Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Joe Denly. Essex: 155/6 (rr 8.45)
18.2
6
Denly to Critchley, SIX! This brings up 155 runs for Essex in style. Critchley pulls a back of a length ball outside off for six. This is entertaining cricket. Essex need -4 runs from 10 balls. That's the situation here.
18.1
Joe Denly to Matthew Critchley. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the front foot slogged for no run
Over 18. 12 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Essex: 149/6 (rr 8.28)
17.6
2
Hogan to Buttleman, 2 runs Buttleman late cuts a short ball outside off to third for two runs.
17.5
•
Hogan to Buttleman, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Buttleman works to mid wicket. Run out attempt by Cox but missed the stumps.
17.4
6
Hogan to Buttleman, SIX! Short ball outside off. Buttleman pulls for six. That ball's gone all the way.
17.3
3
Hogan to Critchley, 3 runs Length ball outside off. Critchley drives to deep backward point for three runs. That's now 57 not-out for Critchley.
17.2
•
Hogan to Critchley, no run Critchley drives a back of a length ball outside off to extra cover.
17.1
1
Hogan is back into the attack. Hogan to Buttleman, 1 run Hogan is back into the attack. Buttleman pulls a back of a length ball on off stump to fine leg for one run.
Over 17. 8 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Essex: 137/6 (rr 8.06)
16.6
•
Klaassen to Critchley, no run Critchley late cuts a back of a length ball on middle stump to backward point. 8 to the total, 137/6 after 17 overs.
16.5
4
Klaassen to Critchley, FOUR! Half volley on middle stump. Critchley goes down the pitch and drives for four. Critchley now has 54 runs.
16.4
•
Klaassen to Critchley, no run Critchley drives a back of a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
16.3
•
Klaassen to Critchley, no run Short ball down leg. Critchley misses a hook.
16.2
4
Klaassen to Critchley, FOUR! Runs here. Critchley pulls a back of a length ball on leg stump for four. Examplary batting from Critchley who goes to 50 runs off 38 deliveries.
16.1
•
Klaassen is back on. Klaassen to Critchley, no run Klaassen is back on. Back of a length ball down leg. Critchley goes onto the back foot and drives back to the bowler.
Over 16. 7 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Essex: 129/6 (rr 8.06)
15.6
4
Linde to Buttleman, FOUR! Linde delivers a length ball outside off. Buttleman reverse sweeps for four.
15.5
•
Linde to Buttleman, no run Length ball on leg stump. Buttleman misses an attempted sweep.
15.4
1
Linde to Critchley, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Critchley drives to long on for one run.
15.3
1
Linde to Buttleman, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Buttleman cuts to cover for one run.
15.2
•
Linde to Buttleman, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Buttleman cuts to extra cover.
15.1
1
Linde to continue. Linde to Critchley, 1 run Linde to continue. Critchley drives a back of a length ball outside off to deep cover for one run.
Over 15. 8 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Essex: 122/6 (rr 8.13)
14.6
1
Richardson to Critchley, 1 run Critchley cuts a short ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
14.5
4
Richardson to Critchley, FOUR! Runs now. Kent Spitfires can't afford these runs. Full toss on middle stump. Critchley goes onto the front foot and flicks for four.
14.4
•
Richardson to Critchley, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Critchley drives back to the bowler.
14.3
1
Richardson to Buttleman, 1 run Buttleman flicks a full toss on middle stump to fine leg for one run.
14.2
1
Richardson to Critchley, 1 run Back of a length ball on off stump. Critchley works to long on for one run.
14.1
1
Richardson is back on. Richardson to Buttleman, 1 run Richardson is back on. Back of a length ball outside off. Buttleman steers to third for one run.
Over 14. 8 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Essex: 114/6 (rr 8.14)
13.6
1
Linde to Buttleman, 1 run Buttleman reverse sweeps a half volley on off stump to third for one run. A wicket for 8 runs scored in the over.
13.5
George Linde to Will Buttleman. Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, off stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot mis-timed to extra cover for no run, fielded by Joe Denly
13.4
W
Linde to Sams, OUT! Sams is done with a score of 17 runs having just got into second gear. Sams attempts to slog and misses a length ball outside off. Out bowled. Batting side's WinViz chances have dropped although they will not be panicking just yet.
