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Ahead of the fourth year of The Hundred getting under way on Tuesday 23 July, take a look at the 2024 squads as they currently stand.
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David Warner was among a number of big names to miss out on selection at The Hundred draft.
But former Australia captain Meg Lanning will appear in the women's competition for the first time after being drafted by London Spirit.
Andrew Flintoff's Northern Superchargers took West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran with the first pick of the men's draft.
Birmingham Phoenix picked England's Amy Jones first in the women's draft.
The 30-year-old wicketkeeper returns to Edgbaston on the maximum £50,000 women's contract having rejected her retention offer to enter the draft.
England Test batter Ollie Pope was selected by Spirit, having played for Welsh Fire in previous seasons.
England white-ball star Dawid Malan, who was part of the Trent Rockets side that won the men's competition in 2022, has moved to Oval Invincibles.
The 2024 tournament begins with a double-header between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix on 23 July, with the finals in both competitions on 18 August at Lord's.
Warner headlines the list of top-class internationals who missed out on selection after setting his reserve price at £100k.
The Australia opener, who recently retired from Test and one-day international cricket, was certainly not the only star to be passed over.
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam was a late addition to the draft but went unsold, alongside team-mate Mohammad Rizwan.
Big-hitting Australia all-rounder Tim David, a regular on the franchise circuit, also missed out, as did Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews, Sunil Narine of West Indies and Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
England World Cup winner Jason Roy also went undrafted but could yet earn a spot as a wildcard.
It was a similar story in the women's draft with India stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues also failing to attract interest.
Former New Zealand captain Suzie Bates, who led Oval Invincibles to victory in 2022, and ex-West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin missed out as well.
It was a good draft for West Indies players with Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer joining Spirit, Rovman Powell heading to Trent Rockets and Kieron Pollard signing with Southern Brave.
All were signed for the men's maximum of £125k.
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah and English batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore also earned the top salary as they joined Phoenix and Welsh Fire, respectively.
The women's draft saw a number of high-profile Australia players selected in the highest salary bracket of £50k.
Beth Mooney went to Originals with the second pick, Ashleigh Gardner was snapped up by Rockets and Superchargers took Annabel Sutherland.
Originals also picked up Australia spinner Sophie Molineux for £40k and England seamer Lauren Filer for £30k.
Smriti Mandhana returns to defending champions Brave, while Oval Invincibles have brought in Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu.
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But former Australia captain Meg Lanning will appear in the women's competition for the first time after being drafted by London Spirit.
Andrew Flintoff's Northern Superchargers took West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran with the first pick of the men's draft.
Birmingham Phoenix picked England's Amy Jones first in the women's draft.
The 30-year-old wicketkeeper returns to Edgbaston on the maximum £50,000 women's contract having rejected her retention offer to enter the draft.
England Test batter Ollie Pope was selected by Spirit, having played for Welsh Fire in previous seasons.
England white-ball star Dawid Malan, who was part of the Trent Rockets side that won the men's competition in 2022, has moved to Oval Invincibles.
The 2024 tournament begins with a double-header between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix on 23 July, with the finals in both competitions on 18 August at Lord's.
Warner headlines the list of top-class internationals who missed out on selection after setting his reserve price at £100k.
The Australia opener, who recently retired from Test and one-day international cricket, was certainly not the only star to be passed over.
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam was a late addition to the draft but went unsold, alongside team-mate Mohammad Rizwan.
Big-hitting Australia all-rounder Tim David, a regular on the franchise circuit, also missed out, as did Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews, Sunil Narine of West Indies and Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
England World Cup winner Jason Roy also went undrafted but could yet earn a spot as a wildcard.
It was a similar story in the women's draft with India stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues also failing to attract interest.
Former New Zealand captain Suzie Bates, who led Oval Invincibles to victory in 2022, and ex-West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin missed out as well.
It was a good draft for West Indies players with Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer joining Spirit, Rovman Powell heading to Trent Rockets and Kieron Pollard signing with Southern Brave.
All were signed for the men's maximum of £125k.
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah and English batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore also earned the top salary as they joined Phoenix and Welsh Fire, respectively.
The women's draft saw a number of high-profile Australia players selected in the highest salary bracket of £50k.
Beth Mooney went to Originals with the second pick, Ashleigh Gardner was snapped up by Rockets and Superchargers took Annabel Sutherland.
Originals also picked up Australia spinner Sophie Molineux for £40k and England seamer Lauren Filer for £30k.
Smriti Mandhana returns to defending champions Brave, while Oval Invincibles have brought in Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu.
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The Hundred: ECB seeking private investment in eight teams rather than whole tournament
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is "starting to pursue" private investment in The Hundred teams, says chief executive Richard Gould.
The Hundred, a 100-ball tournament launched in 2021, is currently funded by the ECB, with capital filtered down to the associated counties.
Gould said discussions had led to investment being sought at team level rather than in the tournament itself.
"We're looking at how that might manifest itself," Gould told BBC Sport.
"The Hundred is a good vehicle for private investment to come into the game."
Private investment in cricket has grown with the owners of Indian Premier League teams - the world's biggest franchise league - investing in sides in South Africa, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
The ECB has invested a further £100,000 in salaries for the women's game for 2024, but both the men's and women's players earn significantly less than in franchise tournaments in India, which has made it difficult to attract the world's best overseas players.
"Most of our counties are privately-owned members clubs. That has provided a great stable base for a number of decades but, sometimes, in order to be able to compete on a global scale we need to bring in private investment also," said Gould at a launch event before the new English domestic season starts on Friday.
The Hundred was created by the ECB to attract a more diverse audience and to fit into shorter broadcast slots.
A record 580,000 fans attended matches in 2023, with 41% of tickets sold to families and 30% to women.
However, the tournament has faced criticism from traditional cricket fans, who are unhappy with how some of the 18 counties are represented in the tournament.
The eight Hundred sides see counties combined, such as Yorkshire and Durham at Northern Superchargers, but others face lengthy journeys with fans of Somerset and Gloucestershire having Cardiff-based Welsh Fire as their nearest side.
Asked if there was a danger that investment at team level may result in money being harder to filter down and teams feeling more marginalised, Gould said he did not think that was the case.
"The way that our sport is organised and governed, everything under one umbrella, does allow us to make sure that any money that is available is invested in the area that is most appropriate and where we'll get the most return," said Gould.
The ECB are committed to the tournament until 2028 in a broadcast deal with Sky Sports, and Gould feels investment will take the tournament to new levels over the next five years.
"The excitement levels will significantly increase," he said.
"We'll be able to make sure we retain and attract all the best players in the world and have a game that either broadcasters, supporters or new fans want to be involved with.
"I'm very excited by what that could bring for the whole ecosystem of cricket, whether that is franchise led teams or county clubs."
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is "starting to pursue" private investment in The Hundred teams, says chief executive Richard Gould.
The Hundred, a 100-ball tournament launched in 2021, is currently funded by the ECB, with capital filtered down to the associated counties.
Gould said discussions had led to investment being sought at team level rather than in the tournament itself.
"We're looking at how that might manifest itself," Gould told BBC Sport.
"The Hundred is a good vehicle for private investment to come into the game."
Private investment in cricket has grown with the owners of Indian Premier League teams - the world's biggest franchise league - investing in sides in South Africa, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
The ECB has invested a further £100,000 in salaries for the women's game for 2024, but both the men's and women's players earn significantly less than in franchise tournaments in India, which has made it difficult to attract the world's best overseas players.
"Most of our counties are privately-owned members clubs. That has provided a great stable base for a number of decades but, sometimes, in order to be able to compete on a global scale we need to bring in private investment also," said Gould at a launch event before the new English domestic season starts on Friday.
The Hundred was created by the ECB to attract a more diverse audience and to fit into shorter broadcast slots.
A record 580,000 fans attended matches in 2023, with 41% of tickets sold to families and 30% to women.
However, the tournament has faced criticism from traditional cricket fans, who are unhappy with how some of the 18 counties are represented in the tournament.
The eight Hundred sides see counties combined, such as Yorkshire and Durham at Northern Superchargers, but others face lengthy journeys with fans of Somerset and Gloucestershire having Cardiff-based Welsh Fire as their nearest side.
Asked if there was a danger that investment at team level may result in money being harder to filter down and teams feeling more marginalised, Gould said he did not think that was the case.
"The way that our sport is organised and governed, everything under one umbrella, does allow us to make sure that any money that is available is invested in the area that is most appropriate and where we'll get the most return," said Gould.
The ECB are committed to the tournament until 2028 in a broadcast deal with Sky Sports, and Gould feels investment will take the tournament to new levels over the next five years.
"The excitement levels will significantly increase," he said.
"We'll be able to make sure we retain and attract all the best players in the world and have a game that either broadcasters, supporters or new fans want to be involved with.
"I'm very excited by what that could bring for the whole ecosystem of cricket, whether that is franchise led teams or county clubs."
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A Labour MP has called on the government to review any future decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board to sell its stake in the eight Hundred franchises to private investors.
The ECB has given the 18 counties plus the MCC until this Friday to give consent to this new “direction of travel” for the sport’s showpiece domestic competition. Under one current ECB proposal the Hundred teams will be offered for sale to private investors, with the ECB relinquishing all control over the teams.
John Spellar, MP for Warley in the West Midlands, believes Friday’s vote needs greater scrutiny given the significance of the sale, and the ECB’s position as keepers of the national summer game.
“The government should intervene,” Spellar told the Guardian. “This is not just a matter for the ECB. This is one of our national games, and it’s a matter for the public and for the government to have a voice as well.
“If you’re getting public funding, even at one remove, then there should also be full public accountability. The sports minister, Lucy Frazer, needs to intervene to give a government view. If they can intervene on the Daily Telegraph they can intervene on this.” Currently the ECB receives around £2.5m of public money annually from Sport England.
The plan to sell off the franchises was first floated in February. Originally the ECB had intended to retain 19% of its proposed 49% share in each team. A week ago this proposal was altered to selling its entire stake, with counties given a deadline of 10 May to see if consensus – understood to mean 75% of them – can be reached on the proposal.
“There is no objection to counties getting into a relationship with corporate enterprise and clearly English cricket can generate much larger crowds and revenues from the Hundred,” Spellar said. “That may be the best way of sustaining the game. But whatever you might say about the Premier League in football, for example, they have not handed over the intellectual property, they have not handed over control of the game. This looks like a short-term sugar rush as opposed to long-term building.”
