Over 20: 9 runs. Bowler: Oliver Hannon-Dalby. Essex: 171/8 (rr 8.62)
19.5
6
Hannon-Dalby to Snater, SIX! Pace off. Slower ball half volley on middle stump. Snater goes onto the front foot and slogs for six. This is entertaining cricket. Essex won by 2 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
19.4
1
Hannon-Dalby to Beard, 1 run Pace off. Beard flicks a slower ball on middle stump to square leg for one run.
19.3
•
Hannon-Dalby to Beard, no run No run with pace off. Anyone's guess as to what happens in these remaining moments. Slower ball outside off. Beard misses.
19.2
1
Hannon-Dalby to Snater, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Snater slogs to third for one run.
19.1
1
Beard, left-handed bat, comes to the crease. Hannon-Dalby comes back on. Hannon-Dalby to Beard, 1 run Beard pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
Drakes to Harmer, OUT! That's bad news for Harmer. Couple of wickets remaining. Run out. Half volley on middle stump. Harmer drives. Harmer has an unsuccessful review of the dismissal.
18.5
•
Drakes to Harmer, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Harmer goes onto the back foot and defends to extra cover. Essex require 6 runs off 7 balls.
18.4
1
Drakes to Snater, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Snater drives to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Hannon-Dalby but missed the stumps.
18.3
•
Drakes to Snater, no run Drakes delivers a length ball on middle stump. Snater tries a slog but misses. WinViz moves in favour of Birmingham Bears but they have a lot to do here. Essex need 7 runs from 9 balls.
18.2
Dominic Drakes to Shane Snater. No movement length ball, leg stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot mis-timed to mid wicket for no run, fielded by Sam Hain
18.1
W
Drakes returns. Drakes to Lawrence, OUT! This is out and Lawrence is back in the lockerroom after really impressing for these 62 runs off 49 deliveries. Length ball on middle stump. Lawrence slogs to third and is caught. Lawrence reviews, but the catch stands. Essex need 7 runs from 11 balls. That's the formula.
Lintott to Harmer, FOUR! Boundary makes it 12 runs to the total. Full toss on middle stump. Harmer slogs for four.
17.5
•
Lintott to Harmer, no run Essex need 11 runs from 13 balls. Harmer late cuts a length ball on middle stump to gully.
17.4
6
Lintott to Harmer, SIX! Birmingham Bears do not want to be conceding these runs. Harmer slogs a half volley on middle stump for six.
17.3
•
Lintott to Harmer, no run Harmer drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to extra cover. Top class fielding by Yates. A terrific piece of fielding to save runs.
17.2
1ˡᵇ
Lintott to Lawrence, 1 leg bye Lawrence misses a length ball on leg stump. They run a leg bye.
17.1
1
Lintott is back. Lintott to Harmer, 1 run This brings up 150 runs for Essex. Harmer cuts a short ball on middle stump to long off for one run.
Over 17: 5 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Essex: 149/6 (rr 8.76)
16.6
•
Brookes to Lawrence, no run Lawrence misses a length ball outside off.
16.5
1
Brookes to Harmer, 1 run Harmer drives a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
16.4
1
Brookes to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball outside off. Lawrence drives to cover for one run.
16.3
1
Brookes to Harmer, 1 run Length ball outside off. Harmer drives to third for one run.
16.2
•
Brookes to Harmer, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Harmer defends to backward point.
16.1
2
Brookes is back. Brookes to Harmer, 2 runs Harmer cuts a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward point for two runs. Great fielding by Drakes. The over starts with some good fielding, a run-saving effort.
Over 16: 7 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Essex: 144/6 (rr 9.0)
15.6
1
Mousley to Harmer, 1 run Harmer drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
15.5
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Mousley bowls a length ball on leg stump. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and drives to long on for one run.
15.4
1
Mousley to Harmer, 1 run Harmer flicks a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.3
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
15.2
2
Mousley to Lawrence, 2 runs Half volley on leg stump. Lawrence drives to deep mid wicket for two runs.