13.3
•
Linde to Sams, no run Length ball on off stump. Sams misses the ball.
13.2
6
Linde to Sams, SIX! Short ball on off stump. Sams pulls for six. This one stays hit.
13.1
1
Linde is back into the attack. Linde to Critchley, 1 run Linde is back into the attack. Linde bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Critchley drives to deep cover for one run.
Over 13. 9 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Essex: 106/5 (rr 8.15)
12.6
4
Klaassen to Sams, FOUR! Sams drives a half volley on off stump for four. Essex will feel like this is a done deal.
12.5
2
Klaassen to Sams, 2 runs Sams drives a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for two runs.
12.4
1
Klaassen to Critchley, 1 run Essex reach three-figures for the loss of 5 wickets. Critchley drives a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for one run.
12.3
1ˡᵇ
Klaassen to Sams, 1 leg bye They run a leg bye. Back of a length ball on leg stump. Sams misses. Run out attempt by Stewart but the batter is safe.
12.2
•
Klaassen to Sams, no run Klaassen delivers a length ball on leg stump. Sams misses.
12.1
•
Klaassen to Sams, no run Length ball on off stump. Sams drives to extra cover.
12.1
1ʷᵈ
Klaassen returns. Klaassen to Sams, 1 wide Klaassen returns. Length ball down leg. Sams misses a glance. Wide given.
Over 12. 8 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Essex: 97/5 (rr 8.08)
11.6
1
Stewart to Sams, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 8 to the total. Sams drives a half volley on off stump to long on for one run.
11.5
1
Stewart to Critchley, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Critchley goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.4
4
Stewart to Critchley, FOUR! This is anyone's game so Kent Spitfires can't afford these runs. Critchley pulls a short ball outside off for four.
11.3
1
Stewart to Sams, 1 run Stewart bowls a short ball outside off. Sams pulls to deep backward square leg for one run.
11.2
1
Stewart to Critchley, 1 run Batters make it down the wicket for a single. Back of a length ball on off stump. Critchley goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.1
•
Stewart to continue. Stewart to Critchley, no run Stewart to continue. Length ball outside off. Critchley goes onto the front foot and drives to extra cover.
Over 11. 6 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Essex: 89/5 (rr 8.09)
10.6
1
Linde to Critchley, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 6 to the total. Critchley drives a half volley on off stump to long on for one run. Critchley goes to 30 off 24 balls. Good knock this.
10.5
1
Linde to Sams, 1 run Half volley on off stump. Sams drives to deep mid wicket for one run.
10.4
1
Linde to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a back of a length ball outside off to long off for one run. Essex need 64 runs from 56 balls.
10.3
1ˡᵇ
Linde to Sams, 1 leg bye Length ball on middle stump. Sams misses. They run a leg bye.
10.2
1
Linde to Critchley, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Critchley works to deep mid wicket for one run.
10.1
1
Linde is on for another over. Linde to Sams, 1 run Linde is on for another over. Linde is gunning for the next Essex wicket. Back of a length ball on off stump. Sams drives to long off for one run. Essex need 67 runs from 59 balls.
Over 10. 11 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Essex: 83/5 (rr 8.3)
9.6
4
Stewart to Critchley, FOUR! Short ball on off stump. Critchley goes onto the back foot and pulls for four.
9.5
2
Stewart to Critchley, 2 runs Stewart bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Critchley goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for two runs.
9.4
1
Stewart to Sams, 1 run Requiring 2 balls to get in the mix, Sams is off the mark. Back of a length ball outside off. Sams works to mid wicket for one run.
9.4
No ball. Grant Stewart to Daniel Sams. No movement half tracker, outside off no foot movement no shotted left alone through for 2 runs
9.3
W
Stewart to Walter, OUT! Stewart delivers a half volley on off stump. Walter drives to deep point and is caught by Leaning. It's a massive role with the bat for Essex. It still looks like an unlikely chase.
9.3
1ʷᵈ
Stewart to Walter, 1 wide Walter leaves a slower ball half volley outside off. Wide given.
9.2
•
Stewart to Walter, no run Slower ball on off stump. Walter misses an attempted cut.
9.1
1
Stewart returns into the attack. Stewart to Critchley, 1 run Stewart returns into the attack. Critchley works a back of a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 9. 7 runs. Bowler: George Linde. Essex: 72/4 (rr 8.0)
8.6
1
Linde to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for one run. Critchley moves to 20 off 18 balls. Essex have a 51% chance.