Source: The Guardian
The ECB has given the 18 counties plus the MCC until this Friday to give consent to this new “direction of travel” for the sport’s showpiece domestic competition. Under one current ECB proposal the Hundred teams will be offered for sale to private investors, with the ECB relinquishing all control over the teams.
John Spellar, MP for Warley in the West Midlands, believes Friday’s vote needs greater scrutiny given the significance of the sale, and the ECB’s position as keepers of the national summer game.
“The government should intervene,” Spellar told the Guardian. “This is not just a matter for the ECB. This is one of our national games, and it’s a matter for the public and for the government to have a voice as well.
“If you’re getting public funding, even at one remove, then there should also be full public accountability. The sports minister, Lucy Frazer, needs to intervene to give a government view. If they can intervene on the Daily Telegraph they can intervene on this.” Currently the ECB receives around £2.5m of public money annually from Sport England.
The plan to sell off the franchises was first floated in February. Originally the ECB had intended to retain 19% of its proposed 49% share in each team. A week ago this proposal was altered to selling its entire stake, with counties given a deadline of 10 May to see if consensus – understood to mean 75% of them – can be reached on the proposal.
“There is no objection to counties getting into a relationship with corporate enterprise and clearly English cricket can generate much larger crowds and revenues from the Hundred,” Spellar said. “That may be the best way of sustaining the game. But whatever you might say about the Premier League in football, for example, they have not handed over the intellectual property, they have not handed over control of the game. This looks like a short-term sugar rush as opposed to long-term building.”
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ECB confirms advisory team to seek private investment into teams in The Hundred
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the advisory team who will support the game’s efforts to attract private investment into the eight teams in The Hundred.
Entering its fourth season, The Hundred has brought new fans into cricket, attracted more women and children, brought significant revenue into the game, and given young home-grown cricketers experience of performing on the biggest stage.
Given the context of the global cricketing landscape, and the significance of The Hundred as an important source of the revenue which funds English and Welsh cricket at every level, it will play a vital role in the future of our sport.
The ECB has consulted extensively with its members over recent months, and they have been supportive of the direction of travel for seeking private investment into the eight teams. The ambition is to seek partners with the expertise to help take the competition to the next level, while ensuring any investment benefits the whole of the game.
The ECB will continue working closely and collaboratively with its members through the process, including finalising how proceeds will be distributed among the First-Class Counties, MCC and the recreational game.
The Raine Group and Deloitte will work together as financial advisors on the process to secure private investment into teams in The Hundred.
The Raine Group, a global merchant bank within the sports, media, entertainment and technology sectors, will be the lead advisor on the transaction process, including sourcing partners and negotiating investment terms and structure.
Deloitte will be providing strategic advice to the ECB throughout the transaction process in respect of proposed team investments. Deloitte's Sports Business Group has advised on some of the sport industry’s most ambitious M&A transactions and are renowned for their work supporting the long-term growth and financial sustainability of sporting organisations.
Latham & Watkins and Onside Law LLP will act as legal co-counsel. Latham & Watkins recently led on the sale of Manchester United and Dorna (MotoGP), and the acquisitions of Chelsea FC and a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The firm regularly advises on investments, strategic partnerships, commercial agreements, and regulatory issues across global sport, including in football, rugby, motorsport, fight sports, tennis, and the major US sports.
Onside Law LLP is the long-standing primary legal services provider to the ECB and a market-leading sports law firm with unrivalled knowledge and experience of the sector.
ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, who is leading the process on behalf of ECB and the wider game, said: “We have identified this moment as the opportunity to take The Hundred to the next level while capitalising on the global interest in the competition to underpin the structure of the whole domestic game.
“The opportunity to engage new global strategic partners will help us unlock the future potential of The Hundred. We will be looking to engage the very best in world sport to grow The Hundred into a competition which can benefit the whole of cricket for years to come.
“With proceeds from any investment going direct to the recreational and the county game, it will support the other parts of cricket which are so cherished by fans and players alike and play an important role in identifying and developing talent.
“We are delighted to have appointed an advisory team with the experience, nous and ability to ensure any deals that are brokered are the right ones for the sport. The Raine Group, Deloitte, Latham & Watkins and Onside Law LLP will be valuable partners and advisors as we take this step forward as a game.”
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The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the advisory team who will support the game’s efforts to attract private investment into the eight teams in The Hundred.
Entering its fourth season, The Hundred has brought new fans into cricket, attracted more women and children, brought significant revenue into the game, and given young home-grown cricketers experience of performing on the biggest stage.
Given the context of the global cricketing landscape, and the significance of The Hundred as an important source of the revenue which funds English and Welsh cricket at every level, it will play a vital role in the future of our sport.
The ECB has consulted extensively with its members over recent months, and they have been supportive of the direction of travel for seeking private investment into the eight teams. The ambition is to seek partners with the expertise to help take the competition to the next level, while ensuring any investment benefits the whole of the game.
The ECB will continue working closely and collaboratively with its members through the process, including finalising how proceeds will be distributed among the First-Class Counties, MCC and the recreational game.
The Raine Group and Deloitte will work together as financial advisors on the process to secure private investment into teams in The Hundred.
The Raine Group, a global merchant bank within the sports, media, entertainment and technology sectors, will be the lead advisor on the transaction process, including sourcing partners and negotiating investment terms and structure.
Deloitte will be providing strategic advice to the ECB throughout the transaction process in respect of proposed team investments. Deloitte's Sports Business Group has advised on some of the sport industry’s most ambitious M&A transactions and are renowned for their work supporting the long-term growth and financial sustainability of sporting organisations.
Latham & Watkins and Onside Law LLP will act as legal co-counsel. Latham & Watkins recently led on the sale of Manchester United and Dorna (MotoGP), and the acquisitions of Chelsea FC and a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The firm regularly advises on investments, strategic partnerships, commercial agreements, and regulatory issues across global sport, including in football, rugby, motorsport, fight sports, tennis, and the major US sports.
Onside Law LLP is the long-standing primary legal services provider to the ECB and a market-leading sports law firm with unrivalled knowledge and experience of the sector.
ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, who is leading the process on behalf of ECB and the wider game, said: “We have identified this moment as the opportunity to take The Hundred to the next level while capitalising on the global interest in the competition to underpin the structure of the whole domestic game.
“The opportunity to engage new global strategic partners will help us unlock the future potential of The Hundred. We will be looking to engage the very best in world sport to grow The Hundred into a competition which can benefit the whole of cricket for years to come.
“With proceeds from any investment going direct to the recreational and the county game, it will support the other parts of cricket which are so cherished by fans and players alike and play an important role in identifying and developing talent.
“We are delighted to have appointed an advisory team with the experience, nous and ability to ensure any deals that are brokered are the right ones for the sport. The Raine Group, Deloitte, Latham & Watkins and Onside Law LLP will be valuable partners and advisors as we take this step forward as a game.”
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Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) has been replaced at Welsh Fire by Matt Henry (New Zealand).
Afridi said: “I’m sad to miss out on playing for Welsh Fire this year. I enjoyed The Hundred a lot last season, and I was excited about being back in Cardiff. I wish Mike and the team the best of luck for 2024.
Afridi said: “I’m sad to miss out on playing for Welsh Fire this year. I enjoyed The Hundred a lot last season, and I was excited about being back in Cardiff. I wish Mike and the team the best of luck for 2024.
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The Vitality Wildcard Draft took place today with 32 players being drafted into The Hundred off the back of their stand-out form in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and the Vitality Blast.
It leaves all eight teams in The Hundred, across both the women’s and men’s competitions, with full squads with just under 50 days to go until the first game gets underway at The Kia Oval.
England Men’s Test bowler Ollie Robinson has been drafted by Trent Rockets, England Women’s World Cup winner Fran Wilson is heading to Edgbaston with Birmingham Phoenix and former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara is returning to London Spirit.
Other names signed in the Vitality Wildcard Draft include Western Storm’s Sophie Luff, Nottinghamshire quick Dillon Pennington, and a duo of leg-spinners in South East Stars Dani Gregory and Glamorgan’s Mason Crane.
Vitality Wildcard Selections:
Birmingham Phoenix
Fran Wilson, Lissy Macleod, Suzie Bates*, Emma Jones*, Aneurin Donald, Rishi Patel
London Spirit
Abbey Freeborn, Ellie Anderson, Ravi Bopara, Ryan Higgins
Manchester Originals
Danielle Gregory, Alice Monaghan, Sonny Baker, Matthew Hurst, Tom Aspinwall*, Scott Currie*
Northern Superchargers
Jodi Grewcock, Sophia Turner, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington
Oval Invincibles
Rachel Slater, Amara Carr, Laura Harris*, Marchant de Lange, Mark Watt
Southern Brave
Sophie Luff, Katie Jones, Charli Knott*, James Coles, Joe Weatherley
Trent Rockets
Aylish Cranstone, Natasha Wraith, Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Tom Alsop
Welsh Fire
Georgia Davis, Kate Coppack, Mason Crane, Ben Green
*denotes replacement player
It leaves all eight teams in The Hundred, across both the women’s and men’s competitions, with full squads with just under 50 days to go until the first game gets underway at The Kia Oval.
England Men’s Test bowler Ollie Robinson has been drafted by Trent Rockets, England Women’s World Cup winner Fran Wilson is heading to Edgbaston with Birmingham Phoenix and former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara is returning to London Spirit.
Other names signed in the Vitality Wildcard Draft include Western Storm’s Sophie Luff, Nottinghamshire quick Dillon Pennington, and a duo of leg-spinners in South East Stars Dani Gregory and Glamorgan’s Mason Crane.
Vitality Wildcard Selections:
Birmingham Phoenix
Fran Wilson, Lissy Macleod, Suzie Bates*, Emma Jones*, Aneurin Donald, Rishi Patel
London Spirit
Abbey Freeborn, Ellie Anderson, Ravi Bopara, Ryan Higgins
Manchester Originals
Danielle Gregory, Alice Monaghan, Sonny Baker, Matthew Hurst, Tom Aspinwall*, Scott Currie*
Northern Superchargers
Jodi Grewcock, Sophia Turner, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington
Oval Invincibles
Rachel Slater, Amara Carr, Laura Harris*, Marchant de Lange, Mark Watt
Southern Brave
Sophie Luff, Katie Jones, Charli Knott*, James Coles, Joe Weatherley
Trent Rockets
Aylish Cranstone, Natasha Wraith, Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Tom Alsop
Welsh Fire
Georgia Davis, Kate Coppack, Mason Crane, Ben Green
*denotes replacement player
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Jason Roy will replace Brydon Carse at Northern Superchargers in The Hundred this year.
