Notts vs Warwickshire, Final at Birmingham, Sep 02 2017 - Ball by Ball Commentary

RESULT
Final (N), Birmingham, September 02, 2017, NatWest t20 Blast
(20 ov, T:191) 168/8

Notts won by 22 runs

samit-patel
Player Of The Match
64* (42)
New
Over20
6 runs, 1 wicket
WAR 168/8CRR: 8.40
Chris Woakes 4 (4b)Tim Ambrose 1 (2b)
Jake Ball2/26 (4)

A superb performance from Nottinghamshire as they complete the white-ball double, and having been 30 for 3 earlier on. Patel and Taylor mounted the fightback, Christian finished it off and then the varied attack always had the defence of the title under control. Outstanding control of their slower-ball variations, well captained by Dan Christian. No doubt about the limited-overs side of the season. But a word, too, for Birmingham who have shown what bringing in youth can do to a side that was struggling. A terrific overall day as well, helped by good weather and a top-class pitch. That's just about wraps things up for today. Thanks for joining us and we'll be back for the Test match on Thursday. From Alan, Gnasher and Shashank it's goodnight!

19.6
1
Ball to Woakes, 1 run

a full toss, clipped to the leg side and Nottinghamshire win the 2017 T20 Blast

19.5
1
Ball to Ambrose, 1 run

a slower delivery short outside off, upper cut to deep point

19.4
Ball to Ambrose, no run

a leg-stump yorker, jabbed back to the bowler. Crowd catch

19.3
W
Ball to Patel, OUT

dragged on! Full this time, Patel swinging to leg. It's almost done and dusted

Jeetan Patel b Ball 4 (3b 0x4 0x6 5m) SR: 133.33
19.2
2
Ball to Patel, 2 runs

full and straight, dug out down the ground

19.1
2
Ball to Patel, 2 runs

a very slow delivery, barely reaches the batsman, played through the covers

Ball has 29 runs to defend

Over19
5 runs, 2 wickets
WAR 162/7CRR: 8.52  RRR: 29.00
Chris Woakes 3 (3b)Jeetan Patel 0 (0b)
Harry Gurney4/17 (4)

KT: "An Indian and just graduated from the Uni of Nottingham, couldn't be more proud of this team. They've been fantastic across all formats this season. "

18.6
2
Gurney to Woakes, 2 runs

round the wicket, short of a length, chipped into the leg side and they make it back for the second...Gurney chases it himself

18.5
Gurney to Woakes, no run

and another slowie, full outside off, Woakes through the shot early

Seven wickets in the day for Gurney. Most on finals day. A superb display from him

18.4
W
Gurney to Thomason, OUT

big top edge, swinging across the line at a slower ball, flies behind the batsman and Moores settles under it. Gurney again closing out the game

Aaron Thomason c †Moores b Gurney 26 (13b 0x4 2x6 20m) SR: 200
18.3
2
Gurney to Thomason, 2 runs

gets underneath a full delivery, in the air but short of long-off as he runs in

18.2
1
Gurney to Woakes, 1 run

full and straight, slower ball, pushed to cover on the edge

What has Chris Woakes got? Not on strike straightaway. Actually, yes he is. Batsmen didn't cross

18.1
W
Gurney to Hain, OUT

finds cover! Over the wicket, low full toss outside off, takes the bottom of the bat and goes no further than the edge of the circle

Sam Hain c Christian b Gurney 72 (44b 5x4 3x6 69m) SR: 163.63

Two overs. 34 runs.

Over18
9 runs
WAR 157/5CRR: 8.72  RRR: 17.00
Aaron Thomason 24 (11b 2x6)Sam Hain 72 (43b 5x4 3x6)
Jake Ball1/20 (3)

More than 1000 runs in the three matches today. Has been an excellent pitch

17.6
2
Ball to Thomason, 2 runs

a slower ball into the pitch, back of a length, pulled in front of square

17.5
2
Ball to Thomason, 2 runs

that's a big full toss, clubbed straight down the ground...not given no-ball on height. Was close

17.4
2
Ball to Thomason, 2 runs

pulled straight down the ground, Wessels does well to around the boundary with a slide and strong return

Remember, the last over of Notts' innings cost 23

17.3
1
Ball to Hain, 1 run

a short ball, pulled behind square...Taylor is quick and there's no second

17.2
1
Ball to Thomason, 1 run

low, straight full toss, driven to long-off

17.1
1
Ball to Hain, 1 run

full, wide outside off, dragged out to deep midwicket

43 needed off three overs. Jake Ball returns

Over17
16 runs
WAR 148/5CRR: 8.70  RRR: 14.33
Sam Hain 70 (41b 5x4 3x6)Aaron Thomason 17 (7b 2x6)
Dan Christian1/43 (4)
16.6
1
Christian to Hain, 1 run

yorker outside off, driven to deep cover

16.5
1
Christian to Thomason, 1 run

good comeback, full and straight, actually a low full toss which is squeezed to cover...Birmingham still alive