The Hundred Men

London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix

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London Spirit166/3 (16.2 ov)
Birmingham Phoenix162/4 (20 ov)

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Commentary

  • 20.015 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 162/4
  • 19.5FOUR! Adam Milne to Donovan Ferreira. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Birmingham Phoenix post a competitive 162 for 4 from their 100 balls, setting London Spirit a challenging target at Lord's. Joe Clarke anchored the innings brilliantly with a fluent 73 off 42, combining power and placement, while Sean Dickson provided the perfect late acceleration with an unbeaten 51 off 28. Donovan Ferreira added a rapid 14 off just five balls to push the total beyond 160. London Spirit struck at regular intervals, but couldn't contain Phoenix's finish. Adam Milne, Mason Crane and James Coles were among the wickets. Stay tuned for the run chase.
  • 19.4Adam Milne to Donovan Ferreira. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Moores.
  • 19.3Adam Milne to Donovan Ferreira. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Coles, mis-fielded by Milne.
  • 19.2SIX! Adam Milne to Donovan Ferreira. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
  • 19.1Adam Milne to Sean Dickson. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Coles.
  • 19.09 runs. Bowler: Henry Crocombe. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 147/4
  • 18.5SIX! Henry Crocombe to Sean Dickson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
  • 18.4Henry Crocombe to Sean Dickson. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
  • 18.3Henry Crocombe to Sean Dickson. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease flick, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Pretorius.
  • 18.2Henry Crocombe to Donovan Ferreira. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit body to third slip for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
  • 18.1OUT! Caught. Henry Crocombe to Joe Clarke. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Livingstone. Joe Clarke's brilliant innings comes to an end.
  • 18.019 runs. Bowler: Liam Livingstone. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 138/3
  • 17.5FOUR! Liam Livingstone to Sean Dickson. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side backing away Slog, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
  • 17.4SIX! Liam Livingstone to Sean Dickson. Googly length ball, to leg backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
  • 17.3Liam Livingstone to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Milne.
  • 17.2Liam Livingstone to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Moores.
  • 17.1SIX! Liam Livingstone to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
  • 17.04 runs. Bowler: James Coles. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 119/3
  • 17.08 runs. Bowler: Rehan Ahmed. London Spirit Men: 166/3
  • 16.5James Coles to Sean Dickson. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Overton.
  • 16.4James Coles to Joe Clarke. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Overton.
  • 16.3James Coles to Joe Clarke. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.
  • 16.2FOUR! Rehan Ahmed to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. London Spirit chase down 163 with ease, beating Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets with 18 balls to spare. After a brisk start, Liam Livingstone took complete control of the chase, smashing a superb 66 off just 30 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. Dewald Brevis provided the perfect support, finishing unbeaten on 55 off 31 as the pair dismantled the Phoenix attack. Despite losing three wickets, Spirit never looked under pressure and maintained an excellent scoring rate throughout. Birmingham Phoenix's bowlers struggled to contain the runs and ended on the losing side. Liam Livingstone is the Match Hero.
  • 16.2James Coles to Sean Dickson. Stock ball half volley, off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Willey.
  • 16.1James Coles to Joe Clarke. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
  • 16.1FOUR! Rehan Ahmed to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
  • 16.011 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 115/3
  • 16.02 runs. Bowler: Usman Tariq. London Spirit Men: 158/3
  • 15.5Usman Tariq to James Coles. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Owen.