Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals Final Match Commentary: The Hundred, 2023
OVI
(100)
161/5
MNR
(100)
147/6
OVI beat MNR by 14 runs
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1.50am
Right then! Sam Billings goes to collect the trophy and joins his team to celebrate this triumph in what has been a remarkable tournament for them! That is all we have from this competition as Oval Invincibles claim their maiden title and just like in the women's tournament, the table-toppers end up us champions. Manchester Originals will want to lift themselves up and go again next season with the hopes of finally claiming the ultimate prize. The Southern Brave Women team joins and they lift their trophy up side-by-side to the Oval Invincibles to mark an end to the Hundred 2023. Hope you have enjoyed our coverage through these two exciting tournaments and we hope to see you soon. Until next time, goodbye and cheers!
1.45am
Sam Billings, the skipper of Oval Invincibles expresses his delight with the team's remarkable year which included strong performances in the group stages leading to their triumphant final win. He emphasizes the joy of sharing this achievement with the entire team and the support staff, highlighting their collective efforts. He extends his gratitude to the coaches and support staff for their instrumental role in orchestrating their success on the field. He mentions that there was behind-the-scenes work done that contributed to the team's fitness and understanding of their roles. Ends by conveying his appreciation for leading such a champion team and reveals his intention to cherish the memories of this series for a long time to come.
1.43am
Tom Curran is the PLAYER OF THE FINAL for his fine all-round show scoring 67 runs in 34 balls and ending with figures of 20-7-25-1. He says that it is hard to sum up his feelings. He mentions that the team has done extremely well throughout the season and they deserve the win. Adds that it was important to build a partnership as they were in a difficult situation but he is happy that he and James Neesham were able to get them out of it. Claims that the Hundred has done really well to engage with the fans and the support has been brilliant for this competition. Informs that the team environment was very good from the start and everyone enjoyed their time.
1.41am
Jamie Overton is the Men's Hundred MVP. He expresses his satisfaction with his performance stating that contributing positively to the team is always a rewarding feeling. Adds that despite falling short in the final, he highlights the overall successful journey both for the team and himself. He mentions that Sam Curran has told him his desire to carry forward his current form into the upcoming international matches and emphasized his commitment to performing well for his country.
1.36am
Time for the presentations...
1.36am
James Neesham will share a few words as well. He says that he is feeling really good. Adds that there were a few tough moments earlier but is happy with how his team closed the game. Mentions that the talk between him and Tom Curran was to stick out there as they knew that if they got bowled out in 70 balls, they wouldn't get to a good total. Tells that it is easy to settle in a team where you are all mates and they are going to enjoy this win.
1.34am
Jason Roy is up for a chat and he expresses his delight at how the tournament has unfolded for both him and his team. He highlights that the five-day break they had before the final match was good for them as they could focus on practice and mental preparation. He praises the exceptional partnership between Tom Curran and James Neesham in the final, emphasizing that cricket is truly a team sport where different players step up to take responsibility on different occasions. He acknowledges that their success was the result of a combined effort, mentioning the crucial support from the coach and officials. He concludes by underlining the team's dominance throughout the group stages and their ultimate victory in the tournament.
1.31am
We have some interviews coming our way...
1.30am
Manchester Originals started really well with the ball as the new ball bowlers wreaked havoc early claiming three wickets inside the Powerplay. The scoreboard read 34 for the loss of 5 wickets when Tom Curran joined James Neesham out in the middle. The two of them added 127 unbeaten runs in 65 deliveries for the sixth wicket to help their side to a fighting total of 161 runs. Tom Curran scored 67 runs in 34 balls and was the one who began the counterattack while Neesham grew into the game as he remained unbeaten on 57 off 33 deliveries. Richard Gleeson took two wickets early in the game but his last two sets went for plenty. Joshua Little, Paul Walter, and Tom Hartley chipped in with one each but they will be disappointed that they could not close the game out after taking an early advantage. They left the batters with an uphill task to climb and batting order failed to make a game out of it as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
1.28am
Oval Invincibles had their tails up when they walked out to the middle to defend a total that Tom Curran and James Neesham had so graciously helped them achieve. They would have been a bit worried with the way the Manchester Originals openers started but it was Tom Curran who continued his remarkable game by claiming first blood. The spinners took over thereafter as Danny Briggs, Nathan Sowter, and Will Jacks picked up a wicket each in quick succession. There was a bit of a recovery from the batters but Will Jacks returned to the attack to claim his second wicket and the opponents lost half their side. Gus Atkinson took quite a pounding as he conceded 47 runs in his 20 balls and was the only bowler who had an off day. Sam Curran claimed the crucial wicket of Max Holden which more or less confirmed that the game would go in their favour. The bowlers did their job in the death overs and helped their side get over the finish line with ease.
1.23am
It was a positive start for Manchester Originals in the run chase as they put on a 34-opening partnership in just 22 balls. Philip Salt was the aggressor as he scored 25 runs in 16 deliveries but perished playing one shot too many. Things took a disastrous turn as Jos Buttler who seemed to be struggling out in the middle departed followed by Wayne Madsen not too long after. Laurie Evans looked to be positive straight up but holed out in the deep with Nathan Sowter taking a remarkable catch. Max Holden tried to hold up one end but lost Paul Walter after a small partnership and they looked to be staring down a barrel of defeat. Jamie Overton provided support to Holden as he looked to fight a lone battle and take the game deep but was finally dismissed on 37 of 25 deliveries. Jamie Overton and Tom Hartley provided some fireworks towards the end and gave their fans a bit of hope but they always seemed to be well behind in the game.
1.22am
OVAL INVINCIBLES ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE THIRD EDITION OF THE MEN’S HUNDRED COMPETITION! They looked done and dusted in the first half an hour of this game but have come back strong to register a comfortable 14-run victory and clinch their maiden title. Their women’s side had won the first two editions of their competition but fell short this year. However, there will be a Hundred trophy going to Oval this year as well. Manchester Originals have stumbled at the final frontier once again and despite making two consecutive final appearances, they are still to lift the trophy!
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100
Sam Curran to Tom Hartley
THAT IS IT! Oval Invincibles have done it! Sam Curran nails another yorker, on middle, Tom Hartley digs it out towards long off for one more run. Invincibles win by 14 runs.
1
99
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
Back of a length and on off, Jamie Overton swats it towards long off for just one.
2
98
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
Jamie Overton fails to get this over the fence and it is Oval Invincibles' game now barring ant extras. This is pitched up and on off, Jamie Overton carves it towards sweeper covers for a couple of runs.
2
97
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
Back of a length and outside off, Jamie Overton tries to cut it but gets a top edge in front of deep point as the batters turn around for the second, the fielder throws it at the keeper's end where Sam Billings fails to collect as Overton puts in a big dive in. He has damaged his pads with that dive and will need a new one now. A slight halt! Jamie Overton need 3 sixes to tie!