15.1
1
Mousley comes back on. Mousley to Harmer, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Harmer flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
Drakes to Lawrence, no run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Lawrence goes onto the back foot and defends to backward point. After 15 overs in their innings, Birmingham Bears were 113/5.
14.5
Dominic Drakes to Simon Harmer. No movement length ball, leg stump on the front foot flick mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry Brookes
14.4
W
Drakes to Sams, OUT! Wicket ball. Sams leaves the middle with 5 runs. Half volley on middle stump. Sams drives to mid off and is caught by Benjamin.
14.3
1
Drakes to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
14.2
1ˡᵇ
Drakes to Sams, 1 leg bye Leg bye adds one to the total. Drakes bowls a length ball on leg stump. Sams tries a flick but misses.
14.1
4
Drakes is back. Drakes to Sams, FOUR! Sams defends a back of a length ball on middle stump for four.
Jake Lintott to Daniel Sams. Left-arm unorthodox stock length ball, off stump on the front foot driving well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Glenn Maxwell
13.5
W
Lintott to Lawrence, OUT! Critchley goes. Five down now for 129 runs after 13.5 overs. Run out. Length ball on off stump. Lawrence drives to backward point. The decision stands after a review.
13.4
2
Lintott to Lawrence, 2 runs Lawrence flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for two runs.
13.3
2
Lintott to Lawrence, 2 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Lawrence cuts to deep extra cover for two runs.
13.2
•
Lintott to Lawrence, no run Lawrence sweeps a half volley on middle stump.
13.1
1
Lintott resumes. Lintott to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a half volley on middle stump to long off for one run.
Over 13: 5 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Essex: 124/4 (rr 9.54)
12.6
1
Brookes to Critchley, 1 run Pace off. Critchley drives a slower ball on middle stump to long on for one run. The game is now 63% in favour of Essex.
12.5
1
Brookes to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
12.4
1
Brookes to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
12.3
•
Brookes to Critchley, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Critchley goes onto the back foot and defends to backward point.
12.2
1
Brookes to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
12.1
1
Brookes returns into the attack. Brookes to Critchley, 1 run Critchley pulls a short ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
Lintott to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a length ball on leg stump to long on for one run.
11.5
•
Lintott to Critchley, no run Half volley on middle stump. Critchley misses a reverse sweep.
11.4
1
Lintott to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a half volley on off stump to deep cover for one run. Exemplary batting from Lawrence who goes to 50 runs from 34 balls.
11.3
1
Critchley, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Lintott to Critchley, 1 run Critchley cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep backward point for one run.
11.2
W
Lintott to Walter, OUT! Walter goes, having got to 27 runs off 15 deliveries. Half volley on middle stump. Walter goes onto the front foot and slog-sweeps in the air. Caught by Hain at long on.
11.1
6
Lintott is back into the attack. Lintott to Walter, SIX! Walter slog-sweeps a half volley on middle stump for six.
Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Essex: 110/3 (rr 10.0)
10.6
1
Mousley to Walter, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Walter flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
10.5
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Lawrence drives to long on for one run.
10.4
1
Mousley to Walter, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Walter flicks to square leg for one run. Walter goes to 20 off 12 balls.
10.3
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and drives to deep mid wicket for one run.
10.3
1ʷᵈ
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 wide Lawrence offers no shot to a back of a length ball outside off. That is a wide.
10.2
1
Mousley to Walter, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Walter drives to long off for one run.
10.1
1
Mousley is back on. Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
Maxwell to Walter, SIX! That's three-figures for Essex with aplomb. Something for the highlight reel to see out the over. Length ball on middle stump. Walter slog-sweeps for six. Emphatic ball-striking seeing out over number 10.
9.5
6
Maxwell to Walter, SIX! Length ball on middle stump. Walter goes down the pitch and drives for six.