Roy said: “I can’t wait to join Northern Superchargers. It looks like we’ve got a really good group forming and the thought of playing for Freddie’s team is pretty exciting. You watch a bloke like him smash it when you’re a kid and it’ll be fun to work with him. I’d have been disappointed to have missed out on The Hundred so I’m glad to have got an opportunity, and I’m looking forward to getting up to Leeds and enjoying the competition.”
Roy said: “I can’t wait to join Northern Superchargers. It looks like we’ve got a really good group forming and the thought of playing for Freddie’s team is pretty exciting. You watch a bloke like him smash it when you’re a kid and it’ll be fun to work with him. I’d have been disappointed to have missed out on The Hundred so I’m glad to have got an opportunity, and I’m looking forward to getting up to Leeds and enjoying the competition.”
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Harry Brook to lead Northern Superchargers in the Hundred this summer under new head coach Andrew Flintoff
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Ben Stokes to feature in The Hundred
Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year, after the England Men v West Indies Men Test series is finished.
Stokes, the England Men's Test captain, missed last year's competition but will be available for four games for Andrew Flintoff's Northern Superchargers team this season.
The batters in England Men's Test squad - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith - will all be available for their teams in The Hundred immediately after the end of the third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, scheduled to start on Friday 26 July.
The availability of England Men's bowlers will be dependent on workload and international selection, but Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts and Dillon Pennington are all likely to feature in The Hundred from the early rounds. Chris Woakes is expected to be available from Tuesday 6 August.
In addition, it is expected that England Men's players picked in the squad for the first Rothesay Test match against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday 21 August will be available for The Hundred Eliminator (Saturday 17 August) and The Hundred Final (Sunday 18 August), depending on player role and workload management.
England Women's players are available for The Hundred with their summer international commitments finished.
A number of replacement players have also been confirmed, covering England Men's international selection in the early rounds and injury. India's Deepti Sharma will now be a part of The Hundred, as will Australia's Kim Garth, as well as New Zealand duo Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner.
The Hundred returns on Tuesday 23 July for its fourth season, promising thrilling cricket alongside electric entertainment through a partnership with BBC Music Introducing, with Cat Burns performing at The Hundred Opener at Kia Oval, and Zara Larsson ready to wow fans at The Hundred Final taking place at Lord’s on 18 August.
England Men's Player Availability and Player Replacements
Birmingham Phoenix
Tim Southee (New Zealand) will replace Naseem Shah for the duration of the competition
Louis Kimber (Leicestershire CCC) will replace Will Smeed for the duration of the competition
Chris Woakes (available from Tuesday 6 August)
Ben Duckett (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Jamie Smith (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
London Spirit
Deepti Sharma (India) will replace Grace Harris for the duration of the competition
Erin Burns (Australia) will replace Deepti Sharma while she is on international duty
Zak Crawley (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Ollie Pope (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand) will replace Zak Crawley while he is on international duty
Matthew Taylor (Gloucestershire CCC) will replace Ollie Pope while he is on international duty
Manchester Originals
Bethan Ellis (Central Sparks) will replace Mahika Gaur for the duration of the competition
Kim Garth (Australia) will replace Sophie Molineux for the duration of the competition
Northern Superchargers
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) will replace Daniel Sams for the duration of the competition
Harry Brook (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Ben Stokes (available for four games after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Dillon Pennington (first appearance tbc depending on workload management)
Matthew Potts (first appearance tbc depending on workload management)
Oval Invincibles
Harrison Ward (Sussex CCC) will replace Gus Atkinson while he is on international duty
Mohammad Amir (Pakistan) will replace Spencer Johnson for Oval Invincibles' first game on 23 July
Gus Atkinson (first appearance tbc depending on workload management)
Tash Farrant has been withdrawn from the competition through injury
Trent Rockets
Joe Root (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Riley Meredith (Australia) will replace Joe Root while he is on international duty
Welsh Fire
Beth Langston (Northern Diamonds) will replace Claire Nicholas for the duration of the competition
Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year, after the England Men v West Indies Men Test series is finished.
Stokes, the England Men's Test captain, missed last year's competition but will be available for four games for Andrew Flintoff's Northern Superchargers team this season.
The batters in England Men's Test squad - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith - will all be available for their teams in The Hundred immediately after the end of the third Rothesay Test match at Edgbaston, scheduled to start on Friday 26 July.
The availability of England Men's bowlers will be dependent on workload and international selection, but Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts and Dillon Pennington are all likely to feature in The Hundred from the early rounds. Chris Woakes is expected to be available from Tuesday 6 August.
In addition, it is expected that England Men's players picked in the squad for the first Rothesay Test match against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday 21 August will be available for The Hundred Eliminator (Saturday 17 August) and The Hundred Final (Sunday 18 August), depending on player role and workload management.
England Women's players are available for The Hundred with their summer international commitments finished.
A number of replacement players have also been confirmed, covering England Men's international selection in the early rounds and injury. India's Deepti Sharma will now be a part of The Hundred, as will Australia's Kim Garth, as well as New Zealand duo Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner.
The Hundred returns on Tuesday 23 July for its fourth season, promising thrilling cricket alongside electric entertainment through a partnership with BBC Music Introducing, with Cat Burns performing at The Hundred Opener at Kia Oval, and Zara Larsson ready to wow fans at The Hundred Final taking place at Lord’s on 18 August.
England Men's Player Availability and Player Replacements
Birmingham Phoenix
Tim Southee (New Zealand) will replace Naseem Shah for the duration of the competition
Louis Kimber (Leicestershire CCC) will replace Will Smeed for the duration of the competition
Chris Woakes (available from Tuesday 6 August)
Ben Duckett (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Jamie Smith (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
London Spirit
Deepti Sharma (India) will replace Grace Harris for the duration of the competition
Erin Burns (Australia) will replace Deepti Sharma while she is on international duty
Zak Crawley (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Ollie Pope (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand) will replace Zak Crawley while he is on international duty
Matthew Taylor (Gloucestershire CCC) will replace Ollie Pope while he is on international duty
Manchester Originals
Bethan Ellis (Central Sparks) will replace Mahika Gaur for the duration of the competition
Kim Garth (Australia) will replace Sophie Molineux for the duration of the competition
Northern Superchargers
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) will replace Daniel Sams for the duration of the competition
Harry Brook (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Ben Stokes (available for four games after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Dillon Pennington (first appearance tbc depending on workload management)
Matthew Potts (first appearance tbc depending on workload management)
Oval Invincibles
Harrison Ward (Sussex CCC) will replace Gus Atkinson while he is on international duty
Mohammad Amir (Pakistan) will replace Spencer Johnson for Oval Invincibles' first game on 23 July
Gus Atkinson (first appearance tbc depending on workload management)
Tash Farrant has been withdrawn from the competition through injury
Trent Rockets
Joe Root (available after England Men's third Rothesay Test match v West Indies)
Riley Meredith (Australia) will replace Joe Root while he is on international duty
Welsh Fire
Beth Langston (Northern Diamonds) will replace Claire Nicholas for the duration of the competition
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ECB wants to keep the Hundred name even if it switches to Twenty20 format
The England and Wales Cricket Board is pushing ahead with proposals to switch the Hundred to a Twenty20 format, but plans to keep the competition’s name. The Observer has learned that a return to traditional six-ball overs is on the cards when the next television rights cycle begins in 2029, although the Hundred title and branding will remain.
The ECB announced plans the new shorter format in 2018, with each hundred-ball innings divided into sets of five or 10 balls instead of overs, but as it prepares to sell stakes in the eight franchises this autumn a reversion to T20 is expected. Any change to the playing conditions would require the support of the ECB’s TV rights partner, Sky Sports, which expressed scepticism when the idea was first floated last year.
Sky has committed to investing £375m in the Hundred over nine seasons until 2028 so is reluctant to sanction a U-turn, although keeping the name may be enough to win its backing in a compromise agreement.
The secondary rights partner, BBC Sport, is also a big fan of the hundred-ball format as shorter matches suit its busy evening TV schedules, but it pays only around £1m for its rights so has less influence. The existing eight city-based Hundred franchises will remain, with the ECB hoping for two extra teams, in the north-east and south-west, in time for the 2029 season.
“We have no plans to abandon the Hundred,” a source involved in the discussions said. “Our plan is to grow the competition and build on its success, whatever the format.
“Hundred is a well-known cricketing term so keeping the competition’s name will not be a problem. It’s a really powerful brand that has attracted interest from all over the world. But T20 is the global format and will be an Olympic sport from 2028 so we have to explore that option.”
The ECB caused controversy and upset many cricket supporters by announcing the creation of the new format in 2018, with the Hundred eventually launching in 2021 after a 12-month delay caused by Covid. While the competition has been successful in attracting new audiences and advertisers to the sport, particularly to the women’s Hundred, it has not caught on around the rest of the world. Hopes the Hundred could become the Olympic format when cricket joins the Games in Los Angeles in four years’ time proved fanciful, while the ECB has been unable to attract Indian players or broadcasters to the competition.
The ECB first floated reverting to T20 in discussions with the counties last year, an idea that has since solidified as part of its plans to attract outside investment to the Hundred. While the ECB owns the eight franchises centrally it is planning to hand a 51% stake in each of the teams to their constituent counties at the end of this season’s competition, which begins with a double header between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix in south London on Tuesday.
The ECB is hoping to sell its remaining 49% share to outside investors in an auction process due to begin in September, with the host counties welcome to sell as much or as little of their share as they please. Given most of the potential investors are expected to come from the United States and India the ECB is understood to have reached the conclusion that selling a T20 competition makes more sense, albeit while retaining the Hundred brand.
The ECB is hopeful of raising up to £500m from selling half the Hundred, but concerns have been raised about the sales process, with several private equity sources have told the Observer that such a valuation is overly optimistic. The only firm offer the ECB has received to date came in November 2022 from the Bridgepoint Group, which offered £400m for a 75% stake in the Hundred, which was firmly rejected.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board is pushing ahead with proposals to switch the Hundred to a Twenty20 format, but plans to keep the competition’s name. The Observer has learned that a return to traditional six-ball overs is on the cards when the next television rights cycle begins in 2029, although the Hundred title and branding will remain.
