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Welsh Fire (Men) vs Birmingham Phoenix (Men), 25th Match, The Hundred Mens

Completed
The Hundred Mens, Completed
Welsh Fire (Men)
WF
146/8 (100 balls)
Birmingham Phoenix (Men)
BP
149/5 (93 balls)
Birmingham Phoenix (Men) won by 5 wickets
Welsh Fire (Men) Inning WF Inning146/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

4
19 5
Adam Milne to Matt Henry, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Matt Henry elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1b
19 4
Adam Milne to David Willey, 1 bye, Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, David Willey goes forward and swings it, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 1 run.
1
19 3
Adam Milne to Matt Henry, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Matt Henry goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid off for 1 run.
4
19 2
Adam Milne to Matt Henry, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Matt Henry goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
19 1
Adam Milne to Matt Henry, 2 runs, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matt Henry goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
w
18 5
Sean Abbott to David Payne, no run, c T Southee b S Abbott, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, David Payne goes back to take the gamble with drive towards deep cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Tim Southee. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
18 4
Sean Abbott to David Willey, 1 run, David Willey goes back to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
1
18 3
Sean Abbott to David Payne, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, David Payne goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
w
18 2
Sean Abbott to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, c BAC Howell b S Abbott, Caught out !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore hangs in the crease to hit pull to deep mid wicket but it resulted in a catch taken by Benny Howell. Tom Kohler-Cadmore is dismissed.
1
18 1
Sean Abbott to David Willey, 1 run, An accurately pitched bouncer on the off stump, David Willey goes back to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short fine leg for 1 run.
2
17 5
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 2 runs, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1lb
17 4
Tim Southee to David Willey, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, David Willey goes back, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
1
17 3
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
4
17 2
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward and caresses drive to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
17 1
Tim Southee to David Willey, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, David Willey goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
16 5
Sean Abbott to David Willey, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, David Willey goes back, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1wd
16 5
Sean Abbott to David Willey, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving David Willey with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
16 4
Sean Abbott to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the leg stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
16 3
Sean Abbott to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
w
16 2
Sean Abbott to Ross Whiteley, no run, runout (M Ali), Run out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ross Whiteley goes forward, hits defensive shot to mid on and took off for a risky single, but Moeen Ali was quick to react, threw it towards the stumps. Ross Whiteley was caught napping and had no chance of making it back in time. Run out!
1
16 1
Sean Abbott to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
15 5
Chris Wood to Ross Whiteley, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ross Whiteley goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
w
15 4
Chris Wood to Glenn Phillips, no run, b CP Wood, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips tries to be aggressive, goes back, swings the bat, but the ball gets past the bat and crashes into the stumps, dismissing the batter. Bowled out!
1
15 3
Chris Wood to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, inswinger, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays drive, towards the long on for 1 run.
1
15 2
Chris Wood to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
15 1
Chris Wood to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
14 5
Benny Howell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
14 4
Benny Howell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back, tucks inside out shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
14 3
Benny Howell to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
4
14 2
Benny Howell to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Glenn Phillips goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14 1
Benny Howell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
13 5
Adam Milne to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Glenn Phillips goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
13 4
Adam Milne to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward and chunks it towards the deep cover for 1 run.
4
13 3
Adam Milne to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
13 2
Adam Milne to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
1wd
13 2
Adam Milne to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Tom Kohler-Cadmore no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
13 1
Adam Milne to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Glenn Phillips goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
12 5
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
4
12 4
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back and caresses pull to point, it raced away to the fence for four.
4
12 3
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
12 2
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
12 1
Tim Southee to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
11 5
Dan Mousley to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
4
11 4
Dan Mousley to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
11 3
Dan Mousley to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
w
11 2
Dan Mousley to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, b D Mousley, Bowled out !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes back and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
1
11 1
Dan Mousley to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1wd
11 1
Dan Mousley to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length on the leg stump, Dan Mousley has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
2
10 5
Jacob Bethell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 2 runs, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
2
10 4
Jacob Bethell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 2 runs, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
1
10 3
Jacob Bethell to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
4
10 2
Jacob Bethell to Stephen Eskinazi, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
1
10 1
Jacob Bethell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
4
9 5
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
9 4
Chris Wood to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
0
9 3
Chris Wood to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
9 2
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Chris Wood delivers fast ball at good length, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Stephen Eskinazi to just 1 run.