9.4
1
Maxwell to Lawrence, 1 run Maxwell bowls a length ball on middle stump. Lawrence goes onto the back foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.3
1
Maxwell to Walter, 1 run Walter cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for one run.
9.2
1
Maxwell to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.1
1
Maxwell returns into the attack. Maxwell to Walter, 1 run Walter drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Essex: 87/3 (rr 9.67)
8.6
1
Brookes to Walter, 1 run Walter glances a back of a length ball on off stump to square leg for one run.
8.5
•
Brookes to Walter, no run Brookes bowls a back of a length ball on middle stump. Walter fails to make contact.
8.4
1
Brookes to Lawrence, 1 run Brookes delivers a slower ball on middle stump. Lawrence drives to long on for one run.
8.3
1
Brookes to Walter, 1 run Walter pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
8.2
•
Brookes to Walter, no run Slower ball outside off. Walter misses an attempted slog.
8.2
1ʷᵈ
Brookes to Walter, 1 wide Length ball on leg stump. Walter misses an attempted flick. That is a wide.
8.1
1
Brookes returns. Brookes to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
Lintott to Lawrence, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Lawrence drives to long off for one run.
7.5
1
Lintott to Walter, 1 run Walter drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run. Essex's RPO is 10.3 - they need to score 7.2 runs per over to win.
7.4
1
Lintott to Lawrence, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Lawrence goes onto the back foot and late cuts to deep backward point for one run.
7.3
Jake Lintott to Paul Walter. Left-arm unorthodox stock full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sam Hain
7.2
OUT! Jake Lintott to Feroze Khushi. Left-arm unorthodox stock full toss, middle stump on the front foot slogged mis-timed to deep mid wicket for no run, caught by Jacob Bethell. Feroze Khushi Caught for 0.
7.1
1
Lintott, left-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Lintott to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a half volley on middle stump to deep backward point for one run.
Over 7: 8 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Essex: 77/2 (rr 11.0)
6.6
W
Mousley to Pepper, OUT! Pepper gets into double figures. Scores 15 runs. Length ball on middle stump. Pepper goes onto the front foot and edges in the air. Caught by Benjamin at short third.
6.5
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence drives a half volley on leg stump to long on for one run.
6.4
1
Mousley to Pepper, 1 run Pepper drives a length ball on middle stump to long off for one run.
6.3
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Mousley delivers a half volley on leg stump. Lawrence drives to long on for one run.
6.2
1
Mousley to Pepper, 1 run Pepper drives a half volley on middle stump to deep backward point for one run.
6.1
4
Mousley comes back on. Mousley to Pepper, FOUR! Pepper drives a length ball on leg stump for four.
Drakes to Lawrence, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and drives to mid off for one run. The connoisseurs will enjoy this knock by Lawrence who moves to 30 runs.
4.5
4
Drakes to Lawrence, FOUR! Length ball down leg. Lawrence flicks for four. Essex's RPO is 11.6 and they need 7.4 runs per over to win.
4.4
4
Drakes to Lawrence, FOUR! This brings up the fifty for Essex. Lawrence flicks a half volley on middle stump for four.
4.3
•
Drakes to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a half volley on middle stump back to the bowler.
4.2
1ˡᵇ
Drakes to Pepper, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Length ball on leg stump. Pepper misses an attempted glance. Run out attempt by Davies but missed the stumps.
4.1
4
Pepper, right-handed bat, is next in. Drakes is back. Drakes to Pepper, FOUR! Batter is immediately in the game with a boundary. That's made a statement. Pepper cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump for four.
Over 4: 10 runs. Bowler: Henry Brookes. Essex: 43/1 (rr 10.75)
3.6
W
Brookes to Rossington, OUT! This looks out. Rossington can't beat the fielder. Run out. Back of a length ball on middle stump. Rossington scoops. After losing that wicket, Essex have a 44% probability of winning.
