BPH VS MNR T100

And that's a wrap from this match! A convincing victory for the Birmingham Phoenix! The action continues in The Men's Hundred as we have a game lined up between the Oval Invincibles and the London Spirit on Monday, the 25th of August. The match will begin at 5.30 pm GMT. Do join us early for the pre match analysis and build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Joe Clarke is the Hero of the Match. He says that the pitch was slightly on the slower side and it helped the spinners. He adds that they were sticking to their strengths and they are happy with the win.

Earlier in the game, Manchester Originals had a below-par batting effort at Old Trafford, never finding momentum. Phil Salt won the toss and batted first. Originals started brightly but Phoenix pulled back. Salt's departure for 31 was a turning point. Originals lacked momentum with Heinrich Klaasen falling on 34 and lower order offering little support. Phoenix bowlers were disciplined, restricting Originals to 109. Livingstone and Wood led the bowling with 2 wickets each. Phoenix executed plans well on a gripping surface.

On the other end, Manchester Originals struggled to make a significant impact with their bowling, as the target was far too low to defend effectively. Despite their aggressive approach and attempts to challenge the batters, the strategy simply wasn’t yielding results. They did manage to take the crucial wicket of Joe Clarke, but it was already a steep hill to climb, with just 19 runs needed off 36 deliveries. Ben Duckett ended unbeaten on 49!

A convincing victory for the Birmingham Phoenix! They started their innings with a measured approach, focusing on consistent singles and doubles to keep the scoreboard moving. But then, Sonny Baker made a pivotal breakthrough, claiming the wicket of Will Smeed and shifting the momentum in their favor. As Joe Clarke stepped up to the crease, with one wicket already down, he unleashed a flurry of aggressive shots, sending the ball flying to the boundary time and again. Meanwhile, Ben Duckett, gaining newfound confidence, followed suit after Clarke settled in, showcasing explosive batting and lighting up the field with a blistering 40 runs off just 21 deliveries.

FOUR! That will do! Ben Duckett remains unbeaten on 49. Full, outside off, Ben Duckett picks it well and slams it through extra covers for a boundary. Birmingham Phoenix beat the Manchester Originals by 7 wickets!

Hard length, on off, Jacob Bethell tucks it to mid-wicket for one. Scores level now.

Fuller, on middle, Jacob Bethell digs it back to the bowler.

Short, outside off, Ben Duckett tries to pull it but misses.

Sonny Baker lands it down leg, Jacob Bethell looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards short third. They collect a leg bye.

Slower one, on off, Ben Duckett pulls it over square leg for one.

SIX! Up and over! Short, sliding down leg, Ben Duckett uses the pace of the ball and pulls it over backward square leg for a biggie.

Short, on off, Ben Duckett looks to pull it but edges it to the right of the keeper.

Short, on off, Jacob Bethell pulls it to square leg for one. Just 10 needed now.

Good length, on middle, Jacob Bethell blocks it back to the bowler.

On a length, on leg, Jacob Bethell tucks it through backward square leg for a brace.