13/08Result
29th Match (N), The Hundred Men's Competition at Leeds, Aug 13 2024
N S-Chargers won by 21 runs (DLS)
Player of the Match
Adil Rashid
Adil RashidNorthern Superchargers (Men)
13/08Result
29th Match (N), The Hundred Men's Competition at Leeds, Aug 13 2024
N S-Chargers won by 21 runs (DLS)
Player of the Match
Adil Rashid
Adil RashidNorthern Superchargers (Men)

9:02pm Early finish tonight! Back it and go again tomorrow for our twin double-headers. Night!

8:59pm Right, formalities here we go - Adil Rashid is the Meerkat Match Hero: "We're fortunate we got the runs in time as well, because the rain came 10 balls after that.

"I think we've got a very good squad. good batters, match winners all the way through. We've got a bit of a waitng game tomorrow and Thursday. but hopefully one of those two teams do lose and we're good Today, I put in a nice performance, taking three wickets."

8:55pm So the victory moves Superchargers into second on 11 points, played all their matches with Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix, both on 10, yet to play their final games. Superchargers need a favour from Welsh Fire (who play Brave tomorrow) or Manchester Originals (who play Phoenix on Thursday).

8:49pm Finally... match abandoned! Northern Superchargers win! London Spirit's season ends in bleak fashion, which is sort of no less than their performances have deserved, old time, particularly with the bat.

8:46pm They need to be playing by 9:31pm here, otherwise this is off. And it's heavier rain now...

8:40pm Auxiliary covers coming on now - i.e. the sheets that cover the important bits around the pitch, like the run-ups and square. I'll be honest, looks like we're done here. Just awaiting official confirmation...

8:38pmYep. covers coming on now as the players charge off. We've got about 15 minutes to play with. Crucially, if we get no more play, Superchargers get the two points

8.4
1
Bopara to Robinson, 1 run, Full again, angled into leg stump, another single out to deep midwicket
8.3
1
Bopara to Short, 1 run, Pushed out to midwicket once more as Bopara opts for a straight, full line

We're not far away from coming off here as raincoats and umbrellas go up in the stands

8.2
1
Bopara to Robinson, 1 run, Short, Robinson slaps out to deep midwicket for a single as the umpires share a knowing glance.
8.1
0
Bopara to Robinson, no run, Wobbled outside off, defended to cover

Looks like Ben Stokes is heading home now as he says goodbye to the Supercharger lads. Ravi Bopara into the attack as the rain returns. NS well ahead on DLS, of course

END OF OVER:
8 | 3 Runs | NSC-M: 61/1 (51 runs required from 12 overs, RR: 7.62, RRR: 4.25)

  • Matthew Short24 (18b)
  • Ollie Robinson11 (9b)
  • Liam Dawson1.5-0-12-0
  • Matt Critchley1.5-0-11-1
7.5
0
Dawson to Short, no run, Driven back conventionally to the bowler as Dawson finishes the set with a dart
7.4
0
Dawson to Short, no run, Short, sat up, slapped off the back foot by Short, but straight to Dawson. Drops just short of what would have been a tough catch
7.3
1
Dawson to Robinson, 1 run, Bit of turn, again some decent bounce, but the width allows Robinson to punch a single to point
7.2
1
Dawson to Short, 1 run, Darted in, full, Short punches down to long on
7.1
1
Dawson to Robinson, 1 run, Straight again, bit of bounce off a length into the top of off, nicely played to into the deep on the off side once more. These two don't really need to take any risks, do they?

Liam Dawson back into the attack

END OF OVER:
7 | 4 Runs | NSC-M: 58/1 (54 runs required from 13 overs, RR: 8.28, RRR: 4.15)

  • Ollie Robinson9 (7b)
  • Matthew Short23 (15b)
  • Matt Critchley1.5-0-11-1
  • Matt Critchley1.5-0-11-1
6.5
2
Critchley to Robinson, 2 runs, Another googly... but Robinson's attempt at a drive - which flew through straight mid on rather than mid off, as intended - gets him a couple
6.4
0
Critchley to Robinson, no run, Googly, into the pitch, played inside out by Robinson to cover
6.3
1
Critchley to Short, 1 run, Another into off stump, decent dip onto a length, Short stays back and its a very upright drive to that busy fielder at deep cover
6.2
1
Critchley to Robinson, 1 run, Played off the pitch as Critchley pulls the length back, single take to through the ring at cover
6.1
0
Critchley to Robinson, no run, Pushed out to mid on

Critchley to continue, with a slip

END OF OVER:
6 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | NSC-M: 54/1 (58 runs required from 14 overs, RR: 9.00, RRR: 4.14)

  • Ollie Robinson6 (3b)
  • Matthew Short22 (14b)
  • Matt Critchley0.5-0-7-1
  • Liam Dawson0.5-0-9-0
5.5
1
Critchley to Robinson, 1 run, Shorter, just outside off, Robinson reaches and drives out to deep cover
5.4
4
Critchley to Robinson, FOUR, In the air past backward point... and away for four! Didn't look the cleanest strike from Robinson, but he's managed to get that away with decent pace to the third boundary
5.3
1
Critchley to Short, 1 run, On with the arm, maybe even a little googly, from that same length, which Short cuts to the deep point fielder
5.2
1
Critchley to Robinson, 1 run, Length again, straighter, into off stump, worked through cover off the back foot by Robinson

Ollie Robinson to the crease

5.1
W
Critchley to Clark, OUT, Birthday wicket first ball! Leggie, not a big turner, big skidding off the slick surface from a decent length, bit of bounce, edge taken, well held by Pepper

G Clark c †Pepper b Critchley 26 (18m 13b 2x4 2x6) SR: 200.00

Matt Critchley - 28 today - comes into the attack with some leggies