Summary
Metro Bank One Day Cup Men
Northampton
Northamptonshire Steelbacks
3476
Lancashire
280
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win by 67 runs
Summary
Over 46: 1 run. Bowler: Liam Guthrie. Lancashire: 280/10 (rr 6.18)
On a length ball straight at middle stump, the batter attempts a scoop but misses completely, resulting in him being bowled cleanly. Tom Bailey departs after scoring 4 runs from 4 balls.
George Balderson attacks a length ball on off stump with a well-timed drive, pushing the ball along the ground for a single.
Summary
Over 45: 5 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Lancashire: 279/9 (rr 6.2)
The leg spinner drifts a length ball just outside off stump, and the batter attempts a drive but misses cleanly, leaving the ball to be safely collected by the keeper. Lancashire face a tough chase needing 69 runs from 30 balls with just one wicket left, as their win probability stands at zero.
Chahal delivers a full-length leg spinner on off stump, expertly swept along the ground. Tom Bailey times it perfectly, sending the ball racing to deep square leg for four. Tom Bailey gets off the mark with a classy boundary.
Chahal sends down a length ball just outside off, and Bailey defends it carefully, the outside edge grazing through but no run offered.
On a length ball spinning on off stump, the batter attempts a risky slog shot but mistimes it. Ollie Sutton is caught at deep mid wicket, departing without troubling the scorers. Ollie Sutton goes back to the pavilion for a duck.
Chahal sends down a length ball outside off, and Sutton attempts a drive but misses completely, dot ball there.
Chahal sends down a full-length leg spinner on off stump; Balderson meets it with a well-timed drive, nudging the ball neatly through the off side for a single.
Summary
Over 44: 8 runs. Bowler: Nathan McSweeney. Lancashire: 274/8 (rr 6.23)
An off break pitched at a length on middle stump, the batter unleashes a mis-timed slog that sneaks through for a single. However, the non-striker is run out in a direct hit, bringing an end to his impressive innings. Joe Moores departs for 85 off 59. Lancashire now require 74 runs from 36 balls with just 2 wickets left and a steep required rate of 12.3.
George Balderson drives a well-timed off break along the on off stump length, placing it neatly for a quick two to deep extra cover.
An off break pitches on the off stump length and is met with a well-timed drive from George Balderson. He elegantly sends the ball racing through extra cover for four. George Balderson is off the mark with a confident boundary.
An off break pitched a length on off stump, and Balderson offers a mis-timed drive that’s safely fielded at extra cover for no run.
An off break on a length, Joe Moores goes for a slog-sweep but mis-times it, managing to sneak through for a quick single.
Nathan McSweeney bowls an off break on the off stump, length ball. Joe Moores steps forward with a well-timed drive, keeping it grounded and straight to extra cover where it’s expertly fielded for no run.
Summary
Over 43: 7 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Lancashire: 266/7 (rr 6.19)
Chahal floats a length ball on off stump, a leg spinner tempting the drive, but Blatherwick misses completely and is bowled! The keeper, Lewis McManus, sneaks in to complete the dismissal. Blatherwick is out for a duck off one ball. Northamptonshire's win probability spikes from 91% to 99%. Lancashire need 82 runs from 42 deliveries with just three wickets left, their chances now at a slim 1%.
The leg spinner drifts a length ball outside off stump, tempting the batter into a wild slog shot. Arav Shetty mis-times it entirely and is caught at deep mid-wicket. Arav Shetty departs after scoring 18 runs off 23 balls.
Chahal bowls a length delivery just outside off. Arav Shetty tries a clever switch hit but misses, the ball striking his pad for no run.
The leg spinner drops in a length ball on off stump, and the batter attempts a slog but misses. No run comes off this delivery.
Chahal bowls a length ball on off stump, and Moores drives it crisply but a touch untidy, racing the single to deep extra cover.
Chahal floats a length ball on off stump, but Moores unloads a well-timed slog over deep square leg for six.
Summary
Over 42: 7 runs. Bowler: Nathan McSweeney. Lancashire: 259/5 (rr 6.17)
A full outside off delivery by the spinner, met with a well-timed late cut. The ball races finely through third man for a stylish boundary. Lancashire face a challenging chase needing 89 runs from 48 balls, with five wickets in hand and under pressure at an 11.1 required rate.
Nathan McSweeney delivers an off break on a good length just on off stump, and Joe Moores attempts a late cut but mistimes it slightly, squeezing through for a single.
Nathan McSweeney bowls a length off break on off stump, Joe Moores responds with a well-timed drive along the ground, neatly fielded at extra cover. No run comes off this delivery.
An off break on a length just around off stump sees the batter attempt a switch hit but only manage a top edge, safely fielded at short fine leg for no run.
Nathan McSweeney floats in an off break on a length, just on off stump. Arav Shetty steps forward and drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a neat single.
Nathan McSweeney bowls an off break on a good length around off stump, and Joe Moores drives it crisply through the covers for a single.
