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Seems like an exciting Hundred game going on right now !
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Manchester Originals smacked 208-5 - a record total in the men's Hundred - as they beat Northern Superchargers by 23 runs to keep their qualification hopes alive.
It meant they beat the previous record set by the Superchargers, when they made 200-5 in the same fixture last year.
England opener Phil Salt made 55 off 25 balls, while stand-in captain Laurie Evans (45 off 19 balls), Tristan Stubbs (46 off 23) and Phil Walter (26 off 12) all impressed.
In reply, Superchargers were always slightly behind the game, but did get the scenario down to 65 needed off the final 20 balls, largely in part to Adam Lyth's 46 off 24.
Adam Hose crashed 59 off 27 balls as Superchargers reduced their target to 47 off 15 and 36 from 10 balls but West Indies' Andre Russell, playing in his final game before returning home, bowled the final 10 deliveries, conceding just nine runs off the bat.
It meant Superchargers finished on 185-7, with fans piling out of Headingley when David Wiese was dismissed in the penultimate set by Russell.
Originals move to six points and still have a chance of reaching the knockout stages, but Superchargers are all-but eliminated, having won just two of their first six games.
It meant they beat the previous record set by the Superchargers, when they made 200-5 in the same fixture last year.
England opener Phil Salt made 55 off 25 balls, while stand-in captain Laurie Evans (45 off 19 balls), Tristan Stubbs (46 off 23) and Phil Walter (26 off 12) all impressed.
In reply, Superchargers were always slightly behind the game, but did get the scenario down to 65 needed off the final 20 balls, largely in part to Adam Lyth's 46 off 24.
Adam Hose crashed 59 off 27 balls as Superchargers reduced their target to 47 off 15 and 36 from 10 balls but West Indies' Andre Russell, playing in his final game before returning home, bowled the final 10 deliveries, conceding just nine runs off the bat.
It meant Superchargers finished on 185-7, with fans piling out of Headingley when David Wiese was dismissed in the penultimate set by Russell.
Originals move to six points and still have a chance of reaching the knockout stages, but Superchargers are all-but eliminated, having won just two of their first six games.
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Irish international Paul Stirling has flown to England to join the Southern Brave in The Hundred for the second straight year after Cricket Ireland agreed to a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Stirling, 31, recently became only the fourth player to pass 3,000 runs in T20Is and was Player of the Match in the Final of The Hundred last year.
He will be available for the matches and the finals, if the Brave qualify.
Stirling, 31, recently became only the fourth player to pass 3,000 runs in T20Is and was Player of the Match in the Final of The Hundred last year.
He will be available for the matches and the finals, if the Brave qualify.
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Trent Rockets: Rashid Khan has departed for international duty and will not play on 25th as previously noted. Tabraiz Shamsi will replace him for matches on 25th & 29th
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Southern Brave have won the toss and have opted to field
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Defending champions Southern Brave completed an empathetic nine-wicket win as they cruised past a woeful Welsh Fire with 18 balls to spare.
With Brave chasing 130 to win, Paul Stirling, playing his first game of this year's competition, finished unbeaten on 74 off 42 balls, while Quinton de Kock made a run-a-ball 37.
They had looked set to complete the first 10-wicket victory in the men's Hundred but De Kock slashed to cover with Brave needing nine to win.
Earlier, Fire made 129-8, with Leus du Plooy making 37 and Matt Critchley an unbeaten 32 off 19 balls.
They had been reduced to 1-3 off seven balls with George Garton having Jacob Bethell caught behind before bowling Josh Cobb with a perfect inswinging yorker and then Ben Duckett nicked behind.
They looked in real danger of recording the lowest ever score, which is 87 by Birmingham Phoenix, but Critchley's knock gave Fire some momentum, with 47 coming off the last 20 balls.
The victory keeps Brave's slim hopes of qualifying alive but Fire are now unable to progress to the knockout stages.
With Brave chasing 130 to win, Paul Stirling, playing his first game of this year's competition, finished unbeaten on 74 off 42 balls, while Quinton de Kock made a run-a-ball 37.
They had looked set to complete the first 10-wicket victory in the men's Hundred but De Kock slashed to cover with Brave needing nine to win.
Earlier, Fire made 129-8, with Leus du Plooy making 37 and Matt Critchley an unbeaten 32 off 19 balls.
They had been reduced to 1-3 off seven balls with George Garton having Jacob Bethell caught behind before bowling Josh Cobb with a perfect inswinging yorker and then Ben Duckett nicked behind.
They looked in real danger of recording the lowest ever score, which is 87 by Birmingham Phoenix, but Critchley's knock gave Fire some momentum, with 47 coming off the last 20 balls.
The victory keeps Brave's slim hopes of qualifying alive but Fire are now unable to progress to the knockout stages.
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Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix, 23rd Match
Oval Invincibles have won the toss and have opted to field
Teams:
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings(w/c), Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Matt Milnes, Mohammad Hasnain, Nathan Sowter
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Will Smeed, Miles Hammond, Moeen Ali(c), Liam Livingstone, Matthew Wade(w), Chris Benjamin, Benny Howell, Tom Helm, Henry Brookes, Kane Richardson, Imran Tahir
Moeen Ali: We would have bowled first as well. Looks a decent wicket. Even when we've lost games, we have played well. Process remains the same and playing a good brand of cricket is important. Huge game, they're a fantastic side. Same team.
Sam Billings: We'll bowl first. Looks a good wicket, short boundary on one side, so hopefully we can restrict them and chase it down. Should be a great game with two teams really in good form. Topley is out to injury, Rossouw is back. Salter is in.
Oval Invincibles have won the toss and have opted to field
Teams:
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings(w/c), Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Sunil Narine, Matt Milnes, Mohammad Hasnain, Nathan Sowter
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Will Smeed, Miles Hammond, Moeen Ali(c), Liam Livingstone, Matthew Wade(w), Chris Benjamin, Benny Howell, Tom Helm, Henry Brookes, Kane Richardson, Imran Tahir
Moeen Ali: We would have bowled first as well. Looks a decent wicket. Even when we've lost games, we have played well. Process remains the same and playing a good brand of cricket is important. Huge game, they're a fantastic side. Same team.
Sam Billings: We'll bowl first. Looks a good wicket, short boundary on one side, so hopefully we can restrict them and chase it down. Should be a great game with two teams really in good form. Topley is out to injury, Rossouw is back. Salter is in.
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Oval Invincibles men’s update
Oval Invincibles men’s fast bowler, Reece Topley has decided to withdraw from the remainder of The Hundred.
Explaining the decision, Reece said: “I’ve been feeling the effects of a busy summer more and more over the last few weeks and taking a short break feels like a sensible precaution to avoid injury and the risk of a longer layoff. Nonetheless, I’m disappointed not to be contributing as the team enters a crucial period in the competition.”
Head Coach, Tom Moody said: “We’re obviously disappointed to be losing a player of Reece’s calibre, but we respect his decision. We’re exploring our options for a replacement player.”
Today’s match against Birmingham Phoenix will be the last fixture of the tournament for which overseas player Mohammad Hasnain is available. He has been called up by Pakistan for the Asia Cup which begins on Saturday. A replacement overseas player is TBC.
Oval Invincibles men’s fast bowler, Reece Topley has decided to withdraw from the remainder of The Hundred.
Explaining the decision, Reece said: “I’ve been feeling the effects of a busy summer more and more over the last few weeks and taking a short break feels like a sensible precaution to avoid injury and the risk of a longer layoff. Nonetheless, I’m disappointed not to be contributing as the team enters a crucial period in the competition.”
Head Coach, Tom Moody said: “We’re obviously disappointed to be losing a player of Reece’s calibre, but we respect his decision. We’re exploring our options for a replacement player.”
Today’s match against Birmingham Phoenix will be the last fixture of the tournament for which overseas player Mohammad Hasnain is available. He has been called up by Pakistan for the Asia Cup which begins on Saturday. A replacement overseas player is TBC.
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Last game for Hasnain and Narine
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Hasnain should've had Livingstone too
Birmingham Phoenix survived a scare to beat Oval Invincibles by 10 runs and boost their qualification hopes in the men's Hundred.
Chasing 167, Invincibles looked out of the contest after the loss of regular wickets, including Jordan Cox (32) and Sam Billings in consecutive balls, left them 99-5 after 73 balls.
But Sam Curran cracked 30 from 20 balls and brother Tom a thrilling 30 from 12 to give the hosts real hope.
They reduced the equation to 32 needed from 15 before both were caught in the space of four balls bowled by Tom Helm.
Matt Milnes was caught with five balls to go, leaving the hosts needing 22 from four, only for the drama to continue with Mohammad Hasnain hitting his first ball for six and his second for four.
However, bowler Benny Howell held his nerve as the Invincibles finished on 156-8.
Liam Livingstone had earlier hit 45 from 32 balls and Moeen Ali 42 from 25 - the England pair crashing four sixes each - in the Phoenix's 166-5.
The win means the Phoenix jump up to third in the table, above the Invincibles who drop to fifth.
Chasing 167, Invincibles looked out of the contest after the loss of regular wickets, including Jordan Cox (32) and Sam Billings in consecutive balls, left them 99-5 after 73 balls.
But Sam Curran cracked 30 from 20 balls and brother Tom a thrilling 30 from 12 to give the hosts real hope.
They reduced the equation to 32 needed from 15 before both were caught in the space of four balls bowled by Tom Helm.
Matt Milnes was caught with five balls to go, leaving the hosts needing 22 from four, only for the drama to continue with Mohammad Hasnain hitting his first ball for six and his second for four.
However, bowler Benny Howell held his nerve as the Invincibles finished on 156-8.
Liam Livingstone had earlier hit 45 from 32 balls and Moeen Ali 42 from 25 - the England pair crashing four sixes each - in the Phoenix's 166-5.
The win means the Phoenix jump up to third in the table, above the Invincibles who drop to fifth.