The ECB announced plans the new shorter format in 2018, with each hundred-ball innings divided into sets of five or 10 balls instead of overs, but as it prepares to sell stakes in the eight franchises this autumn a reversion to T20 is expected. Any change to the playing conditions would require the support of the ECB’s TV rights partner, Sky Sports, which expressed scepticism when the idea was first floated last year.
Sky has committed to investing £375m in the Hundred over nine seasons until 2028 so is reluctant to sanction a U-turn, although keeping the name may be enough to win its backing in a compromise agreement.
The secondary rights partner, BBC Sport, is also a big fan of the hundred-ball format as shorter matches suit its busy evening TV schedules, but it pays only around £1m for its rights so has less influence. The existing eight city-based Hundred franchises will remain, with the ECB hoping for two extra teams, in the north-east and south-west, in time for the 2029 season.
“We have no plans to abandon the Hundred,” a source involved in the discussions said. “Our plan is to grow the competition and build on its success, whatever the format.
“Hundred is a well-known cricketing term so keeping the competition’s name will not be a problem. It’s a really powerful brand that has attracted interest from all over the world. But T20 is the global format and will be an Olympic sport from 2028 so we have to explore that option.”
The ECB caused controversy and upset many cricket supporters by announcing the creation of the new format in 2018, with the Hundred eventually launching in 2021 after a 12-month delay caused by Covid. While the competition has been successful in attracting new audiences and advertisers to the sport, particularly to the women’s Hundred, it has not caught on around the rest of the world. Hopes the Hundred could become the Olympic format when cricket joins the Games in Los Angeles in four years’ time proved fanciful, while the ECB has been unable to attract Indian players or broadcasters to the competition.
The ECB first floated reverting to T20 in discussions with the counties last year, an idea that has since solidified as part of its plans to attract outside investment to the Hundred. While the ECB owns the eight franchises centrally it is planning to hand a 51% stake in each of the teams to their constituent counties at the end of this season’s competition, which begins with a double header between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix in south London on Tuesday.
The ECB is hoping to sell its remaining 49% share to outside investors in an auction process due to begin in September, with the host counties welcome to sell as much or as little of their share as they please. Given most of the potential investors are expected to come from the United States and India the ECB is understood to have reached the conclusion that selling a T20 competition makes more sense, albeit while retaining the Hundred brand.
The ECB is hopeful of raising up to £500m from selling half the Hundred, but concerns have been raised about the sales process, with several private equity sources have told the Observer that such a valuation is overly optimistic. The only firm offer the ECB has received to date came in November 2022 from the Bridgepoint Group, which offered £400m for a 75% stake in the Hundred, which was firmly rejected.
ECB wants to keep the Hundred name even if it switches to Twenty20 format
A source involved in talks about the future of the Hundred says it wants to keep its ‘really powerful brand’ even if the format does change in 2028
The Hundred is an abomination and also, it would appear, a failure in both cricketing and commercial terms. And I’m pretty sure we already have a T20 competition in England!ECB wants to keep the Hundred name even if it switches to Twenty20 format
The England and Wales Cricket Board is pushing ahead with proposals to switch the Hundred to a Twenty20 format, but plans to keep the competition’s name. The Observer has learned that a return to traditional six-ball overs is on the cards when the next television rights cycle begins in 2029, although the Hundred title and branding will remain.
The ECB announced plans the new shorter format in 2018, with each hundred-ball innings divided into sets of five or 10 balls instead of overs, but as it prepares to sell stakes in the eight franchises this autumn a reversion to T20 is expected. Any change to the playing conditions would require the support of the ECB’s TV rights partner, Sky Sports, which expressed scepticism when the idea was first floated last year.
Sky has committed to investing £375m in the Hundred over nine seasons until 2028 so is reluctant to sanction a U-turn, although keeping the name may be enough to win its backing in a compromise agreement.
The secondary rights partner, BBC Sport, is also a big fan of the hundred-ball format as shorter matches suit its busy evening TV schedules, but it pays only around £1m for its rights so has less influence. The existing eight city-based Hundred franchises will remain, with the ECB hoping for two extra teams, in the north-east and south-west, in time for the 2029 season.
“We have no plans to abandon the Hundred,” a source involved in the discussions said. “Our plan is to grow the competition and build on its success, whatever the format.
“Hundred is a well-known cricketing term so keeping the competition’s name will not be a problem. It’s a really powerful brand that has attracted interest from all over the world. But T20 is the global format and will be an Olympic sport from 2028 so we have to explore that option.”
The ECB caused controversy and upset many cricket supporters by announcing the creation of the new format in 2018, with the Hundred eventually launching in 2021 after a 12-month delay caused by Covid. While the competition has been successful in attracting new audiences and advertisers to the sport, particularly to the women’s Hundred, it has not caught on around the rest of the world. Hopes the Hundred could become the Olympic format when cricket joins the Games in Los Angeles in four years’ time proved fanciful, while the ECB has been unable to attract Indian players or broadcasters to the competition.
The ECB first floated reverting to T20 in discussions with the counties last year, an idea that has since solidified as part of its plans to attract outside investment to the Hundred. While the ECB owns the eight franchises centrally it is planning to hand a 51% stake in each of the teams to their constituent counties at the end of this season’s competition, which begins with a double header between Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix in south London on Tuesday.
The ECB is hoping to sell its remaining 49% share to outside investors in an auction process due to begin in September, with the host counties welcome to sell as much or as little of their share as they please. Given most of the potential investors are expected to come from the United States and India the ECB is understood to have reached the conclusion that selling a T20 competition makes more sense, albeit while retaining the Hundred brand.
The ECB is hopeful of raising up to £500m from selling half the Hundred, but concerns have been raised about the sales process, with several private equity sources have told the Observer that such a valuation is overly optimistic. The only firm offer the ECB has received to date came in November 2022 from the Bridgepoint Group, which offered £400m for a 75% stake in the Hundred, which was firmly rejected.
ECB wants to keep the Hundred name even if it switches to Twenty20 format
A source involved in talks about the future of the Hundred says it wants to keep its ‘really powerful brand’ even if the format does change in 2028
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Northern Superchargers - Temporary Replacements
Ben Dwarshius will replace Ben Stokes for the 4 fixtures that Stokes is unavailable.
Ben Dwarshius will be available for selection for the following games:
26/7 - Trent Rockets
30/7 - Southern Brave
11/8 - Manchester Original
13/8 - London Spirit
Pat Brown will temporarily replace Harry Brook for the first two games against Trent Rockets and Southern Brave
Ben Dwarshius will replace Ben Stokes for the 4 fixtures that Stokes is unavailable.
Ben Dwarshius will be available for selection for the following games:
26/7 - Trent Rockets
30/7 - Southern Brave
11/8 - Manchester Original
13/8 - London Spirit
Pat Brown will temporarily replace Harry Brook for the first two games against Trent Rockets and Southern Brave
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ECB contacts NFL owners over Hundred team sales
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has contacted owners of teams in the NFL about potential investment in The Hundred.
Stakes in the eight Hundred teams will be sold later this year and investors will be in place for the 2025 season.
The ECB has spoken to every team owner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League and will host some interested parties, including those from the United States, during this year’s tournament, which begins on Tuesday.
“We have sent a document and video to some NFL owners to explain what cricket is,” said ECB director of business operations Vikram Banerjee.
“In terms of fan engagement, how they can build stadia experience and bring in the next generation, those guys are amazing. We can bring that blend together.”
The ECB launched The Hundred and its controversial 100-ball format in 2021, with a competition of eight franchises each made up of a men’s and women’s team.
Despite the upheaval coming through the sales of the teams, there are no plans to change the format to T20.
Discussions over an expansion from eight teams have taken place, though any growth in the competition would be in line with TV broadcast deals and Sky have a contract in place until the end of the 2028 season.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has contacted owners of teams in the NFL about potential investment in The Hundred.
Stakes in the eight Hundred teams will be sold later this year and investors will be in place for the 2025 season.
The ECB has spoken to every team owner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League and will host some interested parties, including those from the United States, during this year’s tournament, which begins on Tuesday.
“We have sent a document and video to some NFL owners to explain what cricket is,” said ECB director of business operations Vikram Banerjee.
“In terms of fan engagement, how they can build stadia experience and bring in the next generation, those guys are amazing. We can bring that blend together.”
The ECB launched The Hundred and its controversial 100-ball format in 2021, with a competition of eight franchises each made up of a men’s and women’s team.
Despite the upheaval coming through the sales of the teams, there are no plans to change the format to T20.
Discussions over an expansion from eight teams have taken place, though any growth in the competition would be in line with TV broadcast deals and Sky have a contract in place until the end of the 2028 season.
The Hundred: NFL owners contacted by ECB over team sales
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) contact owners of teams in the NFL about potential investment in The Hundred.
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English cricket open to IPL investment in Hundred
English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition.
The fourth edition of the 100-balls per side tournament, which features eight specially created teams -- each with a men’s and women’s side -- rather than the traditional 18 first-class English counties, starts on Tuesday.
Its future remains uncertain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) looking to secure private investment in a bid to cement its position in the global calendar and boost the finances of the domestic game.
The ECB is trying to balance a desire for a cash injection while retaining control of the Hundred by selling off a 49 percent stake in each team to private investors, with host teams retaining the remaining 51 percent of shares.
But the host could sell part or all of its shares.
“Control comes at different levels, it comes at team level and it comes at competition level -- that’s not something we are ceding control of,” ECB chief executive Richard Gould told reporters during a conference call.
“Different investor groups have different needs, for some it is about control of what happens on the field, for others it’s the commercial element.
“You’re right about the strength of the Indian market -- it represents probably 90 percent of the revenues coming into the ICC (International Cricket Council) and we have seen the proliferation of IPL teams moving outside of their home market into other national markets. I think that’s to be welcomed,” he added.
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English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition.
The fourth edition of the 100-balls per side tournament, which features eight specially created teams -- each with a men’s and women’s side -- rather than the traditional 18 first-class English counties, starts on Tuesday.
Its future remains uncertain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) looking to secure private investment in a bid to cement its position in the global calendar and boost the finances of the domestic game.
The ECB is trying to balance a desire for a cash injection while retaining control of the Hundred by selling off a 49 percent stake in each team to private investors, with host teams retaining the remaining 51 percent of shares.
But the host could sell part or all of its shares.
