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Sean Dickson hit a career-best unbeaten double century and Joe Denly notched his third hundred of the summer as Kent enjoyed a first-day run fest

ECB Reporters Network03-Jul-2017
ScorecardSean Dickson hit a career-best unbeaten double century and Joe Denly notched his third hundred of the summer as Kent enjoyed a first-day run fest in their Specsavers County Championship match with Northamptonshire in Beckenham.Kent cashed in on a Worsley Bridge Road shirt-front after winning the toss to post 434 for 1 after 96 overs with Dickson and Denly unbeaten on 210 and 143 respectively as Sam Northeast’s promotion-chasers racked up maximum batting bonus points at a canter.The total already represents Kent’s best at this venue, while Dickson’s 210 is his career-best as well as the highest individual score at the ground, beating Ben Duckett’s 207* here last season. Dickson also became the first Kent player in history to post double tons as his first two first-class centuries for the county.In adding an unbroken 305 the pair also moved past the previous second-wicket record of 260 against Northamptonshire set by Arthur Fagg and Frank Woolley at Canterbury in 1934. And, when Denly pulled a short one from Nathan Buck for four in the day’s penultimate over, he raised their 300 stand to beat Kent’s record for any wicket against Northants of 296 set by Ken Hutchings and Frank Woolley at Gravesend in 1908. For good measure, the stand is also a record for any wicket at the ground.As for Northamptonshire, they will look to their ill fortune earlier in the day when they might have dismissed Dickson twice before he had even reached three figures.Dickson, the 25-year-old South African right-hander, joined forces with fellow opener Daniel Bell-Drummond to post 129 either side of lunch – their second-best partnership of the season behind their 172 against Sussex at Tunbridge Wells last month.Bell-Drummond went one short of his 50 soon after lunch when edging a back-foot defensive push to the keeper off Ben Sanderson and it transpired to be the visitors’ sole success of the day.Dickson was on 35 when he survived a concerted shout for lbw against Buck then, with his score on 97, Dickson drove hard at an away swinger from Buck only to be given the benefit of the doubt to another loud appeal for a catch behind the stumps.Sean Dickson converted into his second double century•Getty Images

With the luck on his side, Dickson marched on to a 165-ball 100 with 10 fours and a six then Denly reached the milestone from 132 balls with six fours and three sixes.Northamptonshire tried permutating seven bowlers and delayed taking the second new ball in a desperate bid to curtail the run-rate but, when they finally did take it, their worst fears were realised as Denly cracked it to all parts in a sublime display of driving.Just before the close, Dickson clipped sweetly off his pads against Steven Crook to hit the ropes for a 20th time and raise his double hundred from 280 balls.Northamptonshire skipper Alex Wakely described Kent’s run-fest as his’toughest day in any form of cricket’, adding: “We’ve walked offwith smiles on our faces because we’re not quite sure what we might have done differently or what to say about it. A couple ofopportunities and appeals didn’t go our way early on but apart from that both Denly and Dickson played really well.”I haven’t had a tougher day in cricket than this and can’t remember a day when we’ve only ever picked up one wicket in the three sessions.We’ve been playing some really good cricket of late so I’m going to give Kent the credit they deserve.Dickson needs a further 66 runs on day two to better Matt Walker’s all-time individual record total for the county,He said: “I’m a little bit overwhelmed by it all at the moment if I’m quite honest and feel shattered. The last nine overs were a massive challenge for me out there and I just tried to remember what one old, wise man said to me the once , that ‘double hundreds don’t come your way every day’. I said to Joe that I needed a little energy spurt, a mind switch to get myself across the line to 200 and thankfully I found it from somewhere.”There’s a massive amount of emotion after this for me. I have made four ducks this season at at times it’s been a massive mentalstruggle, but I’ve been hitting balls superbly well of late with no result.”