Summary
Over 41: 5 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Lancashire: 252/5 (rr 6.15)
Chahal floats a length ball on off stump, and Moores attempts a drive. It's slightly mis-timed but he gets a single through extra cover, well fielded by Bartlett. Lancashire chase 96 runs from 54 balls with five wickets in hand, requiring over ten an over; their chances stand at 20 percent.
Chahal tosses up a length ball outside off, and Shetty meets it with a well-timed drive through the cover region for a single.
Arav Shetty drives a length ball just outside off with precision, nudging it through the infield for two runs. Lancashire move on to 250 for 5.
Chahal sends down a length ball on off stump, and Moores drives it well-timed through the covers for a comfortable single.
Joe Moores attempts a driving stroke off the full-length leg spinner just on off stump, but it's mis-timed and safely fielded at mid off. No run comes off this delivery.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Nathan McSweeney at mid on. No run.
Summary
Over 40: 13 runs. Bowler: Rob Keogh. Lancashire: 247/5 (rr 6.17)
Arav Shetty plays a well-timed late cut off a full-length off break outside off, guiding the ball just past backward point. No run comes off this clever stroke. Lancashire require 101 from 60 balls with 5 wickets in hand, chasing at over 10 an over and holding a 20% win probability.
Rob Keogh bowls a full toss just on off stump, and Joe Moores drives it crisply along the ground towards extra cover for a well-timed single.
Round the wicket. Full, down leg, no movement, leave. 1 wide.
Round the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive uncontrolled in air. 4 runs.
Keogh bowls a length off break on off stump, Moores goes for a drive but mistimes it, allowing the fielder at extra cover to take the ball cleanly. No run.
Rob Keogh serves up a full-length off break right on off stump and Joe Moores capitalizes with a well-timed switch hit, racing the ball into the deep extra cover for two runs.
Rob Keogh delivers an off break along the off stump, length ball. Joe Moores times it beautifully, driving crisply through extra cover for four.
An off break pitched on leg stump at length sees the batter attempt a slog but misses, as the umpire signals a wide.
Summary
Over 39: 4 runs. Bowler: Liam Guthrie. Lancashire: 234/5 (rr 6.0)
On a length just on off stump, the batter blocks with a solid defense and gently nudges the ball away for a single. Lancashire still have a steep chase with 114 needed from 66 deliveries and only a 13% chance according to WinViz, holding five wickets in hand.
Liam Guthrie bowls a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Joe Moores plays a well-timed late cut, steering it just past third man for a quick two.
Liam Guthrie delivers a back of a length ball on middle, and Arav Shetty cuts it crisply along the off side, scraping a quick single.
No movement on a length ball just on off stump, Arav Shetty swings a slog and gets only a bottom edge. The ball is quickly fielded by mid on, yielding no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Ricardo Vasconcelos at backward square leg. No run.
Over the wicket. Full, outside off, back foot, cut. No run.
Summary
Over 38: 24 runs. Bowler: Gus Miller. Lancashire: 230/5 (rr 6.05)
A length delivery on leg stump without any movement, Joe Moores expertly scoops the ball with controlled finesse. He times it well, sending it racing through third man for four. Joe Moores has now scored 24 in this over with five boundaries, bringing the partnership to a lively 50 off 30 balls. Lancashire need 118 from 72 with five wickets in hand and a run rate just under 10.
Joe Moores drives a length ball outside off with excellent timing, running hard to secure two runs. That brings the tally to 20 for this over so far.
A length ball on off stump with no movement, dispatched expertly by the batter on a switch hit. Joe Moores finds the boundary cut neatly behind point, racing away through third man for four. Joe Moores adds another four, his fourth boundary this over, reaching a lively 50 off 38 balls at a strike rate of 139.
Length ball straight on off stump, Joe Moores muscles it away with a controlled slog-sweep. The shot flies powerfully over fine leg for six! Joe Moores is in fine form with three boundaries in this over.
A back of a length delivery on off stump, met with a powerful, albeit slightly wild, slog from the batter. The well-timed shot flies through mid wicket for a rewarding boundary. Joe Moores has now added another four, his second in this over.
Joe Moores faces a length ball outside off with no movement and goes for a risky slog. The connection is mis-timed but luckily it carries all the way to long on for four.
Summary
Over 37: 10 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Lancashire: 206/5 (rr 5.57)
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, late cut along the ground to George Bartlett at backward point. No run.
Chahal bowls a length ball on off stump, met with a well-timed defensive stroke that nudges the ball along the ground for a single.
The leg spinner tosses up a length ball on off stump, and Joe Moores drives it beautifully with a controlled, middled connection. The ball soars over deep square leg for a glorious six. That's the first six of the innings and thirty runs for Joe Moores off 33 balls at a strike rate of 103. Lancashire moves on to 205 for 5.
The leg spinner pitches a length ball on off stump, Arav Shetty plays a careful defensive stroke, the inside edge allowing a quick single.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Ricardo Vasconcelos at long off. 2 runs.
A length ball from the leg spinner, pitching on off stump. Arav Shetty goes for a defensive stroke but misses, the ball striking his pad instead for no run.