2
96
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
Fuller one and outside off, Jamie Overton slices it towards sweeper covers where Ross Whiteley fumbles a bit and allows the second run. 21 in 4 now!
0
95
Tom Curran to Jamie Overton
Tom Curran nails another fine yorker, on middle, Jamie Overton only manages to dig it out to the leg side. Manchester Originals need 23 runs in the last set.
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94
Tom Curran to Tom Hartley
Another one in the blackhole, on middle, Tom Hartley jams it out towards long on for one. Jamie Overton need to hit a boundary here.
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93
Tom Curran to Tom Hartley
Oh..that is close! Tom Curran sees the batter move across and nails the yorker, on leg, Tom Hartley tries to whip it away but misses as the ball just misses the off pole.
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Tom Curran to Tom Hartley
Full again and on middle, Tom Hartley drags it in front of long on for a brace.
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91
Tom Curran to Tom Hartley
SIX! A great start to the set! Tom Curran serves this a bit full and around middle, Tom Hartley advances down the track and launches it over the long on fence where Jason Roy sees it sail over his head for a biggie.
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90
Gus Atkinson to Jamie Overton
Gus Atkinson nails the yorker, outside off, Jamie Overton is late to put down his bat to dig it out and misses. 32 runs needed in 10 balls now!
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Gus Atkinson to Jamie Overton
SIX! Jamie Overton making things interesting here! Gus Atkinson bangs this short and on off, slower too, Jamie Overton picks it up early and waits for it to deposit over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
1
88
Gus Atkinson to Tom Hartley
Run out chance...missed! This is full again and around off, Tom Hartley drills it towards extra covers and sets off for the run, Sam Curran picks up but misses his shy at the bowler's end with Hartley nowhere near the crease Hartley survives!
4
87
Gus Atkinson to Tom Hartley
FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Manchester Originals! Gus Atkinson serves this full and on off, Tom Hartley moves across and lofts it wide of mid on for four runs.
1
86
Gus Atkinson to Jamie Overton
Short of a length and on middle, Jamie Overton pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
1.07am
It's the final Strategic time-out in The Hundred Men's Tournament 2023 and the Manchester Originals are 44 runs away from the win which they need in the next 15 balls. Will they be able to do it?
2
85
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
A good yorker now, on middle, Jamie Overton jams it out towards long on and comes back for the second. A direct hit at the bowler's end and Tom Hartley was struggling.
Wd
85
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
Another loopy slower one, on leg, Jamie Overton watches it through and leaves it. It is called a wide.
1
84
Sam Curran to Tom Hartley
Full and on middle, slower too, Tom Hartley forces it towards long off for a run.
1.05am
Tom Hartley is the new batter in.
W
83
Sam Curran to Max Holden
OUT! LBW! Sam Curran strikes at the right time! A very good review for Oval Invincibles and Max Holden goes back to the hut after a decent knock. Curran serves this full and around middle, angling in, Max Holden moves across and goes for the slog-sweep, but misses and gets hit on the pads. Curran appeals for it and looks confident but it is turned down. Sam Billings takes the review and UltraEdge shows no bat involved while Ball Tracking indicates three reds. This could be the game-changing moment as Manchester Originals are six down now!
Max Holden lbw S Curran 37 (25b 4x4 1x6)
1
82
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
Good change of pace! Sam Curran bowls the knuckle ball now, loops up on leg, Jamie Overton waits for it and drills it towards long on for just a run.
Wd
82
Sam Curran to Jamie Overton
On a length but down the leg side, Jamie Overton misses his flick. It is called a wide.
1
81
Sam Curran to Max Holden
Short of a length and on middle, Max Holden pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
2
80
Tom Curran to Jamie Overton
Fuller one and on middle, Jamie Overton lofts it high and wide of long on and come back for the second. the fielder there picks up and throws it at the bowler's end where it hits the stumps, but Holden looks to be inside and the replay confirms it.
1
79
Tom Curran to Max Holden
DROPPED! Tom Curran is the culprit here! This back of a length and on off, Max Holden backs away to swat it away but toe-ends it uppishly back towards the bowler where the ball burst through the hands of Tom Curran. They cross.
Wd
79
Tom Curran to Max Holden
This is on a good length but way outside off this time, Max Holden leaves it alone. Wided again.
Wd
79
Tom Curran to Max Holden
Tom Curran follows the batter and bangs this short and around leg, slower too, Max Holden moves to the leg side but misses his pull shot. It is called a wide but Sam Billings and Tom Curran are not happy with the decision.
1
78
Tom Curran to Jamie Overton
Tom Curran bowls a good wide yorker, outside off, Jamie Overton digs it out towards extra covers for another run.
1
77
Tom Curran to Max Holden
Fuller one and around middle, Max Holden reverse-sweeps it towards sweeper covers for a run.
1
76
Tom Curran to Jamie Overton
Back of a length and on middle, Jamie Overton pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
0
75
Gus Atkinson to Jamie Overton
Gus Atkinson hits the hard length this time, on off, skids through with extra bounce, Jamie Overton looks to punch it away but gets beaten by the pace.
1
74
Gus Atkinson to Max Holden
Short of a length and around off, slower too, Max Holden backs away to cut it but gets top edge as the ball falls well in front of Paul Stirling at third man. They cross.
4
73
Gus Atkinson to Max Holden
FOUR! Three in a row! Clever batting from Max Holden! Gus Atkinson goes a bit fuller this time, on off, Max Holden stays there and revers-scoops it well wide of third man for another boundary.
4
72
Gus Atkinson to Max Holden
FOUR! A streaky boundary but Max Holden won't mind that! Gus Atkinson lands this on a short of a length and outside off, Max Holden slashes hard at it and gets a thick outside edge over short fine leg for four more runs.
5Wd
72
Gus Atkinson to Max Holden
FIVE WIDES! Gus Atkinson loses his line and bowls this on a good length but way down the leg side, Max Holden backs away but misses his heave and Sam Billings behind the stumps dives to his right but fails to reach it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
1
71
Gus Atkinson to Jamie Overton
Back of a length and and on off, Jamie Overton dabs it towards point for a single.
0
70
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
Fires this one full and outside off, Max Holden goes for the big sweep again but fails to connect.
0
69
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
Floated, full and on off, Max Holden moves across to sweep it but gets a bottom edge to the leg side.
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68
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
FOUR! Two in two! This is flatter, full and around off, Max Holden moves across a bit and slices it over the cover-point for four more runs.
4
67
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
FOUR! Good shot! Nathan Sowter lands this short again and around middle, Max Holden transfers his weight on the back foot and pulls it hard towards the deep mid-wicket fence where the ball touches the fence on the bounce for a boundary.
