Southern Brave sealed a spot in the final of The Hundred in a dramatic match against Birmingham Phoenix. This match was one of those real nail-biters, decided by the very first Super Five in the history of the tournament. Let’s look at how Southern Brave sealed their spot and what made this game so unforgettable.
The First Super Five
The game went to the wire against the Birmingham Phoenix, with Liam Livingstone in scintillating form. It is turning out to be the key player for the side by smoking a powerful fifty, which brought the Phoenix close to the target. However, with just three needed, he was out, thanks to a very good performance by the Bravos’ spinner Akeal Hosein. He gave just two runs from his last three deliveries, and it ended in a tie.
The game moved into the Super Five, a new feature in the Hundred. The first ball to be bowled in the Super Five was by Jofra Archer, who took an all-important wicket. He did well in restraining Phoenix to only seven runs out of the additional five balls. That was a turning point in the game, as it gave Southern Brave a more level chance to win.
Southern Brave’s Winning Moment
Chris Jordan struck a boundary when it mattered the most, and Southern Brave broke into celebrations as the winning runs came with just one ball to spare. The thrilling victory sealed their place in the final against defending champions Oval Invincibles, to be played Sunday evening at Lord’s.
James Vince was useful for the Southern Brave, with 43 runs, taking them to 126-6. It later became crucial for his tight performance. For the Phoenix team, Adam Milne stepped in with the ball at its best, taking 3 wickets at the cost of 18 runs.
The Brave Bowling Performance
Even though this was a helpful pitch for bowlers, it was Phoenix who appeared to be in command at the break. However, Southern Brave’s bowlers upped their game. They put Phoenix under pressure, reducing them to 45-3 at the halfway stage of their chase. This was crucial and very tight bowling.
The Southern Brave were skillful throughout and never let the Phoenix off the hook. They had been on top since their openers had bowled the Phoenix poor at the Super Over. The fielding and bowling were sharp. Their decision to straight to Jofra and Hosein in the key moments worked out tremendously and calmness under pressure from such a position made up for a fascinating watch.
Looking Ahead: The Final
This victory sets up Southern Brave to meet Oval Invincibles in the final. It will be their first shot at winning The Hundred since their very first win in 2021. The final promises to be an exciting clash between two top teams.
For Southern Brave, the path to the final had many thrilling moments and great performances by some special players. From the drama of the Super Five to some outstanding performances by some of its players, the game against Birmingham Phoenix showed that Brave was determined to qualify. They are all set to give it a good fight once more while entering into the final from this game’s performance.
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