3.5
1
Brookes to Lawrence, 1 run Short ball on off stump. Lawrence pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
3.4
•
Brookes to Lawrence, no run Bowling side has lost some momentum in this over. Lawrence drives a full toss on leg stump to mid on.
3.3
4
Brookes to Lawrence, FOUR! Length ball on off stump. Lawrence drives for four. Lawrence moves to 20 off 11 deliveries.
3.2
4
Brookes to Lawrence, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Lawrence goes onto the front foot and slogs for four.
3.1
1
Brookes, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Brookes to Rossington, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Rossington flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 3: 14 runs. Bowler: Dan Mousley. Essex: 33/0 (rr 11.0)
2.6
4
Mousley to Lawrence, FOUR! Batters staying amongst the runs. Boundary to punctuate the over. Half volley outside off. Lawrence drives for four.
2.5
1
Mousley to Rossington, 1 run Rossington drives a yorker on middle stump to long on for one run. Rossington goes to 20 off 9 balls.
2.4
4
Mousley to Rossington, FOUR! More runs. Consecutive fours here to follow the runs in the last over. Rossington sweeps a half volley on middle stump for four.
2.3
4
Mousley to Rossington, FOUR! Yorker on middle stump. Rossington drives for four.
2.2
1
Mousley to Lawrence, 1 run Batters steal a single after the dot. Lawrence drives a length ball on middle stump to mid off for one run.
2.1
•
Mousley, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Mousley to Lawrence, no run Mousley delivers a half volley on middle stump. Lawrence defends to cover. Good start to this new Birmingham Bears over.
Over 2: 12 runs. Bowler: Oliver Hannon-Dalby. Essex: 19/0 (rr 9.5)
1.6
1
Hannon-Dalby to Lawrence, 1 run Lawrence flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
1.5
1
Hannon-Dalby to Rossington, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Rossington pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
1.4
6
Hannon-Dalby to Rossington, SIX! Rossington scoops a half volley on middle stump for six.
1.3
•
Hannon-Dalby to Rossington, no run Rossington drives a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket.
1.2
4
Hannon-Dalby to Rossington, FOUR! Hannon-Dalby delivers a short ball on off stump. Rossington scoops for four.
1.1
•
Hannon-Dalby, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Hannon-Dalby to Rossington, no run Rossington drives a length ball outside off to backward point.
Drakes to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a full toss on middle stump back to the bowler.
0.5
•
Drakes to Lawrence, no run Lawrence drives a back of a length ball on leg stump back to the bowler.
0.4
4
Drakes to Lawrence, FOUR! Lawrence drives a half volley on middle stump for four.
0.3
•
Drakes to Lawrence, no run Lawrence defends a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
0.2
2
Drakes to Lawrence, 2 runs Drakes delivers a length ball on middle stump. Lawrence drives to deep cover for two runs.
0.1
Dominic Drakes to Adam Rossington. No movement half volley, leg stump on the front foot flick to backward square leg for 1 leg byes, fielded by Oliver Hannon-Dalby
Over 20: 9 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Birmingham Bears: 167/7 (rr 8.35)
19.6
W
Cook to Benjamin, OUT! Dismissed! Benjamin goes for 24 runs off 21 balls. Slower ball on middle stump. Benjamin goes onto the front foot and slogs in the air. Caught by Pepper at deep backward square leg. Birmingham Bears finish on 167 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Essex will come back out shortly for their chase knowing they've probably given themselves too much to do.
19.5
1
Cook to Drakes, 1 run Drakes drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
19.4
6
Cook to Drakes, SIX! Drakes pulls a short ball on middle stump for six. With that, Birmingham Bears double-down on their position of dominance.
19.3
1
Cook to Benjamin, 1 run More variation with pace. Benjamin flicks a slower ball on leg stump to fine leg for one run.
19.2
1
Cook to Drakes, 1 run Now the batters grab a single. Drakes flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
19.1
•
Cook comes back on. Cook to Drakes, no run Pace off. Slower ball on middle stump. Drakes misses an attempted cut. This is good by Essex. Forcing the run-rate back a bit.
