NOR vs SOM, Semi Final 1 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary
MATCH DETAILS
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Venue
Birmingham
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Series
T20 Blast 2026 - Men
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Toss
Somerset won the toss and elected to field.
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Umpire
James Middlebrook , Rob White
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Match Referee
Dean Cosker
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Tv Umpire
Michael Gough
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Man of the Match
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NOR
SOM
Key Stats
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Jack Leach | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
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19.6 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A length ball on off stump, Meredith attempts a slog but misses completely, and he's bowled clean. A costly dismissal at a critical time. Riley Meredith departs for 3 off 5. Somerset need 18 from 0 balls with just one wicket left and no chance of victory according to WinViz.
19.5 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
19.4 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A full-length delivery just outside off stump, played with a controlled drive along the ground for a well-timed single.
19.2 Ben Sanderson to Jack Leach
Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball way down the leg side, drifting wide. Jack Leach leaves it alone as the umpire calls a wide, adding an extra to the total.
19.1 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A full toss outside off, and Meredith attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single down to deep mid-wicket.
18.6 Luke Procter to Jack Leach
Luke Procter bowls a full toss outside off, and Jack Leach attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is calmly collected by the wicketkeeper, yielding no run. Somerset need 23 runs from the final over with just two wickets left, facing an almost impossible chase.
18.5 Luke Procter to Jack Leach
On a full-length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in no run.
18.4 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
A full toss on leg stump with no movement, Sams tries to pull but mis-times it completely, sending a wild shot to deep square leg where he is caught. Daniel Sams departs for 13 off 10 balls, causing a big momentum shift as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 92% to 99%.
18.3 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
Luke Procter's length ball on off stump is driven crisply by Sams through the covers for a well-run two.
18.2 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
A length ball on leg stump, Sams works it but misses the bat, the ball hitting his pad before being collected cleanly by the bowler.
18.1 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
A full delivery on middle stump with no movement. Daniel Sams works it firmly along the ground towards deep mid-wicket, but it yields no run.
17.6 Ben Sanderson to Daniel Sams
A full toss on off stump, met with a well-timed but slightly uncontrolled drive by Daniel Sams, who manages to sneak a single. Somerset require 25 runs from 12 balls with three wickets in hand, the chase is heating up.
17.5 Ben Sanderson to Daniel Sams
Ben Sanderson offers a full toss on the outside off stump, and Daniel Sams seizes the opportunity with a beautifully controlled drive. The ball is middled perfectly, racing away for six over long on in authoritative style.
17.4 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Riley Meredith works it carefully through the off side for a single. Riley Meredith gets off the mark with that run.
17.3 Ben Sanderson to Craig Overton
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Craig Overton drives it well-timed but is caught at long on. He attempted a controlled drive but ends his innings caught by Saif Zaib, supported by David Willey. Craig Overton departs for 5 off 3. Northamptonshire's win probability surges dramatically from 72% to 92%.
17.2 Ben Sanderson to Craig Overton
Ben Sanderson fires in a full-length delivery on the outside off stump. Craig Overton seizes the moment with a well-timed, controlled drive racing through extra cover for four.
17.1 Ben Sanderson to Daniel Sams
A full-length delivery on the outside off, driven crisply along the ground for a smart single.
16.6 Calvin Harrison to Daniel Sams
Daniel Sams works a length ball from the leg spinner just on off stump, guiding it neatly for a single. Somerset face a challenging chase needing 38 runs from 18 balls with four wickets in hand.
16.6 Calvin Harrison to Daniel Sams
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Nathan McSweeney at deep mid wicket. 1 run.
16.5 Calvin Harrison to Craig Overton
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, worked neatly through the off side for a single. Craig Overton gets off the mark.
16.4 Calvin Harrison to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on off stump. The batter attempts a drive but offers a thick, uncontrolled edge that is caught by the gully fielder. Tom Kohler-Cadmore departs for 29 off 37. A major shift in momentum as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 55% to 76%.
16.3 Calvin Harrison to Daniel Sams
The leg spinner flights a length ball just on off stump, and Daniel Sams works it carefully along the ground toward deep backward square leg for a single.
16.2 Calvin Harrison to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
On a length ball around off stump, the leg spinner tempts the batsman who cuts it crisply along the ground to deep backward point for a quick single.
16.1 Calvin Harrison to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
On a length ball just on leg stump, the leg spinner invites a smooth drive. The batter times it nicely, sending it along the ground for a neat two runs.
