Over 16. 18 runs. Bowler: James Fuller. Essex Men: 3-134(rr 8.38) A full delivery on the outside off stump, driven crisply by the batter. Matt Critchley times it perfectly, sending it racing through cover for four. That boundary takes Matt Critchley to 18 runs this over, his third four of the over. Essex need just 3 runs from 24 balls with seven wickets in hand in this chase.
An off cutter pitched at a length, drifting down the leg side. Paul Walter goes for a flick but misses; the ball strikes his pad and runs through to the fielder at short fine leg for a leg bye.
Bowled full outside off, Matt Critchley leans into a tasteful drive. He clips the outside edge beautifully past third man for four. Matt Critchley has already slammed two boundaries in this over.
A length ball just outside off, no movement on offer. Critchley times a superb drive, sending it over long off for six with perfect control and middle-of-the-bat connection.
Over 15. 18 runs. Bowler: Tristan Stubbs. Essex Men: 3-116(rr 7.73) Crichley leans into a length ball outside off and drives it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single. That makes eighteen runs from this over. Essex need fifteen runs from thirty balls with seven wickets in hand, keeping the chase nicely on track.
this off break is worked beautifully on the length just outside off stump. Critchley drives it crisply, timing it perfectly to send it sailing over long off for a classy six. That takes the total to 17 runs this over!
An off break pitched back of a length outside off stump, Paul Walter rocks back and drives a powerful, middled pull through mid-wicket for four. He's now struck two boundaries this over and reached 50 in just 35 balls with an impressive strike rate of 146.
An off break pitched on a length and on off stump is met with a powerful slog-sweep. Walter times it beautifully, sending the ball soaring over deep square leg for a cracking six. Essex moves up to 104 for 3 now.
Over 14. 5 runs. Bowler: James Fuller. Essex Men: 3-98(rr 7) Full length outside off, no movement, and Matt Critchley attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball racing to deep extra cover for two runs. Essex need 33 runs from 36 balls with a strong chance to win, holding seven wickets in hand.
A length delivery outside off stump offers room, and Critchley rocks back to pull it low and controlled through the square leg region for a quick single. Matt Critchley has got off the mark with that run.
Over 13. 2 runs. Bowler: Scott Currie. Essex Men: 3-93(rr 7.15) Scott Currie bowls a length ball just outside off stump, met by a controlled drive from Matt Critchley that stays firmly on the deck, fielded cleanly at backward point for no run. Essex require 38 runs from 42 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% chance to win according to WinViz.
On a short, wide outside off delivery with no movement, the batter attempts a hook but gets a top edge, resulting in a catch by the wicketkeeper. Luc Benkenstein departs for 10 runs off 10 balls.
Currie bowls a slower ball on a length outside off, Walter attempts a late cut but mistimes it, the ball is quickly fielded at backward point for no run.
Over 12. 10 runs. Bowler: Chris Wood. Essex Men: 2-91(rr 7.58) The slower ball outside off is met with a crisp cut shot from Benkenstein who keeps it along the ground, cleverly picking up a single. Essex require 40 runs from 48 balls with plenty of wickets in hand as the chase continues.
Chris Wood bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, but Paul Walter pulls off a brilliant reverse scoop. The shot is perfectly timed, skimming fine leg for a stylish boundary.