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London Spirit vs Welsh Fire, 24th Match
Welsh Fire have won the toss and have opted to field
Teams:
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Ben McDermott, Daniel Lawrence, Eoin Morgan(c), Kieron Pollard, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood, Mason Crane
Welsh Fire (Playing XI): Joe Clarke(w), Jacob Bethell, Josh Cobb(c), Ben Duckett, David Miller, Leus du Plooy, Matthew Critchley, Dwaine Pretorius, David Payne, Ish Sodhi, Jake Ball
Eoin Morgan: We were looking to do the same, chasing might suit us better. Absolutely not (no panic after the loss in the previous game). The Rockets played better on the day and that happens. If we play well, we will win. Hopefully we go back to the process today - aggressive cricket. Same team.
Josh Cobb: We are gonna have a bowl. It might skid on a little bit under the lights. Had a tough chat after the last game. We've got Ish Sodhi coming in.
Welsh Fire have won the toss and have opted to field
Teams:
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Ben McDermott, Daniel Lawrence, Eoin Morgan(c), Kieron Pollard, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood, Mason Crane
Welsh Fire (Playing XI): Joe Clarke(w), Jacob Bethell, Josh Cobb(c), Ben Duckett, David Miller, Leus du Plooy, Matthew Critchley, Dwaine Pretorius, David Payne, Ish Sodhi, Jake Ball
Eoin Morgan: We were looking to do the same, chasing might suit us better. Absolutely not (no panic after the loss in the previous game). The Rockets played better on the day and that happens. If we play well, we will win. Hopefully we go back to the process today - aggressive cricket. Same team.
Josh Cobb: We are gonna have a bowl. It might skid on a little bit under the lights. Had a tough chat after the last game. We've got Ish Sodhi coming in.
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How about THIS catch from Jake Ball!
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Dan Lawrence's all-round performance helped London Spirit return to the top of the men's Hundred table by inflicting another defeat on a sorry Welsh Fire at Lord's.
The Spirit, who suffered their first defeat of the tournament on Saturday, were lifted to 156-6 by England batter Lawrence, who top-scored with 43 from 26 balls.
There were also contributions from opener Adam Rossington and Australian number three Ben McDermott, who both scored 32, and Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 25.
Lawrence then took four wickets for just 20 runs with his part-time spin as the Fire, who have lost all six of their games, struggled at the start of their chase.
They were 23-3 after 30 balls after Lawrence took two wickets in four deliveries and, when Ben Duckett and Dwayne Pretorius shared a stand of 43 from 21 balls to give the Fire an outside chance, Lawrence bowled Duckett for 34.
Leus du Plooy struck 30 from 18 balls and Matt Critchley a rapid 21 from seven but the Fire still ended 139-9 to lose by 17 runs.
The Spirit are now level on 10 points with Trent Rockets at the top of the table but lead courtesy of their net run-rate.
The Fire, meanwhile, are bottom.
The Spirit, who suffered their first defeat of the tournament on Saturday, were lifted to 156-6 by England batter Lawrence, who top-scored with 43 from 26 balls.
There were also contributions from opener Adam Rossington and Australian number three Ben McDermott, who both scored 32, and Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 25.
Lawrence then took four wickets for just 20 runs with his part-time spin as the Fire, who have lost all six of their games, struggled at the start of their chase.
They were 23-3 after 30 balls after Lawrence took two wickets in four deliveries and, when Ben Duckett and Dwayne Pretorius shared a stand of 43 from 21 balls to give the Fire an outside chance, Lawrence bowled Duckett for 34.
Leus du Plooy struck 30 from 18 balls and Matt Critchley a rapid 21 from seven but the Fire still ended 139-9 to lose by 17 runs.
The Spirit are now level on 10 points with Trent Rockets at the top of the table but lead courtesy of their net run-rate.
The Fire, meanwhile, are bottom.
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Update from Oval Invincibles,
Mohammad Hasnain has departed for international duty and will be replaced with immediate effect by Carlos Brathwaite
Southern Brave update:
Finn Allen will take no part in the Hundred due to international duty. James Fuller will continue as his replacement
Mohammad Hasnain has departed for international duty and will be replaced with immediate effect by Carlos Brathwaite
Southern Brave update:
Finn Allen will take no part in the Hundred due to international duty. James Fuller will continue as his replacement
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Northern superchargers update: Harry Brook will be released from the Test squad to play for Northern Superchargers on 26th.
Matthew Potts will remain with the Test squad
Matthew Potts will remain with the Test squad
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Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets, 25th Match
Brave win the toss and bowl first
Alex Hales 10
Dawid Malan 29
Colin Munro 82
Tom Kohler-Cadmore 32
Lewis Gregory 24 (c)
Tom Moores 7 (wk)
Samit Patel 21
Daniel Sams 95
Luke Wood 14
Sam Cook 16
Tabraiz Shamsi 26
1. De Kock (w)
2. Stirling
3. Vince (c)
4. Davies
5. David
6. Whiteley
7. Fuller
8. Ahmed
9. Lintott
10. Baker
11. Hogan
Alex Hales 10
Dawid Malan 29
Colin Munro 82
Tom Kohler-Cadmore 32
Lewis Gregory 24 (c)
Tom Moores 7 (wk)
Samit Patel 21
Daniel Sams 95
Luke Wood 14
Sam Cook 16
Tabraiz Shamsi 26
1. De Kock (w)
2. Stirling
3. Vince (c)
4. Davies
5. David
6. Whiteley
7. Fuller
8. Ahmed
9. Lintott
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11. Hogan
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Brave need 53 runs in 24 balls.
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Southern Brave defeated Trent Rockets by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
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<b>Brave avoid Hundred elimination with shock win over Rockets</b>
Alex Davies' fine half-century and Tim David's superb cameo of 19 from six balls led Southern Brave to an unlikely victory over second-place Trent Rockets.
Defending champions Brave, who would have been eliminated from The Hundred had they lost, looked on course for defeat with 66 needed off 30 balls.
But Davies' unbeaten 51 and David's last-gasp heroics saw them win by six wickets with five balls to spare.
On a slow pitch, Trent Rockets made 138-6 batting first, Dawid Malan continuing his fine form as the competition's leading run scorer with another half-century.
In reply, Brave's batters also struggled to find rhythm as the bowlers dominated.
But Davies fought hard and ran brilliantly between the wickets, only hitting two boundaries in a superb partnership of 71 with Ross Whiteley.
David then smashed two sixes and a four to lead his side to victory in front of a joyous Ageas Bowl crowd.
Trent Rockets need to win their final game against bottom of the table Welsh Fire to secure a place in the knockout stages, while Brave still need several other results to go their way.
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Alex Davies' fine half-century and Tim David's superb cameo of 19 from six balls led Southern Brave to an unlikely victory over second-place Trent Rockets.
Defending champions Brave, who would have been eliminated from The Hundred had they lost, looked on course for defeat with 66 needed off 30 balls.
But Davies' unbeaten 51 and David's last-gasp heroics saw them win by six wickets with five balls to spare.
On a slow pitch, Trent Rockets made 138-6 batting first, Dawid Malan continuing his fine form as the competition's leading run scorer with another half-century.
In reply, Brave's batters also struggled to find rhythm as the bowlers dominated.
But Davies fought hard and ran brilliantly between the wickets, only hitting two boundaries in a superb partnership of 71 with Ross Whiteley.
David then smashed two sixes and a four to lead his side to victory in front of a joyous Ageas Bowl crowd.
Trent Rockets need to win their final game against bottom of the table Welsh Fire to secure a place in the knockout stages, while Brave still need several other results to go their way.
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Welsh Fire have won the toss and chosen to bat first. Josh Cobb says the decision he's taken is because it's a wearing, used wicket. Tom Banton comes back in for Jacob Bethell for the Fire. Faf du Plessis says he wasn't sure what he would have done if he had won the toss because they're not sure how the wicket will play but was leaning toward bowling first. du Plessis says Roelof van der Merwe comes back into the Superchargers XI in place of Ben Raine as his only change. If you look at the submitted team sheets though, Michael Pepper also comes in for John Simpson and Wayne Parnell also comes in for Dwayne Bravo.
Northern Superchargers kept their hopes of reaching the Hundred eliminator alive with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in Cardiff.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Fire limped to 114-4 with Ben Duckett top-scoring with 64 from 48 balls.
Adam Lyth then smashed 47 from 34 balls, with fellow opener and captain Faf de Plessis adding 32 from 24 as Superchargers made light work of the run chase.
With victory inevitable, David Willey could even afford to score just one run from his first six balls before smashing a four off David Payne to seal the win with nine balls to spare.
The win means Northern Superchargers move up to sixth in the table and are now one of four teams on six points. They will need to win their final game and hope other results go their way if they are to reach the eliminator.
Welsh Fire’s miserable tournament continues as they sit rock bottom with seven defeats from seven.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Fire limped to 114-4 with Ben Duckett top-scoring with 64 from 48 balls.
Adam Lyth then smashed 47 from 34 balls, with fellow opener and captain Faf de Plessis adding 32 from 24 as Superchargers made light work of the run chase.
With victory inevitable, David Willey could even afford to score just one run from his first six balls before smashing a four off David Payne to seal the win with nine balls to spare.
The win means Northern Superchargers move up to sixth in the table and are now one of four teams on six points. They will need to win their final game and hope other results go their way if they are to reach the eliminator.
Welsh Fire’s miserable tournament continues as they sit rock bottom with seven defeats from seven.
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Oval Invincibles
9 - Will Jacks
22 - Jordan Cox
11 - Rilee Rossouw (
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58 - Sam Curran
35 - Hilton Cartwright (
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8 - Matt Milnes
36 - Pat Brown
2 - Peter Hatzoglou (
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In: Peter Hatzoglou (
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London Spirit set Oval Invincibles 123 to win!
Sam Curran taking three wickets as Spirit splutter over the line at Lord's.
Will that score be enough to win?
Sam Curran taking three wickets as Spirit splutter over the line at Lord's.