1
66
Nathan Sowter to Jamie Overton
Quicker, short and on middle, Jamie Overton looks to pull it away but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.
2
65
Will Jacks to Jamie Overton
Short and wide this time. Jamie Overton plays the cut off the back foot towards the right of sweepers and picks up another couple for his team.
2
64
Will Jacks to Jamie Overton
Short again on the pads. Jamie Overton flicks it for a couple from deep mid wicket.
1
63
Will Jacks to Max Holden
1Short at the stumps again. Max Holden plays it off the back foot towards deep mid wicket for a single.
1
62
Will Jacks to Jamie Overton
Short and on the pads. Jamie Overton flicks it to deep mid wicket for a run.
Wd
62
Will Jacks to Jamie Overton
Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump. Wide called.
12.46am
Jamie Overton comes out to the middle now.
W
61
Will Jacks to Paul Walter
OUT! Bowled him! Pitches the ball up and at the stups. Paul Walter looking to play the slog, misses the ball completely and the ball goes on to hit the leg stump. 5th gone for Manchester Originals.
Paul Walter b W Jacks 7 (11b 1x4 0x6)
2
60
Sam Curran to Max Holden
Short at the stumps. Max Holden pulls it towards mid-wicket and picks up 2 runs.
1
59
Sam Curran to Paul Walter
Pitched up on the off stump. Paul Walter drives it towards sweeper and picks up a single.
1Lb
58
Sam Curran to Max Holden
Pitched up at the leg stump from the angle. Max Holden looks to play the reverse scoop and misses the ball. The ball hits his leg and the batters run a single. There is a review for lbw but the decision stand with the batter.
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Sam Curran to Max Holden
SIX! Straight and huge. Pitched up at the stumps, misses the yorker and Max Holden says thank you as he lofts the ball straight back the bowler's head for a massive six.
1
56
Sam Curran to Paul Walter
Pitched up on the off stump. Paul Walter pushes it off the front foot towards long off for a single.
0
55
Will Jacks to Paul Walter
Tossed up and at the leg stump. Paul Walter looks to heave it over mid-wicket but misses the ball again.
0
54
Will Jacks to Paul Walter
Short and at the body again. Paul Walter looks to pull the ball but misses out completely.
1
53
Will Jacks to Max Holden
Short and at the body following the batter. Max Holden pulls it to deep mid wicket for a single.
1Lb
52
Will Jacks to Paul Walter
Fuller ball outside leg stump. Paul Walter looks to flick the ball but hits his pads towards deep square leg for a single.
1
51
Will Jacks to Max Holden
Just short at the leg stump. Max Holden moves to the leg side and cuts the ball towards deep point for a run.
0
50
Nathan Sowter to Paul Walter
Short and wide again. Paul Walter looks to cut the ball again but is beaten this time.
0
49
Nathan Sowter to Paul Walter
Full outside the off stump again. Paul Walter looks to play the cover drive but gets beaten in the process.
Wd
49
Nathan Sowter to Paul Walter
Wide! Wayward outside the off stump this time. the batter lets the ball go.
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48
Nathan Sowter to Paul Walter
FOUR! Short and wide. Paul Walter goes back and cuts away to the left of the point fielder and picks up a boundary for his team.
0
47
Nathan Sowter to Paul Walter
Pitching the ball up outside off. Paul Walter looks to play the slog over mid-wicket but misses the ball.
1
46
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
Tossed up at the stumps. Max Holden sweeps it to deep mid wicket for a single.
0
45
Will Jacks to Max Holden
Short ball again outside off stump. Max Holden goes back and cuts it to the hands of the covers fielder.
0
44
Will Jacks to Max Holden
Short and wide. Max Holden cuts it hard to find the fielder.
1
43
Will Jacks to Paul Walter
Just short at the stumps. Paul Walter plays it from the crease to long on and gets a single.
12.32am
Paul Walter walks out to bat now.
W
42
Will Jacks to Laurie Evans
OUT! Caught at deep mid wicket. Short ball at the stumps doing the trick once again. Laurie Evans goes back and pulls the ball hard towards the longer side of the ground where he finds Nathan Sowter who picks up a brilliant catch at the boundary line.
Laurie Evans c N Sowter b W Jacks 1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
1
41
Will Jacks to Max Holden
Short ball at the leg stump. Max Holden flicks it to deep square leg and runs a single.
0
40
Nathan Sowter to Laurie Evans
Short and wide this time and Laurie Evans cuts hard to find the point fielder.
1
39
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
Short and at the stumps. Max Holden flicks it to deep mid-wicket and gets a run.
1
38
Nathan Sowter to Laurie Evans
Tossed up at the stumps. Laurie Evans pushes it to long on and gets a single.
12.27am
Laurie Evans is the next man in.
W
37
Nathan Sowter to Wayne Madsen
OUT! CHOPPED ON! This is a short ball outside off this time by Nathan Sowter and Wayne Madsen who looks to play the cut and gets a thick inside edge onto the off stump. Manchester Originals lose their third. and in a spot of bother now
Wayne Madsen b N Sowter 4 (3b 1x4 0x6)
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36
Nathan Sowter to Wayne Madsen
FOUR! Picked up from outside off this time. A very well-executed reverse sweep this time from Wayne Madsen. Nathan Sowter pitches it up outside off and the batter switches to a left-hander, gets down on one knee and lofts the ball over short third man for a boundary.
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35
Danny Briggs to Wayne Madsen
Just short at the stumps. Wayne Madsen blocks it off from the crease.
12.25am
Wayne Madsen comes out to the middle now.
W
34
Danny Briggs to Jos Buttler
OUT! Gets the timber. It is a huge wicket for Oval Invincibles as it is Jos Buttler. Danny Briggs pitches it up at the stumps with no turn whatsoever. Jos Buttler looks to step down and play the big heave over deep mid-wicket, but in the end, misses the ball completely and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. A struggling knock for Buttler comes to an end as Manchester Originals lose their second wicket.
Jos Buttler (c) b D Briggs 11 (15b 1x4 0x6)
1
33
Danny Briggs to Max Holden
Short and at the batter. Max Holden makes room and pulls it to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.
1
32
Danny Briggs to Jos Buttler
Just short with the arm at the stump. Jos Buttler goes back and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
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31
Danny Briggs to Jos Buttler
Pitches it up just outside off stump. Jos Buttler looks to play the reverse sweep but gets beaten and the ball hits his pads.
1
30
Nathan Sowter to Jos Buttler
Tosses the one full and into the stumps. Jos Buttler tucks this off the pads into the leg side for as single to retain strike.
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29
Nathan Sowter to Jos Buttler
Flights this one full and gets it to come in with the angle. Jos Buttler blocks this solidly towards cover.