Luke Ronchi, the New Zealand wicketkeeper, has announced his retirement from international cricket

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Luke Ronchi retires from International cricket

Luke Ronchi, the New Zealand wicketkeeper, has announced his retirement from international cricket.Ronchi, 36, played in four ODIs and three T20Is for Australia in 2008 and 2009, but came into his own after transferring his allegiance back to his native New Zealand in 2013.He added four Tests, 85 ODIs and 32 T20Is for the Black Caps, and was an integral member of the 2015 World Cup side that captured their country’s imagination in a memorable run to the final.Ronchi averaged 23.67 in ODIs at a strike-rate of 114.50, and 18.89 in T20Is at 141.33, but was trusted for his ball-striking skills, not least in his final international campaign, the Champions Trophy in England earlier this month, when a brisk 65 from 43 balls as opener put New Zealand into a winning position against Australia, only for rain to have the final say.His finest hour with the bat was an unbeaten 170 from 99 balls in an ODI against Sri Lanka at Dunedin in 2014-15. He then followed that up with scores of 88 and 31 on his Test debut against England at Headingley, as New Zealand secured only their fifth win in 54 attempts on English soil.Ronchi will continue to be available to play for Wellington, as well as on the domestic T20 circuit around the world – with his next assignment coming in the NatWest T20 Blast for Leicestershire.”It was a dream come true,” Ronchi said of his time as a New Zealand cricketer.”I can’t think of a better time to have been involved with New Zealand cricket. From the 2015 World Cup campaign, through to the overseas tours of that time and some amazing games and series, it’s been a genuine highlight for me.”It would also be remiss of me to not acknowledge the incredible support provided by my wife Shaan and our children Brody and Indi. Cricket takes you away from home for long periods of time, and my family have been very understanding,” he said.Mike Hesson, New Zealand’s coach, described Ronchi as the ultimate team man and the epitome of a professional athlete.”We’ll remember Luke fondly for the energy he created in the field and his selfless attitude towards the team,” said Hesson.”He was always prepared to play a role for the greater good of the team; to do what was required even if that risked sacrificing his wicket.”Luke was one of the best glovemen going around and I think that’s often overlooked in a game increasingly dominated by batting and run-scoring,” added Hesson. “He was a very skilful wicketkeeper, and a very destructive batsman.”We’ll miss having him around the group and we wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Dan Burn’s journey to become a regular starter for Newcastle has been a fantastic spectacle.

The 6 foot 6 giant, born in Blyth, is a boyhood Magpies fan and appeared in every Premier League game in a sensational season as they finished in the top four. Newcastle did this with the joint-best defensive record in the division and sealed Champions League football for the first time in 20 years

As a result of his commendable consistency, Newcastle have reportedly opened up talks with the 31-year-old regarding a contract extension.

Off the pitch, he is also considered a hugely influential figure, as he’s part of a ‘leadership group’ including Jamal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, and Callum Wilson.

Although his importance cannot be understated, and it is a logical decision to keep Burn in the squad, there is no escaping his age, and it remains to be seen how he copes with the demands of domestic and European football.

This has not escaped the thought process of the hierarchy, who are keen on the idea of bringing Hugo Bueno to Saint James Park.

What’s the latest on Hugo Bueno to Newcastle United?

According to Football Insider, Newcastle has added Bueno to their shortlist of possible left-back options.

The Wolves gem, Southampton’s Tino Livramento, and Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney are viewed as the main candidates. However, the latter is thought to be leading the race and has been named the “top target”, with the Scotsman set to hold talks with Mikel Arteta to ascertain his role in the squad for the upcoming season.

However, as the Tyneside Giants await the outcome of this conversation, they have earmarked Bueno as another possible option.

The Football Insider previously revealed that a new left-back is one of the positions that Newcastle’s board is prioritising this window.

How good is Hugo Bueno?

The Spaniard has been in the Wolves youth set-up since 2019 and is extremely highly rated.

He has made 49 appearances for the club’s U21 side, scoring ten times and providing four assists.

The £9m-rated gem then made his senior debut in October 2022, before bagging his first start against Crystal Palace the following month. In this clash at Selhurst Park, the youngster set up Adama Traore for the opening game, whilst recording three blocks, three interceptions, and a 91.7% pass accuracy, as per Sofascore.

Then-caretaker manager Steve Davis described the defender as “excellent” and he has made 21 Premier League appearances for Wolves so far.

Former teammate James Collins has echoed this sentiment and said:

“You talk about hard work, and that boy works harder than anyone I know. Some people think that’s luck or talent, but that’s not talent, that’s him working extremely hard at his craft to become more threatening in the attacking thirds.”