Will that score be enough to win?
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Hilariously bad tournament.
Their Test team is playing at the same time as their counties playing their One day Tournament and then we have this. A cricket fan like me got confused never mind a casual. They have oversaturated and stuffed their cricket calendar to the verge of boredom
Their Test team is playing at the same time as their counties playing their One day Tournament and then we have this. A cricket fan like me got confused never mind a casual. They have oversaturated and stuffed their cricket calendar to the verge of boredom
Oval Invincibles gave their men's Hundred hopes a major boost by cruising to a six-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord's.
The Invincibles chased 123 with 14 balls to spare to jump from fifth to third in the table, two points behind second-placed Spirit who would have secured a place in the knockout stage with a win.
Sam Curran led the Invincibles' bowling attack with 3-16 as they restricted the hosts to just 122-7.
Adam Rossington top-scored with 36 while all-rounder Jordan Thompson continued his impressive form with a cameo of 27 down the order.
Invincibles lost four wickets but looked in control throughout, with opener Will Jacks smashing 54 from just 38 balls to break the back of the chase.
Tom Curran finished with 19 not out from nine balls to secure the victory, capping an evening to remember for the brothers.
The Invincibles chased 123 with 14 balls to spare to jump from fifth to third in the table, two points behind second-placed Spirit who would have secured a place in the knockout stage with a win.
Sam Curran led the Invincibles' bowling attack with 3-16 as they restricted the hosts to just 122-7.
Adam Rossington top-scored with 36 while all-rounder Jordan Thompson continued his impressive form with a cameo of 27 down the order.
Invincibles lost four wickets but looked in control throughout, with opener Will Jacks smashing 54 from just 38 balls to break the back of the chase.
Tom Curran finished with 19 not out from nine balls to secure the victory, capping an evening to remember for the brothers.
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Birmingham Phoenix update
Liam Livingstone has been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred with an ankle injury.
Livingstone will be replaced by Nottinghamshire batter Sol Budinger who will join the squad immediately ahead of Sunday’s home fixture against Manchester Originals.
Liam Livingstone has been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred with an ankle injury.
Livingstone will be replaced by Nottinghamshire batter Sol Budinger who will join the squad immediately ahead of Sunday’s home fixture against Manchester Originals.
Manchester Originals moved into the men's Hundred knockout places with a dominant 79-run win against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
After setting the Phoenix 155 to win, the Originals, who would have been out with a defeat, dismissed their hosts for 75 in an innings of fine bowling and shoddy batting.
Spinner Tom Hartley removed opener Miles Hammond and captain Moeen Ali in the first five balls and things did not improve for the Phoenix.
Will Smeed hit 31 from 17 balls before he was caught in the deep, while Chris Benjamin was the only other player to reach double figures, with 13.
Opener Phil Salt made 56 from 38 balls in the Originals' 154-6, with Tom Lammonby also hitting an important 26 not out from 12 to boost the score late on.
The Originals are now third in the table, level on eight points with Oval Invincibles and Phoenix and two behind Trent Rockets and London Spirit.
With one round of games to go all five sides can finish in the top three and progress to the knockout stages.
After setting the Phoenix 155 to win, the Originals, who would have been out with a defeat, dismissed their hosts for 75 in an innings of fine bowling and shoddy batting.
Spinner Tom Hartley removed opener Miles Hammond and captain Moeen Ali in the first five balls and things did not improve for the Phoenix.
Will Smeed hit 31 from 17 balls before he was caught in the deep, while Chris Benjamin was the only other player to reach double figures, with 13.
Opener Phil Salt made 56 from 38 balls in the Originals' 154-6, with Tom Lammonby also hitting an important 26 not out from 12 to boost the score late on.
The Originals are now third in the table, level on eight points with Oval Invincibles and Phoenix and two behind Trent Rockets and London Spirit.
With one round of games to go all five sides can finish in the top three and progress to the knockout stages.
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With one round of matches to go it's all to play for in The Hundred.
In the men's competition five teams are battling for the three places in the knockout stage, while in the women's tournament there is a three-way tussle for one remaining spot.
All will be decided in the four double-headers across the next three days before Friday's eliminators and Saturday's finals.
BBC Sport explains how each team can progress...
The remaining fixtures...
Monday: Rockets v Fire (women 15:30, men 19:00)
Tuesday: Spirit v Phoenix (women 15:00, men 18:30)
Wednesday: Superchargers v Brave (women 11:30, men 15:00)
Wednesday: Originals v Invincibles (women 15:00, men 18:30)
Each group winner progresses directly into Saturday's final
Manchester Originals' thumping win over Birmingham Phoenix on Sunday set up a grandstand finish in the men's competition.
The Originals, Trent Rockets, London Spirit, Oval Invincibles and Phoenix can all still finish in the top three of the men's competition and each of them could still miss out.
Leaders Rockets have the first chance to secure progression. They play the winless Welsh Fire on Monday needing a win (or tie) to guarantee a place in the top three.
On Tuesday, Spirit host Phoenix at Lord's knowing they will also qualify with a win, while Phoenix will likely need to win by a big margin because of their inferior net run-rate.
The Originals host the Invincibles on Wednesday in what is effectively a knockout match with the winner progressing.
Despite being able to join the Originals, Invincibles and Phoenix on eight points, Northern Superchargers and Southern Brave are out because one of the Originals or the Invincibles must take at least a point from their fixture.
The four-way fight for third
Women's Hundred: 1. Southern Brave, 2. Oval Invincibles, 3. Birmingham Phoenix, 4. Trent Rockets, 5. Manchester Originals, 6. Northern Superchargers, 7. Welsh Fire, 8. London Spirit
In the women's Hundred, four teams - Birmingham Phoenix, Trent Rockets, Manchester Originals and Northern Superchargers - can still join Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles in securing a place in the knockout stages.
The Rockets host seventh-placed Welsh Fire on Monday knowing they must win to keep themselves in the hunt and put the pressure onto Birmingham Phoenix.
Phoenix, who currently sit in third with their fate in their own hands, will secure the last top-three place if they beat - or tie with - bottom-of-the-table Spirit on Tuesday, regardless of other results.
But if they don't, the Rockets could take third, as could Manchester Originals or Northern Superchargers if they win their final games against leaders Brave and second-placed Invincibles respectively, with it all coming down to net run-rate.
Theoretically, Phoenix could lose and still go through but would need other results to go their way.
The race for top two
The Invincibles and Brave are the only two teams going into the final games of the women's competition knowing they are definitely through.
What is not decided is which of the two sides will finish top and therefore progress directly to Saturday's final and avoid having to play in the eliminator.
Brave's match against the Superchargers comes first. If they win they finish top.
But if they slip up, the Invincibles could steal the space by beating the Originals that afternoon, if they also overhaul Brave's net run-rate.
In the men's competition five teams are battling for the three places in the knockout stage, while in the women's tournament there is a three-way tussle for one remaining spot.
All will be decided in the four double-headers across the next three days before Friday's eliminators and Saturday's finals.
BBC Sport explains how each team can progress...
The remaining fixtures...
Monday: Rockets v Fire (women 15:30, men 19:00)
Tuesday: Spirit v Phoenix (women 15:00, men 18:30)
Wednesday: Superchargers v Brave (women 11:30, men 15:00)
Wednesday: Originals v Invincibles (women 15:00, men 18:30)
Each group winner progresses directly into Saturday's final
Manchester Originals' thumping win over Birmingham Phoenix on Sunday set up a grandstand finish in the men's competition.
The Originals, Trent Rockets, London Spirit, Oval Invincibles and Phoenix can all still finish in the top three of the men's competition and each of them could still miss out.
Leaders Rockets have the first chance to secure progression. They play the winless Welsh Fire on Monday needing a win (or tie) to guarantee a place in the top three.
On Tuesday, Spirit host Phoenix at Lord's knowing they will also qualify with a win, while Phoenix will likely need to win by a big margin because of their inferior net run-rate.
The Originals host the Invincibles on Wednesday in what is effectively a knockout match with the winner progressing.
Despite being able to join the Originals, Invincibles and Phoenix on eight points, Northern Superchargers and Southern Brave are out because one of the Originals or the Invincibles must take at least a point from their fixture.
The four-way fight for third
Women's Hundred: 1. Southern Brave, 2. Oval Invincibles, 3. Birmingham Phoenix, 4. Trent Rockets, 5. Manchester Originals, 6. Northern Superchargers, 7. Welsh Fire, 8. London Spirit
In the women's Hundred, four teams - Birmingham Phoenix, Trent Rockets, Manchester Originals and Northern Superchargers - can still join Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles in securing a place in the knockout stages.
The Rockets host seventh-placed Welsh Fire on Monday knowing they must win to keep themselves in the hunt and put the pressure onto Birmingham Phoenix.
Phoenix, who currently sit in third with their fate in their own hands, will secure the last top-three place if they beat - or tie with - bottom-of-the-table Spirit on Tuesday, regardless of other results.
But if they don't, the Rockets could take third, as could Manchester Originals or Northern Superchargers if they win their final games against leaders Brave and second-placed Invincibles respectively, with it all coming down to net run-rate.
Theoretically, Phoenix could lose and still go through but would need other results to go their way.
The race for top two
The Invincibles and Brave are the only two teams going into the final games of the women's competition knowing they are definitely through.
What is not decided is which of the two sides will finish top and therefore progress directly to Saturday's final and avoid having to play in the eliminator.
Brave's match against the Superchargers comes first. If they win they finish top.
But if they slip up, the Invincibles could steal the space by beating the Originals that afternoon, if they also overhaul Brave's net run-rate.
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Welsh Fire choose to bowl.