Over 19: 15 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Birmingham Bears: 158/6 (rr 8.32)
18.6
2
Sams to Benjamin, 2 runs Batters nick a couple to end the over. Half volley on middle stump. Benjamin goes onto the front foot and slogs to long off for two runs.
18.5
1
Sams to Drakes, 1 run Drakes flicks a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
18.4
6
Sams to Drakes, SIX! This brings up 155 runs for Birmingham Bears in style. They've come at 8.3 runs per over. Sams delivers a short ball on middle stump. Drakes goes onto the back foot and hooks for six.
18.3
1
Sams to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin drives a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
18.2
4
Sams to Benjamin, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Benjamin drives for four.
18.1
1
Sams comes back on. Sams to Drakes, 1 run Trying some variety with pace. Slower ball on off stump. Drakes flicks for one run. Birmingham Bears are still in the boxseat and these last two overs could be crucial.
Over 18: 7 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Birmingham Bears: 143/6 (rr 7.94)
17.6
1
Harmer to Drakes, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Drakes goes onto the front foot and slogs to short fine leg for one run.
17.5
•
Harmer to Drakes, no run Drakes drives a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
17.4
1
Harmer to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin drives a length ball on off stump to long off for one run.
17.3
3
Harmer to Drakes, 3 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Drakes cuts to deep backward point for three runs. Wonderful fielding by Beard. Solid in the field, run-saving effort.
17.2
1
Harmer to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin slogs a length ball on middle stump to gully for one run.
17.1
1
Harmer is back. Harmer to Drakes, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Drakes drives to deep square leg for one run.
Over 17: 5 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Birmingham Bears: 136/6 (rr 8.0)
16.6
1
Cook to Drakes, 1 run Drakes glances a back of a length ball on middle stump to short fine leg for one run.
16.5
1
Cook to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin drives a slower ball outside off to cover for one run.
16.4
Sam Cook to Dominic Drakes. No movement full toss, off stump on the front foot driving mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Dan Lawrence
16.3
W
Cook to Hain, OUT! Varying the pace. Hain is back in the pavilion after looking in great touch for 36 balls to get to 52 runs. Slower ball yorker outside off. Hain edges to short third and is caught by Pepper. Striking at 144, Hain has made a big impact with that innings. This innings has delivered invaluable runs for Birmingham Bears.
16.2
1
Cook to Benjamin, 1 run Pace off. Benjamin pulls a slower ball on off stump to deep square leg for one run.
16.1
1
Cook is back on. Cook to Hain, 1 run Hain drives a full toss on off stump to long off for one run.
Over 16: 18 runs. Bowler: Dan Lawrence. Birmingham Bears: 131/5 (rr 8.19)
15.6
1
Lawrence to Hain, 1 run Hain glances a back of a length ball on middle stump to short fine leg for one run.
15.5
4
Lawrence to Hain, FOUR! Hain drives a length ball on middle stump for four. Five fours for this batter. This is a meaty knock from Hain who goes to 50 runs off 33 balls. Hain isn't going anywhere.
15.4
2
Lawrence to Hain, 2 runs Length ball on middle stump. Hain drives to deep mid wicket for two runs.
15.3
6
Lawrence to Hain, SIX! Hain drives a length ball on middle stump for six. The ball gets monstered clear of the outfield.
15.2
4
Lawrence to Hain, FOUR! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Hain pulls for four.
15.1
1
Lawrence is back into the attack. Lawrence to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin glances a length ball on leg stump to short fine leg for one run.
Over 15: 7 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Birmingham Bears: 113/5 (rr 7.53)
14.6
•
Walter to Hain, no run Length ball on leg stump. Hain tries a flick but misses.
14.5
1
Walter to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin drives a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
14.4
1
Walter to Hain, 1 run Hain flicks a slower ball half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
14.3
1
Walter to Benjamin, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Benjamin late cuts to third for one run.