Summary
Over 36: 6 runs. Bowler: Rob Keogh. Lancashire: 196/5 (rr 5.44)
Rob Keogh bowls a good length off break just outside off stump, and Joe Moores plays a well-timed, controlled drive through extra cover but finds the fielder. It’s a dot ball. Lancashire face a tough chase needing 152 from 84 with five wickets in hand and a slim 3% win probability.
Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, switch hit along the ground to Lewis McManus at extra cover. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Yuzvendra Chahal at short fine leg. 1 leg bye.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
Keogh bowls a length off break just outside off stump, and Moores drives it crisply along the ground for a neat single.
Summary
Over 35: 7 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Lancashire: 190/5 (rr 5.43)
Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, slog-sweep controlled in air to Liam Guthrie at deep square leg. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, back foot, glance along the ground. 4 runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to George Bartlett at gully. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Stuart van der Merwe at deep cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, middle stump, back foot, drive along the ground to Gus Miller at long off. 1 run.
Summary
Over 34: 3 runs. Bowler: Rob Keogh. Lancashire: 183/5 (rr 5.38)
This off break pitches on off stump at a length ball, with Arav Shetty carefully defending it back along the ground for no run. Lancashire require 165 runs from 96 balls, facing a steep chase with a 3% win probability and five wickets in hand.
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Liam Guthrie at long off. 1 run.
Rob Keogh bowls an off break pitching outside off, and Arav Shetty executes a well-timed late cut, running a single with precision. The young batter gets off the mark.
Rob Keogh delivers a length ball on the off stump line, turning in slightly. Arav Shetty defends it firmly along the ground, leaving no room for runs.
Rob Keogh bowls a length ball on off stump, and Joe Moores drives it through the off side with impeccable timing, picking up a well-earned single.
Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, switch hit uncontrolled in air to Aadi Sharma at gully. No run.
Summary
Over 33: 4 runs. Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal. Lancashire: 180/5 (rr 5.45)
Chahal floats a leg spinner on a length, angling on leg stump. Harris goes for a drive, connects well but loses control, and is caught at long on. Marcus Harris departs for 57 off 61 balls. A huge swing as Northamptonshire's chance leaps from 89% to 97%. Lancashire now require 168 from 102 balls with 5 wickets left, their win probability down to just 3%.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, down the track, worked along the ground to Liam Guthrie at deep square leg. 1 run.
Chasing the ball on a length outside off stump, the leg spinner delivers a neat length ball that the batter defends confidently straight back to mid off for no run.
Chahal delivers a full-length leg spinner on off stump, and Moores drives it neatly through the off side, timing it well for a classy two runs.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on off stump, and Moores plays a neat, controlled defensive shot back to the bowler. No run added here.
Chahal bowls a length ball on off stump, and Harris drives it crisply along the ground for a sharp single.
Summary
Over 32: 6 runs. Bowler: Nathan McSweeney. Lancashire: 176/4 (rr 5.5)
McSweeney bowls an off break drifting outside off; Harris leans into a well-timed drive racing the single to deep cover. Lancashire faces a challenging chase, needing 172 from 108 balls with six wickets in hand and chances slim.
Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Rob Keogh at square leg. 1 run.
Nathan McSweeney bowls a length off break on off stump, Joe Moores defends with a well-timed, controlled stroke that keeps it down and safe for no run.
Nathan McSweeney bowls a full-length off break just outside off stump, and the batter plays a perfectly controlled switch hit. Joe Moores times it beautifully, sending the ball racing past third man for four.
Nathan McSweeney bowls an outside off length off break. Joe Moores attempts a tricky switch hit but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to George Bartlett at extra cover. No run.
Summary
Over 31: 9 runs. Bowler: Raphy Weatherall. Lancashire: 170/4 (rr 5.48)
Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Nathan McSweeney at gully. No run.
A back-of-a-length delivery on off stump gets pulled crisply along the ground for a quick single.
Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, late cut. 4 runs.
Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, backward defensive along the ground to Raphy Weatherall at mid off. No run.
A back of a length delivery on off stump without any movement, brilliantly dispatched by the batter. He pulls it with control and precision, sending it racing to the deep backward square leg fence for four.
Round the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, drive. No run.
Summary
Over 30: 1 run. Bowler: Nathan McSweeney. Lancashire: 161/4 (rr 5.37)
Off break outside off, inviting the late cut. Harris waits patiently and plays a well-timed punch through gully but manages no run. Lancashire face a chase of 187 from 120 balls, requiring 9.3 per over with six wickets in hand. Their chances stand at just eight percent.
Nathan McSweeney delivers an off break just outside off on a length, and Joe Moores drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single.
This off break, pitched a length around off stump, is met with a disciplined defensive stroke by Moores, keeping it firmly on the ground for no addition to the total.
An off break, pitched a length on off stump, met with a solid drive by Moores who connects with bat-pad, but no run comes.
An off break pitches up on off stump, well met by Joe Moores who drives it crisply along the ground towards mid off, but it yields no run.
An off break pitched around off stump at length, met with a mis-timed drive by Moores who couldn’t get full control. The ball trickles to extra cover where Bartlett cuts off any chance of a run. No run taken.