Men’s Hundred | Akeal Hosein’s tight last set cruise Southern Brave to finals in super set thriller
Southern Brave beat Birmingham Phoenix in a thriller super set eliminator game at the Oval. Adam Milne’s three-fer restricted the Brave to 126/6 whereas Livingtone’s heroics went in vain as Akeal Hosein's splendid last set took the game to super with the Brave winning it comfortably.
In response, the Phoenix made a decent start reaching 8/0 in the first two sets. However, Craig Overton broke the opening partnership by dismissing the in-form Ben Duckett on the 13th ball. Moeen Ali attempted to accelerate the scoring with some boundaries but Jamie Smith's contribution was minimal before he was dismissed in the sixth set. The Brave's introduction of spin proved effective when Akeal Hosein removed Ali delivering a vital breakthrough. With Birmingham needing 51 runs from 35 deliveries, Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone steadied the innings. Livingstone shifted gears and targeted Jofra Archer hitting two big sixes in the 14th set. As the required run rate came down to 38 off 30, the match seemed to be tilting in Phoenix’s favour. However, Bethell fell at a crucial moment, dismissed by Tymal Mills on the 75th ball. The Phoenix's anxiety grew when Jofra Archer removed Dan Mousley on the last ball of the 17th set leaving them needing 25 runs from 15 balls. The tension mounted as Benny Howell was dismissed by Mills on the 92nd ball, leaving Birmingham still needing 15 runs. Livingstone's exceptional batting continued as he hit a crucial four in the penultimate set reducing the target to 11 runs off the final set. With Livingstone still at the crease, the match was set for a dramatic finish. With Livinstone’s dismissal and a strong bowling effort by Akeal Hosein, the game went to a super set, adding to the suspense.
Birmingham's struggles persisted into the super-set as Jofra Archer struck on the first ball, dismissing Liam Livingstone on the very first ball. Archer's precise bowling and a solitary boundary allowed him to restrict Birmingham to 7/2 in the first five deliveries. Meanwhile, Chris Jordan's consecutive boundaries sealed the victory for Southern Brave. They are now set to face Oval Invincibles in the title clash at Lord's today.
Unbelievable victory
Southern Brave,what an unbelievable fight back it was.This game has to be written on history books 😀.Birmingham Phoenix should be ashamed of themselves.#TheHundred
— Delhi Capitals Fan (@pantiyerfc) August 17, 2024
Amazing player
Adam Milne is such an amazing player sad that he didn't play enough international matches . That first set of five was top notch
— Archer (@poserarcher) August 17, 2024
Fan
Always have been fan of Adam Milne. Wanted him in kkr so many times.
— Raazi (@Crick_logist) August 17, 2024
If not for injury he would have been different beast.
Good to see he is bowling with all his potential.#TheHundred https://t.co/65EU7fTRj7
Outstanding
Tim Southee and Adam Milne have been outstanding in the #TheHundred2024
— Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@AdamKerrBell) August 17, 2024
In form
Adam Milne is in the form of his life 🔥
— Tribal Chief (@MrNobody059) August 17, 2024
Well played
Adam. Milne. 🔥
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 17, 2024
20 balls.
3 wickets.
18 runs. #TheHundred pic.twitter.com/FwpdyC5vlL
Weird
Weird innings from James Vince but feels just like a James Vince innings.
— Abdulrehman Munshi (@THEGOAT2488) August 17, 2024
Only reason
Overseas recruitment is the only reason for that . Everybody is not James vince to drop underperformers no matter what
— lichgun (@Nofil_45) August 17, 2024
Scored this year
James Vince has scored 400 runs this year.
— The sports (@the_sports_x) August 17, 2024
-43
-19
-28
-52
-73*
-90*
-20
-19
-56
Excellent innings. pic.twitter.com/P4HEnur1v3
Genius
James Vince that is genius captaincy
— Tom Huelin (@TomHuelin1) August 17, 2024
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