14.2
2
Walter to Benjamin, 2 runs Yorker on middle stump. Benjamin drives to deep cover for two runs.
14.2
1ʷᵈ
Walter to Benjamin, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Benjamin leaves it. Wide ball.
14.1
1
Walter is back on. Walter to Hain, 1 run Back of a length ball on leg stump. Hain pulls to deep square leg for one run.
Over 14: 6 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Birmingham Bears: 106/5 (rr 7.57)
13.6
1
Harmer to Hain, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 6 to the total. Hain flicks a back of a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket for one run.
13.5
1
Harmer to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin drives a yorker outside off to gully for one run.
13.4
1
Harmer to Hain, 1 run Hain flicks a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
13.3
1
Harmer to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
13.2
1
Harmer to Hain, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Hain flicks to deep backward square leg for one run. Good knock by Hain. Goes to 30 off 24 deliveries.
13.1
1
Harmer continues. Harmer to Benjamin, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Benjamin drives to long on for one run.
Snater to Benjamin, 1 run This brings up the hundred for Birmingham Bears. Slower ball on leg stump. Benjamin drives to long on for one run.
12.5
1
Snater to Hain, 1 run Hain flicks a slower ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
12.4
4
Snater to Hain, FOUR! Short ball on middle stump. Hain goes onto the back foot and pulls for four. Three fours for this batter.
12.3
1
Snater to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin flicks a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
12.2
1
Snater to Hain, 1 run Hain flicks a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
12.2
1ʷᵈ
Snater to Hain, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Hain fails to make contact. Wide given.
12.1
1
Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Snater to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin glances a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
Over 12: 4 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Birmingham Bears: 90/5 (rr 7.5)
11.6
1
Harmer to Benjamin, 1 run Benjamin late cuts a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for one run.
11.5
Simon Harmer to Chris Benjamin. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Simon Harmer
11.4
W
Harmer to Bethell, OUT! Bethell leaves the contest with 4. Bethell attempts to defend and misses a length ball on middle stump and is bowled.
11.3
1
Harmer to Hain, 1 run Hain flicks a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep square leg for one run.
11.2
1
Harmer to Bethell, 1 run Bethell drives a length ball on off stump to deep extra cover for one run.
11.1
1
Harmer is back into the attack. Harmer to Hain, 1 run Hain drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to long on for one run.
Over 11: 8 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Birmingham Bears: 86/4 (rr 7.82)
10.6
1
Critchley to Hain, 1 run Critchley bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Hain upper cuts to deep cover for one run.
10.5
4
Critchley to Hain, FOUR! Hain drives a half volley outside off for four.
10.4
•
Critchley to Hain, no run Hain cuts a length ball on off stump to backward point.
10.3
1
Critchley to Bethell, 1 run Bethell flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
10.2
1
Critchley to Hain, 1 run Hain drives a length ball on middle stump to cover for one run.
10.1
1
Critchley is on for another over. Critchley to Bethell, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Bethell drives to deep cover for one run.
Over 10: 5 runs. Bowler: Dan Lawrence. Birmingham Bears: 78/4 (rr 7.8)
9.6
1
Lawrence to Bethell, 1 run Bethell has faced 2 balls and is now in the action. Bethell flicks a half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
9.5
Dan Lawrence to Jacob Bethell. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot flick for no run
9.4
W
Lawrence to Mousley, OUT! Dismissed! Mousley goes having got 16 runs from 12 deliveries. Length ball outside off. Mousley slogs to deep mid wicket and is caught by Sams.
9.3
1
Lawrence to Hain, 1 run Hain glances a length ball on middle stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
9.2
2
Lawrence to Hain, 2 runs Hain flicks a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for two runs.
9.1
1
Lawrence, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Lawrence to Mousley, 1 run Mousley cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep extra cover for one run.
Over 9: 14 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Birmingham Bears: 73/3 (rr 8.11)
8.6
1
Critchley to Mousley, 1 run Mousley drives a length ball on leg stump to long on for one run.