Rockets: 1 Alex Hales, 2 Dawid Malan, 3 Colin Munro, 4 Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 5 Tom Moores (wk), 6 Lewis Gregory (capt), 7 Daniel Sams, 8 Samit Patel, 9 Luke Wood, 10 Sam Cook, 11 Tabraiz Shamsi
Fire: 1 Joe Clarke (wk), 2 Tom Banton, 3 Ben Duckett, 4 David Miller, 5 Matt Critchley, 6 Leus du Plooy, 7 Josh Cobb (capt), 8 Ish Sodhi, 9 George Scrimshaw, 10 David Payne, 11 Jake Ball
Rockets: 1 Alex Hales, 2 Dawid Malan, 3 Colin Munro, 4 Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 5 Tom Moores (wk), 6 Lewis Gregory (capt), 7 Daniel Sams, 8 Samit Patel, 9 Luke Wood, 10 Sam Cook, 11 Tabraiz Shamsi
Fire: 1 Joe Clarke (wk), 2 Tom Banton, 3 Ben Duckett, 4 David Miller, 5 Matt Critchley, 6 Leus du Plooy, 7 Josh Cobb (capt), 8 Ish Sodhi, 9 George Scrimshaw, 10 David Payne, 11 Jake Ball
Trent Rockets became the first team to guarantee their place in the men's Hundred play-offs with a comfortable 29-run win over a woeful Welsh Fire.
Rockets made 172-4 and Fire crawled to 143-6 as they registered their eighth successive defeat, meaning they become the first side in the competition's history to finish winless.
England's Dawid Malan made his fourth half-century of this year's competition as he made 58 off 37, while Alex Hales added 38 and Australia's Daniel Sams smacked 31 off 14.
All-rounder Matt Critchley top-scored with an unbeaten 55 but Fire were never really in the chase, needing 70 to win from the final 20 balls and making only 143-6.
The result takes Rockets to 12 points and means they will definitely finish in the top three. Whether they finish top, and therefore qualify automatically for Saturday's final, will depend on London Spirit's result against Birmingham Phoenix on Tuesday.
Spirit are able to match Rockets' 12 points with a win, but will need to improve their net run-rate to climb up a place and demote Rockets to Friday's eliminator.
Rockets made 172-4 and Fire crawled to 143-6 as they registered their eighth successive defeat, meaning they become the first side in the competition's history to finish winless.
England's Dawid Malan made his fourth half-century of this year's competition as he made 58 off 37, while Alex Hales added 38 and Australia's Daniel Sams smacked 31 off 14.
All-rounder Matt Critchley top-scored with an unbeaten 55 but Fire were never really in the chase, needing 70 to win from the final 20 balls and making only 143-6.
The result takes Rockets to 12 points and means they will definitely finish in the top three. Whether they finish top, and therefore qualify automatically for Saturday's final, will depend on London Spirit's result against Birmingham Phoenix on Tuesday.
Spirit are able to match Rockets' 12 points with a win, but will need to improve their net run-rate to climb up a place and demote Rockets to Friday's eliminator.
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London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix, 30th Match
Birmingham Phoenix opt to bowl
Eoin Morgan: We would have done the same. The wicket played well in the last game and we wanted to chase. We have spoken about priority and the priority is to win the game. Yes, we have a chance to top the table but first and foremost we are looking to win the game. We have a couple of changes.
Moeen Ali: It is a difficult one. We are going to bowl. You want to bat here but we will try to restrict them and chase it down. It has been difficult in the situation we are in and hence the decision to bowl. There are three changes.
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Zak Crawley, Ben McDermott, Daniel Lawrence, Eoin Morgan(c), Ravi Bopara, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal, Mason Crane
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Soloman Budinger, Will Smeed, Brett DOliveira, Moeen Ali(c), Matthew Wade(w), Chris Benjamin, Dan Mousley, Tanveer Sangha, Benny Howell, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson
Birmingham Phoenix opt to bowl
Eoin Morgan: We would have done the same. The wicket played well in the last game and we wanted to chase. We have spoken about priority and the priority is to win the game. Yes, we have a chance to top the table but first and foremost we are looking to win the game. We have a couple of changes.
Moeen Ali: It is a difficult one. We are going to bowl. You want to bat here but we will try to restrict them and chase it down. It has been difficult in the situation we are in and hence the decision to bowl. There are three changes.
London Spirit (Playing XI): Adam Rossington(w), Zak Crawley, Ben McDermott, Daniel Lawrence, Eoin Morgan(c), Ravi Bopara, Jordan Thompson, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Brad Wheal, Mason Crane
Birmingham Phoenix (Playing XI): Soloman Budinger, Will Smeed, Brett DOliveira, Moeen Ali(c), Matthew Wade(w), Chris Benjamin, Dan Mousley, Tanveer Sangha, Benny Howell, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson
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London Spirit guaranteed their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred, despite a one-wicket defeat by Birmingham Phoenix, who maintain a faint chance of progressing.
Phoenix climbed into third place with the win, but a positive result for either Manchester Originals or Oval Invincibles, who meet at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday, would see that team progress to Friday's eliminator.
A tie or no result would see Phoenix go through to face Spirit, with Trent Rockets now guaranteed a place in Saturday's final at Lord's.
Chasing 140 to win, Phoenix needed to win in 73 balls to guarantee a knockout spot, but eventually won off the final ball.
They needed five from the final set of five balls, with one wicket remaining, and, despite presenting Spirit with two run-out opportunities, got over the line.
Australia's Matthew Wade made a brilliant 81 off 42 balls to set up the win, while number 11 Tanveer Sangha finished unbeaten on 13 off nine deliveries.
Spirit, who could have finished top of the table by restricting Phoenix to 103 or less, earlier made 139-6, with Ravi Bopara cracking 45 off 20 balls.
Here's what else happened:
England Test opener Zak Crawley returned for Spirit and struggled for fluency, making 20 off 29 balls.
Tom Helm impressed with the ball, taking 4-17 for Phoenix, to make him the joint-leading wicket-taker in this year's tournament alongside Spirit's Jordan Thompson, who claimed 2-30.
Phoenix slipped to 2-2 and 34-4 as they looked for quick runs at the start of their chase to try and guarantee a top-three spot.
Leg-spinner Mason Crane finished with 4-24 for Spirit.
Phoenix climbed into third place with the win, but a positive result for either Manchester Originals or Oval Invincibles, who meet at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday, would see that team progress to Friday's eliminator.
A tie or no result would see Phoenix go through to face Spirit, with Trent Rockets now guaranteed a place in Saturday's final at Lord's.
Chasing 140 to win, Phoenix needed to win in 73 balls to guarantee a knockout spot, but eventually won off the final ball.
They needed five from the final set of five balls, with one wicket remaining, and, despite presenting Spirit with two run-out opportunities, got over the line.
Australia's Matthew Wade made a brilliant 81 off 42 balls to set up the win, while number 11 Tanveer Sangha finished unbeaten on 13 off nine deliveries.
Spirit, who could have finished top of the table by restricting Phoenix to 103 or less, earlier made 139-6, with Ravi Bopara cracking 45 off 20 balls.
Here's what else happened:
England Test opener Zak Crawley returned for Spirit and struggled for fluency, making 20 off 29 balls.
Tom Helm impressed with the ball, taking 4-17 for Phoenix, to make him the joint-leading wicket-taker in this year's tournament alongside Spirit's Jordan Thompson, who claimed 2-30.
Phoenix slipped to 2-2 and 34-4 as they looked for quick runs at the start of their chase to try and guarantee a top-three spot.
Leg-spinner Mason Crane finished with 4-24 for Spirit.
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Southern Brave have won the toss and have opted to field
Northern Superchargers (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Adam Lyth, Harry Brook, David Wiese, Adam Hose, David Willey, Michael-Kyle Pepper(w), Adil Rashid, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, Craig Miles
Southern Brave (Playing XI): Paul Stirling, Quinton de Kock(w), James Vince(c), Alex Davies, Ross Whiteley, Tim David, James Fuller, Rehan Ahmed, Jake Lintott, Sonny Baker, Michael Hogan
Northern Superchargers (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Adam Lyth, Harry Brook, David Wiese, Adam Hose, David Willey, Michael-Kyle Pepper(w), Adil Rashid, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, Craig Miles
Southern Brave (Playing XI): Paul Stirling, Quinton de Kock(w), James Vince(c), Alex Davies, Ross Whiteley, Tim David, James Fuller, Rehan Ahmed, Jake Lintott, Sonny Baker, Michael Hogan
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For Originals to overtake Rockets in the table on NRR, they need to chase 164 in 73 balls or less
This assumes they finish on 164 but the following also result in higher NRR: 165 off 74, 166 off 75, 167 off 76, 168 off off 76, 169 off 77
NORS 135/8 (100)
SOU 14/0 (8) RPB: 1.75 RRPB: 1.33
Southern Brave need 122 runs in 92 balls
This assumes they finish on 164 but the following also result in higher NRR: 165 off 74, 166 off 75, 167 off 76, 168 off off 76, 169 off 77
NORS 135/8 (100)
SOU 14/0 (8) RPB: 1.75 RRPB: 1.33
Southern Brave need 122 runs in 92 balls
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NORS 135/8 (100)
SOU 119/9 (100)
Northern Superchargers won by 16 runs
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Wayne Parnell
SOU 119/9 (100)
Northern Superchargers won by 16 runs
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
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Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles, 32nd Match
Oval Invincibles have won the toss and have opted to bat
Teams:
Manchester Originals (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Laurie Evans(c), Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Ashton Turner, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Matthew Parkinson, Joshua Little
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings(w/c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Peter Hatzoglou, Matt Milnes, Nathan Sowter, Danny Briggs
Oval Invincibles have won the toss and have opted to bat
Teams:
Manchester Originals (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Laurie Evans(c), Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Ashton Turner, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Matthew Parkinson, Joshua Little
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings(w/c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Peter Hatzoglou, Matt Milnes, Nathan Sowter, Danny Briggs
Manchester Originals reached the men's Hundred eliminator after beating Oval Invincibles by six wickets, with just a ball to spare, in a thrilling contest at Old Trafford.
In a game where the winning side would finish second and the losing side eliminated, Invincibles recovered from 23-3 to post 143-9.
