Essex vs Hampshire, Live Score and Commentary, Vitality Blast, 15 July, 2023
COMPLETED / 1st Semi Final / Edgbaston
115/5 (11.3 ov)
170/7 (20 ov)
Essex won by 5 wickets (DLS Method)
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.67 |
| Matt Critchley | 26 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 185.71 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Nathan Ellis | 2.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 10.80 |
| Liam Dawson | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
Essex won by 5 wickets (DLS Method)
Essex vs Hampshire, Live Cricket Commentary
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Key Stats
- Partnership: 20 run (1.3 ov): Matt Critchley: 12 (6), Simon Harmer: 8 (3)
- Last Bat: Daniel Sams 29(17) - c RA Whiteley b N Ellis Nathan Ellis
- Fall of Wickets: 2 - 1 Adam Rossington, 47 - 2 Michael-Kyle Pepper, 48 - 3 Dan Lawrence, 50 - 4 Paul Walter, 95 - 5 Daniel Sams
- Reviews Remaining: Essex - 1 of 2, Hampshire - 2 of 2
- Toss: Essex elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 1st Semi Final
- Series: Vitality Blast
- Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
- Time: 03:30 PM
- Venue: Edgbaston
- City: Birmingham
- Umpires: Martin Saggers (England), Russell Warren (England), Nigel Llong (England, TV)
- Referee: Dean Cosker (England)
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Daniel Sams with no chance to make contact, and the umpire calls it a wide.
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.
James Fuller to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays punch to the point.
End of over 8 (16 runs)
John Turner to Matt Critchley, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, and Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
John Turner to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley goes back to take bouncer of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
John Turner to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
John Turner to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive to the short cover.
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 2 no ball, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Daniel Sams's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
John Turner to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Daniel Sams hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Daniel Sams no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
John Turner to Daniel Sams, 1 run, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 9 (17 runs)
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the leg stump, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Matt Critchley, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Daniel Sams hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Daniel Sams c RA Whiteley b N Ellis 29 (17) Nathan Ellis to Daniel Sams, no run, c RA Whiteley b N Ellis, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daniel Sams goes back and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ross Whiteley, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Daniel Sams.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Simon Harmer goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Simon Harmer goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 2 runs, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Simon Harmer, 1 run, Simon Harmer hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Matt Critchley, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Nathan Ellis to Matt Critchley, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum!
Nathan Ellis to Matt Critchley, 1 run, Matt Critchley hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Simon Harmer, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Simon Harmer hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!