8.5
1
Linde to Walter, 1 run Linde bowls a half volley outside off. Walter goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
8.4
1
Linde to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
8.3
4
Linde to Critchley, FOUR! There's runs here. Critchley reverse sweeps a back of a length ball on off stump for four.
8.2
•
Linde to Critchley, no run Critchley defends a length ball on off stump back to the bowler.
8.1
•
Linde, left-arm spin, comes into the attack. Linde to Critchley, no run Linde, left-arm spin, comes into the attack. Critchley defends a length ball on off stump to extra cover.
Over 8. 7 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Essex: 65/4 (rr 8.12)
7.6
4
Richardson to Walter, FOUR! Boundary makes it 7 runs to the total. Walter late cuts a short ball on off stump for four.
7.5
•
Richardson to Walter, no run Walter steers a back of a length ball on off stump to gully.
7.4
1
Richardson to Critchley, 1 run Critchley hits a back of a length ball outside off to backward point for one run.
7.3
2
Richardson to Critchley, 2 runs Richardson delivers a full toss on leg stump. Critchley flicks to deep backward square leg for two runs.
7.2
•
Richardson to Critchley, no run Critchley late cuts a back of a length ball outside off to backward point.
7.1
•
Richardson is back on. Richardson to Critchley, no run Richardson is back on. Critchley drives a length ball outside off to mid off.
Over 7. 5 runs. Bowler: Grant Stewart. Essex: 58/4 (rr 8.29)
6.6
1
Stewart to Critchley, 1 run Critchley works a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for one run.
6.5
4
Stewart to Critchley, FOUR! Good shot. Half volley outside off. Critchley drives for four.
6.4
•
Stewart to Critchley, no run Critchley works a back of a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
6.3
•
Stewart to Critchley, no run Critchley works a back of a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
6.2
•
Stewart to Critchley, no run Critchley drives a half volley on off stump back to the bowler.
6.1
•
Stewart, right-arm pace, is introduced. Stewart to Critchley, no run Stewart, right-arm pace, is introduced. Critchley drives a length ball outside off to mid off.
Over 6. 12 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Essex: 53/4 (rr 8.83)
5.6
6
Hogan to Walter, SIX! This brings up the fifty for Essex in style. Walter drives a half volley on middle stump for six. Walter goes to 22 off 10 balls.
5.5
1
Hogan to Critchley, 1 run Critchley drives a length ball outside off to deep extra cover for one run.
5.4
1
Hogan to Walter, 1 run Length ball on off stump. Walter drives to mid off for one run.
5.3
•
Hogan to Walter, no run Length ball down leg. Walter misses.
5.2
4
Hogan to Walter, FOUR! Half volley on middle stump. Walter flicks for four. Boundary balls continue into the new over.
5.1
•
Hogan is on for another over. Hogan to Walter, no run Hogan is on for another over. Pace off. Slower ball on middle stump. Walter misses. Fielding side is looking for another wicket.
Over 5. 14 runs. Bowler: Kane Richardson. Essex: 41/4 (rr 8.2)
4.6
4
Richardson to Critchley, FOUR! Batters keep themselves in the runs. That's 14 runs to the total for the over. Critchley late cuts a short ball outside off for four. At this early stage in their innings, Kent Spitfires were 35/4. Essex are scoring at an average of 8.2. They need 7.3 runs per over to win.
4.5
1
Richardson to Walter, 1 run Walter drives a half volley on off stump to deep cover for one run.
4.4
4
Richardson to Walter, FOUR! Walter drives a back of a length ball on off stump for four.
4.3
Kane Richardson to Matthew Critchley. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Tawanda Muyeye
4.2
W
Richardson to Pepper, OUT! Pepper departs with 13 runs from 12 deliveries. Short ball outside off. Pepper pulls and is caught. That's the first wicket for Richardson.
4.1
4
Richardson, right-arm pace, comes on. Richardson to Pepper, FOUR! Richardson, right-arm pace, comes on. Richardson is searching for another Essex scalp. Short ball outside off. Pepper cuts for four.
Over 4. 11 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Essex: 27/3 (rr 6.75)
3.6
6
Hogan to Walter, SIX! Requiring 3 balls to get going, Walter is off the mark. Half tracker down leg. Walter hooks for six.
