Final Commentary

Outside off, back of a length off break from the bowler, and Beaumont executes a neat cut shot, keeping it low and running through for a quick single.

13.1

An off break pitched full on middle stump, the batter attempts a sweep but misses as the ball gently strikes the pad for no run. Durham Women loses a review here.

End of over 13

117/0-11 runs

Sarah Bryce53 (41)

Lauren Filer0/40 (4.0)

12.6

Over 13. 11 runs. Bowler: Lauren Filer. The Blaze: 0-117(rr 9) Sarah Bryce attempts a drive outside off on a length ball without any movement, but it takes an uncontrolled thick edge, safely fielded at short third man for no run. In the chase, The Blaze require just one run from 42 balls with all wickets intact, comfortably ahead in the match.

12.5

Lauren Filer delivers a length ball swinging in just outside off, and Sarah Bryce attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

12.5

An off cutter pitched at length on leg stump, the batter attempts a glance but misses as the ball edges wide past the keeper. That's an extra wide conceded.

12.4

Lauren Filer pitches a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, which Sarah Bryce drives with excellent timing and controlled precision. The ball races away through backward point for four runs. Sarah Bryce adds another boundary, reaching her 50 in just 39 balls at a strike rate of 136.

12.3

Lauren Filer bowls a no movement delivery on a back of a length outside off. Sarah Bryce attempts a cut shot but mistimes it, sending the ball skimming uncontrollably through backward point for four.

12.2

Lauren Filer bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Sarah Bryce solidly defends it with a calm, controlled block for no run.

12.2

Lauren FilertoTammy Beaumont

Lauren Filer bowls a slower ball on middle stump, a half-tracker that Sarah Bryce attempts to pull but misses on the leg side. The umpire calls a wide, and an extra run is added.

12.1

A full delivery on leg stump is expertly flicked off the pads for a quick single.

End of over 12

106/0-8 runs

Sarah Bryce53 (41)

Katie Levick0/18 (2.0)

11.6

Katie LevicktoSarah Bryce

Over 12. 8 runs. Bowler: Katie Levick. The Blaze: 0-106(rr 8.83) The leg-spinner floats a length ball just outside off stump, and Sarah Bryce stylishly executes a well-timed late cut, racing the ball along the ground to third man for four. The Blaze remain comfortably placed in the chase, needing 12 from 48 balls with all ten wickets in hand and full control.

11.5

Katie LevicktoSarah Bryce

The leg spinner delivers a length ball on middle stump, and Sarah Bryce defends it straight into her body with a solid block for no run.

11.4

Katie LevicktoTammy Beaumont

The leg spinner floats a length ball outside off, and Beaumont expertly cuts it low and controlled, racing through for a single.

11.3

Katie LevicktoTammy Beaumont

The leg spinner floats a length ball outside off, and Tammy Beaumont attempts a drive but misses completely. The keeper collects smoothly with no runs added.

11.2

Katie LevicktoTammy Beaumont

Full-length leg-spinner pitched down leg, met with a nicely timed sweep from Beaumont who safely nudges it for two runs. Beaumont reaches a quick 50 off 34 balls, lifting the partnership to 101 and The Blaze to 101 without loss.

11.1

Katie LevicktoSarah Bryce

Sarah Bryce drives a length ball from the leg spinner outside off stump, timing it neatly for a quick single.

End of over 11

98/0-10 runs

Tammy Beaumont54 (39)

Mady Villiers0/14 (2.0)

10.6

Over 11. 10 runs. Bowler: Mady Villiers. The Blaze: 0-98(rr 8.91) Tammy Beaumont plays a well-timed reverse sweep off a full outside off break, sneaking it delicately past third man for two runs. The Blaze face a manageable chase needing 20 from 54 balls with all wickets intact.

10.5

A sharp quicker ball landing outside off pushes the batter back. Tammy Beaumont reacts quickly, unleashing a well-timed pull shot that races away for two, though a quick fielding effort curtails any further runs.

10.4

A full toss off break delivered outside off, met with a crisp, controlled drive. Tammy Beaumont times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through long off for four.

10.3

An off break pitched back of a length just outside off stump, nicely cut through point with crisp timing for a quick two.

10.2

An off break pitched full outside off stump, the batter attempts a drive but only manages a bottom edge, resulting in no run as the ball is quickly fielded.

10.1

Outside off, length ball from the spinner, expertly driven with timing and precision but well fielded to prevent a run.

End of over 10

88/0-10 runs

Sarah Bryce53 (41)

Heather Graham0/15 (2.0)

9.6

Over 10. 10 runs. Bowler: Heather Graham. The Blaze: 0-88(rr 8.8) Heather Graham bowls a full slower ball just outside off, and Sarah Bryce drives it beautifully along the ground, timing it well for a quick two runs. The Blaze require 30 runs from 60 balls, maintaining a manageable run rate with all wickets in hand.

9.5

The length ball on leg stump glances off the pad after missing the bat, adding two leg byes as it’s fielded by fine leg.

9.4

The slower ball comes full outside off, Sarah Bryce attempts a drive but only manages an inside edge that is quickly fielded by the bowler for no run.

9.3

An off cutter pitched outside off, well met by the batter who drives it firmly along the ground towards extra cover, but it yields no run.

9.2

No movement as the ball arrives outside off on a back of a length, but Sarah Bryce unleashes a well-timed pull shot, keeping it low and racing away for two runs.

9.1