Men’s Hundred | Ben Duckett's firepower and Adam Milne's precision propel Phoenix to playoffs

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BySportsCafe Desk, SportsCafe Editor

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Birmingham Phoenix beat Manchester Originals by nine wickets and qualified for the eliminator game. After a rain delay, the match was cut short to 30 balls and the Originals could manage just 41/5, courtesy of Phoenix’s pace attack whereas the Phoenix openers sealed their victory in 22 deliveries.

‌After a nearly two-hour delay due to heavy rain at Edgbaston, the crucial match between Birmingham Phoenix and Manchester Originals resumed with a shortened 30-ball contest. Phoenix captain Moeen Ali won the toss and chose to field, a decision that paid off immediately. Adam Milne broke Manchester's opening partnership in the first set dismissing Matthew Hurst. The struggle continued for the Originals as Phil Salt fell on the 15th ball, leaving them at 22/2 after three sets. Lacking any solid partnerships in the middle order, Manchester’s innings faltered as Phoenix's pacers consistently took quick wickets. The visitors eventually finished their 30-ball innings at 41/5.

In reply, the Phoenix made a flying start with openers Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith guiding them to 16/0 in just 10 deliveries. Duckett then accelerated, hitting four boundaries and a six, reducing the target to just eight runs from 15 balls. Although Jamie Smith fell on the 18th delivery, it made little difference as Duckett led the Phoenix to a comfortable nine-wicket victory. This win secured Birmingham Phoenix a spot in the playoffs where they will now face Southern Brave in the eliminator game.

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