8.5
6
Critchley to Mousley, SIX! Mousley reverse sweeps a length ball on middle stump for six.
8.4
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Critchley to Mousley, no run Length ball on middle stump. Mousley goes onto the back foot and drives to extra cover.
8.3
4
Critchley to Mousley, FOUR! Back of a length ball on middle stump. Mousley goes onto the back foot and drives for four.
8.2
1
Critchley to Hain, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Hain goes down the pitch and drives to long off for one run.
8.1
2
Critchley, right-arm spin, is introduced. Critchley to Hain, 2 runs Hain drives a back of a length ball on off stump to deep extra cover for two runs. Wonderful fielding by Beard. The over starts with some good fielding, a run-saving effort.
Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Birmingham Bears: 59/3 (rr 7.38)
7.6
1ˡᵇ
Harmer to Hain, 1 leg bye Hain misses a length ball on leg stump. Leg bye adds one to the total.
7.5
1
Harmer to Mousley, 1 run Length ball on leg stump. Mousley drives to long on for one run.
7.4
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Harmer to Mousley, no run Harmer bowls a length ball on middle stump. Mousley misses an attempted drive.
7.3
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Harmer to Mousley, no run Mousley drives a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
7.2
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Harmer to Mousley, no run Length ball on middle stump. Mousley defends back to the bowler.
7.1
2
Harmer, right-arm spin, is introduced. Harmer to Mousley, 2 runs Length ball on middle stump. Mousley flicks to deep square leg for two runs.
Over 7: 8 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Birmingham Bears: 55/3 (rr 7.86)
6.6
Paul Walter to Dan Mousley. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot late cutted well timed to third man for 1 run, fielded by Aaron Beard
6.5
W
Walter to Maxwell, OUT! The fielding team has success now for the loss of 7 runs so far in this over. Maxwell is out. It was a resolute innings of 32 runs having faced 23 balls. Good breakthrough. Length ball on leg stump. Maxwell slogs to deep square leg and is caught by Sams.
6.4
4
Walter to Maxwell, FOUR! Scoreboard keeps ticking over. Maxwell slogs a length ball on leg stump for four. That puts Maxwell on 32 runs having faced 22 deliveries.
6.3
1
Walter to Hain, 1 run This brings up the fifty for Birmingham Bears. Hain glances a back of a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
6.2
1
Walter to Maxwell, 1 run Maxwell drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
6.1
1
Walter, left-arm pace, comes on. Walter to Hain, 1 run Back of a length ball on leg stump. Hain goes onto the back foot and glances to deep square leg for one run.
Over 6: 10 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Birmingham Bears: 47/2 (rr 7.83)
5.6
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Sams to Maxwell, no run Back of a length ball on leg stump. Maxwell tries an upper cut but misses.
5.5
4
Sams to Maxwell, FOUR! Maxwell late cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump for four. Essex really cannot afford to leak boundaries.
5.4
4
Sams to Maxwell, FOUR! Maxwell pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four. Birmingham Bears are averaging 7.6 runs per over, Maxwell has 23.
5.3
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Sams to Maxwell, no run Length ball on leg stump. Maxwell defends back to the bowler.
5.2
1
Sams to Hain, 1 run Hain hits a back of a length ball on leg stump to backward point for one run.
5.1
1
Sams comes back on. Sams to Maxwell, 1 run Maxwell drives a half volley outside off to backward point for one run.
Over 5: 6 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Birmingham Bears: 37/2 (rr 7.4)
4.6
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Cook to Hain, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Hain drives to cover.
4.5
•
Cook to Hain, no run Short ball outside off. Hain tries an upper cut but misses.
4.4
•
Cook to Hain, no run Hain defends a length ball on off stump to backward point.
4.3
1
Cook to Maxwell, 1 run Maxwell flicks a half volley on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
4.2
4
Cook to Maxwell, FOUR! Half volley outside off. Maxwell drives for four. Boundary balls continue into the new over.
