. The ball gets leathered clear of the outfield. Magnificent innings in progress by Narine who now has 33 from 12 deliveries.
11.2
1
Overton, right-handed bat, is next in. Snater to Overton, 1 run Length ball outside off. Overton defends to mid on for one run.
11.1
W
Snater is back on. Snater to Roy, OUT! That's out. Roy goes having got 28 runs from 23 balls. Snater bowls a length ball outside off. Roy goes onto the front foot and drives in the air. Caught.
Over 11: 12 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Surrey: 98/3 (rr 8.91)
10.6
1
Critchley to Roy, 1 run Length ball wide outside off. Roy cuts to extra cover for one run. Misfielded by Snater.
10.5
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Critchley to Roy, no run Roy misses a half volley outside off.
10.4
1ᵇ
Critchley to Narine, 1 bye Bye adds one to the total.
10.3
4
Critchley to Narine, FOUR! Narine slogs a length ball on leg stump for four.
10.2
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Critchley to Narine, no run Length ball on off stump. Narine misses.
10.1
6
Critchley is back into the attack. Critchley to Narine, SIX! Length ball down leg. Narine reverse sweeps for six.
Over 10: 16 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Surrey: 86/3 (rr 8.6)
9.6
1
Harmer to Narine, 1 run Narine slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
9.6
1ʷᵈ
Harmer to Narine, 1 wide Half volley wide outside off. Narine leaves the ball. That is a wide.
9.5
4
Harmer to Narine, FOUR! This goes for runs. Narine flicks a half volley on off stump for four.
9.4
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Harmer to Narine, no run Harmer bowls a length ball wide outside off. Narine offers no shot.
9.3
6
Harmer to Narine, SIX! Nice. Length ball outside off. Narine reverse sweeps for six. That ball will need retrieving from the stands.
9.2
4
Harmer to Narine, FOUR! Full toss wide outside off. Narine cuts for four.
9.1
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Harmer resumes. Harmer to Narine, no run Narine late cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
Snater to Roy, no run Roy drives a half volley wide outside off to cover.
8.5
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Snater to Roy, no run Half volley outside off. Roy late cuts to first slip.
8.4
2
Snater to Roy, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Roy cuts to third for two runs. Top class fielding by Pepper. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
8.3
1
Snater to Narine, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Narine drives to backward point for one run.
8.2
1
Snater to Roy, 1 run Now the batters grab a single. Roy sweeps a back of a length ball wide outside off to deep square leg for one run.
8.1
•
Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Snater to Roy, no run Roy cuts a back of a length ball wide outside off to backward point.
Over 8: 7 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Surrey: 66/3 (rr 8.25)
7.6
1
Harmer to Roy, 1 run Length ball down leg. Roy sweeps to deep backward square leg for one run.
7.5
Simon Harmer to Sunil Narine. Off break length ball, outside off on the back foot worked mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Aaron Beard
7.4
W
Harmer to Sam Curran, OUT! Success for the fielding team here as Sam Curran is sent back to the lockerroom with just 3 runs on the ledger. Length ball outside off. Sam Curran slog-sweeps to deep mid wicket and is caught by Sams. Sam Curran has fluffed their lines.
7.3
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Harmer to Sam Curran, no run Sam Curran misses a length ball outside off.
7.3
3ʷᵈ
Harmer to Sam Curran, 3 wides That is three wides. Length ball down leg. Sam Curran tries a slog-sweep but misses. Brilliant fielding by Cook. Impressive effort to save runs.
7.2
1
Harmer to Roy, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Roy cuts to deep backward point for one run.
7.1
1
Harmer, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Harmer to Sam Curran, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Sam Curran flicks to long on for one run.
Over 7: 2 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Surrey: 59/2 (rr 8.43)
6.6
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Critchley to Roy, no run Length ball outside off. Roy misses an attempted pull.
6.5
•
Critchley to Roy, no run Roy late cuts a length ball outside off to backward point.
6.4
•
Critchley to Roy, no run Length ball outside off. Roy late cuts to backward point. Misfielded by Walter.
6.3
1
Critchley to Sam Curran, 1 run Sam Curran pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump to long on for one run.
6.2
Matthew Critchley to Jason Roy. Leg spinner half volley, outside off on the front foot slog-sweep well timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Aaron Beard
6.1
•
Critchley, right-arm spin, comes into the attack. Critchley to Roy, no run Roy pulls a length ball outside off.
Over 6: 7 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Surrey: 57/2 (rr 9.5)
5.6
•
Sams to Sam Curran, no run Length ball outside off. Sam Curran goes onto the front foot and pushes back to the bowler.
5.5
1ˡᵇ
Sams to Roy, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Slower ball outside off. Roy fails to make contact.
5.4
1
Sams to Sam Curran, 1 run Sam Curran gets in on the action after 2 balls. Sam Curran drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run.