“Control comes at different levels, it comes at team level and it comes at competition level -- that’s not something we are ceding control of,” ECB chief executive Richard Gould told reporters during a conference call.
“Different investor groups have different needs, for some it is about control of what happens on the field, for others it’s the commercial element.
“You’re right about the strength of the Indian market -- it represents probably 90 percent of the revenues coming into the ICC (International Cricket Council) and we have seen the proliferation of IPL teams moving outside of their home market into other national markets. I think that’s to be welcomed,” he added.
English cricket open to IPL investment in Hundred
English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition.
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The Hundred 2024 is starting today with:
Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix, 1st Match (5:30 PM GMT)
Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix, 1st Match (5:30 PM GMT)
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Birmingham win the toss and will bat first
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings(w/c), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Amir
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Aneurin Donald(w), Rishi Patel, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Moeen Ali(c), Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Tim Southee
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings(w/c), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Mohammad Amir
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Aneurin Donald(w), Rishi Patel, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Moeen Ali(c), Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Tim Southee
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Birmingham Phoenix (Men) 89
Oval Invincibles (Men) (69/100 balls, T:90) 93/2
Invincibles won by 8 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
Oval Invincibles (Men) (69/100 balls, T:90) 93/2
Invincibles won by 8 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
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Defending champions Oval Invincibles romped to victory under the lights at The Kia Oval as the fourth year of The Hundred got underway with two wins out of two for the men’s and women’s South London team.
The Invincibles pace duo of Saqib Mahmood and Mohammad Amir ripped the heart out of Birmingham Phoenix’s first-innings effort, after captain Moeen Ali won the toss and decided to bat, reducing them to 10-4 after just 17 balls.
Amir and Mahmood took two wickets apiece, a welcome return to action from injury for England’s Mahmood who last played a game in The Hundred almost three years ago, in 2021.
After Amanda-Jade Wellington took 3-9 for Oval Invincibles women’s team in the day’s first game, another Australian leg-spinner in the shape of Adam Zampa replicated her success, skidding his way to figures of 3-11.
The stylish Jacob Bethell and buccaneering Benny Howell did their best to repair the top-order damage for Phoenix, but their eventual total of 89 would have been under-par on any surface and never looked enough.
In reply, Invincibles were unfussed and unhurried – waltzing their way to an 8-wicket win with 31 balls left. Captain Sam Billings added some late hitting, after Tawanda Muyeye had given the crowd of 23,621 a glimpse of his talent with a 14-ball 23, to make it the perfect start for both Oval Invincibles teams.
Meerkat Match Hero Adam Zampa said: “It was nice to start that way, especially at home, and it was good for us to continue our success from last year. It’s a good feeling and it’s nice to be in the winner’s circle straight away.
“It wasn’t much of a spinning wicket, to be honest. I enjoy bowling here, I think it skids on a bit and if you get that right it can be hard to hit. I tried to attack the stumps as much as possible today and it worked.
“We’ve had a bit of a chat about what we did well last year and what works here [The Kia Oval]. In particular, starting well here was really important so we talked about the lengths you have to bowl here and how to do well on this ground. A lot of our guys have good experience of playing here so we’ve had a bit of talk about that.
“It’s a really enjoyable competition, I love playing in The Hundred. You feel like it’s a really alien concept but once you’re playing in it, it’s Twenty20 cricket with a couple of tactical changes – and really good tactical changes that I enjoy being a part of: 65-minute innings, that’s the sweet-spot, I love it.”
The Invincibles pace duo of Saqib Mahmood and Mohammad Amir ripped the heart out of Birmingham Phoenix’s first-innings effort, after captain Moeen Ali won the toss and decided to bat, reducing them to 10-4 after just 17 balls.
Amir and Mahmood took two wickets apiece, a welcome return to action from injury for England’s Mahmood who last played a game in The Hundred almost three years ago, in 2021.
After Amanda-Jade Wellington took 3-9 for Oval Invincibles women’s team in the day’s first game, another Australian leg-spinner in the shape of Adam Zampa replicated her success, skidding his way to figures of 3-11.
The stylish Jacob Bethell and buccaneering Benny Howell did their best to repair the top-order damage for Phoenix, but their eventual total of 89 would have been under-par on any surface and never looked enough.
In reply, Invincibles were unfussed and unhurried – waltzing their way to an 8-wicket win with 31 balls left. Captain Sam Billings added some late hitting, after Tawanda Muyeye had given the crowd of 23,621 a glimpse of his talent with a 14-ball 23, to make it the perfect start for both Oval Invincibles teams.
Meerkat Match Hero Adam Zampa said: “It was nice to start that way, especially at home, and it was good for us to continue our success from last year. It’s a good feeling and it’s nice to be in the winner’s circle straight away.
“It wasn’t much of a spinning wicket, to be honest. I enjoy bowling here, I think it skids on a bit and if you get that right it can be hard to hit. I tried to attack the stumps as much as possible today and it worked.
“We’ve had a bit of a chat about what we did well last year and what works here [The Kia Oval]. In particular, starting well here was really important so we talked about the lengths you have to bowl here and how to do well on this ground. A lot of our guys have good experience of playing here so we’ve had a bit of talk about that.
“It’s a really enjoyable competition, I love playing in The Hundred. You feel like it’s a really alien concept but once you’re playing in it, it’s Twenty20 cricket with a couple of tactical changes – and really good tactical changes that I enjoy being a part of: 65-minute innings, that’s the sweet-spot, I love it.”
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Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Match Highlights
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Today's game in THE HUNDRED 2024:
Southern Brave vs London Spirit, 2nd Match
Southern Brave vs London Spirit, 2nd Match
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Josh Little will temporarily replace Haris Rauf at Welsh Fire due to MLC commitments.
Chris Green will temporarily replace Rashid Khan at Trent Rockets due to MLC commitments.
Chris Green will temporarily replace Rashid Khan at Trent Rockets due to MLC commitments.
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London Spirit have won the toss and have opted to bat
Southern Brave (Playing XI): James Vince(c), Daniel Hughes, Leus du Plooy, Alex Davies(w), Laurie Evans, James Coles, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Daniel Lawrence(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Ravi Bopara, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall
Southern Brave (Playing XI): James Vince(c), Daniel Hughes, Leus du Plooy, Alex Davies(w), Laurie Evans, James Coles, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Daniel Lawrence(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Ravi Bopara, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall
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Damn, nothing tops a pair of fast bowlers at their best wrecking havoc
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London Spirit (Men) 138/9
Southern Brave (Men) (89/100 balls, T:139) 139/3
Brave won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
Southern Brave (Men) (89/100 balls, T:139) 139/3
Brave won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
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A superb display from Southern Brave’s lethal seamers and a ruthless run-chase orchestrated by James Vince ensured the men’s competition’s inaugural winners prevailed against London Spirit at Utilita Bowl
Invited to field first, Brave’s attack dominated the opening stages, with left-arm spinner James Coles inducing a miscued lofted drive from Adam Rossington for the first wicket.
Craig Overton took the catch and Overton then took centre stage, picking up the next three wickets – all to outfield catches – to rip through the Spirit’s middle order.
England superstar Jofra Archer touched 90mph in his first appearance in The Hundred – a spell that went for just nine runs – while Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan provided ferocious back-up.
When the Guyanese overseas star Shimron Hetymer skewed Mills to backward point, the Spirit were tottering on 49-5 from 48 balls.
Thereafter Andre Russell joined Spirit skipper Dan Lawrence, signalling his intentions by clubbing his first delivery to the fence. After launching a short ball from Archer for the first six of the match, Russell then handed Archer his first wicket, Russell’s upper cut picking out Overton at deep third.
Jordan burst through to trap Lawrence for an enterprising 38 (30), leaving Liam Dawson to offer spirited lone resistance at the death. Dominating the latter stages, Dawson took 14 runs from the final three deliveries, his unbeaten 45 (19) giving the Spirit impetus going into the run-chase.
Any optimism was short-lived. Vince stroked four boundaries in his first five balls to set Brave on their way and in partnership with the left-hander Daniel Hughes, the pair put on 95 for the first wicket.
Hughes nicked Ravi Bopara to Rossington behind the stumps for 45 (31) but Vince went to his fifth half-century in the competition’s history and despite Vince lofting a catch to long-off with the score on 117, the final 22 runs were negotiated with little undue fuss. Needing 139 to win, the Brave eased home with 11 balls to spare.
Meerkat Match Hero Craig Overton said: “It was a pretty good surface, it did a little bit with the new ball, and we wanted to make it as hard as possible, bowling with no width, and it came off today.
"We’ve got some decent pace in our boys, so I knew their batters would be coming at me a bit more, so I knew I had to be on it and hit my lengths. Sometimes it might play in my favour and today it obviously did.
“It’s massive to start well in this competition, there’s only seven games in the group stage so you need to start well.
“Vincey is a phenomenal player and he’s done it for years in the Vitality Blast, he’s carried that form into The Hundred and it’s nice to see him back in form today.”
Invited to field first, Brave’s attack dominated the opening stages, with left-arm spinner James Coles inducing a miscued lofted drive from Adam Rossington for the first wicket.
Craig Overton took the catch and Overton then took centre stage, picking up the next three wickets – all to outfield catches – to rip through the Spirit’s middle order.
England superstar Jofra Archer touched 90mph in his first appearance in The Hundred – a spell that went for just nine runs – while Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan provided ferocious back-up.
When the Guyanese overseas star Shimron Hetymer skewed Mills to backward point, the Spirit were tottering on 49-5 from 48 balls.
Thereafter Andre Russell joined Spirit skipper Dan Lawrence, signalling his intentions by clubbing his first delivery to the fence. After launching a short ball from Archer for the first six of the match, Russell then handed Archer his first wicket, Russell’s upper cut picking out Overton at deep third.
Jordan burst through to trap Lawrence for an enterprising 38 (30), leaving Liam Dawson to offer spirited lone resistance at the death. Dominating the latter stages, Dawson took 14 runs from the final three deliveries, his unbeaten 45 (19) giving the Spirit impetus going into the run-chase.
Any optimism was short-lived. Vince stroked four boundaries in his first five balls to set Brave on their way and in partnership with the left-hander Daniel Hughes, the pair put on 95 for the first wicket.
Hughes nicked Ravi Bopara to Rossington behind the stumps for 45 (31) but Vince went to his fifth half-century in the competition’s history and despite Vince lofting a catch to long-off with the score on 117, the final 22 runs were negotiated with little undue fuss. Needing 139 to win, the Brave eased home with 11 balls to spare.