4.1
1
Cook returns. Cook to Hain, 1 run Sam Cook to Sam Hain. No movement None, no foot movement left alone to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shane Snater
Beard to Hain, 1 run Hain glances a length ball on leg stump to backward square leg for one run.
3.5
4
Hain, right-handed bat, is next in. Beard to Hain, FOUR! New batter instantly gets into the game with runs. Hain drives a length ball outside off for four.
3.4
W
Beard to Davies, OUT! Dismissed! Davies goes having got 11 runs after facing 6 balls. Beard delivers a short ball on middle stump. Davies hooks and is caught. The fielding side get the not out decision overturned. Birmingham Bears fall 9% with the WinViz predictor. They move to a 54% chance. Projected score for the innings is now 147 runs.
3.3
4
Beard to Davies, FOUR! Length ball outside off. Davies drives for four.
3.3
1ʷᵈ
Beard to Davies, 1 wide Beard bowls a length ball down leg. Davies tries a flick but misses. That is a wide.
3.2
1
Beard to Maxwell, 1 run Maxwell flicks a length ball on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
3.1
•
Beard, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Beard to Maxwell, no run Maxwell misses a length ball on leg stump. This is alright from Essex. No run.
Over 3: 16 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Birmingham Bears: 20/1 (rr 6.67)
2.6
4
Sams to Davies, FOUR! Boundary ball to see out the end of the over. Davies drives a half volley on middle stump for four.
2.5
1
Sams to Maxwell, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Maxwell slogs to fine leg for one run.
2.4
4
Sams to Maxwell, FOUR! Maxwell drives a length ball on leg stump for four.
2.3
6
Sams to Maxwell, SIX! Maxwell flicks a length ball on leg stump for six.
2.2
•
Sams to Maxwell, no run Length ball down leg. Maxwell misses an attempted flick.
2.1
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Sams to Maxwell, no run Maxwell drives a full toss on leg stump to mid on.
2.1
1ʷᵈ
Sams to continue. Sams to Maxwell, 1 wide Length ball down leg. Maxwell misses an attempted slog. That is a wide.
Over 2: 4 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Birmingham Bears: 4/1 (rr 2.0)
1.6
1
Cook to Maxwell, 1 run Over finishes with a single. Maxwell late cuts a back of a length ball outside off to third for one run. Essex can be satisfied with the start they've made here.
1.5
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Cook to Maxwell, no run Length ball on middle stump. Maxwell defends to mid on.
1.4
•
Cook to Maxwell, no run Length ball outside off. Maxwell misses a forward defensive.
1.3
1
Cook to Davies, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Davies drives to mid on for one run.
1.2
2
Cook to Davies, 2 runs Back of a length ball on middle stump. Davies pulls to deep mid wicket for two runs.
1.1
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Cook, right-arm pace, is introduced. Cook to Davies, no run Cook bowls a length ball outside off. Davies misses a backward defensive. Another no-run ball after that maiden over.
Over 1: 0 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Birmingham Bears: 0/1 (rr 0.0)
0.6
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot for no run
0.5
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell. No movement length ball, middle stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot well timed to extra cover for no run, fielded by Simon Harmer
0.4
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell. No movement yorker, outside off no foot movement leaving left alone through for no run
0.3
W
Sams to Yates, OUT! That's out! Essex with the breakthrough. Yates is out. Batter goes without bothering the scorers having faced 3 deliveries. Length ball on off stump. Yates flicks to third and is caught by Beard.
0.2
•
Sams to Yates, no run Half volley outside off. Yates fails to make contact.
0.1
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Yates and Davies come to the crease. Sams will start proceedings. Sams to Yates, no run Batting first, Birmingham Bears will look to post a decent total now. Length ball outside off. Yates goes onto the front foot and defends to cover. Right then, let's get it on! Birmingham Bears start as decent favourites.
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