Match 25, Southampton, August 25, 2022, 11:30 PM
Trent Rockets
138/6(20.0ov)
Southern Brave
142/4(19.0ov)
Southern Brave beat Trent Rockets by 6 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Alex Davies
Commentry
That is it from this game. The action continues in the Hundred on 26th as August Welsh Fire face Northern Superchargers at 11.30 pm IST (6 pm GMT). But before that, the Women's team will be in action. So do join us at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) for all the action. You can join us early for the build up as well. Cheers!
James Vince, the skipper of Southern Brave says that the pitch was a bit difficult but it was a brilliant game of cricket. Adds about Alex Davies coming in and playing brilliant innings were the key moment and the guys played really well. Further says that it's good they have some experience in the end and they can play in tough conditions. Applauds Tim David and Ross Whiteley for their cameo.
Alex Davies is the Player of the Match for his match-winning fifty. He says that this will go down as one of the best innings. Says the guys played really well. Adds that it's nice to get a win after the women's have won it and the hallmark of the team is that they will fight till the end.
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Earlier after opting to bowl first, the Brave did well to restrict the Rockets to an under par score. Malan scored a fifty but it was the spinners who handled the game mostly. In reply, against an in-form bowling department, the Brave put an absolute thrilling performance as they chased down the target in fine fashion.
It was a pitch that was tricky to bat on and the Brave were bogged down early by going two down. Quinton de Kock played a handy innings but it was all about the partnership between Alex Davies and Ross Whiteley. Alex Davies played to run-a-ball at one stage and it looked like the Brave were slipping away but they slowly build the stand and in the end Davies made it over the line along with Tim David's quick 19.
What a win this is for the Brave! it won't make a significant difference on the points table but the defending champions have played like a champion. Southern Brave have spoiled Trent Rockets party who miss the chance to get on top of the table. Alos, Southern Brave are mathematically still in the race for the qualification.
In over# 19
4
2
6
6
0
Luke Wood 31/1(4)
95
4
FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Tim David pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary. Southern Brave win by 6 wickets!
94
2
Fuller and on off, Tim David drives it towards deep covers for a brace. The scores are level now!
93
6
SIX! Back-to-back sixes and it is a job almost done for Southern Brave now. Slightly shorter and on middle, Tim David pulls it over square leg for a maximum. 3 needed from 7 now.
92
6
SIX! Slower one outside off, Tim David lofts it over long off for a maximum. 9 needed off 8 balls now.
91
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On a length and outside off, Tim David looks to play at it but misses.
Luke Wood to bowl now.
In over# 18
1
0W
2
4
1
Sam Cook 25/2(4)
90
1
On a length and on middle, Tim David eases it to covers for one.
Tim David is the new man in.
89
W
OUT! CAUGHT! This one lands fuller and on off, Ross Whiteley hits it towards deep mid-wicket but doesn't get the power right. Daniel Sams at deep mid-wicket takes it comfortably and there is another twist in the game. The crowd goes quiet.
88
2
Shorter and on middle, Ross Whiteley pulls it to mid-wicket for a brace.