Meerkat Match Hero Craig Overton said: “It was a pretty good surface, it did a little bit with the new ball, and we wanted to make it as hard as possible, bowling with no width, and it came off today.
"We’ve got some decent pace in our boys, so I knew their batters would be coming at me a bit more, so I knew I had to be on it and hit my lengths. Sometimes it might play in my favour and today it obviously did.
“It’s massive to start well in this competition, there’s only seven games in the group stage so you need to start well.
“Vincey is a phenomenal player and he’s done it for years in the Vitality Blast, he’s carried that form into The Hundred and it’s nice to see him back in form today.”
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I think there is high probability the IPL owners will invest. Though to what extent is the question.English cricket open to IPL investment in Hundred
English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition.
The fourth edition of the 100-balls per side tournament, which features eight specially created teams -- each with a men’s and women’s side -- rather than the traditional 18 first-class English counties, starts on Tuesday.
Its future remains uncertain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) looking to secure private investment in a bid to cement its position in the global calendar and boost the finances of the domestic game.
The ECB is trying to balance a desire for a cash injection while retaining control of the Hundred by selling off a 49 percent stake in each team to private investors, with host teams retaining the remaining 51 percent of shares.
But the host could sell part or all of its shares.
“Control comes at different levels, it comes at team level and it comes at competition level -- that’s not something we are ceding control of,” ECB chief executive Richard Gould told reporters during a conference call.
“Different investor groups have different needs, for some it is about control of what happens on the field, for others it’s the commercial element.
“You’re right about the strength of the Indian market -- it represents probably 90 percent of the revenues coming into the ICC (International Cricket Council) and we have seen the proliferation of IPL teams moving outside of their home market into other national markets. I think that’s to be welcomed,” he added.
English cricket open to IPL investment in Hundred
English cricket chiefs confirmed on Monday they have held talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition.
I am sure anything the IPL owners do, they would want a good amount of control over things. Not sure how open people running The Hundred are to outside control.
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Today's fixture in The Hundred 2024:
Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire, 3rd Match
Usama mir might be in action tonight.
Manchester Originals vs Welsh Fire, 3rd Match
Usama mir might be in action tonight.
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If they get enough money, they won't care about losing control. This could be the last year of Pak's playing in the hundred
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Welsh Fire have won the toss and will bowl first
Welsh Fire: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Clarke, Tom Abell (capt), Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, David Payne, Mason Crane, Josh Little, Jake Ball.
Manchester Originals: Phil Salt (capt, wk), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikander Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Josh Hull
Welsh Fire: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Clarke, Tom Abell (capt), Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, David Payne, Mason Crane, Josh Little, Jake Ball.
Manchester Originals: Phil Salt (capt, wk), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikander Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Josh Hull
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Colin Ingram will temporarily replace Mitchell Santner at Northern Superchargers due to MLC commitments.
Jos Buttler is not playing tonight. Phil Salt will be captain. Manchester Originals are awaiting the outcome of a scan on his calf, at present he is still in the competition and has not yet been replaced.
Jos Buttler is not playing tonight. Phil Salt will be captain. Manchester Originals are awaiting the outcome of a scan on his calf, at present he is still in the competition and has not yet been replaced.
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Manchester Originals (Men) 86/8
Welsh Fire (Men) (57/100 balls, T:87) 87/2
Fire won by 8 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
Welsh Fire (Men) (57/100 balls, T:87) 87/2
Fire won by 8 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
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Welsh Fire strolled to victory against Manchester Originals in record time in The Hundred, inspired by their trio of left-arm pacers who derailed the home team’s batting effort before it ever got going
David Willey, David Payne and Josh Little took 6-46 between them from their 60 balls, reducing the Originals, without injured captain Jos Buttler, to 4-4, then 26-5 and 37-7.
Manchester Originals had no answer to the trio – who also registered 36 dot balls amongst their 60 balls of carnage – as they consistently hit heavy lengths at good pace on a pitch that never looked easy to bat on
Jamie Overton and Scott Currie hung around with the bat for long enough to prevent Originals posting the lowest ever total in The Hundred, but their eventual score of 86-8 was at best an exercise in saving face.
Welsh Fire’s target of 87 seemed academic and it proved as such, knocked off with a record 43 balls to spare, for the loss of just Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Jonny Bairstow.
It was the perfect start for Mike Hussey’s Welsh Fire and it sealed a double win for the Cardiff-based side after their women’s team’s success earlier in the day.
Meerkat Match Hero David Willey said: “We wanted to start the tournament well. We talked about setting the tone and fortunately I got Salty out early on there and we got a nice start.
“I guess the swinging ball [is why the left-armers are dangerous]. These balls have been a little bit inconsistent in practice, some have swung and some haven’t. I think left-armers swinging the ball back is always dangerous.
“We all want to do our strengths well, and the communication between us out there is really good as well. Credit to the backroom staff, they’ve put a good squad of bowlers together and we all complement each other nicely.
“Last year was great fun, probably my most enjoyable month of the year. The staff have put together a great group of guys who enjoy each other’s company off the field as well as on the field, and I think that contributes to our success.”
David Willey, David Payne and Josh Little took 6-46 between them from their 60 balls, reducing the Originals, without injured captain Jos Buttler, to 4-4, then 26-5 and 37-7.
Manchester Originals had no answer to the trio – who also registered 36 dot balls amongst their 60 balls of carnage – as they consistently hit heavy lengths at good pace on a pitch that never looked easy to bat on
Jamie Overton and Scott Currie hung around with the bat for long enough to prevent Originals posting the lowest ever total in The Hundred, but their eventual score of 86-8 was at best an exercise in saving face.
Welsh Fire’s target of 87 seemed academic and it proved as such, knocked off with a record 43 balls to spare, for the loss of just Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Jonny Bairstow.
It was the perfect start for Mike Hussey’s Welsh Fire and it sealed a double win for the Cardiff-based side after their women’s team’s success earlier in the day.
Meerkat Match Hero David Willey said: “We wanted to start the tournament well. We talked about setting the tone and fortunately I got Salty out early on there and we got a nice start.
“I guess the swinging ball [is why the left-armers are dangerous]. These balls have been a little bit inconsistent in practice, some have swung and some haven’t. I think left-armers swinging the ball back is always dangerous.
“We all want to do our strengths well, and the communication between us out there is really good as well. Credit to the backroom staff, they’ve put a good squad of bowlers together and we all complement each other nicely.
“Last year was great fun, probably my most enjoyable month of the year. The staff have put together a great group of guys who enjoy each other’s company off the field as well as on the field, and I think that contributes to our success.”
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Today's fixture in THE HUNDRED 2024:
Northern Superchargers vs Trent Rockets, 4th Match
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Ross Whiteley will play for Welsh Fire in The Men’s Hundred, for the remainder of the competition
Whiteley, who has lifted The Hundred trophy twice in three seasons, will depart for the Welsh franchise for the remainder of the competition, and will be replaced in his role as 50-over captain by Samit Patel for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
The all-rounder joins Wayne Madsen, Pat Brown and Aneurin Donald in The Hundred, while Derbyshire Women & Girls Pathway graduates, Sarah Glenn and Bess Heath, are playing in the women’s competition.
Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said: “This is a great opportunity for Ross to play in a competition he’s won before and it’s another indication of how much quality is within our squad.
“Of course, it’s disappointing to lose him with the One-Day Cup underway, but we have an experienced core and this gives us the opportunity to give some of our younger players the chance to impress in the first team.”
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Whiteley, who has lifted The Hundred trophy twice in three seasons, will depart for the Welsh franchise for the remainder of the competition, and will be replaced in his role as 50-over captain by Samit Patel for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
The all-rounder joins Wayne Madsen, Pat Brown and Aneurin Donald in The Hundred, while Derbyshire Women & Girls Pathway graduates, Sarah Glenn and Bess Heath, are playing in the women’s competition.
Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said: “This is a great opportunity for Ross to play in a competition he’s won before and it’s another indication of how much quality is within our squad.
“Of course, it’s disappointing to lose him with the One-Day Cup underway, but we have an experienced core and this gives us the opportunity to give some of our younger players the chance to impress in the first team.”
Whiteley selected for The Hundred - Derbyshire County Cricket Club
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Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence have been released to play in The Hundred. They will leave the England Men's Test squad at Edgbaston later this morning.
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Northern superchargers update
Michael Jones of Durham comes in as a temporary replacement for Dillon Pennington who has remained with the England squad and is therefore unavailable for the Northern Superchargers
Michael Jones of Durham comes in as a temporary replacement for Dillon Pennington who has remained with the England squad and is therefore unavailable for the Northern Superchargers
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Superchargers have won the toss and will bowl
Northern Superchargers 1 Graham Clark, 2 Ollie Robinson (wk), 3 Matthew Short (capt), 4 Nicholas Pooran, 5 Adam Hose, 6 Michael Jones, 7 Jordan Clark, 8 Ben Dwarshuis, 9 Adil Rashid, 10 Matthew Potts, 11 Callum Parkinson
Trent Rockets 1 Tom Banton (wk), 2 Adam Lyth, 3 Alex Hales, 4 Sam Hain, 5 Rovman Powell, 6 Imad Wasim, 7 Lewis Gregory (capt), 8 Chris Green, 9 Luke Wood, 10 Ollie Robinson, 11 Sam Cook
Northern Superchargers 1 Graham Clark, 2 Ollie Robinson (wk), 3 Matthew Short (capt), 4 Nicholas Pooran, 5 Adam Hose, 6 Michael Jones, 7 Jordan Clark, 8 Ben Dwarshuis, 9 Adil Rashid, 10 Matthew Potts, 11 Callum Parkinson
Trent Rockets 1 Tom Banton (wk), 2 Adam Lyth, 3 Alex Hales, 4 Sam Hain, 5 Rovman Powell, 6 Imad Wasim, 7 Lewis Gregory (capt), 8 Chris Green, 9 Luke Wood, 10 Ollie Robinson, 11 Sam Cook
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Rockets 185/5
N S-Chargers (100 balls, T:186) 138/8
Rockets won by 47 runs
N S-Chargers (100 balls, T:186) 138/8
Rockets won by 47 runs
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Today's fixture in THE HUNDRED 2024:
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix, 5th Match (05:35 PM GMT)
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix, 5th Match (05:35 PM GMT)
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Welsh Fire Update
Chris Cooke has been replaced in the Welsh Fire squad by Ross Whiteley after he was ruled out of the competition with a calf injury he sustained in the final Vitality Blast fixture for Glamorgan.