This mentality is also a trait that Burn possesses in abundance, which has been highlighted by Howe, who said:

“Dan Burn’s an incredible player, in my opinion, and an incredible person, I think what he gives you, you can’t measure.

“We really value Dan very highly in whatever position he plays, and his versatility is important for us as well. I cannot credit Dan enough.”

It looks like Newcastle will be extremely well-stocked at left-back come August…

Leeds United appear to be coming to the end of their protracted managerial search, with it looking as if the Elland Road outfit are set to snap up one-time Norwich City boss Daniel Farke over the coming days.

As per The Guardian, the 46-year-old is 'expected' to be named as the club's new permanent head coach and is line to take charge of training when the first-team squad returns on Monday, with the German having been out of work since leaving Borussia Monchengladbach at the end of last season.

Following what was a turbulent campaign in the dugout for the Whites during a frankly miserable 2022/23 campaign – which included the desperate late appointment of Sam Allardyce – the club's support can now look ahead to a brighter future under a man who twice guided the Canaries out of the Championship during his prior stint at Carrow Road.

If Farke is to repeat such heroics in Yorkshire, however, he will need to invest wisely in the summer transfer window in order to bolster the newly-relegated outfit, with strengthening the defence likely to be of particular concern after Leeds shipped 78 goals last term – the worst record in the top flight.

According to a recent report from The Athletic, one man who has seemingly been identified as a possible solution to those woes is Liverpool titan, Nat Phillips, with the 26-year-old valued at around £10m by his current side with two years left to run on his existing deal at Anfield.

The piece stated that Farke had previously been interested in signing the Englishman during his time at Norwich, with there a high chance that the prospective Leeds boss can finally get his man ahead of next season's promotion bid.

Would Nat Phillips be a good signing for Leeds?

There will likely be those who would be concerned at the prospect of signing a player who featured just five times in all competitions last season on Merseyside, although the 6 foot 3 ace has previously shown his class in recent years, having been hailed for his "insane" development by manager Jurgen Klopp.

The one-time Bolton Wanderers youth asset notably came to wider attention after featuring 20 times during the latter stages of the 2020/21 campaign due to an injury crisis that had hampered the Reds, with Klopp notably lauding the late bloomer as something of a "monster" in the air due to his physical prowess.

The towering colossus also starred while on loan at AFC Bournemouth back in 2021/22 as part of the Cherries' successful promotion charge, having kept eight clean sheets in just 17 league outings, while also winning 69% of his aerial duels.

While he may not be "easy on the eye" – as Klopp previously stated – Phillips is certainly a dominant force in the backline, with Farke potentially having the chance to form a destructive defensive partnership involving the Liverpool ace and January arrival, Max Wober.

The latter man was unable to help Leeds stave off the drop last season following his £11m switch from Red Bull Salzburg, although the 25-year-old did catch the eye after averaging 3.3 tackles and interceptions and 4.0 clearances per game from his 16 Premier League outings.

That is a similar record to what Phillips achieved during his stint at the Vitality Stadium – 2.3 tackles and interceptions and 4.1 clearances, as per Sofascore – showcasing that the left-foot, right-foot combination could well prove a stern test for any opposition strike force next season.

As such, snapping up the Bolton-born menace from Anfield could prove to be a first major masterstroke for Farke at Leeds.

حصل نجم فريق طرابزون سبور، محمود حسن تريزيجيه، على أعلى تقييم في مباراة اليوم ضد فاتح قره جمرك في بطولة الدوري التركي.

وتلاقى الفريقان في إطار منافسات الجولة التاسعة والعشرين من الدوري التركي، حيث فاز طرابزون سبور بنتيجة 5-1 (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

وقدم تريزيجيه أداءً رائعًا في تلك المباراة، حيث نجح في تسجيل هدف وصناعة هدفين.

وحسبما ذكرت شبكة “هوسكورد” العالمية، حصل تريزيجيه على أعلى تقييم في المباراة، والذي بلغ 9.7/10.

وأوضحت أن تريزيجيه استحوذ على الكرة بنسبة 5.3 %، وبلغت نسبة تمريراته الصحيحة 84 %، وفاز في المراوغات مرتين، وتدخل على الخصم بنجاح 3 مرات.