1
9 1
Chris Wood to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1
8 5
Benny Howell to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Benny Howell delivers off break ball at good length, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Stephen Eskinazi to just 1 run.
1
8 4
Benny Howell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 1 run, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6
8 3
Benny Howell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
8 2
Benny Howell to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Tom Kohler-Cadmore hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
8 1
Benny Howell to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
4
7 5
Sean Abbott to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Tom Kohler-Cadmore goes back and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
w
7 4
Sean Abbott to Tom Abell, no run, c BM Duckett b S Abbott, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Tom Abell goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ben Duckett, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Tom Abell.
1
7 3
Sean Abbott to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
7 2
Sean Abbott to Tom Abell, 1 run, Tom Abell goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
0
7 1
Sean Abbott to Tom Abell, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Tom Abell hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
6 5
Chris Wood to Tom Abell, Four, Four !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump. Tom Abell goes back, hits defensive shot in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
6 4
Chris Wood to Tom Abell, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Tom Abell hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
6 3
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
6 2
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, 2 runs, Chris Wood delivers fast ball at good length, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Stephen Eskinazi to just 2 runs.
4
6 1
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
5 5
Sean Abbott to Tom Abell, 2 runs, Tom Abell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
w
5 4
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, no run, c L Livingstone b S Abbott, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Liam Livingstone, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Joe Clarke.
1
5 3
Sean Abbott to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5 2
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
5 1
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
4 5
Tim Southee to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
4 4
Tim Southee to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1wd
4 4
Tim Southee to Joe Clarke, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Joe Clarke with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
4 3
Tim Southee to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and tucks cut toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
6
4 2
Tim Southee to Joe Clarke, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
0
4 1
Tim Southee to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
3 5
Adam Milne to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
0
3 4
Adam Milne to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3 3
Adam Milne to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
3 2
Adam Milne to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
w
3 1
Adam Milne to Luke Wells, no run, c BAC Howell b A Milne, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Luke Wells hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Benny Howell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Luke Wells.
1
2 5
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
2 4
Chris Wood to Luke Wells, 1 run, Luke Wells hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
4
2 3
Chris Wood to Luke Wells, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Luke Wells hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
2 2
Chris Wood to Luke Wells, 2 runs, Luke Wells hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
2 1
Chris Wood to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
1 5
Tim Southee to Luke Wells, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Luke Wells hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
1 4
Tim Southee to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
1 3
Tim Southee to Luke Wells, 1 run, Luke Wells hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
6
1 2
Tim Southee to Luke Wells, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Luke Wells hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
0
1 1
Tim Southee to Luke Wells, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Luke Wells hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
0 5
Adam Milne to Luke Wells, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Luke Wells hangs in the crease and strives to hit sloge sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
0 4
Adam Milne to Luke Wells, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
0 3
Adam Milne to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1wd
0 3
Adam Milne to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Stephen Eskinazi with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
0 2
Adam Milne to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
0 1
Adam Milne to Stephen Eskinazi, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Stephen Eskinazi goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Birmingham Phoenix (Men) Inning BP Inning149/5 (18.3 ov)

Commentary

4
18 3
David Willey to Benny Howell, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Benny Howell hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
18 2
David Willey to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
18 1
David Willey to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
17 5
David Willey to Benny Howell, 2 runs, Benny Howell hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
17 4
David Willey to Benny Howell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Benny Howell hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
17 3
David Willey to Benny Howell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Benny Howell goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
w
17 2
David Willey to Jacob Bethell, no run, c M Henry b D Willey, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Matt Henry, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Jacob Bethell.