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28
Nathan Sowter to Jos Buttler
Goes really full and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler is unable to dig this one out.
1
27
Nathan Sowter to Max Holden
Loops this one full and just outside off. Max Holden reverse sweeps this towards short third man for a run.
1
26
Nathan Sowter to Jos Buttler
Nathan Sowter floats this one full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler drills this towards long off for a single.
12.20am
We will see some spin now as Nathan Sowter comes into the attack.
0
25
Tom Curran to Jos Buttler
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler pushes this straight to the fielder at point. Manchester Originals are 39 for the loss of one wicket after the Powerplay!
4Lb
24
Tom Curran to Jos Buttler
FOUR LEG BYES! Strays on to the pads on a good length. Jos Buttler looks to clip this away but misses and the ball rolls off the pads towards fine leg for four leg byes.
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23
Tom Curran to Max Holden
Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Max Holden gets on his toes and dabs this towards cover-point for a single to get off the mark.
12.17am
Max Holden walks out to bat at number 3.
W
22
Tom Curran to Philip Salt
OUT! CAUGHT! Just the wicket Oval Invincibles needed to keep the game still within their grasp! It is none other than Tom Curran who has not only done it with the bat but also draws first blood for his side as he combines with his brother. This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Philip Salt looks to go aerial but does not time this well. Ends up skying this to the right of mid off and Sam Curran who was at mid off calls for it. He covers good ground and grabs hold of it. The opening partnership has been broken as Philip Salt makes the long walk back to the shed.
Philip Salt c S Curran b T Curran 25 (16b 4x4 1x6)
1
21
Tom Curran to Jos Buttler
Tom Curran bowls this back of a length and outside off. Jos Buttler pulls this to the right of mid on and a good stop by the fielder keeps them down to a single.
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20
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
SIX! Philip Salt gets enough bat on this to clear the fence with ease! Gus Atkinson bowls a short ball outside the off stump. Philip Salt stands tall and pulls this handsomely over deep square leg for a massive six. This is a good start for Manchester Originals in this run chase.
1
19
Gus Atkinson to Jos Buttler
Back of a length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler rides the bounce and knocks this towards cover for another single.
1Lb
18
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
Strays down leg on a fuller length. Philip Salt looks to go aerial into the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards short fine leg and they take a leg bye.
0
17
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
On a length this time and outside off. Philip Salt swats this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
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16
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
FOUR! What a lovely pick-up shot from Philip Salt as he humps this with complete control towards the fence! This is bowled full a well and outside off. Philip Salt lifts this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs without really using much power. All bottom hand here!
1
15
Tom Curran to Jos Buttler
Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Jos Buttler clips this through mid-wicket and takes a run.
1
14
Tom Curran to Philip Salt
On a good length and on an off-stump line. Philip Salt pushes this towards the mid off fielder and sets off for a quick single.
0
13
Tom Curran to Philip Salt
Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Philip Salt looks to whip this away into the leg side but misses and gets hit on the leg.
0
12
Tom Curran to Philip Salt
Wide outside the off stump and pulls his length back a fraction. Philip Salt looks to slap this away but connects with thin air.
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Tom Curran to Philip Salt
FOUR! Easy pickings for Philip Salt and he welcomes Tom Curran to the bowling crease with a boundary! Bowls this full and onto the pads. Philip Salt clips this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
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10
Gus Atkinson to Jos Buttler
Delivers this outside off and on a good length again. Jos Buttler blocks this solidly towards the fielder at cover.
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9
Gus Atkinson to Jos Buttler
FOUR! Jos Buttler collects his first boundary now and this has been timed to perfection! Gus Atkinson continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler punches this on the up past the fielder towards deep cover for four runs.
1
8
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
On a good length again and on an off-stump line. Philip Salt swings again and gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls into the off side and they take one.
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7
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
FOUR! A bit of fortune going Philip Salt's way early in the inning! This is bowled at 93.3 mph on a good length and into the batter. Philip Salt throws the kitchen sink at this and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.
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6
Gus Atkinson to Philip Salt
Gus Atkinson bowls this slightly back of a length and into the pads. Philip Salt looks to pull this away but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards short fine leg.
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5
Sam Curran to Philip Salt
FOUR! This first boundary for Manchester Originals and it comes off the bat of Philip Salt! A low full toss bowled outside the off pole. Philip Salt gets a hold of this over the infield towards deep cover for four runs.
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4
Sam Curran to Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler opens his account as well. This is on a good length as well and outside off. Jos Buttler dabs this with soft hands towards cover and sets off for a run.
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3
Sam Curran to Philip Salt
Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Philip Salt eases this down to long on and gets off the mark with a single.
0
2
Sam Curran to Philip Salt
Goes really full this time and at the toes. Philip Salt clears his front foot out of the way and gets his bat down in time. Gets an inside edge towards short fine leg.
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1
Sam Curran to Philip Salt
Sam Curran bowls this on a fullish length and outside off. Philip Salt walks towards the ball and knocks this towards mid off.
12.01am
We are back for the chase for one last time in the Men's Hundred 2023! Oval Invincibles players make their way out in the middle through the smoke followed by Jos Buttler and Philip Salt who are the two openers for Manchester Originals. Sam Curran to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
12.01am
... THE RUN CHASE ...
11.53pm
As the match progresses to the second innings, the question remains: will the Manchester Originals successfully chase down this target, or will the Oval Invincibles' total prove sufficient to secure the coveted title? The exciting conclusion awaits in the upcoming innings. Stay tuned for the action to unfold.
11.53pm
James Neesham is up for a quick chat. He says that it was tough initially but credits Tom Curran for the way he batted. Adds that they got a bit unlucky losing the top order early but that happens in this format. Mentions that early wickets in the Powerplay will be key and their bowlers will be looking to do that. Ends by saying that it is extra pressure on the chasing team.
11.52pm
Manchester Originals' bowlers started strongly, exploiting the swinging ball to trouble the opposition's top order. However, as the swing diminished, batting became more comfortable on the surface, allowing the Invincibles to recover and put up a challenging score. Richard Gleeson was excellent up front and ended with two wickets while Joshua Little, Paul Walter, and Tom Hartley chipped in with one each.
11.52pm
The initial phase of the Oval Invincibles' innings was challenging, as they lost five wickets for just 34 runs. The top-order batsmen struggled against the swinging deliveries, putting the team in a precarious position during this crucial match. However, James Neesham and Tom Curran emerged as the saviours, forming a remarkable partnership of 127 runs. Curran displayed an impressive knock of 67 runs off 34 balls, while Neesham contributed 57 runs off 33 balls. Their partnership revived the Invincibles' innings and allowed them to post a competitive total, which could prove crucial in the final outcome.
