Essex vs Somerset, Final, Vitality Blast

Completed

Vitality Blast, Completed

Essex

ESS

131/10 (18.3 ov)

Somerset

SOM

145/10 (20 ov)

Somerset won by 14 runs.

BATTERS	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Daniel Sams *	45	26	1	3	173.08
Samuel Cook	1	2	0	0	50.00

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
Matt Henry *	3.3	0	24	4	6.86
Ish Sodhi	4	0	22	3	5.50

Current Partnership: 14 run (1.1 ov) | Last Wicket: Daniel Sams 45 (26) | Fall of Wicket: 131/10 (18.3 ov)

CRR: 7.08

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Essex vs Somerset, Live Cricket Commentary

18 3 | 7.6

Daniel Sams c T Kohler-Cadmore b MJ Henry 45 (26) Matt Henry to Daniel Sams, no run, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams goes back and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Daniel Sams.

18 2 | 7.6

Matt Henry to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes back and dabs punch with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

18 1 | 7.6

Matt Henry to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, and Daniel Sams goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

End of over 18 (10 runs)

Samuel Cook 1 (2)

Daniel Sams 39 (23)

Essex 125/9

Ish Sodhi 4-0-22-3

Lewis Gregory 4-0-25-2

17 6 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Samuel Cook, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Samuel Cook goes back and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

17 5 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes forward to take flipper of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17 4 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant flipper on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

17 3 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Samuel Cook, 1 run, Samuel Cook goes forward to take flipper of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

17 2 | 7.6

Aaron Beard b Ish Sodhi 7 (9) Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, no run, Bowled out !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Aaron Beard as batter goes back and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

17 1 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, 2 runs, Aaron Beard goes back to take flipper of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 17 (7 runs)

Daniel Sams 32 (21)

Aaron Beard 5 (7)

Essex 115/8

Lewis Gregory 4-0-25-2

Ish Sodhi 3-0-12-2

16 6 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 2 runs, Daniel Sams goes forward to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards long off for 2 runs.

16 5 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, 1 run, Aaron Beard goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

16 4 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16 3 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, 1 run, Aaron Beard goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

16 2 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, 2 runs, Aaron Beard goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.

16 1 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Aaron Beard, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Beard goes back and play it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

End of over 16 (2 runs)

Aaron Beard 1 (3)

Daniel Sams 29 (19)

Essex 108/8

Ish Sodhi 3-0-12-2

Lewis Gregory 3-0-18-2

15 6 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, 1 run, Aaron Beard goes forward to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short fine leg for 1 run.

15 5 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, and Aaron Beard hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

15 4 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Aaron Beard, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Aaron Beard goes back and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15 3 | 7.6

Shane Snater b Ish Sodhi 0 (3) Ish Sodhi to Shane Snater, no run, Bowled out !! googly, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Shane Snater as batter goes forward and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

15 2 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Ish Sodhi delivers flipper at full length, Daniel Sams goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.

15 1 | 7.6

Ish Sodhi to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 15 (5 runs)

Shane Snater 0 (2)

Daniel Sams 28 (17)

Essex 106/7

Lewis Gregory 3-0-18-2

Ish Sodhi 2-0-10-1

14 6 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Shane Snater, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Shane Snater goes forward and trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

14 5 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Shane Snater, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Shane Snater goes forward and trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

14 4 | 7.6

Simon Harmer c T Banton b L Gregory 3 (9) Lewis Gregory to Simon Harmer, no run, Caught out !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Simon Harmer as the batter goes forward to play defensive shot, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Tom Banton for Simon Harmer's dismissal.

14 3 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Simon Harmer, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Simon Harmer goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

14 2 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards point for 1 run.

14 1 | 7.6

Lewis Gregory to Daniel Sams, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Daniel Sams goes back and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.

Date

Saturday, July 15, 2023 17:45

Venue

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Toss

Essex elected to bowl

Umpires

Match Referee

Dean Cosker (England)