0
17 1
David Willey to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
w
16 5
Haris Rauf to Dan Mousley, no run, lbw b H Rauf, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Dan Mousley hangs in the crease to attempt flick shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Haris Rauf appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Dan Mousley's dismissal.
1
16 4
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
w
16 3
Haris Rauf to Liam Livingstone, no run, runout (D Willey), Run out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone hangs in the crease, hits push to deep mid wicket and took off for a risky single, but David Willey was quick to react, threw it towards the stumps. Liam Livingstone was caught napping and had no chance of making it back in time. Run out!
4
16 2
Haris Rauf to Liam Livingstone, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Liam Livingstone hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
w
16 1
Haris Rauf to Jamie Smith, no run, b H Rauf, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Jamie Smith as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
2
15 5
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an top spinner delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
15 4
Luke Wells to Jamie Smith, 1 run, Jamie Smith hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
15 3
Luke Wells to Jamie Smith, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Jamie Smith hangs in the crease and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
4lb
15 2
Luke Wells to Jamie Smith, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Jamie Smith hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body, and batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.
4
15 1
Luke Wells to Jamie Smith, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps. Jamie Smith hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
14 5
Matt Henry to Jamie Smith, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Jamie Smith hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
14 4
Matt Henry to Jamie Smith, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Jamie Smith hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
w
14 3
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, c DA Payne b M Henry, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards David Payne, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Moeen Ali.
0
14 2
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
6
14 1
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
2
13 5
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
0
13 4
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
13 3
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
13 2
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
13 1
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
12 5
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
12 4
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
4lb
12 3
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 4 leg bye, Bye !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, aims to slam defensive shot, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 4 runs.
1
12 2
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Luke Wells delivers googly at full length, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Ben Duckett to just 1 run.
1
12 1
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
11 5
Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
11 4
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
4
11 3
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
11 2
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
11 1
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
10 5
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10 4
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2wd
10 4
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Ben Duckett's head, It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, Umpire Calls it wide.
1
10 3
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10 2
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1b
10 1
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 bye, Bye !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, tries to swat it, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 1 runs off bye.
4
9 5
David Payne to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
9 4
David Payne to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
9 3
David Payne to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1wd
9 3
David Payne to Ben Duckett, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Ben Duckett with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
2
9 2
David Payne to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
2
9 1
David Payne to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
4
8 5
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
8 4
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
8 3
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
8 2
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the short mid wicket.
0
8 1
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
7 5
Glenn Phillips to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
7 4
Glenn Phillips to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
7 3
Glenn Phillips to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Ben Duckett goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
7 2
Glenn Phillips to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
7 1
Glenn Phillips to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
6 5
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
1
6 4
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Haris Rauf delivers fast ball at good length, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Moeen Ali to just 1 run.
2
6 3
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
1
6 2
Haris Rauf to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
6 1
Haris Rauf to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5 5
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5 4
Luke Wells to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5 3
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
5 2
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
5 1
Luke Wells to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
4 5
David Payne to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
4 4
David Payne to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Moeen Ali goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
4 3
David Payne to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
4 2
David Payne to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
4 1
David Payne to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays a well-timed chip shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
3 5
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
3 4
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
3 3
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Matt Henry bowls a sharp delivery, and Moeen Ali goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
3 2
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali goes back and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
4
3 1
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
2 5
David Willey to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Moeen Ali goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
3
2 4
David Willey to Ben Duckett, 3 runs, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
0
2 3
David Willey to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
4
2 2
David Willey to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
6
2 1
David Willey to Ben Duckett, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
1 5
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and strives to hit sloge sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
1 4
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
1 3
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali goes forward and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
4
1 2
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
1 1
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
2
0 5
David Willey to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Moeen Ali goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
0 4
David Willey to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali goes back and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
0 3
David Willey to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
0 2
David Willey to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
0 1
David Willey to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Match Details
Date
2024-08-10 17:10:00
Venue
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Toss
Welsh Fire (Men) elected to bat
Umpires
    Benjamin Debenham (England)
    Rob White (England)
    Paul Baldwin (England
    TV)
Match Referee
    Alec Swann (England)