Chris Cooke has been replaced in the Welsh Fire squad by Ross Whiteley after he was ruled out of the competition with a calf injury he sustained in the final Vitality Blast fixture for Glamorgan.
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One change for spirit, Ryan Higgins in for Ravi Bopara, who has a minor elbow injury
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Phoenix beat Spirit in close thriller
Sean Abbott took 4-14 as Birmingham Phoenix beat London Spirit in a thrilling game in The Hundred men's competition at Lord's.
The Australian seamer got his side off to a flying start, claiming his four scalps in a ten-ball set where he conceded just two runs and reduced the Phoenix to 31-5.
Liam Dawson and Andre Russell hauled their side back towards a respectable total, putting on 40 for the seventh wicket before the England spinner was removed by Tim Southee in sight of the close.
Russell proceeded to hammer three sixes from Adam Milne's final set as Spirit finished on 127-7.
Phoenix had a horror start to their chase, falling to 20-4 inside the powerplay and losing England batters Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali for four and a duck respectively.
Youngsters Dan Mousley (39) and Jacob Bethell (43) then put on their own innings saving partnership, adding 69 from 51 balls.
But both fell before they could see their side home, leaving Benny Howell (24*) to lead the Phoenix attempt to close out the match.
Dawson came on to bowl an innings-closing ten ball set with the visitors needing seven runs to win.
He swiftly had James Fuller caught on the boundary and conceded just six runs from his first eight balls, but Howell drove the penultimate delivery of the match through the covers for four to secure a remarkable victory.
Jacob Bethell, who was selected in the BBC's Next Gen 2024 list of top young talent in the tournament, is just 20-years-old. The Barbados-born left-hander hit four fours and one six in his crucial innings.
His batting partner Dan Mousley, 23, may have also taken the catch of the tournament. Taking an Adam Rossington skier on the deep square boundary, he attempted to relay the ball to teammate Adam Milne as he fell back over the ropes. Seeing that Milne would be unable to take the catch himself, he dived back on the field to complete the dismissal.
Sign Andre Russell and you expect boundaries. The big Jamaican delivered, hitting one four and four sixes from just 20 balls.
'He is a real talent' - what they said
Phoenix's match hero Sean Abbott: "Not going for runs is the most important bit in this format. All games have the ability to go tight right at the end, so it’s about keeping the run rate down and if we can pick up some wickets along the way, that’s definitely a bonus.
"The first two games of the tournament have definitely favoured the bowlers. Tonight it moved around a little bit, I probably didn’t expect this much seam movement at this time of the year."
Phoenix captain Moeen Ali: "It was a great game of cricket. I thought our two young left-handers in the middle were outstanding. They won us the game really."
On his teammate Sean Abbott: "He can bowl at any time and with real length on it. He is a real good cricketer - great in the field, batting and bowling - and that’s the kind of player that you want in your side."
On Jacob Bethell who got 43 runs in the chase: “He is a real talent and a class player who plays beautiful shots. I think he will go on to do really well for England.
"He has the talent for it and the mind for it. He is really relaxed and I find it amazing that he is only 20-years-old!"
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Today's game in THE HUNDRED 2024:
Welsh Fire vs Oval Invincibles, 6th Match
Welsh Fire vs Oval Invincibles, 6th Match
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These guys are too good when it comes to taking catches on the boundary line.
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Welsh Fire have won the toss and have opted to field
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings(w/c), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Spencer Johnson
Welsh Fire (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow(w), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Clarke, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, Mason Crane, Joshua Little, Jake Ball, David Payne
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings(w/c), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Lammonby, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Spencer Johnson
Welsh Fire (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow(w), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Clarke, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, Mason Crane, Joshua Little, Jake Ball, David Payne
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For the first time i saw 100. Saw 5 or 6 overs. Whole scorecard looked weird. Just reducing 20 balls is no real innovation. The match i saw was boring. The jersey colors are too bright. Ugly. EIon Morgan can't stop talking about IPL even here lol.
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Yeah i'm not a fan of it either.. If they want to reduce the time it takes for a T20 game, they could:
1) bowl from 1 end for 10 overs, then switch ends during the half way mark
2) Not allow for glove changes etc mid over
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Oval Invincibles (Men) 113/9
Welsh Fire (Men) (100 balls, T:114) 103/8
Invincibles won by 10 runs
Welsh Fire (Men) (100 balls, T:114) 103/8
Invincibles won by 10 runs
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In a match dominated by the ball, the Oval Invincibles made it two from two, beating the Welsh Fire by 10 runs in an exciting encounter in Cardiff.
Although they only posted 113-9, the Invincibles’ stellar bowling unit tore through the Fire, with the hosts never looking like chasing down the modest total.
Leg-spinners Nathan Sowter (two for 12) and Adam Zampa (three for 24) starred for the defending champions, with the latter picking up his second Meerkat Match Hero award in as many games.
Asked to bat by Welsh Fire captain Tom Abell, the Invincibles lost Dawid Malan almost immediately as he flicked David Willey to midwicket. Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye responded well in the powerplay, but the Welsh Fire’s talented seam arsenal stuck to their task. Jacks fell victim to Josh Little, finding the hands of Mason Crane on the long square leg boundary (25 from 15), and Jake Ball and Willey removed Sam Billings and Muyeye respectively to leave the Invincibles struggling at 58-4 at the halfway mark.
Donovan Ferreira (30 from 23) and Sam Curran (20 from 21) provided some resistance in the face of the Fire onslaught, but the Invincibles never really got going, with wickets continuing to fall at regular intervals, and Ball ending as the pick of the bowlers taking three for 24.
Defending 113 was always going to be a tough ask for the Invincibles, and it was made all the more so when Jonny Bairstow was dropped on four by Harrison Ward off the bowling of Saqib Mahmood. Fortunately for Ward, Australian Spencer Johnson cleaned him up a couple of balls later.
After Curran bowled Joe Clarke with the first ball of his spell, the Invincibles spinners came to the fore. Zampa continued his good form for the Invincibles, picking up the wickets of Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (22 from 33) and Willey, while Sowter removed Glenn Phillips and Luke Wells.
Some lusty hitting from David Payne (28 from 15) and Mason Crane took the game to the final few balls, but Curran held his nerve to secure the win.
Meerkat Match Hero, Adam Zampa, said: “It was important to start well. We needed some early wickets to get momentum going into the middle overs and the way that Spencer (Johnson) and Saqy (Mahmood) bowled was superb. It was really exciting to watch from mid-off.
“Me and Sowts (Sowter) have to play different roles throughout and me bowling more towards the back end with the run rate going up is when I can get into my work.”
“There wasn’t much pace in the wicket, there was a bit of spin if you gave it some. It was hard to score on it throughout the game.”
Although they only posted 113-9, the Invincibles’ stellar bowling unit tore through the Fire, with the hosts never looking like chasing down the modest total.
Leg-spinners Nathan Sowter (two for 12) and Adam Zampa (three for 24) starred for the defending champions, with the latter picking up his second Meerkat Match Hero award in as many games.
Asked to bat by Welsh Fire captain Tom Abell, the Invincibles lost Dawid Malan almost immediately as he flicked David Willey to midwicket. Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye responded well in the powerplay, but the Welsh Fire’s talented seam arsenal stuck to their task. Jacks fell victim to Josh Little, finding the hands of Mason Crane on the long square leg boundary (25 from 15), and Jake Ball and Willey removed Sam Billings and Muyeye respectively to leave the Invincibles struggling at 58-4 at the halfway mark.
Donovan Ferreira (30 from 23) and Sam Curran (20 from 21) provided some resistance in the face of the Fire onslaught, but the Invincibles never really got going, with wickets continuing to fall at regular intervals, and Ball ending as the pick of the bowlers taking three for 24.
Defending 113 was always going to be a tough ask for the Invincibles, and it was made all the more so when Jonny Bairstow was dropped on four by Harrison Ward off the bowling of Saqib Mahmood. Fortunately for Ward, Australian Spencer Johnson cleaned him up a couple of balls later.
After Curran bowled Joe Clarke with the first ball of his spell, the Invincibles spinners came to the fore. Zampa continued his good form for the Invincibles, picking up the wickets of Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (22 from 33) and Willey, while Sowter removed Glenn Phillips and Luke Wells.
Some lusty hitting from David Payne (28 from 15) and Mason Crane took the game to the final few balls, but Curran held his nerve to secure the win.
Meerkat Match Hero, Adam Zampa, said: “It was important to start well. We needed some early wickets to get momentum going into the middle overs and the way that Spencer (Johnson) and Saqy (Mahmood) bowled was superb. It was really exciting to watch from mid-off.
“Me and Sowts (Sowter) have to play different roles throughout and me bowling more towards the back end with the run rate going up is when I can get into my work.”
“There wasn’t much pace in the wicket, there was a bit of spin if you gave it some. It was hard to score on it throughout the game.”
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Manchester Originals have won the toss and have opted to field
Trent Rockets (Playing XI): Tom Banton(w), Adam Lyth, Alex Hales, Sam Hain, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory(c), Rashid Khan, Jordan Thompson, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Manchester Originals (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w/c), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Hurst, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Trent Rockets (Playing XI): Tom Banton(w), Adam Lyth, Alex Hales, Sam Hain, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory(c), Rashid Khan, Jordan Thompson, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Manchester Originals (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w/c), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Hurst, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Trent Rockets (Men) 145/7
Manchester Originals (Men) (100 balls, T:146) 144/8
Rockets won by 1 run
Manchester Originals (Men) (100 balls, T:146) 144/8
Rockets won by 1 run
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Upcoming game in THE HUNDRED 2024: July 30th
Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave, 8th Match (5:35 PM GMT)
Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave, 8th Match (5:35 PM GMT)
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Southern Brave have won the toss and have opted to bat
Northern Superchargers (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Graham Clark, Nicholas Pooran(w), Harry Brook(c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Callum Parkinson
Southern Brave (Playing XI): James Vince(c), Alex Davies(w), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Akeal Hosein, Tymal Mills
Northern Superchargers (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Graham Clark, Nicholas Pooran(w), Harry Brook(c), Adam Hose, Oliver Robinson, Mitchell Santner, Jordan Clark, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Callum Parkinson
Southern Brave (Playing XI): James Vince(c), Alex Davies(w), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Akeal Hosein, Tymal Mills
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Brave 146/8
N S-Chargers (85/100 balls, T:147) 147/3
N S-Chargers won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
N S-Chargers (85/100 balls, T:147) 147/3
N S-Chargers won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
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Northern Superchargers' Jason Roy has been advised by specialists to withdraw from The Hundred due to a shoulder injury sustained while fielding in the MLC.
