Series #1763922814052
21/12/2025 - 01:24 AM
NO

Northamptonshire

209/420.0 Overs
VS
SO

Somerset

205/420.0 Overs

Northamptonshire won the match by 5 run

Man of the MatchSaif Zaib

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Northamptonshire Inning

209/420.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Matt Breetzke
lbw Lewis Gregory322441133.3
R
Ricardo Vasconcelos
c Sean Dickson b Jake Ball7610116.7
D
David Willey
b Lewis Goldsworthy392333169.6
R
Ravi Bopara
lbw Jack Leach512572204.0
S
Saif Zaib
not out653654180.6
G
George BartlettStriker
not out14720200.0
Extras1 (wd 0, nb 1, b 0, lb 0)
Total209/4 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
C
Craig Overton
4.0042010.50
J
Jake Ball
3.0031110.33
L
Lewis Goldsworthy
4.003017.50
L
Lewis Gregory
3.0035111.67
B
Ben Green
2.0035017.50
J
Jack Leach
4.003619.00
Fielding Highlights
Sean Dickson
1 C

Partnerships

Matt Breetzke & Ricardo Vasconcelos
Matt Breetzke 1 · Ricardo Vasconcelos 7
8 (8b)
David Willey & Matt Breetzke
David Willey 39 · Matt Breetzke 31
70 (43b)
Ravi Bopara & David Willey
Ravi Bopara 10 · David Willey 0
10 (5b)
Saif Zaib & Ravi Bopara
Saif Zaib 54 · Ravi Bopara 41
95 (48b)
George Bartlett & Saif Zaib
George Bartlett 14 · Saif Zaib 11
25 (16b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Jack Leach
12 Runs
1
4
1
4
0
2
Over 19Jake Ball
8 Runs
4
1
0
0
2
1
Over 18Jack Leach
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
W
2
1
1
1
Over 17Lewis Gregory
11 Runs
4
1
0
1
1
4
Over 16Jack Leach
10 Runs
2
1
0
2
4
1
Over 15Craig Overton
14 Runs
2
1
4
0
1
6
Over 14Jack Leach
8 Runs
1
1
1
0
4
1
Over 13Lewis Goldsworthy
11 Runs
4
1
0
0
6
0
Over 12Ben Green
18 Runs
1
4
0
1
6
6
Over 11Ben Green
17 Runs
0
6
1
NB
1
4
4
Over 10Lewis Goldsworthy
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
W
0
1
1
4
Over 9Lewis Gregory
1 Wkt15 Runs
1
4
W
0
4
6
Over 8Lewis Goldsworthy
3 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
0
Over 7Lewis Gregory
9 Runs
6
0
0
2
1
0
Over 6Lewis Goldsworthy
10 Runs
4
0
2
0
0
4
Over 5Craig Overton
7 Runs
2
4
0
1
0
0
Over 4Jake Ball
16 Runs
6
6
1
0
2
1
Over 3Craig Overton
13 Runs
4
4
0
4
0
1
Over 2Jake Ball
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
W
1
0
6
0
Over 1Craig Overton
8 Runs
1
2
0
4
1
0

Somerset Inning

205/420.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Tom Lammonby
c Lewis McManus b David Willey 240050.0
W
Will Smeed
lbw Lloyd Pope322441133.3
T
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
c George Bartlett b Lloyd Pope624582137.8
J
James Rew
c Matt Breetzke b Saif Zaib 15911166.7
S
Sean DicksonStriker
not out652865232.1
L
Lewis Gregory
not out181020180.0
Extras11 (wd 7, nb 0, b 0, lb 4)
Total205/4 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
G
George Scrimshaw
4.002706.75
D
David Willey
3.0041113.67
B
Ben Sanderson
2.001909.50
L
Lloyd Pope
4.002927.25
L
Luke Procter
3.0032010.67
S
Saif Zaib
2.0020110.00
G
George Bartlett
2.0033016.50
Fielding Highlights
LEWIS MCMANUS
1 C
George Bartlett
1 C
Matt Breetzke
1 C

