August 4, 2024

Prithvi Shaw Sparks Northamptonshire’s One-Day Cup Campaign Into Life.

Justin Broad and Saif Zaib Lead Northamptonshire to Big Win Over Worcestershire

Northamptonshire secured a 130-run victory over Worcestershire in their Metro Bank One-Day Cup clash at Wantage Road. The win marked Northamptonshire’s first in this year’s tournament.

Chasing a target of 296, Worcestershire collapsed to 34 for 5, with Justin Broad and Saif Zaib taking six wickets between them. Broad took three for 32, including two wickets in one over, while Zaib claimed three for 44. Jack White also contributed with two wickets for just 26 runs in a tight 10-over spell.

Earlier, Northamptonshire set a solid foundation with Prithvi Shaw scoring a quick 72 off 59 balls, including 10 fours and one six. Shaw’s innings was supported by George Bartlett and Ricardo Vasconcelos, who added 107 runs in 21 overs. Bartlett made 60, and Vasconcelos contributed 68. Despite their strong start, Bartlett and Vasconcelos fell quickly, leaving Northamptonshire at 215 for 3 in the 40th over. Fateh Singh also shone with the ball, achieving career-best List A figures of 3 for 51.

Worcestershire’s innings struggled from the start, with Ethan Brookes restricting runs effectively and Hishaam Khan claiming the critical wicket of Shaw. Despite a fighting 57 from Tom Taylor and a solid 50 not out from Jake Libby, Worcestershire were bowled out for 165, 11 overs short of their target.

Northamptonshire’s Bowlers Dominate Worcestershire in Comfortable Win

Northamptonshire’s bowlers continued to dominate as they bowled out Worcestershire for 165, securing a convincing 130-run victory in their Metro Bank One-Day Cup match.

As Northamptonshire set their target of 296, their innings faced a hiccup after surpassing 250 runs. Ed Pollock hit a six off Ben White’s second delivery. Still, he was soon dismissed after being dropped, and White took quick revenge by dismissing Gareth Roderick. Pollock fell to a low delivery. Worcestershire lost Rob Jones and five other wickets rapidly, leaving them in deep trouble at 34 for 5.

Broad took two wickets in four balls, including trapping Ethan Brookes lbw and Rehaan Edavalath caught at slip. Taylor provided a brief fightback with an aggressive 50 off 38 balls, hitting several boundaries, but fell shortly after the drinks break to Saif Zaib. Zaib and the other bowlers, including Fateh Singh and Freddie Heldreich, continued taking wickets, finishing the Worcestershire innings.

Northamptonshire’s top order had a strong start in their turn to bat, with Prithvi Shaw and other key batters setting a solid platform. Despite some late-order flurries from Gus Miller and others, Worcestershire couldn’t chase down the target, ending their innings well short.

Felix Organ Stars with Bat and Ball as Lancashire Slips to Fifth Straight Loss

Chris Green’s Maiden Century Not Enough as Hampshire Defeat Lancashire

Chris Green scored his first List A century. Still, Lancashire’s batting collapse and Hampshire’s strong performance led to a 71-run victory for Hampshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Hampshire, initially struggling at 50 for 4, saw Felix Organ play a vital role with an unbeaten 74 from 57 balls, helping the team reach 222 for 8. Lancashire faced a significant setback as they fell to 19 for 5 against the impressive new-ball attack of Brad Wheal and John Turner. Wheal took 3 for 14, and Turner claimed 4 for 24.

Despite Green’s valiant knock of 100, Lancashire’s innings couldn’t recover from the early damage. Organ also contributed with the ball, taking 2 for 31 to seal the win for Hampshire and keep their hopes alive in Group A.

Hampshire’s opening woes continued in their innings as they lost Joe Weatherley early and Fletcha Middleton to Will Williams and Tom Bailey’s accurate bowling.

Hampshire Recover Well to Post Challenging Total and Defeat Lancashire

Hampshire struggled early in their innings, losing wickets regularly until Nick Gubbins hit the first boundary on the 42nd ball. He soon fell to a dismissal that left Hampshire at 32 for 3, and Tom Prest’s departure brought the score to 50 for 4. Despite these setbacks, Hampshire’s experience helped them recover.

Toby Albert and Ben Brown added 44 runs to stabilize the innings. Although both were dismissed (Albert ran out and Brown caught sweeping), Organ and Dom Kelly combined for a crucial 76-run partnership. Their efforts, supported by a more favorable pitch, propelled Hampshire to 222. Organ, in particular, played aggressively, reaching a 47-ball fifty and finishing unbeaten on 74.

Organ, originally a top-order batter now effective with both bat and ball, has been crucial for Hampshire this season, with previous scores of 59 and a match-winning 46 not out. Kelly contributed a run-a-ball 36 before being dismissed, and Eddie Jack’s brief stay at the crease added little.

In reply, Lancashire collapsed to 19 for 5 within 10 overs. The pace and bounce of Brad Wheal and John Turner proved too much for them. Wheal dismissed Harry Singh and George Balderson with quality deliveries. At the same time, Turner claimed Josh Bohannon’s wicket and took a spectacular catch off George Bell. This dominant bowling performance ensured Hampshire’s 71-run victory.