
Phoenix move into third after victory over Invincibles
Kane Richardson helped Birmingham Phoenix to a crucial win as they overcame the Oval Invincibles by 10 runs to move up to third in the table.
Kane Richardson helped Birmingham Phoenix to a crucial win as they overcame the Oval Invincibles by 10 runs to move up to third in the table.
The Hundred will commence on Wednesday when the current holders Southern Brave open up this season’s tournament when they face Welsh Fire at the Ageas Bowl. The competition itself goes from strength to strength, with plenty of exciting action to come in the next few weeks.
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The bowling of Tash Farrant set the tone for the Oval Invincibles as they bowled out the Birmingham Phoenix for 94 to book their spot in the Hundred final.
Birmingham Phoenix temporarily moved to the top of The Hundred table after pulling off yet another stunning chase to beat Oval Invincibles on a historic night at Edgbaston.
Birmingham Phoenix were made to pay for their failings with the bat and in the field as Oval Invincibles consolidated their place in the qualification spots with an eight-wicket win.
Despite climbing to the top of the run-scoring charts in the Hundred, Ben Duckett’s 65 was not enough as the Oval Invincibles beat the Welsh Fire on Monday evening.