15.6 David Willey to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
A full delivery outside off stump, Thomas Kohler-Cadmore drives it crisply along the ground, finding space past the infield for a quick single. Somerset move to 100 for 5 needing 44 from 24 with five wickets in hand, chasing at 11 an over.
15.5 David Willey to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore tries an ambitious cut off a full outside off delivery but misses completely, resulting in no run. Northamptonshire wastes a review there.
15.4 David Willey to Daniel Sams
A full delivery on the outside off-stump, Daniel Sams leans into a classic drive through the covers for a smart single. Daniel Sams has got off the mark.
15.3 David Willey to Lewis Gregory
Willey delivers a full toss on off stump, Gregory goes for a drive but mis-times it badly. The ball sails into the hands of long off and he’s caught out, ending his innings. Lewis Gregory departs for 13 off 15 balls. Northamptonshire's chances have jumped from 33% to 48%, a big swing in momentum.
15.2 David Willey to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
On a full delivery outside off stump with no movement, the batter steps forward to execute a neat drive, keeping the ball grounded and sneakily picks up a single.
15.1 David Willey to Lewis Gregory
On a full delivery on off stump, Gregory works it carefully along the ground to pick up a well-judged single.
19.6 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A length ball on off stump, Meredith attempts a slog but misses completely, and he's bowled clean. A costly dismissal at a critical time. Riley Meredith departs for 3 off 5. Somerset need 18 from 0 balls with just one wicket left and no chance of victory according to WinViz.
19.5 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A length ball on off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a slog, only managing an inside edge that is safely collected by the keeper—no run.
19.4 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A full-length delivery just outside off stump, played with a controlled drive along the ground for a well-timed single.
19.2 Ben Sanderson to Jack Leach
Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball way down the leg side, drifting wide. Jack Leach leaves it alone as the umpire calls a wide, adding an extra to the total.
19.1 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
A full toss outside off, and Meredith attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single down to deep mid-wicket.
18.6 Luke Procter to Jack Leach
Luke Procter bowls a full toss outside off, and Jack Leach attempts a drive but misses completely. The ball is calmly collected by the wicketkeeper, yielding no run. Somerset need 23 runs from the final over with just two wickets left, facing an almost impossible chase.
18.5 Luke Procter to Jack Leach
On a full-length delivery outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in no run.
18.4 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
A full toss on leg stump with no movement, Sams tries to pull but mis-times it completely, sending a wild shot to deep square leg where he is caught. Daniel Sams departs for 13 off 10 balls, causing a big momentum shift as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 92% to 99%.
18.3 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
Luke Procter's length ball on off stump is driven crisply by Sams through the covers for a well-run two.
18.2 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
A length ball on leg stump, Sams works it but misses the bat, the ball hitting his pad before being collected cleanly by the bowler.
18.1 Luke Procter to Daniel Sams
A full delivery on middle stump with no movement. Daniel Sams works it firmly along the ground towards deep mid-wicket, but it yields no run.
17.6 Ben Sanderson to Daniel Sams
A full toss on off stump, met with a well-timed but slightly uncontrolled drive by Daniel Sams, who manages to sneak a single. Somerset require 25 runs from 12 balls with three wickets in hand, the chase is heating up.
17.5 Ben Sanderson to Daniel Sams
Ben Sanderson offers a full toss on the outside off stump, and Daniel Sams seizes the opportunity with a beautifully controlled drive. The ball is middled perfectly, racing away for six over long on in authoritative style.
17.4 Ben Sanderson to Riley Meredith
Ben Sanderson bowls a length ball on off stump, and Riley Meredith works it carefully through the off side for a single. Riley Meredith gets off the mark with that run.
17.3 Ben Sanderson to Craig Overton
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Craig Overton drives it well-timed but is caught at long on. He attempted a controlled drive but ends his innings caught by Saif Zaib, supported by David Willey. Craig Overton departs for 5 off 3. Northamptonshire's win probability surges dramatically from 72% to 92%.
17.2 Ben Sanderson to Craig Overton
Ben Sanderson fires in a full-length delivery on the outside off stump. Craig Overton seizes the moment with a well-timed, controlled drive racing through extra cover for four.
17.1 Ben Sanderson to Daniel Sams
A full-length delivery on the outside off, driven crisply along the ground for a smart single.
16.6 Calvin Harrison to Daniel Sams
Daniel Sams works a length ball from the leg spinner just on off stump, guiding it neatly for a single. Somerset face a challenging chase needing 38 runs from 18 balls with four wickets in hand.
16.6 Calvin Harrison to Daniel Sams
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Nathan McSweeney at deep mid wicket. 1 run.