3.5
•
Hogan to Walter, no run Walter defends a length ball on middle stump to extra cover.
3.4
Michael Hogan to Paul Walter. No movement back of a length, middle stump down the pitch driving mis-timed to extra cover for no run, fielded by Joe Denly
3.3
W
Hogan to Das, OUT! A wicket here as Das' role goes no further with a score of 11 runs. Das tries to slog and misses a length ball outside off and is bowled. Batting team's WinViz chances have dropped and they now have a 28% chance of victory. Two wickets now for Hogan.
3.2
1
Hogan to Pepper, 1 run Back of a length ball on middle stump. Pepper works to mid on for one run.
3.1
4
Hogan resumes. Hogan to Pepper, FOUR! Hogan resumes. Pepper flicks a length ball on off stump for four.
Over 3. 12 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Essex: 16/2 (rr 5.33)
2.6
4
Klaassen to Das, FOUR! Das slogs a length ball on middle stump for four.
2.5
1
Klaassen to Pepper, 1 run Length ball on middle stump. Pepper hits to cover for one run.
2.4
3
Klaassen to Das, 3 runs Length ball on off stump. Das cuts to deep cover for three runs.
2.3
3
Klaassen to Pepper, 3 runs Pepper cuts a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for three runs.
2.2
1
Klaassen to Das, 1 run Das late cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to third for one run.
2.1
•
Klaassen resumes. Klaassen to Das, no run Klaassen resumes. Das cuts a length ball on off stump to extra cover.
Over 2. 3 runs. Bowler: Michael Hogan. Essex: 4/2 (rr 2.0)
1.6
•
Hogan to Pepper, no run Pepper defends a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler. Hogan is a joy to watch with the ball. Just the 3 runs conceded for that wicket.
1.5
•
Hogan to Pepper, no run Length ball outside off. Pepper misses a cut.
1.4
1
Hogan to Das, 1 run Short ball outside off. Das hooks to fine leg for one run.
1.3
•
Hogan to Das, no run Das defends a back of a length ball outside off to point.
1.2
Michael Hogan to Robin Das. No movement short, outside off on the back foot pulled mis-timed to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Kane Richardson
1.1
W
Hogan, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Hogan to Lawrence, OUT! Hogan, right-arm pace, comes into the attack. Lawrence is out. Batter goes for a duck. Length ball on middle stump. Lawrence slogs and is caught. Bowling side looks to press on here as WinViz is increased for Kent Spitfires.
Over 1. 1 runs. Bowler: Fred Klaassen. Essex: 1/1 (rr 1.0)
0.6
•
Klaassen to Pepper, no run Klaassen delivers a yorker on middle stump. Pepper defends back to the bowler.
0.5
•
Klaassen to Pepper, no run Pepper drives a half volley on middle stump to mid off. Are these batters looking rattled?
0.4
•
Klaassen to Pepper, no run Length ball on middle stump. Pepper slogs to mid wicket.
0.3
Fred Klaassen to Michael Pepper. No movement half volley, off stump down the pitch driving mis-timed to extra cover for no run, fielded by Joe Denly
0.2
W
Klaassen to Khushi, OUT! There's some excitement here already. Khushi is gone for 0 runs. Khushi attempts to flick and misses a half volley on leg stump and is out leg before wicket. Bad day at the office for Khushi.
0.1
1ˡᵇ
Klaassen will open the bowling. Lawrence will face the first ball. Klaassen to Lawrence, 1 leg bye Klaassen will open the bowling. Lawrence will face the first ball. Leg bye taken. Back of a length ball on leg stump. Lawrence misses. The chase is on.
Over 20. 23 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Kent Spitfires: 150/8 (rr 7.5)
19.6
Daniel Sams to Fred Klaassen. No movement yorker, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to long off for 2 runs, misfielded by Simon Harmer
19.5
W
Sams to Stewart, OUT! It's all happening. Dismissal coming after the six hit. Stewart is out. It was a confident innings of 37 runs having faced 16 balls. Half volley outside off. Stewart drives to backward point and is caught by Das. 21 runs scored in the over.
19.4
6
Sams to Stewart, SIX! Goes with pace off. Sams bowls a slower ball outside off. Stewart slogs for six.