11.51pm
A fine recovery from the Oval Invincibles! They have made this final an interesting one now with some excellent batting displays from Tom Curran and James Neesham. It was a record-breaking partnership between them for the sixth wicket that helped them to reach a score of 161 for 5 in their allotted 100 balls during the first innings of the final match in The Hundred 2023 against Manchester Originals.
Over
20
10 Runs
1
1B
1
1
6
OVI
161/5
Tom Curran
67
(34)
James Neesham
57
(33)
Zaman Khan
15 - 31 - 0
6
100
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
SIX! MASSIVE! Tom Curran finishes things off in style! Zaman Khan misses his yorker this time, and bowls it in the slot, on middle, Tom Curran clears his front leg away and launches it over the long off fence for a biggie. We also have a crowd catch on the last ball. Oval Invincibles end on 161/5!
1
99
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
Zaman Khan nails the yorker again, on off, James Neesham jams it out to the left of the bowler for one more.
1
98
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
Fuller and on off, Tom Curran moves across but mistime his scoop towards square leg for one.
1B
97
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
Nice change of pace from Zaman Khan as he bowls a loopy one, on off, James Neesham is early through his slog and misses and Jos Buttler behind the stumps only manages to parry it to his right The batters take a bye.
1
96
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
A good yorker now, outside off, Tom Curran digs it out towards point for a run.
Over
19
12 Runs
1
4
2
4
1
OVI
151/5
James Neesham
56
(31)
Tom Curran
59
(31)
Richard Gleeson
20 - 37 - 2
1
95
Richard Gleeson to James Neesham
Another low full toss, on off, James Neesham looks to drill it but toe-ends it towards mid off for a single.
4
94
Richard Gleeson to James Neesham
FOUR! James Neesham connects this time alright! Richard Gleeson serves another full toss, on off, James Neesham makes some room and thrashes it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
2
93
Richard Gleeson to James Neesham
FIFTY FOR NEESHAM! A much-needed knock for Oval Invincibles and he will want to finish on a high now, This is another full toss, on middle, James Neesham mistimes his slog towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
4
92
Richard Gleeson to James Neesham
FOUR! Put away! Richard Gleeson misses his yorker and bowls a low full toss, on leg, James Neesham stays there and flicks it nicely through backward square leg for a boundary.
1
91
Richard Gleeson to Tom Curran
Fuller and around off, Tom Curran drills it towards deep point for a single.
Over
18
5 Runs
1
1Lb
Wd
0
1
1
OVI
139/5
Tom Curran
58
(30)
James Neesham
45
(27)
Paul Walter
15 - 20 - 1
1
90
Paul Walter to Tom Curran
A brilliant effort in the deep! This is back of a length and on middle, Tom Curran pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket where Philip Salt runs to his right and puts in a fine dive to save it from going to the boundary. Only a single taken.
1
89
Paul Walter to James Neesham
Short and around off, James Neesham mistimes his loft in the air but it lands well in front of long off. They cross.
0
88
Paul Walter to James Neesham
Touch fuller and outside off, again, James Neesham moves across and tries to slog it away but misses and this is not given as a wide.
Wd
88
Paul Walter to James Neesham
Length again, but outside off, way outside off, James Neesham leaves it alone. Wided.
1Lb
87
Paul Walter to Tom Curran
On a length and around leg, slower again, Tom Curran misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads wide of the keeper where Jos Buttler dives to his left but parries it away. The batters cross for a leg bye.
1
86
Paul Walter to James Neesham
Back of a length and around off miscues his punch towards covers for a quick single.
Over
17
14 Runs
1
6
2
1
4
OVI
134/5
James Neesham
43
(24)
Tom Curran
57
(28)
Joshua Little
20 - 21 - 1
4
85
Joshua Little to James Neesham
FOUR! James Neesham finds the fence now! Joshua Little lands this on a hard length and around leg, James Neesham moves across and uses his wrists to whip it towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.
1
84
Joshua Little to Tom Curran
On a length and on off, Tom Curran taps it to the off side and scampers across for a run as Little tries to kick it towards the stumps at the batter's end but misses.
2
83
Joshua Little to Tom Curran
Short of a length and on middle, Tom Curran pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
6
82
Joshua Little to Tom Curran
SIX! FIFTY FOR CURRAN! What a superb way to get to it as well! This has been a fine knock from him when his team needed the best, but he knows that he needs to be there till the end. Joshua Little bangs this short and around off, Tom Curran sways away a bit and nails his upper cut over deep backward point for a biggie.
1
81
Joshua Little to James Neesham
On a length and around off, James Neesham guides it towards thrid man for a single.
Over
16
17 Runs
6
1
2
4
4
OVI
120/5
Tom Curran
48
(25)
James Neesham
38
(22)
Tom Hartley
20 - 35 - 1
4
80
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
FOUR! Two in two! Tom Hartley drags his length back again, on middle, Tom Curran this time goes on his back foot and smashes it through mid-wicket for another boundary.
4
79
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
FOUR! Another boundary! Tom Hartley lands this short once more and around off, Tom Curran reaches for it and slices it past backward point for four more runs.
2
78
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
Quicker, short and on middle, Tom Curran hangs back and nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
1
77
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Shorter in length and around off, James Neesham punches it through covers for one.
6
76
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
SIX! BOOM! James Neesham goes big now! Tom Hartley continues to bowl short and around middle, James Neesham moves back quickly and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
Over
15
8 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
OVI
103/5
Tom Curran
38
(22)
James Neesham
31
(20)
Tom Hartley
15 - 18 - 1
1
75
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
A shout for a run-out, but James Neesham looks safe! Tom Hartley bowls this short again, on off, Tom Curran swats it down the pitch where Tom Hartley tries to field it but it goes through his hands and hits the stumps at the bowler's end with Neesham out his crease. A single is taken and the replay shows that Hartley has missed the ball so Neesham is safe.
1
74
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Another short and outside off, James Neesham cuts it towards deep point where the fielder fumbles but it is just one.
1
73
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
Short and around off, Tom Curran chops it off towards point for a run.
1
72
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Quicker, full and on middle, James Neesham uses his feet and forces it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
4
71
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
FOUR! The runs are starting to flow now! Tom Hartley lands this short and on middle, James Neesham rocks back and heaves it wide of deep mid-wicket where Philip Salt runs to his left and dives to flick it inside but the ball deflects and goes over the fence for a boundary.
11.25pm
Strategic break! After a remarkable start by Manchester Originals, Tom Curran and James Neesham have put together a 61-run partnership to bring Oval Invincibles back into this game.
