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In an exhilarating clash at The Hundred 2024, Birmingham Phoenix emerged victorious over Trent Rockets by a narrow margin of six runs. The match saw a series of remarkable performances, with Liam Livingstone and Dan Mousley standing out.
Liam Livingston’s massive six
Livingstone’s highlight came when he faced Sam Cook. Positioned perfectly for a length delivery around middle and leg, Livingstone stood tall and unleashed a colossal six, sending the ball soaring over deep mid-wicket for a massive 103 meters.
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Livingstone also made a significant contribution, scoring 30 runs off 20 balls.
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Birmingham Phoenix clinch victory over Trent Rockets in thrilling encounter
Birmingham Phoenix, led by a strong batting display, posted a total of 138/6 in their allotted 100 balls. Jacob Bethell played a commendable innings, scoring 46 runs off 29 balls, which included three boundaries and two towering sixes, achieving a strike rate of 158.62.
Trent Rockets captain Lewis Gregory, after winning the toss and opting to bowl first, saw his decision put to the test. Despite a valiant effort, the Rockets fell just short of the target, ending their innings at 132/8. Alex Hales was the standout batter for the Rockets, scoring 38 runs off 30 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make significant contributions.
Dan Mousley was the star performer with the ball for Birmingham Phoenix. He delivered an exceptional spell, taking three crucial wickets in just 15 balls, including seven dot balls, and conceding only nine runs. His efforts earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Rashid Khan also made an impact with the ball for the Phoenix, taking two wickets in his 20-ball spell, which included seven dot balls.
In the end, Birmingham Phoenix’s combined efforts in batting and bowling proved too strong for the Trent Rockets, securing a six-run victory in a thrilling encounter.