19.4
1ʷᵈ
Sams to Stewart, 1 wide Yorker wide outside off. Stewart tries a drive but misses. That is a wide.
19.3
6
Sams to Stewart, SIX! Stewart slogs a full toss on off stump for six. Stewart goes to 31 off 14 deliveries. Decent knock.
19.3
2ⁿᵇ
Sams to Stewart, 2 no balls Two no balls. Sams bowls a half tracker outside off. Stewart offers no shot. Boundary ball is followed by an extra. Bowler needs to reset.
19.2
4
Sams to Stewart, FOUR! Stewart cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four.
19.1
Daniel Sams to Grant Stewart. No movement half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Dan Lawrence
Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Kent Spitfires: 127/7 (rr 6.68)
18.6
•
Cook to Richardson, no run Richardson drives a half volley outside off to mid off.
18.5
1
Cook to Stewart, 1 run Pace off. Cook bowls a slower ball full toss on middle stump. Stewart goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
18.4
6
Cook to Stewart, SIX! Half volley outside off. Stewart drives for six.
18.3
Sam Cook to Kane Richardson. No movement yorker, off stump on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot mis-timed to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Feroze Khushi
18.2
W
Cook to Denly, OUT! That was a promising innings by Denly, out for 39 runs from 39 balls. Denly tries to drive and misses a yorker on middle stump and is bowled. This is a game of tiny margins.
18.1
1
Cook returns. Cook to Stewart, 1 run Cook returns. Stewart slogs a slower ball outside off to mid wicket for one run. This is still a close contest and these final few moments could prove significant.
Over 18. 12 runs. Bowler: Shane Snater. Kent Spitfires: 118/6 (rr 6.56)
17.6
1
Snater to Stewart, 1 run Pace off. Slower ball outside off. Stewart slogs to deep backward square leg for one run.
17.5
1
Snater to Denly, 1 run Denly pulls a short ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
17.4
1
Snater to Stewart, 1 run Snater bowls a full toss on off stump. Stewart flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
17.3
•
Snater to Stewart, no run Pace off. Snater bowls a slower ball outside off. Stewart misses an attempted pull.
17.2
2
Snater to Stewart, 2 runs Stewart drives a length ball outside off to long off for two runs.
17.2
1ʷᵈ
Snater to Stewart, 1 wide Length ball wide outside off. Stewart offers no shot. Wide given.
17.1
6
Snater returns into the attack. Snater to Stewart, SIX! Snater returns into the attack. Length ball outside off. Stewart pulls for six.
Over 17. 8 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Kent Spitfires: 106/6 (rr 6.24)
16.6
•
Harmer to Denly, no run Denly works a back of a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
16.5
1
Harmer to Stewart, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Stewart pulls to deep mid wicket for one run.
16.4
Simon Harmer to Grant Stewart. Off break back of a length, outside off on the back foot playing a backward defensive shot mis-timed for no run
16.3
W
Harmer to Linde, OUT! Linde goes having got 21 runs off 19 deliveries. Six wickets down for 105 runs off 16.3 overs. Length ball outside off. Linde slogs to third and is caught by Das.
16.2
6
Harmer to Linde, SIX! This brings up three-figures with aplomb for Kent Spitfires. Linde drives a half volley outside off for six. Powerful hitting, teeing off for a maximum.
16.1
1
Harmer is on for another over. Harmer to Denly, 1 run Harmer is on for another over. Denly flicks a half volley on off stump to long on for one run.
Over 16. 7 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Kent Spitfires: 98/5 (rr 6.12)
15.6
1
Critchley to Denly, 1 run Denly slog-sweeps a half volley outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.5
1
Critchley to Linde, 1 run Short ball on middle stump. Linde pulls to long on for one run.
15.4
•
Critchley to Linde, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Linde drives.
15.3
4
Critchley to Linde, FOUR! Linde late cuts a length ball on off stump for four.
15.2
1
Critchley to Denly, 1 run Denly sweeps a half volley outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
15.1
•
Critchley continues. Critchley to Denly, no run Critchley continues. Denly drives a back of a length ball outside off to backward point.
Over 15. 2 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Kent Spitfires: 91/5 (rr 6.07)
14.6
•
Harmer to Linde, no run Linde drives a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
14.5
•
Harmer to Linde, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Linde works to mid wicket.
