Warwickshire vs Nottinghamshire, 15th Match

testDay 2: 3rd Session - scores level

Edgbaston, Birmingham

18 Apr 2025, 3:30 pm IST

Nottinghamshire won the toss, chose to bowl

Warwickshire Inning Score: 93

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	SR
Robert Yates	lbw b b hutton	0	2	0	0
Alex Davies	lbw b b hutton	5	11	1	45.45
Hamza Shaikh	b b hutton	22	60	4	36.67
Sam Hain	lbw b fergus o neill	43	81	7	53.09
Dan Mousley	b fergus o neill	0	6	0	0
Ed Barnard	c freddie mccann b fergus o neill	5	14	1	35.71
Kai Smith	c josh tongue b b hutton	9	27	2	33.33
Michael Booth	b fergus o neill	4	4	1	100
Ethan Bamber	c verreynne b fergus o neill	1	11	0	9.09
Oliver Hannon-Dalby	not out	0	4	0	0
Vishwa Fernando	b b hutton	0	1	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Brett Hutton	13.4	5	38	5	0	0	2.8
Fergus O Neill	14	6	19	5	0	1	1.4
Josh Tongue	9	0	35	0	2	0	3.9

Nottinghamshire Inning Score: 93 /1

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Haseeb Hameed	batting	33	61	6	0	54.1
Ben Slater	lbw b bamber	40	40	7	1	100
Freddie McCann	batting	6	10	1	0	60

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Economy
Ethan Bamber	8	1	27	1	2	3.4
Oliver Hannon-Dalby	4	0	18	0	0	4.5
Ed Barnard	2	0	25	0	4	12.5
Vishwa Fernando	3	1	10	0	0	3.3
Michael Booth	1	0	5	0	0	5

Match Summary

Warwickshire vs Nottinghamshire - 15th Match (Test)

Date: April 18, 2025
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Match Summary

Nottinghamshire won the toss and opted to bowl. Warwickshire's first innings began cautiously, with Brett Hutton shining as the standout bowler. The match is ongoing, with Warwickshire scoring 34 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 9.2 overs. Sam Hain and Hamza Shaikh are currently unbeaten at the crease.

Detailed Narrative

Toss and Decision: Nottinghamshire won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to exploit the conditions early on.
Warwickshire's Batting Performance:
Warwickshire's innings got off to a shaky start as Brett Hutton dismissed both openers with LBW decisions.
- Robert Yates: Out for a duck (0 runs off 2 balls).
- Alex Davies: Scored 5 runs off 11 balls, including 1 boundary, before falling LBW to Brett Hutton.
- Hamza Shaikh: Showed resilience and scored 12 runs off 28 balls, hitting 2 boundaries.
- Sam Hain: Played aggressively, remaining unbeaten on 17 runs off 15 balls, with 3 boundaries and a strike rate of 113.33.
Bowling Highlights:
Brett Hutton was the star bowler during the initial phase, taking 2 wickets in his 5 overs while maintaining an economy rate of 4.4. Fergus O Neill supported well, bowling 4 overs with an economical spell (2.5 economy) but remained wicketless. Josh Tongue bowled briefly (0.2 overs) and conceded 2 runs.
Key Moments:
- Brett Hutton's exceptional bowling led to two LBW dismissals, putting Warwickshire under early pressure.
- Sam Hain and Hamza Shaikh's partnership is stabilizing the innings, with Hain looking particularly fluent.

Notable Performances

Batting:
No half-centuries or centuries have been recorded yet, but Sam Hain is shaping up to be the key batter for Warwickshire in this innings.
Bowling:
Brett Hutton has been the best bowler so far, claiming 2 wickets and delivering a disciplined spell.

Conclusion

With Warwickshire scoring 34 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, the match is still in its early stages. Brett Hutton's impact with the ball has been significant, while Sam Hain remains the player to watch as Warwickshire looks to build a competitive first-innings total. Stay tuned for further developments!