Somerset beat Northamptonshire in third of four T20 Blast quarter-finals
Visitors post 215-3 as Tom Banton hits 75 and Tom Kohler-Cadmore 63
Northants' Australia spinner Ashton Agar goes for 0-46 off three overs
Hosts threaten target as David Willey hits 57 but they fall to 17-run defeat on 198-5
Somerset join already-qualified Surrey and Sussex at Finals Day on 14 September
Northants 117-3 v Somerset 215-3
Northants needing 14 an over currently, you do not see that successfully pulled off for seven overs often, but whilst David Willey is there they have hope.
Ben Green is given a second, the next over, having been taken for 16 from his first.
Northants 114-3 v Somerset 215-3
Image source, Getty ImagesInto the surface, an attempted pull plops back to the bowler, easy grab in his follow through for Somerset skipper ewis Gregory.
Decent knock by Justin Broad, Saif Zaib the new bat.
Northants well behind the DLS now as mizzle lingers above the ground still.
What a game this is by the way compared to the previous two nights when we have been almost done on the live text comms by this time!
Northants 112-2 v Somerset 215-3
Yes we will, Roelof van der Merwe, after a quiet few weeks and months back in his native South Africa, is into the attack.
He nearly has David Willey caught behind, but it is just out of Tom Banton's reach.
What a nailed reverse sweep that is from Justin Broad, one of the cleanest hits tonight, he then orthodox sweeps for one which could have been two.
Last ball is swept for six by Willey, Northants winning the over. Van der Merwe has stats of 16 overs, 6-171 in the T20 Blast this year, with an economy rate of 10.26.
Northants 100-2 v Somerset 215-3
Lewis Gregory to bowl from the David Capel End now for his second over.
From the Linn Wilson Centre End earlier he got the prize wicket of Ricardo Vasconcelos.
A leading edge between two cover fielders sees Justin Broad get away with one, then next ball Dave Willey has Gregory on his knees appealing for lbw, nothing given and no review taken.
Four through backward point then adds insult to Gregory's appeals, but replays show it was sliding down leg.
Will we finally see spin now?
Northants 92-2 v Somerset 215-3
Image source, Getty ImagesBen Green is into the attack.
He beats Dave Willey outside off before he gets off strike.
Justin Broad then gets down and paddle sweeps first all the way for six and then a one-bounce four over the wicketkeeper!
Long leg is moved almost to a long stop behind the keeper - so Broad pulls wide of him for four more!
Much better over but Northants have got a gargantuan task ahead of them in the second half of this chase - 124 needed in 60 balls.
Image source, Getty ImagesNorthants 76-2 v Somerset 215-3
Andrew Radd
BBC Radio Northampton
After nine overs from their innings, Somerset were 79-1 so just three runs in it.
Northants 76-2 v Somerset 215-3
The asking rate is more than 12 an over as Jake Ball returns.
He errs in line and Dave Willey gets it off the pads to fine leg for four.
Justin Broad is the new man and has a few early sighters before Ball is down leg for a wide. A sweet drive only finds cover and it's a solid return for Ball.
How long do Northants give it here with the required rate ever-climbing?
Northants 69-2 v Somerset 215-3
That's a nice settler for Somerset.
They still have so many to defend here.
Northants 68-2 v Somerset 215-3
Image source, Getty ImagesOh yes, David Willey eying a chance to rock back again.
This time he steps off side and gets his wrists through the ball and whacks it way over deep-square for six.
That's down to Abingdon Park!
But then Ricardo Vasconcelos tries, gets it up into the breeze and it's high, high towards long leg and really well caught.
Lewis Gregory with the breakthrough.
Mark Davis
Former Somerset seamer on BBC Radio Somerset
It is quite nice for Craig Overton to bowl four straight, then go and graze in the outfield.
Anthony Gibson: He does not graze though he takes catches for fun.
Davis: Well yes I suppose, but at least he does not have to worry about the pressure overs, he can concentrate on his catching!
Northants 60-1 v Somerset 215-3
Craig Overton, as often happens, bowls his spell straight through.
It's a great over for just two singles in five balls.
But Dave Willey then spots some length very early, rocks back and hammers it flat over long-on for six!
What a shot.
But a great spell from Overton, 1-22 from his four overs.
Mal Loye
Former Northants and England batsman
There is not going to be a lot in this, in terms of the powerplay.