Partnerships

Tom Lammonby & Will Smeed
Tom Lammonby 2 · Will Smeed 4
7 (7b)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore & Will Smeed
Tom Kohler-Cadmore 35 · Will Smeed 28
64 (47b)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore & James Rew
Tom Kohler-Cadmore 27 · James Rew 2
31 (22b)
Sean Dickson & James Rew
Sean Dickson 21 · James Rew 13
34 (17b)
Lewis Gregory & Sean Dickson
Lewis Gregory 18 · Sean Dickson 44
62 (27b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Luke Procter
16 Runs
1
4
4
2
4
1
Over 19George Bartlett
16 Runs
2
4
1
0
6
Wd
2
Over 18George Scrimshaw
9 Runs
2
1
0
4
1
1
Over 17George Bartlett
17 Runs
4
1
6
0
6
0
Over 16Saif Zaib
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
4
W
1
4
0
Over 15David Willey
15 Runs
0
6
6
0
1
2
Over 14Saif Zaib
10 Runs
1
0
2
1
0
6
Over 13Lloyd Pope
1 Wkt10 Runs
0
2
4
W
0
4
Over 12Luke Procter
11 Runs
6
1
1
0
2
1
Over 11Lloyd Pope
7 Runs
2
0
0
4
0
1
Over 10Luke Procter
7 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
0
Over 9Lloyd Pope
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
0
0
4
1
W
Over 8Ben Sanderson
12 Runs
0
6
0
0
1
Wd
0
Over 7Lloyd Pope
8 Runs
0
4
1
1
1
1
Over 6Ben Sanderson
7 Runs
2
0
4
0
0
1
Over 5George Scrimshaw
6 Runs
0
1
1
1
Wd
1
1
Over 4David Willey
15 Runs
1
4
4
2
0
4
Over 3George Scrimshaw
6 Runs
0
0
1
4
1
0
Over 2David Willey
1 Wkt11 Runs
W
0
4
1
0
6
Over 1George Scrimshaw
7 Runs
2
0
1
0
4
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Northamptonshire vs Somerset — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Blast Super League • Northamptonshire won the match by 5 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 414 runs & 8 wickets
Northamptonshire Top Batter: Saif Zaib — 65 (36b, 5x4, 4x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Lewis Goldsworthy — 1/30 (4.0 ov)
Somerset Top Batter: Sean Dickson — 65 (28b, 6x4, 5x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Lloyd Pope — 2/29 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Saif Zaib & Ravi Bopara — 95 runs (48b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Saif Zaib (Northamptonshire) — 167.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Blast Super League, Northamptonshire took on Somerset on Dec 8, 2025, 06:37 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Northamptonshire won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 414 runs and 8 wickets fall between Northamptonshire (209/4 in 20.0 overs) and Somerset (205/4 in 20.0 overs).

2. Northamptonshire Innings Breakdown (209/4)

Batting in the first innings, Northamptonshire finished on 209/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Northamptonshire accumulated 61 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Saif Zaib spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 36 balls (including 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 180.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Ravi Bopara , who contributed 51 runs off 25 deliveries, while David Willey added 39 (23b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Lewis Goldsworthy led the bowling figures with 1/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Jack Leach (1/36 in 4.0 overs).

3. Somerset Chase & Second Innings Summary (205/4)

Pursuing a target of 210 runs for victory, Somerset recorded 205/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.25 runs per over. Sean Dickson anchored the chase for Somerset with 65 runs from 28 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 232.1), alongside Tom Kohler-Cadmore who chipped in with 62 off 45 balls. Defending the total, Lloyd Pope delivered a key spell of 2/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Saif Zaib finished with 1/20 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Saif Zaib and Ravi Bopara (Northamptonshire), who combined for 95 runs off 48 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sean Dickson making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Saif Zaib (Northamptonshire) topped the match rankings with 167.0 total points, followed closely by David Willey (123.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saif Zaib .