Captain Sam Billings top-scored for Invincibles with a terrific 53 off 33 balls, but it was Ireland seamer Josh Little who stole the show, taking a superb 5-13 from his 20 deliveries.
In reply, Wayne Madsen, who successfully overturned an lbw decision on his first ball, scored an unbeaten 53 off 39 deliveries as Originals chased down the target in a tense finale.
For the majority of the innings, Originals looked in control. But with 25 still needed off 14 balls, Invincibles seemed to be clawing their way back, before Ashton Turner hit Sam Curran for a six down the ground, followed by a four into the leg side, to alleviate the pressure.
The game then turned again when Turner was brilliantly run out by Billings for 26.
The home side needed 11 runs from the final five deliveries. The unlikely scenario of a tie, in which both teams could be eliminated and Birmingham Phoenix would progress, was becoming a real possibility.
Then came one of the most significant moments of the game. Paul Walter launched the 96th ball of the innings, bowled by Matthew Milnes, into the leg side. Will Jacks, fielding on the boundary, could only parry it over for six.
With one run needed off two balls, Walter scrambled the single needed, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Originals will play London Spirit on Friday in Southampton, with the winner facing group leaders Trent Rockets in Saturday’s final at Lord’s.
In a game where the winning side would finish second and the losing side eliminated, Invincibles recovered from 23-3 to post 143-9.
Captain Sam Billings top-scored for Invincibles with a terrific 53 off 33 balls, but it was Ireland seamer Josh Little who stole the show, taking a superb 5-13 from his 20 deliveries.
In reply, Wayne Madsen, who successfully overturned an lbw decision on his first ball, scored an unbeaten 53 off 39 deliveries as Originals chased down the target in a tense finale.
For the majority of the innings, Originals looked in control. But with 25 still needed off 14 balls, Invincibles seemed to be clawing their way back, before Ashton Turner hit Sam Curran for a six down the ground, followed by a four into the leg side, to alleviate the pressure.
The game then turned again when Turner was brilliantly run out by Billings for 26.
The home side needed 11 runs from the final five deliveries. The unlikely scenario of a tie, in which both teams could be eliminated and Birmingham Phoenix would progress, was becoming a real possibility.
Then came one of the most significant moments of the game. Paul Walter launched the 96th ball of the innings, bowled by Matthew Milnes, into the leg side. Will Jacks, fielding on the boundary, could only parry it over for six.
With one run needed off two balls, Walter scrambled the single needed, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Originals will play London Spirit on Friday in Southampton, with the winner facing group leaders Trent Rockets in Saturday’s final at Lord’s.
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Manchester Originals reached Saturday's men's Hundred final by easing to a five-wicket victory over London Spirit in Southampton.
Chasing 151, a destructive opening partnership between captain Laurie Evans and fellow opener Phil Salt helped the Originals power to 101-0 from just 49 balls.
Evans was devastating, crashing 72 from just 34 balls, while Salt hit a more understated 29 from 18 balls.
Both were out in quick succession as three wickets fell for seven runs but, despite captain Eoin Morgan's attempts to bring about an unlikely comeback, most of the work had been done.
Paul Walter was out for four and Tristan Stubbs 18 but Tom Lammonby ended 13 not out as the Originals reached their target with 11 balls to spare, sparking animated celebrations in the Originals dugout.
They will meet group winners Trent Rockets in the final at Lord's but go into the match as the form side having won six consecutive matches.
Chasing 151, a destructive opening partnership between captain Laurie Evans and fellow opener Phil Salt helped the Originals power to 101-0 from just 49 balls.
Evans was devastating, crashing 72 from just 34 balls, while Salt hit a more understated 29 from 18 balls.
Both were out in quick succession as three wickets fell for seven runs but, despite captain Eoin Morgan's attempts to bring about an unlikely comeback, most of the work had been done.
Paul Walter was out for four and Tristan Stubbs 18 but Tom Lammonby ended 13 not out as the Originals reached their target with 11 balls to spare, sparking animated celebrations in the Originals dugout.
They will meet group winners Trent Rockets in the final at Lord's but go into the match as the form side having won six consecutive matches.
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As the second season of the men's Hundred draws to a close, we asked BBC Sport readers to pick their team of the tournament.
Thousands of people did and there are England players aplenty, some up-and-coming hopefuls and a couple of overseas stars included in the final XI.
Take a look at the team and share your thoughts on the team using #bbccricket.
1. Dawid Malan (Trent Rockets) - selected in 92% of teams
Innings: 8 Runs: 358 Average: 59.66 Strike-rate: 172.11
2. Phil Salt (Manchester Originals) - 65%
Innings: 9 Runs: 342 Average: 42.75 Strike-rate: 154.75 Catches/stumpings: 5
3. Jos Buttler (Manchester Originals) - 56%
Innings: 5 Runs: 203 Average: 40.60 Strike-rate: 149.26
4. Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) - 49%
Innings: 6 Runs: 173 Average: 34.60 Strike-rate: 145.37 Wickets: 1
5. Moeen Ali (Birmingham Phoenix) - 48%
Innings: 8 Runs: 172 Average: 21.50 Strike-rate: 157.79 Wickets: 5
6. Andre Russell (Manchester Originals) - 43%
Innings: 6 Runs: 148 Average: 37 Strike-rate: 168.18 Wickets: 4
7. Sam Curran (Oval Invincibles) - 77%
Games: 8 Wickets: 8 Average: 28.75 Economy: 8.90; Innings: Eight Runs: 192 Average: 27.42 Strike-rate: 132.41
8. Jordan Thompson (London Spirit) - 41%
Games: 9 Wickets: 14 Average: 18.07 Economy: 9.14 Runs: 48
9. Sunil Narine (Oval Invincibles) - 58%
Games: 6 Wickets: 11 Average: 11 Economy: 6.05 Runs: 48
10. Kane Richardson (Birmingham Phoenix) - 77%
Games: 7 Wickets: 13 Average: 13.15 Economy: 7.89
11. Tom Helm (Birmingham Phoenix) - 68%
Games: 8 Wickets: 14 Average: 14.07 Economy: 8.32
Stats correct up to and including 2 September.
Thousands of people did and there are England players aplenty, some up-and-coming hopefuls and a couple of overseas stars included in the final XI.
Take a look at the team and share your thoughts on the team using #bbccricket.
1. Dawid Malan (Trent Rockets) - selected in 92% of teams
Innings: 8 Runs: 358 Average: 59.66 Strike-rate: 172.11
2. Phil Salt (Manchester Originals) - 65%
Innings: 9 Runs: 342 Average: 42.75 Strike-rate: 154.75 Catches/stumpings: 5
3. Jos Buttler (Manchester Originals) - 56%
Innings: 5 Runs: 203 Average: 40.60 Strike-rate: 149.26
4. Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) - 49%
Innings: 6 Runs: 173 Average: 34.60 Strike-rate: 145.37 Wickets: 1
5. Moeen Ali (Birmingham Phoenix) - 48%
Innings: 8 Runs: 172 Average: 21.50 Strike-rate: 157.79 Wickets: 5
6. Andre Russell (Manchester Originals) - 43%
Innings: 6 Runs: 148 Average: 37 Strike-rate: 168.18 Wickets: 4
7. Sam Curran (Oval Invincibles) - 77%
Games: 8 Wickets: 8 Average: 28.75 Economy: 8.90; Innings: Eight Runs: 192 Average: 27.42 Strike-rate: 132.41
8. Jordan Thompson (London Spirit) - 41%
Games: 9 Wickets: 14 Average: 18.07 Economy: 9.14 Runs: 48
9. Sunil Narine (Oval Invincibles) - 58%
Games: 6 Wickets: 11 Average: 11 Economy: 6.05 Runs: 48
10. Kane Richardson (Birmingham Phoenix) - 77%
Games: 7 Wickets: 13 Average: 13.15 Economy: 7.89
11. Tom Helm (Birmingham Phoenix) - 68%
Games: 8 Wickets: 14 Average: 14.07 Economy: 8.32
Stats correct up to and including 2 September.
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Due to ongoing technical issues around the big screens and DRS replays in-ground, we have taken the decision to delay the start of the Men’s Final to 18:45 (toss at 18:20) to give us the best possible chance of starting the match with all technology fully functioning.
Manchester bat first.
Manchester Originals Phil Salt, Laurie Evans (capt), Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Ashton Turner, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Matt Parkinson, Josh Little
Trent Rockets Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Colin Munro, Tom Moores (wk), Lewis Gregory (capt), Samit Patel, Daniel Sams, Luke Wood, Matt Carter, Sam Cook
Manchester Originals Phil Salt, Laurie Evans (capt), Wayne Madsen, Tristan Stubbs, Paul Walter, Tom Lammonby, Ashton Turner, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Matt Parkinson, Josh Little
Trent Rockets Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Colin Munro, Tom Moores (wk), Lewis Gregory (capt), Samit Patel, Daniel Sams, Luke Wood, Matt Carter, Sam Cook
Men's Hundred final, Lord's
Manchester Originals 120-9 (100 balls): Turner 26 (13); Cook 4-18, Patel 3-23
Trent Rockets 121-8 (98 balls): Malan 19, Kohler-Cadmore 18; Little 2-18
Trent Rockets won by 8 wickets
Trent Rockets were crowned men's Hundred champions after beating Manchester Originals by two wickets in a thrilling, nailbiting final at Lord's.
Chasing just 121 to win, the Rockets struggled and needed 11 from the final five balls.
But, in a rip-roaring finale, captain Lewis Gregory fired his side over the line by whipping Richard Gleeson for a stunning six and following with two fours to seal a win with two balls to spare.
As the ball reached the boundary, the Rockets players stormed onto the field and mobbed Gregory as a capacity Lord's crowd roared.
The momentum swung from one side to the other in the closing stages with the Originals on course for an unlikely victory before the final five balls.
They had struggled to 120-9 from their 100 balls.