5.3
•
Sams to Sam Curran, no run Batter faces their first delivery. Back of a length ball outside off. Sam Curran late cuts to gully.
5.2
1
Sams to Roy, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Roy cuts to deep backward point for one run.
5.1
4
Sams comes back on. Sams to Roy, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Roy cuts for four. That moves Roy to 20 runs having faced 7 balls.
Over 5: 16 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Surrey: 50/2 (rr 10.0)
4.6
W
Cook to Jacks, OUT! That was becoming a fine effort by Jacks, facing 13 balls for 23 runs. Out bowled. Jacks attempts to drive and misses a yorker on off stump.
4.5
1
Cook to Roy, 1 run Fifty up now for Surrey. Their runs have come at a rate of 10.3 runs per over. Roy flicks a full toss on middle stump to mid on for one run.
4.4
4
Cook to Roy, FOUR! Roy cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
4.3
4
Cook to Roy, FOUR! Roy sweeps a half volley outside off for four. There's an uptick for the run-rate.
4.3
1ʷᵈ
Cook to Roy, 1 wide Half volley wide outside off. Roy offers no shot. Wide given.
4.2
6
Cook to Roy, SIX! Roy pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six.
4.1
•
Cook to continue. Cook to Roy, no run Roy works a back of a length ball outside off to gully. Fielding team is looking for another wicket but without going for double-digit runs. Cheaper start to the over for Essex.
Roy, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Beard to Jacks, SIX! Short ball outside off. Jacks goes down the pitch and pulls for six.
3.5
•
Beard to Jacks, no run Jacks misses a back of a length ball on off stump. Good bowling by Beard.
3.4
4
Beard to Jacks, FOUR! Back of a length ball outside off. Jacks goes down the pitch and drives for four. Batter has hit three fours in this innings.
3.3
Aaron Beard to Jason Roy. Seam away back of a length, outside off on the back foot steered mis-timed to gully for 1 run, fielded by Feroze Khushi
3.3
Wide. Aaron Beard to Jason Roy. Seam in back of a length, off stump on the front foot glancing for 1 wides
3.2
W
Beard to Evans, OUT! Out! Beard strikes and Essex get in a huddle. Evans is sent back to the pavilion having got just 8 runs into the account. Length ball outside off. Evans flicks to deep backward square leg and is caught by Lawrence.
3.1
•
Beard is on for another over. Beard to Evans, no run Length ball on off stump. Evans misses an attempted flick.
Over 3: 8 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Surrey: 22/0 (rr 7.33)
2.6
1
Cook to Evans, 1 run A single to end the over, 8 runs from it. Evans drives a full toss on off stump to mid on for one run.
2.5
4
Cook to Evans, FOUR! Cook delivers a length ball outside off. Evans drives for four.
2.4
1
Cook to Jacks, 1 run Short ball wide outside off. Jacks cuts to point for one run.
2.3
2
Cook to Jacks, 2 runs Jacks hooks a half tracker outside off to fine leg for two runs.
2.2
•
Cook to Jacks, no run Yorker outside off. Jacks misses a drive.
2.1
•
Cook, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Cook to Jacks, no run Cook bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Jacks drives to short extra cover.
Beard to Evans, no run Beard delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Evans misses an attempted flick. Feels hard to pick a winner from these early exchanges.
1.5
•
Beard to Evans, no run Length ball on off stump. Evans fails to make contact.
1.4
4
Beard to Evans, FOUR! Evans is up and running with a boundary after 4 balls. Evans drives a length ball outside off to point for four. Misfielded by Cook.
1.3
•
Beard to Evans, no run Short ball outside off. Evans glances to short fine leg.
1.2
•
Beard to Evans, no run The new batter is on strike for the first time. Evans drives a length ball outside off to mid off.
1.1
1
Beard, right-arm pace, comes on. Beard to Jacks, 1 run Length ball outside off. Jacks goes onto the front foot and drives to short fine leg for one run.
Over 1: 9 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Surrey: 9/0 (rr 9.0)
0.6
Daniel Sams to Laurie Evans. Seam in length ball, down leg on the back foot worked mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Daniel Sams
0.5
Daniel Sams to Laurie Evans. In swinger length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders armssed left alone through for no run
0.4
1
Sams to Jacks, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Jacks steers to backward point for one run.
0.3
4
Sams to Jacks, FOUR! Jacks drives a length ball on middle stump for four.
0.2
4
Sams to Jacks, FOUR! Boundary ball. Jacks is off the mark on ball 2 with a boundary. Jacks cuts a length ball outside off for four.
0.1
•
Jacks and Evans come to the crease. Sams will start proceedings. Sams to Jacks, no run Match is underway. Essex will like their chances of keeping the scoring balls to a minimum. Length ball outside off. Jacks goes onto the front foot and drives to extra cover. Battle has commenced.
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