ولم يفقد تريزيجيه الاستحواذ على كرته سوى مرة، وصوب 5 تسديدات، واحدة تجاه المرمى، واثنتين خارجه، وواحدة تم التصدي لها، وأخرى اصطدمت بالعارضة.

Everton are expected to be "in the race" to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay this summer, according to a new transfer update.

Have Everton been linked with McTominay?

The £60,000-a-week Scot has had to accept being a bit-part player at Old Trafford this season, following the signings of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen last summer.

While McTominay clearly still did his bit in helping United win the EFL Cup and finish third in the Premier League, he only made 10 starts in the latter and came off the substitutes' bench 14 times, highlighting his squad role.

For that reason, it could be that the 26-year-old decides a fresh challenge needs to come his way this summer in order to become a key man elsewhere, rather than a solid cog in the machine. Everton have been linked with a move for him in the past, with the Blues eyeing him up as a strong option to bolster their midfield.

Now, a new update has emerged that further suggests the United man could be heading to Goodison Park in the near future.

Are Everton still in the hunt to sign McTominay?

According to Football Insider, Everton are "likely to be in the race to sign" McTominay in the summer window, with United "ready to listen to offers for the Scotland international following his limited involvement in the 2022-23 campaign".

That being said, the report does go on to add that he would cost the Blues "in excess of £20million", meaning it would be "very hard" for them to complete a move for him.

Should the situation resolve itself and Everton emerge in a strong position to sign McTominay this summer, he could be exactly what they are looking for, having been hailed as a "special" player by Jose Mourinho during his time at Old Trafford.

While he is arguably no longer at the level required to be a key figure at United, there is no shame in that, and his quality could really shine through at a lower-ranked club such as Everton. He has now racked up 209 appearances for the Red Devils, not to mention winning 38 caps for Scotland, and his box-to-box dynamism could boost the Blues at both ends of the pitch.

In 2022/23, McTominay averaged 1.9 clearances per game in the Premier League, as well as scoring seven goals for club and country, two of which came in a famous 2-0 win for Scotland over Spain back in March, showing how effective he can be in attack and defence, which could be the key to Everton's fortunes improving after another close shave with relegation.

As Manchester United look to strengthen this summer, the major priorities for manager Erik ten Hag appear to be the signing of a new number nine and central midfielder, with the Dutchman seemingly hoping to improve the spine of his team ahead of next season.

With regard to midfield additions, Manchester Evening News reported earlier this season that the Red Devils were considering a fresh approach for Borussia Dortmund starlet, Jude Bellingham, with the England international having previously snubbed United's advances back in 2020.

Any potential move for the 19-year-old now appears almost impossible following the news that Real Madrid have reached an agreement with the Bundesliga side regarding a €100m (£86m) deal for the teenager, with the former Birmingham City man looking all but set to be plying his trade in the Spanish capital next season.

To have missed out on a player who is "going to be the best midfielder in the world" – according to Three Lions colleague, Phil Foden – is undoubtedly a blow for the Old Trafford outfit, with Ten Hag needing to find another midfield solution over the coming weeks and months.

The 53-year-old could already be lining up a perfect alternative to the Dortmund ace, however, in the form of Leon Goretzka, with the Bayern Munich machine believed to be a target for the Carabao Cup winners, according to reports in his native Germany.

Should Man United sign Goretzka?

The signing of the £301k-per-week maestro could allow Ten Hag to find his own version of Bellingham, with the two Bundesliga stars said to share a number of statistical and stylistic similarities, as per FBref.

That likeness between the 6 foot 2 German and his English counterpart – who is also a towering figure at 6 foot 1 – is not just due to their physical stature, with the pair able to make a stellar impact at both ends of the pitch.

That is showcased by the duo's defensive strength, with Goretzka ranking in the top 3% among those in his position in Europe's top five leagues for blocks made, while Bellingham ranks in the top 7% in that regard.

Equally, the two men also have the desire to bomb forward and get involved in the final third, with Goretzka averaging 2.2 touches in the attacking penalty area per 90 across the last 365 days, while Bellingham is only slightly ahead as he averages 3.6 touches per 90 for the same metric.

With the latter man a player who can "do absolutely everything" – according to United legend Gary Neville – the Bayern ace is also something of an all-action star in his own right, with former boss Julian Nagelsmann describing him as "one of the best box-to-box players in Europe".