The win means the Rockets join Oval Invincibles women, who beat Southern Brave to defend their title earlier in the day, as champions of The Hundred in 2022.
Manchester Originals 120-9 (100 balls): Turner 26 (13); Cook 4-18, Patel 3-23
Trent Rockets 121-8 (98 balls): Malan 19, Kohler-Cadmore 18; Little 2-18
Trent Rockets won by 8 wickets
Trent Rockets were crowned men's Hundred champions after beating Manchester Originals by two wickets in a thrilling, nailbiting final at Lord's.
Chasing just 121 to win, the Rockets struggled and needed 11 from the final five balls.
But, in a rip-roaring finale, captain Lewis Gregory fired his side over the line by whipping Richard Gleeson for a stunning six and following with two fours to seal a win with two balls to spare.
As the ball reached the boundary, the Rockets players stormed onto the field and mobbed Gregory as a capacity Lord's crowd roared.
The momentum swung from one side to the other in the closing stages with the Originals on course for an unlikely victory before the final five balls.
They had struggled to 120-9 from their 100 balls.
The win means the Rockets join Oval Invincibles women, who beat Southern Brave to defend their title earlier in the day, as champions of The Hundred in 2022.
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Trent Rockets - hugely deserving winners
Lyth - extremely underrated opener. Should be getting a gig in majority of the leagues.
Lyth - extremely underrated opener. Should be getting a gig in majority of the leagues.
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Blast final was superior on every count
Adam Lyth and Nat Sciver have won the Hundred PCA MVP Men’s and Women’s respective Player of the Year awards by statistically being the number one players.
The left-handed opener, Lyth, has been in stellar form during this summer's Hundred competition with important knocks throughout the tournament. With the most impressive being 79 off 33, away to the Oval Invincibles, which included three fours and eight sixes.
The Hundred Player of the Year is selected by the PCA Most Valuable Player Rankings. A formula that enables players to score or lose points, depending on their performance compared to CricViz’s extensive database, of the outcome of every delivery within each match. The venue and stage of the tournament also plays a role in the formula calculations.
Scoring 299 runs, which included three half-centuries at an average of 38 and the highest strike-rate of any of the top 15 batters meant that Lyth topped the table for the Men’s competition. A worthy winner having scored 135 MVP points.
In second place was Oval Invincibles Will Jacks, just seven MVP points behind the winner and the highest placed player from the final was Phil Salt in third position. The Manchester Originals wicketkeeper-batter ended his competition with 342 runs from nine matches. His fantastic form that he carried from the summer internationals for the England 50-over side has earned him a call up to the England T20 tour of Pakistan and a spot on the plane to Australia for the World Cup later this year.
Top run scorer of the entire competition was Trent Rockets opener Dawid Malan. The England batter scored a heroic 98 not out in the group stage of the competition against fellow finalists, Manchester Originals. A knock that came in only 44 deliveries, which included thee fours and nine sixes. His 98 is the third highest score in the Men’s Hundred, following Oval Invincibles’ Will Jacks 108*, and Birmingham Phoenix’s Will Smeed who scored the Hundred’s first ever century (101*).
Lyth picks up the £5,000 cash prize for finishing first in the MVP points tally, whilst also adding his total to the Domestic Men’s MVP points ladder. The winner of the Overall MVP points tally takes home the £10,000 prize which is decided at the end of the season.
In the women’s competition, the Trent Rockets all-rounder finished the tournament with 228 runs and 6 wickets from six matches.
Sciver’s team were edged out in the eliminator by eventual runners up Southern Brave, but Sciver’s thrilling knock of 72 off only 36 balls was the highlight, which also meant she claimed the Match MVP. Requiring 24 off the final set, Sciver hit a two, then three sixes in a row to put the Rockets in a position to win the match, needing four off the last ball of the 100. After miss-hitting a ball to mid-off, Sciver and partner Sarah Glenn could only achieve one run, leaving the Rockets two short. A heroic innings, nonetheless.
The Player of the Year is selected by the PCA Most Valuable Player Rankings, with Sciver being in the top ten for most of the competition. The formula awards MVP points on every ball that a player is involved with, and compared to their expected performance in comparison to CricViz’s extensive database of data, with the venue and stage of the tournament being taken into account.
At the top of the run-charts was Northern Superchargers and South African batter, Laura Wolvaardt with 286. The overseas star scored her runs from six group-stage matches.
However, Sciver ended the competition as the player with the most batting points, finishing on 73, three points ahead of her England teammate Sophia Dunkley. To underline her credentials as one of the premier all-rounders in the world, the 30-year-old also came 15th with the ball.
Finishing with 111 points, Sciver topped the table, followed by Oval Invincibles duo Alice Capsey (94) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (84). Both Capsey and Winfield-Hill had a chance of closing the gap on Sciver during the Hundred final, played at Lord’s and almost did so. The newly capped England all-rounder took two wickets for just 17 runs from 20 balls and then hit 25 off just 17 balls, however, it wasn’t quite enough to topple Sciver.
The Match MVP in the final went to Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 37 off 33 balls which steered the Invincibles to their second Hundred title.
Domestic women’s cricket now turns back to the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, with each of the teams having three matches left in the group stages. The 50-over competition also has a £2,500 prize pot for the winner of the MVP with points accumulated also added to the Overall MVP which includes all cross-format domestic cricket and whoever comes top of the pile will receive a £7,500 prize.
The left-handed opener, Lyth, has been in stellar form during this summer's Hundred competition with important knocks throughout the tournament. With the most impressive being 79 off 33, away to the Oval Invincibles, which included three fours and eight sixes.
The Hundred Player of the Year is selected by the PCA Most Valuable Player Rankings. A formula that enables players to score or lose points, depending on their performance compared to CricViz’s extensive database, of the outcome of every delivery within each match. The venue and stage of the tournament also plays a role in the formula calculations.
Scoring 299 runs, which included three half-centuries at an average of 38 and the highest strike-rate of any of the top 15 batters meant that Lyth topped the table for the Men’s competition. A worthy winner having scored 135 MVP points.
In second place was Oval Invincibles Will Jacks, just seven MVP points behind the winner and the highest placed player from the final was Phil Salt in third position. The Manchester Originals wicketkeeper-batter ended his competition with 342 runs from nine matches. His fantastic form that he carried from the summer internationals for the England 50-over side has earned him a call up to the England T20 tour of Pakistan and a spot on the plane to Australia for the World Cup later this year.
Top run scorer of the entire competition was Trent Rockets opener Dawid Malan. The England batter scored a heroic 98 not out in the group stage of the competition against fellow finalists, Manchester Originals. A knock that came in only 44 deliveries, which included thee fours and nine sixes. His 98 is the third highest score in the Men’s Hundred, following Oval Invincibles’ Will Jacks 108*, and Birmingham Phoenix’s Will Smeed who scored the Hundred’s first ever century (101*).
Lyth picks up the £5,000 cash prize for finishing first in the MVP points tally, whilst also adding his total to the Domestic Men’s MVP points ladder. The winner of the Overall MVP points tally takes home the £10,000 prize which is decided at the end of the season.
In the women’s competition, the Trent Rockets all-rounder finished the tournament with 228 runs and 6 wickets from six matches.
Sciver’s team were edged out in the eliminator by eventual runners up Southern Brave, but Sciver’s thrilling knock of 72 off only 36 balls was the highlight, which also meant she claimed the Match MVP. Requiring 24 off the final set, Sciver hit a two, then three sixes in a row to put the Rockets in a position to win the match, needing four off the last ball of the 100. After miss-hitting a ball to mid-off, Sciver and partner Sarah Glenn could only achieve one run, leaving the Rockets two short. A heroic innings, nonetheless.
The Player of the Year is selected by the PCA Most Valuable Player Rankings, with Sciver being in the top ten for most of the competition. The formula awards MVP points on every ball that a player is involved with, and compared to their expected performance in comparison to CricViz’s extensive database of data, with the venue and stage of the tournament being taken into account.
At the top of the run-charts was Northern Superchargers and South African batter, Laura Wolvaardt with 286. The overseas star scored her runs from six group-stage matches.
However, Sciver ended the competition as the player with the most batting points, finishing on 73, three points ahead of her England teammate Sophia Dunkley. To underline her credentials as one of the premier all-rounders in the world, the 30-year-old also came 15th with the ball.
Finishing with 111 points, Sciver topped the table, followed by Oval Invincibles duo Alice Capsey (94) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (84). Both Capsey and Winfield-Hill had a chance of closing the gap on Sciver during the Hundred final, played at Lord’s and almost did so. The newly capped England all-rounder took two wickets for just 17 runs from 20 balls and then hit 25 off just 17 balls, however, it wasn’t quite enough to topple Sciver.
The Match MVP in the final went to Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 37 off 33 balls which steered the Invincibles to their second Hundred title.
Domestic women’s cricket now turns back to the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, with each of the teams having three matches left in the group stages. The 50-over competition also has a £2,500 prize pot for the winner of the MVP with points accumulated also added to the Overall MVP which includes all cross-format domestic cricket and whoever comes top of the pile will receive a £7,500 prize.
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Second-season syndrome has been the scourge of a many a Premier League manager.
After impressing in your first year on the big stage, how do you come back, consolidate and even improve?
This year The Hundred faced a similar problem after a promising, yet highly contentious, first edition.
To loosely continue the footballing analogy, a gripping finale at a feverish Lord's helped ensure relegation was avoided. But there remain pressing questions for the tournament going forward.
Has it been a success?
After the Covid-19-hit first season, 2022 was billed as the year The Hundred kicked on, aided by the introduction of bigger and better overseas stars.
The women's competition has again impressed - but for much of the men's competition, there was a lingering sense that the competition drifted.
For organisers, however, Saturday's finale at Lord's was a timely reminder of what this competition could be - a tense affair on primetime Saturday night television in front of a diverse crowd with enough intrigue to entertain cricket's established base and those tuning in for the first time, albeit not in the six-hitting style those who thought up the format expected.