14.4
1
Harmer to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a half volley on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
14.3
•
Harmer to Denly, no run Short ball on off stump. Denly misses.
14.2
•
Harmer to Denly, no run Harmer bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Denly drives to extra cover.
14.1
1
Harmer is back on. Harmer to Linde, 1 run Harmer is back on. Linde drives a half volley outside off to deep cover for one run.
Over 14. 6 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Kent Spitfires: 89/5 (rr 6.36)
13.6
1
Critchley to Linde, 1 run A single to end the over which has added 6 to the total. Linde drives a half volley on off stump to long off for one run.
13.5
•
Critchley to Linde, no run Linde works a back of a length ball on middle stump back to the bowler.
13.4
1
Critchley to Denly, 1 run Critchley bowls a half volley outside off. Denly goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for one run.
13.3
1
Critchley to Linde, 1 run Linde works a back of a length ball on middle stump to deep square leg for one run.
13.2
1
Critchley to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a half volley outside off to long off for one run.
13.1
2
Critchley returns. Critchley to Denly, 2 runs Critchley returns. Denly cuts a short ball outside off to deep extra cover for two runs.
Over 13. 11 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Kent Spitfires: 83/5 (rr 6.38)
12.6
1
Sams to Denly, 1 run Short ball outside off. Denly goes onto the back foot and glances to short fine leg for one run. Misfielded by Das. Handy innings by Denly. Goes to 30 off 26 balls.
12.5
4
Sams to Denly, FOUR! More of the same. Denly drives a length ball on off stump for four. Kent Spitfires need more of this.
12.4
FOUR! Daniel Sams to Joe Denly. Off cutter short, off stump on the back foot cut well timed for 4 runs
12.3
1
Sams to Linde, 1 run Linde works a back of a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
12.2
1
Sams to Denly, 1 run Short ball down leg. Denly goes onto the back foot and pulls to deep square leg for one run.
12.1
•
Sams is back. Sams to Denly, no run Sams is back. Denly late cuts a back of a length ball on off stump.
Over 12. 6 runs. Bowler: Shane Snater. Kent Spitfires: 72/5 (rr 6.0)
11.6
1
Snater to Denly, 1 run Snater delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Denly goes onto the back foot and works to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.5
1
Snater to Linde, 1 run Snater delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Linde works to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.4
2
Snater to Linde, 2 runs Linde works a back of a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs.
11.3
1
Snater to Denly, 1 run Denly works a back of a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
11.2
•
Snater to Denly, no run Denly pulls a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
11.1
1
Snater returns into the attack. Snater to Linde, 1 run Snater returns into the attack. Linde works a back of a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 11. 5 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Kent Spitfires: 66/5 (rr 6.0)
10.6
•
Harmer to Denly, no run Full toss on middle stump. Denly goes onto the front foot and flicks to mid wicket.
10.5
•
Harmer to Denly, no run Denly drives a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
10.4
4
Harmer to Denly, FOUR! Half volley outside off. Denly goes down the pitch and drives for four.
10.3
1
Harmer to Linde, 1 run Linde drives a half volley outside off to long off for one run.
10.2
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Harmer to Linde, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Linde fails to make contact.
10.1
•
Harmer resumes. Harmer to Linde, no run Harmer resumes. Linde drives a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
Over 10. 6 runs. Bowler: Matthew Critchley. Kent Spitfires: 61/5 (rr 6.1)
9.6
Matthew Critchley to George Linde. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot worked mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Michael Pepper
9.5
W
Critchley to Leaning, OUT! Out. Leaning is gone for 9 runs. Half volley outside off. Leaning slog-sweeps to deep mid wicket and is caught by Sams.
9.4
2
Critchley to Leaning, 2 runs Back of a length ball outside off. Leaning cuts to deep cover for two runs.
9.3
1
Critchley to Denly, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Denly cuts to deep cover for one run.
9.2
1
Critchley to Leaning, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Leaning cuts to deep cover for one run.
9.1
1
Critchley, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Critchley to Denly, 1 run Critchley, right-arm spin, is introduced into the attack. Denly late cuts a length ball on off stump to deep backward point for one run.
Over 9. 4 runs. Bowler: Simon Harmer. Kent Spitfires: 55/4 (rr 6.11)
8.6
1
Harmer to Denly, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Denly goes onto the back foot and works to deep square leg for one run.