16.5 Calvin Harrison to Craig Overton
A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, worked neatly through the off side for a single. Craig Overton gets off the mark.
16.4 Calvin Harrison to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
The leg spinner bowls a length ball on off stump. The batter attempts a drive but offers a thick, uncontrolled edge that is caught by the gully fielder. Tom Kohler-Cadmore departs for 29 off 37. A major shift in momentum as Northamptonshire's win probability jumps from 55% to 76%.
16.3 Calvin Harrison to Daniel Sams
The leg spinner flights a length ball just on off stump, and Daniel Sams works it carefully along the ground toward deep backward square leg for a single.
16.2 Calvin Harrison to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
On a length ball around off stump, the leg spinner tempts the batsman who cuts it crisply along the ground to deep backward point for a quick single.
16.1 Calvin Harrison to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
On a length ball just on leg stump, the leg spinner invites a smooth drive. The batter times it nicely, sending it along the ground for a neat two runs.
15.6 David Willey to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
A full delivery outside off stump, Thomas Kohler-Cadmore drives it crisply along the ground, finding space past the infield for a quick single. Somerset move to 100 for 5 needing 44 from 24 with five wickets in hand, chasing at 11 an over.
15.5 David Willey to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore tries an ambitious cut off a full outside off delivery but misses completely, resulting in no run. Northamptonshire wastes a review there.
15.4 David Willey to Daniel Sams
A full delivery on the outside off-stump, Daniel Sams leans into a classic drive through the covers for a smart single. Daniel Sams has got off the mark.
15.3 David Willey to Lewis Gregory
Willey delivers a full toss on off stump, Gregory goes for a drive but mis-times it badly. The ball sails into the hands of long off and he’s caught out, ending his innings. Lewis Gregory departs for 13 off 15 balls. Northamptonshire's chances have jumped from 33% to 48%, a big swing in momentum.
15.2 David Willey to Tom Kohler-Cadmore
On a full delivery outside off stump with no movement, the batter steps forward to execute a neat drive, keeping the ball grounded and sneakily picks up a single.
15.1 David Willey to Lewis Gregory
On a full delivery on off stump, Gregory works it carefully along the ground to pick up a well-judged single.
SOM Batting: 126/9 in 20.0 ov
| Batsmen | How Out | R | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Will Smeed | c: Lewis McManus b: James Sales | 49 (35) | 5 | 2 | 140.00 |
| Thomas Rew | c: Nathan McSweeney b: Ben Sanderson | 4 (4) | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Tom Banton | c: Lewis McManus b: David Willey | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Rew | b: David Willey | 3 (6) | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | c: Luke Procter b: Calvin Harrison | 29 (37) | 1 | 1 | 78.38 |
| Lewis Gregory | c: James Sales b: David Willey | 13 (15) | 1 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Daniel Sams | c: Calvin Harrison b: Luke Procter | 13 (10) | 0 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Craig Overton | c: Saif Zaib b: Ben Sanderson | 5 (3) | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Jack Leach | not out | 2 (4) | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Riley Meredith | b: Ben Sanderson | 3 (5) | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Jake Ball | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
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| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.25 |
| Ben Sanderson | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Luke Procter | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Saif Zaib | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| James Sales | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Calvin Harrison | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
NOR Batting: 143/10 in 19.2 ov
| Batsmen | How Out | R | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Ricardo Vasconcelos | lbw: Riley Meredith | 15 (10) | 3 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Chris Lynn | b: Jake Ball | 39 (26) | 3 | 3 | 150.00 |
| Nathan McSweeney | lbw: Craig Overton | 1 (4) | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| David Willey | c: Lewis Gregory b: Craig Overton | 6 (8) | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Saif Zaib | c: Tom Kohler-Cadmore b: Jake Ball | 26 (28) | 1 | 1 | 92.86 |
| Louis Kimber | c: Daniel Sams b: Riley Meredith | 9 (10) | 0 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Calvin Harrison | c: Riley Meredith b: Daniel Sams | 8 (9) | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Lewis McManus | c: Tom Kohler-Cadmore b: Jake Ball | 21 (16) | 1 | 0 | 131.25 |
| James Sales | not out | 2 (2) | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Luke Procter | c: Tom Kohler-Cadmore b: Jake Ball | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ben Sanderson | c: Thomas Rew b: Riley Meredith | 1 (2) | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
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| Craig Overton | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Riley Meredith | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.25 |
| Jake Ball | 4 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4.25 |
| Jack Leach | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Lewis Gregory | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Daniel Sams | 2.2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8.57 |
A length ball on off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a slog, only managing an inside edge that is safely collected by the keeper—no run.