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Match Details
NOTS vs SOM 3rd Qtr Final, T20 Blast 2023
SOM
158-519.3
Somerset won by 5 wickets 🏆
NOTS
20.0157-6
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Player of the Match
Lewis Gregory
2/33
57(34)
P'ship : 96(60)
Last Wkt : Tom Abell 26(21)
BowlerL Fletcher
| W-R | Overs | Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 0-20 | 2.3 | 8.00 |
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SOM - 2nd Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 6 Over | 56 | 44 | 10 Over | 78 | 63 | 15 Over | 107 | 109 |
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NOTS - 1st Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 6 Over | 54 | 37 | 10 Over | 66 | 68 | 15 Over | 114 | 103 | 20 Over | 152 | 157 |
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02:03 IST and 21:33 Local Time | So this wraps up our coverage from the 3rd quarter final of the Vitality Blast 2023 between Somerset and Nottinghamshire. This is me Saptak Sanyal, signing off alongside my co-commentator Ayan Chatterjee and our scorer Ashok Dayma.
Keep Crexing with us for more coverages of matches around the globe. Good night.
Keep Crexing with us for more coverages of matches around the globe. Good night.
Player of the match:- Lewis Gregory
01:56 IST and 21:26 Local Time | Saptak:- The 3rd quarter final of the Vitality Blast T20 tournament 2023 between Nottinghamshire and Somerset was a thrilling encounter that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end. Nottinghamshire won the toss and elected to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start as they lost three wickets within the first 20 runs. However, their middle-order batsmen showed great resilience and managed to stage a remarkable recovery.
Matthew Montgomery played a crucial innings, scoring a fine half-century with his well-timed strokes and intelligent shot selection. His knock of 51 provided stability to the Nottinghamshire innings. Samit Patel also contributed significantly with his composed batting, adding a valuable 30 runs to the team's total. The explosive hitting of Imad Wasim towards the end of the innings was instrumental in pushing the score to a competitive 157. His quickfire 31 off just 15 balls injected momentum into the innings.
Somerset's bowling attack put up a commendable performance, with Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton being the standout performers, each picking up two wickets. Their efforts helped restrict Nottinghamshire from posting an even bigger total.
In the chase, Somerset found themselves losing wickets at regular intervals, making the target seem challenging. However, Will Smeed and Tom Abell played vital innings of 22 and 26 runs respectively, steadying the innings to some extent. But when the equation came down to 95 runs needed from 62 balls, captain Lewis Gregory took charge of the situation.
Lewis Gregory showcased exceptional leadership skills and delivered a brilliant knock of 57 runs, displaying his ability to handle pressure. His partnership with Ben Green, who contributed 35 runs, proved to be the turning point in Somerset's chase. The duo showed great determination and skill to keep their team in the hunt. With three balls remaining, Somerset successfully reached the target, thanks to the outstanding performances of Lewis Gregory and Ben Green.
The victory was a result of their calculated batting approach and their ability to seize crucial moments in the game. Nottinghamshire's bowling effort was commendable, with Calvin Harrison and Imad Wasim each picking up two wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent Somerset from clinching the victory.
Overall, the match was a perfect showcase of T20 cricket, filled with thrilling moments, excellent batting performances, and competitive bowling. The players from both teams displayed their skills and determination, making it an entertaining contest for the fans.
Matthew Montgomery played a crucial innings, scoring a fine half-century with his well-timed strokes and intelligent shot selection. His knock of 51 provided stability to the Nottinghamshire innings. Samit Patel also contributed significantly with his composed batting, adding a valuable 30 runs to the team's total. The explosive hitting of Imad Wasim towards the end of the innings was instrumental in pushing the score to a competitive 157. His quickfire 31 off just 15 balls injected momentum into the innings.
Somerset's bowling attack put up a commendable performance, with Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton being the standout performers, each picking up two wickets. Their efforts helped restrict Nottinghamshire from posting an even bigger total.
In the chase, Somerset found themselves losing wickets at regular intervals, making the target seem challenging. However, Will Smeed and Tom Abell played vital innings of 22 and 26 runs respectively, steadying the innings to some extent. But when the equation came down to 95 runs needed from 62 balls, captain Lewis Gregory took charge of the situation.
Lewis Gregory showcased exceptional leadership skills and delivered a brilliant knock of 57 runs, displaying his ability to handle pressure. His partnership with Ben Green, who contributed 35 runs, proved to be the turning point in Somerset's chase. The duo showed great determination and skill to keep their team in the hunt. With three balls remaining, Somerset successfully reached the target, thanks to the outstanding performances of Lewis Gregory and Ben Green.
The victory was a result of their calculated batting approach and their ability to seize crucial moments in the game. Nottinghamshire's bowling effort was commendable, with Calvin Harrison and Imad Wasim each picking up two wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent Somerset from clinching the victory.
Overall, the match was a perfect showcase of T20 cricket, filled with thrilling moments, excellent batting performances, and competitive bowling. The players from both teams displayed their skills and determination, making it an entertaining contest for the fans.
That's the winning run and Somerset is through to the semifinals.
19.3 L Fletcher to B Green
1 Free hit here. Length ball into the pitch, Green swings it away hard and hits it straight up in the air. The catch is taken at deep midwicket. But it won't count as they run through for a single to complete the chase. So, Somerset wins this game by 5 wickets with 3 balls to spare to progress to the semi finals.
A good save in the short cover but the bowler overstepped! Scores are leveled bow.
19.3 L Fletcher to B Green
NB Fuller length wide outside off, Green drives it hard to the short extra cover fielder. Oh, dear! We have a front foot no ball here and we will have a free hit.
19.2 L Fletcher to L Gregory
1 Fuller length outside off, Gregory whips it away to the square leg region for a single.
19.1 L Fletcher to B Green
1 Short of a length slower ball into the pitch, Green pulls it away to deep midwicket for a single.
From here, the chase is looking a cakewalk for Somerset. They just need 5 from the final over.
OVER 19
Somerset
153/5
Lewis Gregory
56(33)
Ben Green
33(26)
Jake Ball
0-37(4.0)
18.6 J Ball to B Green
1 Short and wide, Green carves it away for a single to the deep point fielder to end the over and keep the strike for the next over.
18.5 J Ball to B Green
0 Back of a length slower ball, Green looks to carve it away and gets an inside edge onto the pitch.
18.4 J Ball to L Gregory
1 Short and wide, Gregory cuts it away through the point region for a single.
An excellent captain's knock from a good captain. Fifty for Lewis Gregory and Somerset needs 7 from 9 now.
18.3 J Ball to L Gregory
6 SIX! Length ball again, Gregory takes it on and goes over long-off as the ball sails into the stands for the maximum. He gets to his 50 here with that hit.
Punched away nicely!! Four from the captain!
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