Over
14
11 Runs
4
1
6
0
0
OVI
95/5
Tom Curran
36
(20)
James Neesham
25
(17)
Richard Gleeson
15 - 25 - 2
0
70
Richard Gleeson to Tom Curran
Another dot to end the set! Richard Gleeson bowls a loopy full toss, on off, Tom Curran tries to drill it away but plays all over it and misses. He will be disappointed as it was there to be put away.
0
69
Richard Gleeson to Tom Curran
Back of a length and around off, Tom Curran looks to push it away bu misses it completely.
6
68
Richard Gleeson to Tom Curran
SIX! BANG! This is exactly what Oval Invincibles needed! Richard Gleeson bangs it short this time, on middle, Tom Curran picks up the length early and hammers it over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.
1
67
Richard Gleeson to James Neesham
A low full toss, on middle, James Neesham flicks it through square leg for a single.
4
66
Richard Gleeson to James Neesham
FOUR! Lovely shot! Richard Gleeson serves this full and in the slot, outside off, James Neesham pounces on it and carves it wide of mid off for a boundary.
Over
13
10 Runs
1
4
4
1
0
OVI
84/5
James Neesham
20
(15)
Tom Curran
30
(17)
Zaman Khan
10 - 22 - 0
0
65
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
Continues to bowl full and just outside the off stump. James Neesham knocks this straight to the fielder at cover.
1
64
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Tom Curran drills this towards long off for a single.
4
63
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Tom Curran and Oval Invincibles are getting a move on here! This is bowled full as well and outside the off pole. Tom Curran lifts this over the infield towards deep point for four more runs.
4
62
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
FOUR! Tom Curran is playing quite a knock here and this is a beautiful shot! Zaman Khan bowls this full and outside the off stump. Tom Curran strokes this elegantly towards deep cover for four runs.
1
61
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
Zaman Khan bowls a slower delivery full and in line with the stumps. James Neesham taps this towards cover and takes a run.
Over
12
10 Runs
2
0
1
1
6
OVI
74/5
Tom Curran
21
(14)
James Neesham
19
(13)
Paul Walter
10 - 16 - 1
6
60
Paul Walter to Tom Curran
SIX! That is as flat as a maximum can get! Paul Walter bowls this a fraction short and outside the off stump. Tom Curran uses his strong bottom hand and slaps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs. This partnership is building nicely for Oval Invincibles!
1
59
Paul Walter to James Neesham
Bowls a short ball with pace taken off at the batter. James Neesham mistimes his pull towards deep backward square leg for another run.
1
58
Paul Walter to Tom Curran
Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off stump. Tom Curran hits this crisply towards deep point for a single.
0
57
Paul Walter to Tom Curran
On a good length once again and on and off-stump line. Tom Curran knocks this towards the fielder at cover.
2
56
Paul Walter to Tom Curran
Paul Walter bowls this on a good length and angling away from the right-hander outside off. Tom Curran punches this towards deep point for a couple of runs.
Over
11
5 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
OVI
64/5
James Neesham
18
(12)
Tom Curran
12
(10)
Tom Hartley
10 - 10 - 1
1
55
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Five singles in this set! Tosses this full and outside the off pole. James Neesham sweeps this towards deep mid-wicket to get across on the other side.
1
54
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
Wide outside the off stump and continues to bowl short. Tom Curran punches this towards deep cover-point for yet another run.
1
53
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Onto the pads and keeps it short. James Neesham tucks this through square leg for a single.
1
52
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
On a shorter length once again and outside the off stump. Tom Curran rocks back and slaps this towards deep cover for another run.
1
51
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Tom Hartley bowls this on a shortish length and outside off. James Neesham goes hard at the ball and skies this towards mid on. Lands just beyond the cover fielder and they take one.
Over
10
8 Runs
0
1
1
6
0
OVI
59/5
Tom Curran
10
(8)
James Neesham
15
(9)
Jamie Overton
10 - 14 - 0
0
50
Jamie Overton to Tom Curran
Bangs this in short and into the stumps. Tom Curran sways out of the way and decides to play at the ball late. Does not connect as it zips past to the keeper.
6
49
Jamie Overton to Tom Curran
SIX! Oval Invincibles need many more of this as Tom Curran gets into the act! This is bowled short and into the batter. Tom Curran pulls and helps it over deep backward square leg for six runs.
1
48
Jamie Overton to James Neesham
Wide outside the off pole on a fullish length. James Neesham knocks this towards deep cover and collects one more.
1
47
Jamie Overton to Tom Curran
Strays onto the pads this time on a good length. Tom Curran clips this towards deep backward square leg for a run.
0
46
Jamie Overton to Tom Curran
Jamie Overton bowls this on a fuller length and just outside off. Tom Curran looks to hit through the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Over
9
12 Runs
3Nb
4
0
4
1
0
OVI
51/5
Tom Curran
3
(4)
James Neesham
14
(8)
Zaman Khan
5 - 12 - 0
0
45
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
On a fuller length once again and outside the off stump. Tom Curran mistimes his shot towards the fielder at mid off.
1
44
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
Goes a tad bit fuller this time and outside the off pole. James Neesham works this towards deep backward point for a run.
4
43
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
FOUR! Second boundary of the set and this is more like it from James Neesham! This is bowled short and just outside off. James Neesham pulls this hard towards deep mid-wicket for four more runs.
0
42
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
Delivers this on a good length and in line with the stumps. James Neesham dabs this towards the fielder at covers.
4
41
Zaman Khan to James Neesham
FOUR! James Neesham gets lucky but also the desired result! This is bowled full and at the stumps. James Neesham looks to heave this into the leg side but gets a leading edge towards deep backward point for four runs.
3Nb
41
Zaman Khan to Tom Curran
NO BALL! Not a great start from Zaman Khan as he oversteps! This is bowled back of a length and into the batter. Tom Curran tucks this towards square leg and takes one. Free-hit coming up...
Over
8
5 Runs
W
1
2
1
1
OVI
39/5
Tom Curran
2
(2)
James Neesham
5
(4)
Tom Hartley
5 - 5 - 1
1
40
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Tom Curran pushes this through cover-point and takes a single to retain strike at the end of this set.
1
39
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps. James Neesham clips this towards square leg and takes one.
2
38
Tom Hartley to James Neesham
On a shorter length this time and pitching outside the leg stumps. James Neesham tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
1
37
Tom Hartley to Tom Curran
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Tom Curran knocks this towards long off for a single.
11.00pm
Tom Curran is the new batter in.
W
36
Tom Hartley to Will Jacks
OUT! CAUGHT! Tom Hartley strikes on his very first delivery and Oval Invincibles are absolutely crumbling here! This is bowled short and outside the off stump. Will Jacks decides to take on the bowler straight away and rocks onto the back foot. He looks to pull this into the leg side but gets more elevation than distance. Paul Walter comes running in from deep mid-wicket and takes a comfortable catch. Oval Invincibles have now lost half their side and Manchester Originals are well ahead in this game!