He has got that from outside off stump, shovelled that on its way and somehow managed to get even more elevation on it, not content with four, wanting and getting six.
Northants ahead in terms of the powerplays in the end, after 18 from that over.
Image source, Getty ImagesNorthants 52-1 v Somerset 215-3
Jake Ball is given the final over of the powerplay.
He starts with a big leg side wide before a leg-bye and a Dave Willey pull for one.
Ricardo Vasconcelos then gets down to paddle sweep four past the wicketkeeper.
Then gets even lower and paddle over the keeper for six!
Ball then wides and the extra ball is a full toss taken through midwicket for four!
Great over for the hosts. 18 off. A healthy powerplay now.
Northants 34-1 v Somerset 215-3
Third straight set here for Craig Overton.
Ricardo Vasconcelos opens the blade to steer a boundary past short-third man.
And then a drop leg side and great running for two to end the fifth over.
Image source, Getty ImagesAndrew Radd
BBC Radio Northampton
Slightly more productive over that for Northamptonshire.
Where there is life there is hope.
These two sides have not played each other much recently in T20 cricket.
I remember the two games in 2020, Covid times, when both home sides won, before that they last met in 2013 in this format. (Jos Buttler played in that one).
Northants 26-1 v Somerset 215-3
Ah here we go. Dave Willey cracks the first ball of the fourth down the ground for four.
Then gives himself some room and nails a drive up and over extra-cover and all the way for six.
Drizzle falling. Pace off now from Josh Davey as Willey pushes to cover before taking a single to deep midwicket.
Chase up and running now.
Image source, Getty ImagesMal Loye
Former Northants and England batsman
Great bowling, bowling to their plans so far.
They will try and bring it into Ricardo Vasconcelos who is otherwise strong on the cut shot.
Northants 14-1 v Somerset 215-3
You know what you get with Craig Overton - banging away on a good length.
It's very hard to knock off and a tight over goes for just five singles.
Mark Davis
Former Somerset seamer on BBC Radio Somerset
They have to crash hard in this powerplay and that will present opportunities for Somerset.
One of these two has to go big.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banton,caught Bartlett, bowled Zaib Banton, caught Bartlett, bowled Zaib | 75 | 43 | 6 | 5 | 54 | 174.42 |
Smeed,caught McManus, bowled Willey Smeed, caught McManus, bowled Willey | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 100.00 |
Kohler-Cadmore,caught Zaib, bowled Sanderson Kohler-Cadmore, caught Zaib, bowled Sanderson | 63 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 61 | 146.51 |
Dickson,not out Dickson, not out | 33 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 194.12 |
Gregory,not out Gregory, not out | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 166.67 |
Extras, no balls 2, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 12, total 18 Extras, no balls 2, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 12, total 18 | ||||||
Total,215 for 3 20.0 overs Total,215 for 3 20.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanderson | 4.0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
Willey | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
White | 4.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
Agar | 3.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 15.33 |
Heldreich | 1.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
Zaib | 3.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.66 |
Broad | 1.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
10 for 1 (1.5 overs) | Smeed |
135 for 2 (13.2 overs) | Banton |
171 for 3 (16.2 overs) | Kohler-Cadmore |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vasconcelos,caught Davey, bowled Gregory Vasconcelos, caught Davey, bowled Gregory | 30 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 125.00 |
Bartlett,caught Kohler-Cadmore, bowled Overton Bartlett, caught Kohler-Cadmore, bowled Overton | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Willey,caught van der Merwe, bowled Ball Willey, caught van der Merwe, bowled Ball | 57 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 68 | 146.15 |
Broad,caught and bowled Gregory Broad, caught and bowled Gregory | 29 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 161.11 |
Zaib,caught Abell, bowled Gregory Zaib, caught Abell, bowled Gregory | 32 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 200.00 |
Agar,not out Agar, not out | 28 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 254.55 |
McManus,not out McManus, not out | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 122.22 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 7, total 11 Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 7, total 11 | ||||||
Total,198 for 5 20.0 overs Total,198 for 5 20.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overton | 4.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
Davey | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
Ball | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
Gregory | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.75 |
Green | 3.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 16.00 |
van der Merwe | 1.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
1 for 1 (0.5 overs) | Bartlett |
68 for 2 (7.4 overs) | Vasconcelos |
114 for 3 (12.3 overs) | Broad |
151 for 4 (15.6 overs) | Zaib |
159 for 5 (16.5 overs) | Willey |