Much like Bellingham – who has 24 goals and 25 assists to his name in 132 games for his current side – the former Schalke man also possesses an "incredible goal threat", according to Nagelsmann, having registered 34 goals and 35 assists in 179 games for the Bavarian giants.

While the Bochum native is less of a long-term option having turned 28 earlier this year – in contrast to the teenage Bellingham – his similar attributes to that of the Madrid-bound superstar should make him a perfect fit for Ten Hag at the Theatre of Dreams.

تحدث اللاعب المغربي رضا سليم المحترف ضمن صفوف فريق النادي الأهلي، عن مواجهة شباب بلوزداد الجزائري في خضم منافسات دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ويستعد الأهلي لمواجهة شباب بلوزداد في الجولة الرابعة من دور المجموعات لبطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، مساء غد الجمعة.

وقال سليم في تصريحات رسمية، إن الفريق استعد جيدًا لمواجهة شباب بلوزداد، مؤكدًا أن الجميع يعلم جيدًا مسؤولية هذه المباراة الصعبة التي يسعى الأهلي إلى تجاوزها وتحقيق الفوز والعودة من الجزائر بالثلاث نقاط، لمواصلة المسيرة في دور المجموعات والحفاظ على صدارة المجموعة.

إبراهيم حسن: محمد صلاح سيظهر بشكل آخر معنا مثل شيكابالا.. ولاعبو الأهلي لديهم ميزة

وأكد رضا سليم أن الأهلي اعتاد دائمًا الوقوف على منصات التتويج، وأن اللاعبين لديهم إصرار كبير على مواصلة المشوار في دوري الأبطال، وتجاوز دور المجموعات وقطع مرحلة مهمةً من أجل التتويج بالكأس الذهبية.

وأضاف لاعب الأهلي أنه تجاوز فترة الإصابة الصعبة التي عاني منها خلال الفترة الماضية، ويشارك بقوة في التدريبات، من أجل مساعدة زملائه في الفترة الحالية والتي يخوض خلالها الأهلي مباراتي شباب بلوزداد وميدياما الغاني خارج القاهرة في الجولتين الرابعة والخامسة من دور المجموعات لدوري أبطال إفريقيا.

وتابع سليم مشددًا على أنه سوف يسعى بكل قوة لتقديم أفضل ما لديه حتى يكون عند حسن ظن الجهاز الفني وجماهير الأهلي.

وأوضح أن الإصابة هي أصعب شيء يمكن أن يواجه أي لاعب، ولكنها قدر، ويتعرض لها الجميع، وأنه ـ والحمد الله ــ تمكن من تجاوز الإصابة التي تعرض لها في الفترة الماضية بالصبر والمثابرة، ويود أن يشكر كل زملائه الذين أحاطوه بمشاعر من الود والمؤازرة، كما يوجه الشكر أيضًا لجماهير الأهلي التي ظلت تسأل عنه وتطمئن عليه عبر منصات التواصل الاجتماعي.

واختتم رضا سليم تصريحاته بتوجيه رسالة لجماهير الأهلي وقال: “جمهور كبير وعظيم، وأشكرهم على الدعم والمساندة ودايما أهلي”.

Scottish champions Celtic slipped to just their second league defeat of the season away to bitter rivals Rangers on Saturday afternoon, with the home side clinching a deserved 3-0 win courtesy of goals from Todd Cantwell, John Souttar and Fashion Sakala.

In the aftermath of that disappointing derby display, Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou may well be ruing the enforced changes to his side for the trip to Ibrox, with the backline, in particular, having looked somewhat makeshift with both Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers missing out through injury.

The absence of the latter man allowed January arrival Yuki Kobayashi to make just his sixth appearance for the club, although the Japanese centre-back looked somewhat shaky at the heart of the defence, having been 'out of his depth' according to Football Scotland's Mark Hendry.

The 22-year-old was notably beaten in the air by the aforementioned Souttar for the Light Blues' second goal of the day, while Glasgow Live's Will Lancaster noted that the former Vissel Kobe man was 'generally nervy' on what was his debut Old Firm outing.

That below-par performance – in which the new man won just four of his 11 duels and lost possession on 18 occasions – was a key factor in the end result, although Kobayashi wasn't alone in having let Postecoglou down, as fellow defender Alexandro Bernabei also failed to take his big chance.