8.5
1
Harmer to Leaning, 1 run Leaning drives a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
8.4
•
Harmer to Leaning, no run Leaning flicks a half volley on off stump.
8.3
1
Harmer to Denly, 1 run Harmer bowls a back of a length ball on off stump. Denly works to deep mid wicket for one run.
8.2
Simon Harmer to Joe Denly. Off break half volley, outside off on the front foot driving mis-timed to bowler for no run, fielded by Simon Harmer
8.1
1
Harmer, right-arm spin, is introduced. Harmer to Leaning, 1 run Harmer, right-arm spin, is introduced. Length ball on middle stump. Leaning works to deep backward square leg for one run.
Over 8. 7 runs. Bowler: Shane Snater. Kent Spitfires: 51/4 (rr 6.38)
7.6
2
Snater to Denly, 2 runs This brings up the fifty for Kent Spitfires. Good running for a couple of runs to end this over and Leaning will be on strike at the start of the next. Snater bowls a half volley outside off. Denly goes onto the front foot and drives to long off for two runs.
7.5
•
Snater to Denly, no run Denly steers a back of a length ball outside off.
7.4
1
Snater to Leaning, 1 run Leaning drives a half volley outside off to mid off for one run. Run out attempt by Harmer but the batter is safe.
7.3
•
Snater to Leaning, no run Leaning drives a back of a length ball on off stump to mid on. Wonderful fielding by Sams. A tremendous piece of fielding to save runs.
7.2
4ᵇ
Snater to Leaning, 4 byes Length ball outside off. Leaning fails to make contact. Four byes.
7.1
•
Snater is back. Snater to Leaning, no run Snater is back. Leaning works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
Over 7. 1 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Kent Spitfires: 44/4 (rr 6.29)
6.6
1
Cook to Leaning, 1 run Length ball outside off. Leaning drives to deep cover for one run.
6.5
•
Cook to Leaning, no run Leaning drives a back of a length ball outside off to backward point. Wonderful fielding by Sams. Good job there, saves runs.
6.4
•
Cook to Leaning, no run Decent bit of bowling this. Length ball outside off. Leaning misses a forward defensive.
6.3
•
Cook to Leaning, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Leaning drives back to the bowler.
6.2
•
Cook to Leaning, no run Leaning works a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
6.1
•
Cook continues. Cook to Leaning, no run Cook continues. Back of a length ball outside off. Leaning cuts to backward point.
Over 6. 8 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Kent Spitfires: 43/4 (rr 7.17)
5.6
1
Sams to Leaning, 1 run Short ball outside off. Leaning goes onto the back foot and pulls for one run.
5.5
1
Sams to Denly, 1 run Denly drives a length ball outside off to mid off for one run.
5.4
4
Sams to Denly, FOUR! Denly flicks a half volley on off stump for four.
5.3
•
Sams to Denly, no run Length ball outside off. Denly defends back to the bowler.
5.2
1
Sams to Leaning, 1 run Having faced 3 balls, Leaning gets off the mark. Back of a length ball outside off. Leaning steers to gully for one run.
5.1
1
Sams returns. Sams to Denly, 1 run Sams returns. Denly hits a back of a length ball outside off to gully for one run.
Over 5. 1 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Kent Spitfires: 35/4 (rr 7.0)
4.6
Sam Cook to Jack Leaning. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot driving mis-timed to backward point for no run, fielded by Dan Lawrence
4.5
Sam Cook to Jack Leaning. No movement back of a length, outside off on the back foot worked to backward point for no run, fielded by Daniel Sams
4.4
OUT! Sam Cook to Jordan Cox. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot playing a forward defensive shot for no run. Jordan Cox Leg Before Wicket for 0.
4.3
W
Billings, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Cook to Billings, OUT! Billings, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Another Essex celebration. That's out and this batter gets a golden duck. Billings departs with 0 runs. Three wickets down for 35 runs after 4.3 overs. Length ball outside off. Billings defends and is caught.
4.2
W
Cook to Muyeye, OUT! Muyeye is out, gone for 10 runs. Muyeye attempts to slog and misses a length ball on off stump. Out bowled.
4.1
1
Cook is back into the attack. Cook to Denly, 1 run Cook is back into the attack. Cook bowls a length ball on off stump. Denly works to deep mid wicket for one run.