But it is undeniable there were times in the middle of the competition when one-sided match followed one-sided match.
Whether that is a result of the format or purely bad luck is difficult to say, while the impact of England's extensive injury list should not be overlooked.
Had those such as Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Olly Stone and Saqib Mahmood played a part, the quality would have been lifted. That is before you take into account the players who have pulled out mid-tournament - Jemimah Rodrigues in the women's, and Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills and Reece Topley in the men's.
Whether a direct result or not, TV viewing figures on the BBC dropped by 20% from the first year, with a clash with the Commonwealth Games and the early start of the Premier League season cited as factors by executives.
Tournament bosses say they are more focused on ticket sales as a barometer of interest and those attendances exceeded last year.
All eight venues also set new records for women's matches, while 28% of ticket buyers were female and 22% of those in the grounds under-16s - both increases on 2021, as English cricket hunts a new audience tho future-proof the sport.
Still, The Hundred must find a way to firstly attract and then keep the best male overseas talent if it is to really succeed.
Discussions with other leagues continue in an attempt to prevent the scenario of recent days, where some of The Hundred's overseas stars - including leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who would have played in the final for Trent Rockets - left for the Caribbean Premier League just as the competition reached its business end.
A women's draft for 2023?
After a delayed start because of the Commonwealth Games, the women's competition proved it is not an add-on or a sideshow but an integral and crucial part of the overall event.
It brought more life to what was a men's-only event for the first eight days.
Unlike the men's competition, the very best female overseas players in the world were on show and as a result there was a step-up in quality, even if some of those biggest names - such as Alyssa Healy and Sophie Devine - failed to fire.
But the top salaries remain a quarter of those of the men, meaning there is still obvious room for improvement. If the women's competition is essential to the overall 'product', then players should be paid as such.
In its first two years, those women's players were signed behind closed doors.
Organisers have indicated to BBC Sport they feel the competition may now be ready for a draft process, similar to the men's system, in the coming years.
So what next?
With The Hundred part of a television deal that runs until 2028, and organisers keen to point to those being introduced to the game, there is little chance of it being scrapped, even if critics would like to revert to the traditional balance of the English game.
Players, all paid to take part, enjoy the tournament while captains have spoken of the exciting challenge its format brings.
One player described The Hundred as the most enjoyable of the global leagues but, with the England and Wales Cricket Board ultimately running the competition, said it lacks the external pressures of its rivals.
If a player or coach performs poorly in the Indian Premier League, they have a fanbase and team owners on their back. The Hundred does not have that pressure.
One solution would be bringing external money into the eight teams, which would also present the opportunity to increase player salaries, but that would also be highly controversial and is understood not to be on the table for the near future.
Even with increased salaries, there would be no certainty The Hundred could attract bigger men's stars, given the intense nature of the international schedule.
From The Hundred's perspective, that calendar should improve for next year when a window has been built into the English summer to allow England's players to take part. Whether they will do so after an intense Ashes series that precedes it is another question.
At present it falls on 'team boards' - groups of county and other cricket officials at each team - to hold players and coaches accountable for performance.
Welsh Fire's men, who finished bottom of the table with eight defeats from eight, have lost 13 of their past 14 matches and could benefit from a refresh - with or without coach Gary Kirsten.
An eight-team tournament cannot afford to carry whipping boys.
Overall it remains to be seen whether The Hundred keeps a place in our lives long term.
Some music teachers say people only remember your first note and your last. Does a good final make up for a lacklustre tournament?
Maybe.
BBC
After impressing in your first year on the big stage, how do you come back, consolidate and even improve?
This year The Hundred faced a similar problem after a promising, yet highly contentious, first edition.
To loosely continue the footballing analogy, a gripping finale at a feverish Lord's helped ensure relegation was avoided. But there remain pressing questions for the tournament going forward.
Has it been a success?
After the Covid-19-hit first season, 2022 was billed as the year The Hundred kicked on, aided by the introduction of bigger and better overseas stars.
The women's competition has again impressed - but for much of the men's competition, there was a lingering sense that the competition drifted.
For organisers, however, Saturday's finale at Lord's was a timely reminder of what this competition could be - a tense affair on primetime Saturday night television in front of a diverse crowd with enough intrigue to entertain cricket's established base and those tuning in for the first time, albeit not in the six-hitting style those who thought up the format expected.
But it is undeniable there were times in the middle of the competition when one-sided match followed one-sided match.
Whether that is a result of the format or purely bad luck is difficult to say, while the impact of England's extensive injury list should not be overlooked.
Had those such as Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Olly Stone and Saqib Mahmood played a part, the quality would have been lifted. That is before you take into account the players who have pulled out mid-tournament - Jemimah Rodrigues in the women's, and Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills and Reece Topley in the men's.
Whether a direct result or not, TV viewing figures on the BBC dropped by 20% from the first year, with a clash with the Commonwealth Games and the early start of the Premier League season cited as factors by executives.
Tournament bosses say they are more focused on ticket sales as a barometer of interest and those attendances exceeded last year.
All eight venues also set new records for women's matches, while 28% of ticket buyers were female and 22% of those in the grounds under-16s - both increases on 2021, as English cricket hunts a new audience tho future-proof the sport.
Still, The Hundred must find a way to firstly attract and then keep the best male overseas talent if it is to really succeed.
Discussions with other leagues continue in an attempt to prevent the scenario of recent days, where some of The Hundred's overseas stars - including leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who would have played in the final for Trent Rockets - left for the Caribbean Premier League just as the competition reached its business end.
A women's draft for 2023?
After a delayed start because of the Commonwealth Games, the women's competition proved it is not an add-on or a sideshow but an integral and crucial part of the overall event.
It brought more life to what was a men's-only event for the first eight days.
Unlike the men's competition, the very best female overseas players in the world were on show and as a result there was a step-up in quality, even if some of those biggest names - such as Alyssa Healy and Sophie Devine - failed to fire.
But the top salaries remain a quarter of those of the men, meaning there is still obvious room for improvement. If the women's competition is essential to the overall 'product', then players should be paid as such.
In its first two years, those women's players were signed behind closed doors.
Organisers have indicated to BBC Sport they feel the competition may now be ready for a draft process, similar to the men's system, in the coming years.
So what next?
With The Hundred part of a television deal that runs until 2028, and organisers keen to point to those being introduced to the game, there is little chance of it being scrapped, even if critics would like to revert to the traditional balance of the English game.
Players, all paid to take part, enjoy the tournament while captains have spoken of the exciting challenge its format brings.
One player described The Hundred as the most enjoyable of the global leagues but, with the England and Wales Cricket Board ultimately running the competition, said it lacks the external pressures of its rivals.
If a player or coach performs poorly in the Indian Premier League, they have a fanbase and team owners on their back. The Hundred does not have that pressure.
One solution would be bringing external money into the eight teams, which would also present the opportunity to increase player salaries, but that would also be highly controversial and is understood not to be on the table for the near future.
Even with increased salaries, there would be no certainty The Hundred could attract bigger men's stars, given the intense nature of the international schedule.
From The Hundred's perspective, that calendar should improve for next year when a window has been built into the English summer to allow England's players to take part. Whether they will do so after an intense Ashes series that precedes it is another question.
At present it falls on 'team boards' - groups of county and other cricket officials at each team - to hold players and coaches accountable for performance.
Welsh Fire's men, who finished bottom of the table with eight defeats from eight, have lost 13 of their past 14 matches and could benefit from a refresh - with or without coach Gary Kirsten.
An eight-team tournament cannot afford to carry whipping boys.
Overall it remains to be seen whether The Hundred keeps a place in our lives long term.
Some music teachers say people only remember your first note and your last. Does a good final make up for a lacklustre tournament?
Maybe.
BBC
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- Oct 2, 2004
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- 217,913
Following The Hundred’s showpiece final on Saturday, which saw Oval Invincibles crowned women’s champions and Trent Rockets lifting the men’s trophy, figures show more than 500,000 people attended games across the course of the competition.
The Hundred has once again excited cricket fans new and old with its innovative mix of high energy sporting action and epic entertainment. It is an integral part of the ECB’s strategic plan, Inspiring Generations, which aims to grow cricket and inspire a new generation to believe that it is a game for them, whether they follow a team, play the game, or attend a match.
This year has built on the inaugural summer of The Hundred when it comes to encouraging more families to get into the game. 22% of tickets went to children, up from 19% last year; 28% of ticket buyers were women, up from 21% last year; and families made up 41%, up from 36% last year.
2022’s edition of The Hundred also saw incredible support for the women’s game with 271,000 people attending - another global record for a women’s cricket competition. All eight venues also broke their previous best for domestic women’s attendances. The UK domestic record for a women’s game was broken twice at Lord’s (17,387 attended London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles on Saturday 27 August and 20,840 for The Hundred final), resulting in an average attendance of 10,400 for women’s games in 2022.
Through Sky and the BBC, a total of 14.1m people watched some of the action on TV, with women (31%) making up a significant share of the audience. Of this audience, 42% hadn’t watched any other ECB cricket in 2022 prior to The Hundred, resulting in 5.9m new viewers.
In addition, selected games across this year’s competition were live on BBC iPlayer, shown by Sky Sports on their YouTube channel and, for the first time, streamed on TikTok by Sky Sports. Millions more have caught up with the action through video clips online.
Viewers will have seen memorable moments throughout the competition, with Will Smeed hitting the first hundred, closely followed by Will Jacks, and Alana King taking the first hat-trick in the women’s competition. Overseas talent from cricketing powerhouses such as Australia, the West Indies, South Africa and West Indies was pitted against the best short-format home grown stars, with standout performances from Laura Wolvaardt and Dawid Malan with the bat and Amanda-Jade Wellington and Tom Helm with the ball.
Birmingham Phoenix captain Moeen Ali said: “I really enjoyed playing in this year’s competition, and there's been some top quality cricket. It feels like there's been more depth across all the squads and we’ve seen some standout performances from both big names but also rising stars. I’m already looking forward to next year’s draft to see how we shape up in 2023.”