How did Bernabei perform against Rangers?

Having been given the nod over Greg Taylor at left-back, Bernabei also proved something of a defensive liability alongside Kobayashi, having looked 'uncomfortable' and 'unsettled' throughout, according to the aforementioned Hendry.

One notable gripe that both Postecoglou and supporters will have with the young Argentine is his wasteful nature in possession, as the 22-year-old lost the ball on 28 occasions from his 100 touches, having regularly played the visitors into trouble.

There's no doubt that the £3.75m man certainly gets stuck in – as he won 11 duels on the day – although the tenacious full-back can seemingly be got at at times, having been dribbled past twice against Michael Beale's men.

As Lancaster also suggested, the former Lanus menace also 'failed to show his strong attacking qualities' despite completing four of his six attempted dribbles, with Anthony Ralston having offered a greater threat on the opposite flank after registering two key passes.

Bernabei's all-round woes were notably showcased by the fact that he recorded a measly match rating of just 5.9, as per Sofascore – the worst of any player for either side – with usual starter, Taylor unlikely to be fearing for his place in the side in the long-term.

Ian Bell’s excellent 67 steered the Birmingham Bears to a thrilling four wicket victory off the final ball of the NatWest Blast T20 match against the Derbyshire Falcons at Derby

ECB Reporters Network17-Jun-2016
ScorecardIan Bell set up a last-ball victory•Getty ImagesIan Bell’s excellent 67 steered the Birmingham Bears to a thrilling four wicket victory off the final ball of the NatWest Blast T20 match against the Derbyshire Falcons at Derby.The Bears appeared to be coasting in pursuit of the Falcons 141 for 7 when Bell was leading the chase but his dismissal in the 19th over left the game in the balance and it needed a four from Ateeq Javid off the last ball to deny the home side.Derbyshire’s new head coach John Sadler, whose appointment for the rest of the season was confirmed before the game, said: “It’s disappointing but that’s T20 cricket and we did well to get back in the game.”Former Derbyshire captain Rikki Clarke had taken 2 for 17 off four overs as the Falcons struggled in the first part of their innings before Wayne Madsen with 38 from 34 balls and some late blows from Shiv Thakor took them to a challenging score on a slow pitch.The Falcons innings began with Clarke striking Billy Godleman on the helmet with the first ball before the opener pulled Oliver Hannon-Dolby to deep midwicket.John Sadler, Derbyshire head coach•Getty ImagesChesney Hughes pulled Clarke for six but two balls later drove low to mid off where Bell took a good catch and Clarke struck again when Neil Broom top-edged a pull to cover in the fifth over.The accuracy of the Bears attack restricted the Falcons to 58 for 3 at the halfway point and Madsen responded by lifting Jetan Patel over midwicket for six before pulling Mark Adair just past the diving Chris Woakes for four.Madsen dispatched another short ball from Patel for six but Hamish Rutherford was lbw in the same over for 33 from 31 balls when he tried to work the off-spinner behind square.Adair ended Madsen’s innings when a top-edged pull landed in the gloves of Luke Ronchi and although Jimmy Neesham drove the next ball high into the stands, he edged a drive in the next over and was well caught by Ronchi diving low to his left.Thakor gave the innings a late flourish by pulling Hannon-Dolby and Woakes for sixes in an unbeaten 20 from 13 balls as 26 came from the last two overs to give the Falcons a respectable total.But Bell and Sam Hain gave the Bears an excellent start by taking 44 from the first five overs with Bell taking three fours off consecutive balls from Thakor.Bell drove Matt Critchley over long on for six but the leg-spinner struck three balls later when Hain sliced a drive to cover although after 10 overs, the Bears were well placed at 73 for 1.Alex Hughes should have removed Bell on 42 but Broom at deep midwicket spilled the catch diving forward and he completed his 50 from 39 balls before Laurie Evans became the latest batsman to top-edge a pull.Bell drove Andy Carter for six but Ronchi drove Alex Hughes to long off in the 18th over and Bell holed out to long on in the next to give the Falcons a chance of victory with the Bears needingAaron Thomason scooped Neesham to square leg and although the next ball shot through for four byes, Woakes was run out going for a second off the penultimate ball but Javid’s drive beat the bowler’s despairing dive to clinch victory.