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England's Brook helps Superchargers end losing run
Northern Superchargers ended a run a of six consecutive defeats in the Hundred's men's competition with a crushing victory over Southern Brave.
Nicholas Pooran helped the Superchargers chase down 147 at Headingley, smashing a fine 62 runs off 34 balls.
England's Harry Brook finished the match off with a huge six down the ground to seal victory with 15 balls to spare.
The Superchargers skipper, playing in his first match of this season's Hundred, shared a 50-partnership with Pooran and finished on 34 off 20 balls.
The home side recorded their first win in the competition since beating Trent Rockets in their third match of last season's group stage.
The Brave won the toss and elected to bat but were limited to 146-8 with Adil Rashid the pick of the hosts' bowlers, taking 1-19 off his 20 deliveries.
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Northern Superchargers ended a run a of six consecutive defeats in the Hundred's men's competition with a crushing victory over Southern Brave.
Nicholas Pooran helped the Superchargers chase down 147 at Headingley, smashing a fine 62 runs off 34 balls.
England's Harry Brook finished the match off with a huge six down the ground to seal victory with 15 balls to spare.
The Superchargers skipper, playing in his first match of this season's Hundred, shared a 50-partnership with Pooran and finished on 34 off 20 balls.
The home side recorded their first win in the competition since beating Trent Rockets in their third match of last season's group stage.
The Brave won the toss and elected to bat but were limited to 146-8 with Adil Rashid the pick of the hosts' bowlers, taking 1-19 off his 20 deliveries.
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July 31st fixture in THE HUNDRED 2024:
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix, 9th Match (05:30 GMT)
Imad Wasim could be in playing here representing Trent Rockets.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix, 9th Match (05:30 GMT)
Imad Wasim could be in playing here representing Trent Rockets.
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England opener Zak Crawley will not be available for London Spirit in The Hundred 2024, as he sustained a broken finger while fielding during the third Test versus the West Indies.
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Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix, 9th Match
Trent Rockets have won the toss and have opted to field
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Aneurin Donald(w), Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Moeen Ali(c), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
Trent Rockets (Playing XI): Tom Banton(w), Alex Hales, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory(c), Rashid Khan, Jordan Thompson, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Trent Rockets have won the toss and have opted to field
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Aneurin Donald(w), Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Moeen Ali(c), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
Trent Rockets (Playing XI): Tom Banton(w), Alex Hales, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory(c), Rashid Khan, Jordan Thompson, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
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Birmingham Phoenix (Men) 138/6
Trent Rockets (Men) (100 balls, T:139) 132/8
Phoenix won by 6 runs
Trent Rockets (Men) (100 balls, T:139) 132/8
Phoenix won by 6 runs
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Trent Rockets v Birmingham Phoenix Match Highlights
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All-rounder Dan Mousley took two wickets and conceded just three runs off the final 10 deliveries at Trent Bridge to help Birmingham Phoenix edge past Trent Rockets in the Hundred's Men's competition.
The Rockets needed 10 off the final 10 balls but were squeezed by former England Under-19 player Mousley, 23, who finished with figures of 3-9.
Tim Southee also took a late wicket and Adam Milne superbly ran out Sam Hain as the Rockets collapsed from 125-3 to 132-8 to lose by six runs.
Having been put into bat the Phoenix posted a slightly under par 138-6 with Ben Duckett - who was playing his first match of this season's Hundred having been on Test duty with the England team - hitting 21 off 17.
England's Liam Livingstone struck 30 from 20 deliveries while Jacob Bethell finished on 46 not out.
In response, Alex Hales' 38 off 30 and Joe Root's 33 off 19 gave the Rockets a formidable platform, but the team's tail had no response for Mousley's heroic final spell.
The Rockets needed 10 off the final 10 balls but were squeezed by former England Under-19 player Mousley, 23, who finished with figures of 3-9.
Tim Southee also took a late wicket and Adam Milne superbly ran out Sam Hain as the Rockets collapsed from 125-3 to 132-8 to lose by six runs.
Having been put into bat the Phoenix posted a slightly under par 138-6 with Ben Duckett - who was playing his first match of this season's Hundred having been on Test duty with the England team - hitting 21 off 17.
England's Liam Livingstone struck 30 from 20 deliveries while Jacob Bethell finished on 46 not out.
In response, Alex Hales' 38 off 30 and Joe Root's 33 off 19 gave the Rockets a formidable platform, but the team's tail had no response for Mousley's heroic final spell.
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The Hundred (Men) Points Table (31-07-2024)
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Today's fixtures in THE HUNDRED 2024:
London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, 10th Match
02:00 PM GMT
Southern Brave vs Manchester Originals, 11th Match
05:30 PM GMT
Haris Rauf could be playing today for Welsh Firee, While Usama Mir could be in action for Manchester Originals.
London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, 10th Match
02:00 PM GMT
Southern Brave vs Manchester Originals, 11th Match
05:30 PM GMT
Haris Rauf could be playing today for Welsh Firee, While Usama Mir could be in action for Manchester Originals.
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London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, 10th Match
London Spirit have won the toss and have opted to field
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Ollie Pope, Daniel Lawrence(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Ravi Bopara, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Worrall
Welsh Fire (Playing XI): Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jonny Bairstow(w), Joe Clarke, Tom Abell(c), Glenn Phillips, Luke Wells, David Willey, Matt Henry, David Payne, Mason Crane, Haris Rauf
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Southern Brave have won the toss and have opted to field
Manchester Originals (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w/c), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Josh Hull
Southern Brave (Playing XI): James Vince(c), Alex Davies(w), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills
Manchester Originals (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w/c), Max Holden, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Scott Currie, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Josh Hull
Southern Brave (Playing XI): James Vince(c), Alex Davies(w), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Akeal Hosein, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills
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Manchester Originals (Men) 116/6
Southern Brave (Men) (78/100 balls, T:117) 117/3
Brave won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
Southern Brave (Men) (78/100 balls, T:117) 117/3
Brave won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
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A stingy display from Southern Brave’s bowlers paved the way for a comfortable seven-wicket win over winless Manchester Originals at the Utilita Bowl.
After restricting the Originals to 116 for six the hosts, who were without the rested Jofra Archer, cruised home with 22 balls to spare in front of 10,337 fans.
Craig Overton was the pick of the home attack, returning two for 11 from 20 balls, while England duo Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan both also claimed two wickets apiece.
Brave opener Alex Davies immediately broke the back of the chase with 24 from 12 balls and Laurie Evans finished it off with an unbeaten 25 from 15 balls.
Victory moved Brave level with four teams on four points at the top of the table while the Originals, without injured skipper Jos Buttler, remain bottom.
Brave captain James Vince opted to bowl with the threat of rain but an inspired bowling performance meant the game didn’t last long enough for the wet weather to arrive.
Craig Overton quickly removed openers Phil Salt and Max Holder as the visitors managed only 16 for two from the 25-ball powerplay.
Veteran batter Wayne Madsen tried to piece the innings together with an unbeaten 43 from 37 balls and eventually found some support through Jamie Overton.
The pair combined for 57 valuable runs, after Originals were 41 for four at halfway, with Jamie Overton swiping one of just two sixes in the innings.
Tymal Mills bowled Jamie Overton with a slower ball before Usama Mir stepped on is stumps to finish a limp innings.
Davies got Brave off to a fast start crashing 24 from 10 balls before Vince had even faced a ball. Tom Hartley got the opener to chip a catch to Paul Walter before steady 20s from Vince and Leus du Plooy kept Brave above the required rate.
Evans completed the job alongside James Coles with a mis-field handing the hosts the winning runs.
Meerkat Match Hero Craig Overton said: “It was obviously a great win. We just needed to bash the top of the stumps for as long as possible and make it tough for their batters.
“Home games here are massive for us – we need to win them and if we can nick one away then we’ll be there or thereabouts to reach the knockouts.”
Brave captain Vince said: “Al got us off to a rapid start to get us ahead of the game. We didn’t want to let them back into the game – Laurie finished it well for us tonight.”
After restricting the Originals to 116 for six the hosts, who were without the rested Jofra Archer, cruised home with 22 balls to spare in front of 10,337 fans.
Craig Overton was the pick of the home attack, returning two for 11 from 20 balls, while England duo Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan both also claimed two wickets apiece.
Brave opener Alex Davies immediately broke the back of the chase with 24 from 12 balls and Laurie Evans finished it off with an unbeaten 25 from 15 balls.
Victory moved Brave level with four teams on four points at the top of the table while the Originals, without injured skipper Jos Buttler, remain bottom.
Brave captain James Vince opted to bowl with the threat of rain but an inspired bowling performance meant the game didn’t last long enough for the wet weather to arrive.
Craig Overton quickly removed openers Phil Salt and Max Holder as the visitors managed only 16 for two from the 25-ball powerplay.
Veteran batter Wayne Madsen tried to piece the innings together with an unbeaten 43 from 37 balls and eventually found some support through Jamie Overton.
The pair combined for 57 valuable runs, after Originals were 41 for four at halfway, with Jamie Overton swiping one of just two sixes in the innings.
Tymal Mills bowled Jamie Overton with a slower ball before Usama Mir stepped on is stumps to finish a limp innings.
Davies got Brave off to a fast start crashing 24 from 10 balls before Vince had even faced a ball. Tom Hartley got the opener to chip a catch to Paul Walter before steady 20s from Vince and Leus du Plooy kept Brave above the required rate.
Evans completed the job alongside James Coles with a mis-field handing the hosts the winning runs.
Meerkat Match Hero Craig Overton said: “It was obviously a great win. We just needed to bash the top of the stumps for as long as possible and make it tough for their batters.
“Home games here are massive for us – we need to win them and if we can nick one away then we’ll be there or thereabouts to reach the knockouts.”
Brave captain Vince said: “Al got us off to a rapid start to get us ahead of the game. We didn’t want to let them back into the game – Laurie finished it well for us tonight.”
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