Will Jacks c P Walter b T Hartley 14 (14b 2x4 0x6)
Over
7
6 Runs
Wd
Wd
1
1
0
1
1
OVI
34/4
James Neesham
2
(2)
Will Jacks
14
(13)
Jamie Overton
5 - 6 - 0
1
35
Jamie Overton to James Neesham
Nails the yorker outside the off pole. James Neesham digs this out towards cover and takes a run to keep strike.
1
34
Jamie Overton to Will Jacks
On a fuller length once again and outside off. Will Jacks miscues his shot towards mid on and the batters take one.
0
33
Jamie Overton to Will Jacks
Goes wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Will Jacks looks to make room and ends up having to reach for the ball.
1
32
Jamie Overton to James Neesham
Bowls this short and just outside the off pole. James Neesham is surprised by the bounce and hands his bat out. Takes the top edge and lands into a vacant region at third man for a run.
1
31
Jamie Overton to Will Jacks
Delivers this in line with the stumps on a good length. Will Jacks tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a single.
Wd
31
Jamie Overton to Will Jacks
WIDE! Bowls this even further down leg on a fullish length. The umpire indicates wide once again as Will Jacks does not offer a shot.
Wd
31
Jamie Overton to Will Jacks
WIDE! Starts with a wayward delivery bowled too full and down leg side. Will Jacks leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide.
10.54pm
James Neesham walks out to the middle now. Jamie Overton has been brought into the attack as well for his first set.
Over
6
6 Runs
0
1
1
4
W
OVI
28/4
Sam Billings
10
(11)
Will Jacks
12
(10)
Paul Walter
5 - 6 - 1
W
30
Paul Walter to Sam Billings
OUT! Caught Behind! Third catch behind the stumps for Jos Buttler as Paul Walter bowls this out down the leg side from the good length area. Sam Billings walks in, looks to flick the ball towards fine leg but gets a feather of the bat while doing it. The umpire takes his time and raises the finger in Manchester Originals favour. Oval Invincibles lose their 4th wicket.
Sam Billings (c) c J Buttler b P Walter 10 (11b 2x4 0x6)
4
29
Paul Walter to Sam Billings
FOUR! Pitched up outside the off stump. Sam Billings plays the cover drive to perfection and finds the gap between covers and mid off for a handsome boundary.
1
28
Paul Walter to Will Jacks
Dropped catch at point. Paul Walter pulls the length back outside the off stump and Will Jacks cuts it to the left of the point fielder. Good try by the fielder. The batters pick up a single.
1
27
Paul Walter to Sam Billings
Full again outside the off stump. Sam Billings plays the cover drive to sweepers and gets a single.
0
26
Paul Walter to Sam Billings
Fuller ball outside the off stump. Sam Billings takes the front leg out and pushes the ball straight to mid off.
10.51pm
Paul Walter has been brought into the attack now with the Powerplay done.
Over
5
6 Runs
1
0
1
4
0
OVI
22/3
Sam Billings
5
(7)
Will Jacks
11
(9)
Joshua Little
15 - 7 - 1
0
25
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
Short and wide again. Sam Billings looks to cut the ball but gets beaten. Oval Invincibles are 22 for the loss of three wickets after the Powerplay. Not the start they would have wanted.
4
24
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
FOUR! Lucky to find that boundary. Joshua Little hits the shorts length outside off stump. Sam Billings opens the face of the bat and plays it to the right of the slip fielder who mis fields the ball and the ball races away to the third man boundary.
1
23
Joshua Little to Will Jacks
Good length on top of the off stump. Will Jacks plays it late from the crease and picks up a single from point.
0
22
Joshua Little to Will Jacks
Inswinging yorker again at the stumps. Will Jacks blocks it from the crease but did not look in full control of the ball.
1
21
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
Fuller this time at the off stump line. Sam Billings blocks it off and runs a single from point.
Over
4
1 Runs
W
0
0
0
1Lb
OVI
16/3
Sam Billings
0
(4)
Will Jacks
10
(7)
Joshua Little
10 - 1 - 1
1Lb
20
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
Swinging in from the length outside leg stump. Sam Billings looks to flick it, does not any bat on the ball. the ball hits his pads and the batters pick up a single from square leg.
0
19
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
Hits the good length from over the wicket angle just outside the off stump, swinging away from the right hander this time. Sam Billings looks to poke at it from the crease and is beaten in the process.
0
18
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
Short ball at the body of the batter. Sam Billings jumps and blocks it off from the crease.
0
17
Joshua Little to Sam Billings
Hits the good length hard on the stumps. Sam Billings blocks it off the front foot.
10.44pm
Sam Billings, the skipper of Oval Invincibles makes his way out to the middle with his team in a spot of bother.
W
16
Joshua Little to Sam Curran
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sam Curran departs on a golden duck once again! Manchester Originals are all over the top order of Oval Invincibles! Joshua Little gets his first wicket as delivers this on a good length and swinging away from the left-hander just outside off stump. Sam Curran pokes at the ball from the crease and he gets a faint outside edge through to Jos Buttler behind the stumps. Oval Invincibles are now three wickets down and are in muddy waters here!
Sam Curran c J Buttler b J Little 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
10.42pm
Sam Curran is the new batter at the crease. Oval Invincibles are on the back foot early in this game!
Over
3
9 Runs
4
1
4
0
W
OVI
15/2
Paul Stirling
5
(5)
Will Jacks
10
(7)
Richard Gleeson
10 - 14 - 2
W
15
Richard Gleeson to Paul Stirling
OUT! CAUGHT! Paul Stirling does not connect cleanly and hits this straight into the hand of the fielder! Richard Gleeson bowls a full toss outside the off stump, asking to be hit. Paul Stirling goes hard at the ball but does not middle it and hits it towards mid-on. Does not get the elevation he expected and Paul Walter dives forward to hold onto the ball. Oval Invincibles lose their second wicket and this is just the start Manchester Originals wanted.
Paul Stirling c P Walter b R Gleeson 5 (5b 1x4 0x6)
0
14
Richard Gleeson to Paul Stirling
Short and wide, Paul Stirling looks to pull it but misses the batt completely.
4
13
Richard Gleeson to Paul Stirling
FOUR! Wrong line and punished. Richard Gleeson gets the good length on the pads of Paul Stirling who flicks the ball over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
1
12
Richard Gleeson to Will Jacks
Hits the good length again on the leg stump. Will Jacks moves to the leg side and plays the drive to deep point for a single.
4
11
Richard Gleeson to Will Jacks
FOUR! Step down and hammered over covers this time. Richard Gleeson hits a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks steps down to him, creating some room on the off side and plays the inside out to find the covers boundary.