Over 4. 8 runs. Bowler: Shane Snater. Kent Spitfires: 34/1 (rr 8.5)
3.6
•
Snater to Muyeye, no run Length ball on off stump. Muyeye defends to mid wicket.
3.5
Shane Snater to Joe Denly. No movement length ball, outside off on the front foot slogged mis-timed for 1 run
3.4
Shane Snater to Joe Denly. No movement back of a length, off stump on the back foot worked to backward point for no run, fielded by Simon Harmer
3.3
•
Snater to Denly, no run Denly drives a half volley on off stump to mid on.
3.3
1ʷᵈ
Denly, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. Snater to Denly, 1 wide Denly, right-handed bat, comes to the middle. That is a wide. Length ball on leg stump. Denly misses. Poor follow-up ball immediately after the wicket.
3.2
W
Snater to Bell-Drummond, OUT! Bell-Drummond goes for 22 runs from 13 deliveries. Length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and slogs in the air. Caught by Khushi at mid wicket.
3.1
6
Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced. Snater to Bell-Drummond, SIX! Snater, right-arm pace, is introduced. Length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and slogs for six. Bell-Drummond moves to 22.
Over 3. 9 runs. Bowler: Paul Walter. Kent Spitfires: 26/0 (rr 8.67)
2.6
•
Walter to Muyeye, no run Muyeye drives a half volley on off stump to extra cover.
2.5
1
Walter to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Bell-Drummond cuts a short ball on off stump to cover for one run. Brilliant fielding by Critchley. Impressive stuff to save runs.
2.4
4
Walter to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Runs here. These runs could make a difference possibly, even though it's early on. Bell-Drummond drives a half volley outside off for four.
2.3
•
Walter to Bell-Drummond, no run Walter bowls a half volley on middle stump. Bell-Drummond slogs to mid wicket.
2.2
•
Walter to Bell-Drummond, no run Back of a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond late cuts to gully.
2.1
4
Walter, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Walter to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Walter, left-arm pace, comes into the attack. Pace off, hit for a boundary here. Walter delivers a slower ball down leg. Bell-Drummond pulls for four.
Over 2. 7 runs. Bowler: Sam Cook. Kent Spitfires: 17/0 (rr 8.5)
1.6
•
Cook to Muyeye, no run Muyeye steers a back of a length ball outside off to gully. Neither side has gained the upper-hand in these early exchanges. The predicted runs for this innings is 150. That's 10 more than it was at the start. They were projected to get 140 runs at the beginning.
1.5
1
Cook to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond goes onto the back foot and steers for one run.
1.4
4
Cook to Bell-Drummond, FOUR! Bell-Drummond pulls a short ball outside off for four.
1.3
•
Cook to Bell-Drummond, no run Back of a length ball outside off. Bell-Drummond misses a backward defensive.
1.2
1
Cook to Muyeye, 1 run Back of a length ball outside off. Muyeye late cuts for one run.
1.1
1
Cook, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Cook to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Cook, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack. Cook delivers a length ball on off stump. Bell-Drummond goes onto the front foot and defends to short fine leg for one run.
Over 1. 10 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Kent Spitfires: 10/0 (rr 10.0)
0.6
•
Sams to Muyeye, no run Length ball on leg stump. Muyeye defends to mid wicket.
0.5
1
Sams to Bell-Drummond, 1 run Having faced 2 balls, Bell-Drummond gets off the mark. Back of a length ball on leg stump. Bell-Drummond pulls to deep square leg for one run.
0.4
•
Sams to Bell-Drummond, no run Bell-Drummond works a length ball on middle stump to mid wicket.
0.3
1
Sams to Muyeye, 1 run Half volley on middle stump. Muyeye flicks to deep backward square leg for one run.
0.2
FOUR! Daniel Sams to Tawanda Muyeye. In swinger length ball, off stump on the front foot flick for 4 runs
0.1
4
Sams will open the bowling. Muyeye will face the first ball. Sams to Muyeye, FOUR! Sams will open the bowling. Muyeye will face the first ball. Kent Spitfires are projected to post a total of around 140 in this innings. If they exceed that number they will be confident of defending their total. New batter instantly gets into the game with a boundary. Back of a length ball on off stump. Muyeye drives for four. Strong start for the batting side.
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