Oval Invincibles batter Suzie Bates added: “Coming over from New Zealand, I was keen to experience The Hundred after seeing it last year and to finish up winning the competition is an unbelievable feeling. It is amazing that through the Commonwealth Games and now a domestic competition in The Hundred, we’ve been playing in front of massive crowds, which is amazing for women’s cricket, and why the biggest names in the game are coming to play here.”
As well as inspiring on the pitch, stars from The Hundred have played their part off it too. Communities across the UK have benefitted from over 150 activations engaging with over 10,000 children and young people, with over 300 players from all eight teams giving up their time to run training sessions, take selfies and chat to grassroots cricket players as well as those experiencing the sport for the first time. The eight teams’ social channels have seen strong growth this summer, rising by 76% overall, as more fans build an affinity with their Hundred superstars.
The Hundred supports this investment in grassroots cricket by providing another revenue stream for the game. The ECB is once again, on course to hit projections for surplus revenue of around £10m, which is then invested back into cricket. Last year’s surplus has helped to support, amongst other initiatives, bursaries to fund free places on All Stars and Dynamos courses.
Sanjay Patel, Managing Director of The Hundred said: “It’s been brilliant to see more families, more kids and record numbers attending the games this year. The Hundred is all about welcoming more people into cricket, and it has delivered on that again this year. It’s wonderful to see and hear so many families being inspired by a mix of great cricket and great entertainment.
“Huge congratulations go to Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets for taking the titles this year. I would like to thank everyone involved for their contribution, from Sky and BBC, through to all our commercial partners, the host venues and the fans. You’ve helped to make The Hundred a fantastic, world-leading competition and grown cricket’s audience once again.”
For the second year in a row, the number of kids’ participating in cricket remains strong, with over 100,000 All Stars and Dynamos expected to have taken part in the programmes by the end of the year, with at least 27,000 being girls. As part of the programmes, Hundred Topps Cards have been given out to children to help inspire the next generations to emulate their heroes. Almost 20,000 free places have been offered to Counties, 10,000 through the ECB’s partnership with Sky Dynamos Intros and a further 10,000 funded through the ECB’s All Star bursaries.
Bryan Henderson, Sky Sports Director of Cricket said:“We couldn’t be happier with The Hundred after two years. Since its inception, the competition has reached more than 13.5m people across Sky Sports platforms and the aim of bringing cricket to new fans is proving successful as our audience over the last two years is younger and more diverse than other formats of the game, with more women watching than ever before.
“Our award-winning coverage has again been well received, with our on-screen team proving incredibly popular for both new and existing cricket fans. We’re incredibly proud of implementing further innovations into our coverage to give the viewer even more insight into the game through technology such as helmet cam and power rating, while player avatars have once again proven popular.
“We’re thrilled to continue working with The ECB as we keep bringing this competition to cricket fans old and new until at least 2028.”
Exec Producer, BBC Cricket, Stephen Lyle said: “We are really proud of our extensive coverage of The Hundred, on TV, Radio and online this summer. To be able to bring new audiences to the world of cricket and see increased levels of engagement in local areas is integral to our offering at the BBC. It has also been a pleasure to witness breakout players star alongside world class talent and we can’t wait to see where The Hundred goes next.”
The Hundred has once again excited cricket fans new and old with its innovative mix of high energy sporting action and epic entertainment. It is an integral part of the ECB’s strategic plan, Inspiring Generations, which aims to grow cricket and inspire a new generation to believe that it is a game for them, whether they follow a team, play the game, or attend a match.
This year has built on the inaugural summer of The Hundred when it comes to encouraging more families to get into the game. 22% of tickets went to children, up from 19% last year; 28% of ticket buyers were women, up from 21% last year; and families made up 41%, up from 36% last year.
2022’s edition of The Hundred also saw incredible support for the women’s game with 271,000 people attending - another global record for a women’s cricket competition. All eight venues also broke their previous best for domestic women’s attendances. The UK domestic record for a women’s game was broken twice at Lord’s (17,387 attended London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles on Saturday 27 August and 20,840 for The Hundred final), resulting in an average attendance of 10,400 for women’s games in 2022.
Through Sky and the BBC, a total of 14.1m people watched some of the action on TV, with women (31%) making up a significant share of the audience. Of this audience, 42% hadn’t watched any other ECB cricket in 2022 prior to The Hundred, resulting in 5.9m new viewers.
In addition, selected games across this year’s competition were live on BBC iPlayer, shown by Sky Sports on their YouTube channel and, for the first time, streamed on TikTok by Sky Sports. Millions more have caught up with the action through video clips online.
Viewers will have seen memorable moments throughout the competition, with Will Smeed hitting the first hundred, closely followed by Will Jacks, and Alana King taking the first hat-trick in the women’s competition. Overseas talent from cricketing powerhouses such as Australia, the West Indies, South Africa and West Indies was pitted against the best short-format home grown stars, with standout performances from Laura Wolvaardt and Dawid Malan with the bat and Amanda-Jade Wellington and Tom Helm with the ball.
Birmingham Phoenix captain Moeen Ali said: “I really enjoyed playing in this year’s competition, and there's been some top quality cricket. It feels like there's been more depth across all the squads and we’ve seen some standout performances from both big names but also rising stars. I’m already looking forward to next year’s draft to see how we shape up in 2023.”
Oval Invincibles batter Suzie Bates added: “Coming over from New Zealand, I was keen to experience The Hundred after seeing it last year and to finish up winning the competition is an unbelievable feeling. It is amazing that through the Commonwealth Games and now a domestic competition in The Hundred, we’ve been playing in front of massive crowds, which is amazing for women’s cricket, and why the biggest names in the game are coming to play here.”
As well as inspiring on the pitch, stars from The Hundred have played their part off it too. Communities across the UK have benefitted from over 150 activations engaging with over 10,000 children and young people, with over 300 players from all eight teams giving up their time to run training sessions, take selfies and chat to grassroots cricket players as well as those experiencing the sport for the first time. The eight teams’ social channels have seen strong growth this summer, rising by 76% overall, as more fans build an affinity with their Hundred superstars.
The Hundred supports this investment in grassroots cricket by providing another revenue stream for the game. The ECB is once again, on course to hit projections for surplus revenue of around £10m, which is then invested back into cricket. Last year’s surplus has helped to support, amongst other initiatives, bursaries to fund free places on All Stars and Dynamos courses.
Sanjay Patel, Managing Director of The Hundred said: “It’s been brilliant to see more families, more kids and record numbers attending the games this year. The Hundred is all about welcoming more people into cricket, and it has delivered on that again this year. It’s wonderful to see and hear so many families being inspired by a mix of great cricket and great entertainment.
“Huge congratulations go to Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets for taking the titles this year. I would like to thank everyone involved for their contribution, from Sky and BBC, through to all our commercial partners, the host venues and the fans. You’ve helped to make The Hundred a fantastic, world-leading competition and grown cricket’s audience once again.”
For the second year in a row, the number of kids’ participating in cricket remains strong, with over 100,000 All Stars and Dynamos expected to have taken part in the programmes by the end of the year, with at least 27,000 being girls. As part of the programmes, Hundred Topps Cards have been given out to children to help inspire the next generations to emulate their heroes. Almost 20,000 free places have been offered to Counties, 10,000 through the ECB’s partnership with Sky Dynamos Intros and a further 10,000 funded through the ECB’s All Star bursaries.
Bryan Henderson, Sky Sports Director of Cricket said:“We couldn’t be happier with The Hundred after two years. Since its inception, the competition has reached more than 13.5m people across Sky Sports platforms and the aim of bringing cricket to new fans is proving successful as our audience over the last two years is younger and more diverse than other formats of the game, with more women watching than ever before.
“Our award-winning coverage has again been well received, with our on-screen team proving incredibly popular for both new and existing cricket fans. We’re incredibly proud of implementing further innovations into our coverage to give the viewer even more insight into the game through technology such as helmet cam and power rating, while player avatars have once again proven popular.
“We’re thrilled to continue working with The ECB as we keep bringing this competition to cricket fans old and new until at least 2028.”
Exec Producer, BBC Cricket, Stephen Lyle said: “We are really proud of our extensive coverage of The Hundred, on TV, Radio and online this summer. To be able to bring new audiences to the world of cricket and see increased levels of engagement in local areas is integral to our offering at the BBC. It has also been a pleasure to witness breakout players star alongside world class talent and we can’t wait to see where The Hundred goes next.”
WicketLord
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Lockie Ferguson & Matt Henry (both NZ) will replace Shaheen Afidi & Haris Rauf at Welsh Fire when they leave for the Afghanistan series on 15 August.
Tim Southee (NZ) will replace Nathan Ellis at London Spirit when he leaves for South Africa on 21 August.
All New Zealand men’s players in The Hundred will remain available for the Vitality IT20 series v England which starts in Durham on August 30.
Tim Southee (NZ) will replace Nathan Ellis at London Spirit when he leaves for South Africa on 21 August.
All New Zealand men’s players in The Hundred will remain available for the Vitality IT20 series v England which starts in Durham on August 30.
Seen Sheen
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England's fast bowling stocks are right up there. A multitude of bowlers in the 90mphs bracket; Carse, Mark Wood, Luke Wood, Gleeson, Jamie Overton (was consistently bowling around 90mph), Atkinson (just touched 96 mph!!) etc. I have been really impressed from what I have seen in Hundred.
England's bench strength in LOIs is extremely solid. That's what would keep them amongst the top LOIs team for the next decade atleast.
England's bench strength in LOIs is extremely solid. That's what would keep them amongst the top LOIs team for the next decade atleast.
Seen Sheen
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I won't be surprised if Atkinson is fast tracked into English ODI/T20i lineup. If somebody like Buttler fails to catch up with your pace and carry then you are bowling FAST!
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Hundred is actually pretty entertaining
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