Match Details
W-R | Balls | Econ |
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1-42 | 20b | 10.50 |
Session | Open | PASS | 25 Balls | 41 | 25 | 50 Balls | 61 | 60 | 75 Balls | 99 | 103 |
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Session | Open | PASS | 25 Balls | 39 | 41 | 50 Balls | 74 | 70 | 75 Balls | 116 | 115 | 100 Balls | 165 | 166 |
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The Birmingham Phoenix putting into Bat 1st started off nicely with Smeed (23 off 13) and Hammond (17 off 11). Moeen Ali and Livingstone batted well through the middle, Ali, in particular, timing the ball really well. Ali eventually departed for 42 off 25 and Livingstone scored 45 off 32.
Wade chipped in with 21 off 12 and got them to 166 for 6 in 100 balls.
The Invincibles bowling was decent with Milnes getting 3 for 32 in his 20 balls. Hasnain got a wicket. Narine was the most economical bowler for them as he got 2 for 21 in his 20 balls to keep the Phoenix to 166.
Chasing 167, the Invincibles got off to a poor start losing Jacks for 4 and Rossouw for 5. Roy was struggling in the middle and got some chances. He eventually departed for 21. Cox (32) and S Curran(30) played some really good shots to keep them in the game. Billings went for a golden duck. T Curran in the end smashed 30 off just 12 to keep the Invincibles in the hunt. S Narine could not do the job in his last game and Oval Invincibles ended with 156 for 8 in 100 balls.
The Phoenix bowling was outstanding throughout
as they picked wickets at regular intervals. K Richardson picked up 3 for 22 in
his 20 and was supported by Helm who bowled exceptionally to get 3 for 11 in
his 20-ball spell. Brookes and Howell got a wicket a piece to round off an
excellent bowling effort.