2:29pm: Wow! Ellis had conceded just 14 from his first two overs but gets sent for 13 in the first three of this final set. All credit to Daniel Sams for getting Essex back into this chase, Matt Critchley for backing up 2 for 22 with 26* and to the skipper Simon Harmer for winning it in style
11.3
6
Ellis to Harmer, SIX, AND HARMER HAS WON IT! Ellis slow again, six again! Harmer keeps his shape and swings everything he's got into a elevated drive over wide long on. Ellis drops to his knees. The holders are out! Essex are through to the final...
11.2
1
Ellis to Critchley, 1 run, Full toss bunted out to deep midwicket. Fuller picks up and throws quickly enough to keep it to one
11.1
6
Ellis to Critchley, SIX, Wow! Ellis goes with a slowie first ball... and Critchley holds his nerve to hammer down the ground for six!
END OF OVER:11 | 7 Runs | ESSEX: 102/5 (13 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 9.27, RRR: 13.00)
- Matt Critchley19 (12b)
- Simon Harmer2 (2b)
- Liam Dawson1-0-7-0
- Nathan Ellis2-0-14-1
That is a special over from Dawson - just seven runs from it leaving Essex with 13 to get from the final six deliveries
10.6
1
Dawson to Critchley, 1 run,
10.5
1
Dawson to Harmer, 1 run,
10.4
1
Dawson to Critchley, 1 run,
10.3
2
Dawson to Critchley, 2 runs,
10.2
1
Dawson to Harmer, 1 run,
10.1
1
Dawson to Critchley, 1 run,
Now here's a call - Liam Dawson into the attack for our first sight of spin this innings
END OF OVER:10 | 8 Runs 1 Wkt | ESSEX: 95/5 (20 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 9.50, RRR: 10.00)
- Matt Critchley14 (8b)
- Nathan Ellis2-0-14-1
- John Turner3-0-28-1
9.6
W
Ellis to Sams, OUT, Huge wicket! A stunning catch from Whiteley on the fence. Sams tries to carve Ellis over cover, but the tall Whiteley leaps to meet the ball at his highest point, landing safely back on his feet and, most importantly, with the ball neatly pouched
DR Sams c Whiteley b Ellis 29 (16m 17b 2x4 3x6) SR: 170.58
9.5
6
Ellis to Sams, SIX, Gets it away! Ellis has been nailing his slower deliveries. But Sams is sitting back for this one, waiting as it rears up before carting it behind square for six!
9.4
0
Ellis to Sams, no run,
9.3
1
Ellis to Critchley, 1 run,
9.2
1
Ellis to Sams, 1 run,
9.1
0
Ellis to Sams, no run,
Nathan Ellis back on, with wickets key...
END OF OVER:9 | 17 Runs | ESSEX: 87/4 (28 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 9.66, RRR: 9.33)
- Daniel Sams22 (12b)
- Matt Critchley13 (7b)
- John Turner3-0-28-1
- James Fuller2-0-23-2
8.6
1
Turner to Sams, 1 run,
8.6
1w
Turner to Sams, 1 wide,
8.5
0
Turner to Sams, no run,
8.5
2nb
Turner to Sams, 2 no balls,
8.4
0
Turner to Sams, no run,
8.3
6
Turner to Sams, SIX, HUGE! Turner goes full, with a hint of inswing, and Sams goes with the ball to heave it into the stands at midwicket. Biggest shot of the innings - Essex on the charge!
8.2
1
Turner to Critchley, 1 run,
8.1
6
Turner to Critchley, SIX, Critchley in on the act! A winding up of the arms leads to a gorgeous straight smash for six. Turner - and Hampshire - under pressure...
