Over 20. 5 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset Men: 9-126(rr 6.3) A length ball on off stump, Meredith attempts a slog but misses completely, and he's bowled clean. A costly dismissal at a critical time. Riley Meredith departs for 3 off 5. Somerset need 18 from 0 balls with just one wicket left and no chance of victory according to WinViz.
A length ball on off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a slog, only managing an inside edge that is safely collected by the keeper—no run.
A full delivery right on off stump, met with a controlled drive that races to long off, allowing Jack Leach to sneak through for a single. Jack Leach gets off the mark.
Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball way down the leg side, drifting wide. Jack Leach leaves it alone as the umpire calls a wide, adding an extra to the total.
Over 19. 2 runs. Bowler: Luke Procter. Somerset Men: 8-121(rr 6.37) Luke Procter bowls a full toss outside off, and Jack Leach attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is calmly collected by the wicketkeeper, yielding no run. Somerset need 23 runs from the final over with just two wickets left, facing an almost impossible chase.
A full toss on leg stump with no movement, Sams tries to pull but mis-times it completely, sending a wild shot to deep square leg where he is caught. Daniel Sams departs for 13 off 10 balls, causing a big momentum shift as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 92% to 99%.
Over 18. 13 runs. Bowler: Ben Sanderson. Somerset Men: 7-119(rr 6.61) A full toss on off stump, met with a well-timed but slightly uncontrolled drive by Daniel Sams, who manages to sneak a single. Somerset require 25 runs from 12 balls with three wickets in hand, the chase is heating up.
Ben Sanderson offers a full toss on the outside off stump, and Daniel Sams seizes the opportunity with a beautifully controlled drive. The ball is middled perfectly, racing away for six over long on in authoritative style.
Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Riley Meredith works it carefully through the off side for a single. Riley Meredith gets off the mark with that run.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Craig Overton drives it well-timed but is caught at long on. He attempted a controlled drive but ends his innings caught by Saif Zaib, supported by David Willey. Craig Overton departs for 5 off 3. Northamptonshire's win probability surges dramatically from 72% to 92%.
Ben Sanderson fires in a full-length delivery on the outside off stump. Craig Overton seizes the moment with a well-timed, controlled drive racing through extra cover for four.
Over 17. 6 runs. Bowler: Calvin Harrison. Somerset Men: 6-106(rr 6.24) Daniel Sams works a length ball from the leg spinner just on off stump, guiding it neatly for a single. Somerset face a challenging chase needing 38 runs from 18 balls with four wickets in hand.
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on off stump. The batter attempts a drive but offers a thick, uncontrolled edge that is caught by the gully fielder. Tom Kohler-Cadmore departs for 29 off 37. A major shift in momentum as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 55% to 76%.
The leg spinner flights a length ball just on off stump, and Daniel Sams works it carefully along the ground toward deep backward square leg for a single.
On a length ball just on leg stump, the leg spinner invites a smooth drive. The batter times it nicely, sending it along the ground for a neat two runs.
Over 16. 4 runs. Bowler: David Willey. Somerset Men: 5-100(rr 6.25) A full delivery outside off stump, Thomas Kohler-Cadmore drives it crisply along the ground, finding space past the infield for a quick single. Somerset move to 100 for 5 needing 44 from 24 with five wickets in hand, chasing at 11 an over.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore tries an ambitious cut off a full outside off delivery but misses completely, resulting in no run. Northamptonshire wastes a review there.
A full delivery on the outside off-stump, Daniel Sams leans into a classic drive through the covers for a smart single. Daniel Sams has got off the mark.
Willey delivers a full toss on off stump, Gregory goes for a drive but mis-times it badly. The ball sails into the hands of long off and he’s caught out, ending his innings. Lewis Gregory departs for 13 off 15 balls. Northamptonshire's chances have jumped from 33% to 48%, a big swing in momentum.
On a full delivery outside off stump with no movement, the batter steps forward to execute a neat drive, keeping the ball grounded and sneakily picks up a single.