10.38pm
Will Joshua Little continue from the other end? No! Richard Gleeson will now have a go from the other end.
Over
2
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
OVI
6/1
Paul Stirling
1
(2)
Will Jacks
5
(5)
Joshua Little
5 - 1 - 0
0
10
Joshua Little to Paul Stirling
Bowls the good length ball outside off stump this time and there is a swing and a miss from Paul Stirling who looks to heave the ball over covers.
1
9
Joshua Little to Will Jacks
Good length again at the leg stump. Will Jacks makes room for himself and plays the drive towards deep point for a single.
0
8
Joshua Little to Will Jacks
Inswinger from the length on the leg stump. Will Jacks looks to flick it but is beaten and the ball hits his pads. Shout for lbw but the ball looks missing the leg stump.
0
7
Joshua Little to Will Jacks
Hits the good length again outside the off stump from over the wicket creating the angle. Will Jacks looks to push the ball on the off side but is beaten again.
10.35pm
There is something on offer for the fast bowlers here and they are making the new ball talk.
0
6
Joshua Little to Will Jacks
What a ball. Hint of inswing for Joshua Little from the good length at the stumps. Will Jacks gets beaten between the bat and the pads on this one.
Over
1
5 Runs
0
0
W
1
4
OVI
5/1
Will Jacks
4
(1)
Paul Stirling
1
(1)
Richard Gleeson
5 - 5 - 1
4
5
Richard Gleeson to Will Jacks
FOUR! Thats a cracker off the first ball. Richard Gleeson pitches it slightly up at the stumps, no swing seen till now. Will Jacks takes the front leg out and plays the on drive past the bowler to pick up the first boundary of the innings.
1
4
Richard Gleeson to Paul Stirling
Fuller ball straight at the stumps. Paul Stirling comes down and flicks it to deep square leg for a single to open his account.
10.32pm
Paul Stirling makes his way out to the middle at number 3. It is his first appearance in The Hundred this year and it is straight in the finals!
W
3
Richard Gleeson to Jason Roy
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a dream start for Manchester Originals as their strike bowler Richard Gleeson hits the good length at the stumps with a nip back into the right-hander. Jason Roy looking to defend it off the front foot gets the inside edge of the bat and Jos Buttler does the rest behind the stumps.
Jason Roy c J Buttler b R Gleeson 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
0
2
Richard Gleeson to Jason Roy
Just short outside off stump and Jason Roy looks to pull it on the front leg, misses the ball.
0
1
Richard Gleeson to Jason Roy
Hits the good length just on top of the off stump. Jason Roy takes the front foot out and blocks the ball straight to the fielder at mid off. The Final starts.
10.28pm
We are all set for the game to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Manchester Originals players walk out onto the field before taking their respective fielding positions. Will Jacks and Jason Roy will open the inning for Oval Invincibles and will want to get a good partnership going here. Richard Gleeson has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
10.11pm
Sam Billings, the captain of Oval Invincibles, shares his thoughts during the toss interview, expressing his contentment with the decision at the toss, as he would have chosen to bat as he feels its difficult to bat under the lights at Lord's. He reveals that three changes have been made to the team's lineup for the final match. Reflecting on the team's journey, he acknowledges their successful run in the tournament, having maintained their position at the top of the table. With the final ahead, Billings emphasizes the team's determination to secure victory and emerge as champions.
10.10pm
Jos Buttler, the skipper of Manchester Originals says that will want to bowl first as they prefer to chase. Mentions that it is a quick turnaround for them but they are delighted to be playing in the showpiece event. Informs one change to their side and it is difficult going to different venues but it is about adjusting with both and ball. Claims that it is a great effort from his side to get to another final. Adds that when you miss out on a big occasion like this, it does not feel good so they are all looking forward to playing their best game and giving their all. Informs Tom Hartley comes in for Calvin Harrison.
10.08pm
Oval Invincibles (Playing XI) - Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Paul Stirling (In place of Tawanda Muyeye), Sam Curran, Sam Billings (C)&(WK), James Neesham, Tom Curran, Ross Whiteley (In place of Adam Zampa), Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Danny Briggs (In place of Spencer Johnson).
10.07pm
Manchester Originals (Playing XI) - Jos Buttler (C)&(WK), Philip Salt, Max Holden, Laurie Evans, Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley (In place of Calvin Harrison), Joshua Little, Zaman Khan, Richard Gleeson.
10.05pm
TOSS - Jos Buttler calls it right and the coin lands in favour of him in this final. Manchester Originals will BOWL first.
9.55pm
We have just witnessed an exciting final in the Women's Hundred 2023 where Southern Brave Women emerged as the champions for the very first time in their history. The Men's Hundred final also promises to be a spectacular event with all the stars on show and the wait is almost over now.
9.42pm
Manchester Originals, on the other hand, have momentum on their side after registering the highest successful chase in this competition in the Eliminator. They fell at this hurdle last season and will look to go one better this time around. Jos Buttler who is the leading scorer in the tournament with 380 runs, was the hero in the Eliminator and led his side with a fantastic knock while Philip Salt, Max Holden, and Laurie Evans all contributed. They will be looking to replicate their performances but he will need a better show from their bowlers. Will Manchester Originals finally get their hands on the trophy? Or will Oval Invincibles be crowned champions? We will find out soon. Toss and team news in a bit.
9.37pm
Oval Invincibles have been superb throughout the season and lost only once to directly book their place in the final. Their players are not leading the charts but they have been very consistent and played as a unit which is a big strength for them. Sam Billings has led his side brilliantly and will hope for one more solid performance from his boys. Will Jacks is the leading scorer for them and they will hope that Jason Roy and James Neesham deliver in this game. Their bowling has been hit with some injuries as they will be without Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa, but Gus Atkinson, Zak Chappell, and Nathan Sowter still make up a decent attack. The Curran brothers will be key in both departments and could be the difference in this final.
9.35pm
Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the big showdown! After a very exciting league stage and a thrilling Eliminator, it is finally time for the grand finale of the Men's Hundred 2023 where Manchester Originals battle it out against Oval Invincibles at the historic Lord's. Whatever happens, we will have a new champion at the end of the night as both teams hunt for their maiden title. The last time these two sides met Oval Invincibles demolished Manchester Originals but that should not have much effect here as the team that can absorb the pressure of the final is more likely to get over the line.
9.35pm
... MATCH DAY ...
27 Aug, 2.38am
After 33 matches between 8 teams across 26 days, we are now down to the final two teams in The Hundred Men's 2023. The grand finale of the third edition of The Hundred Men's will take place between the Oval Invincibles and the Manchester Originals at the Lord's in London. Neither the Invincibles nor the Originals have gotten their hands on the coveted trophy yet, and now they have an opportunity to claim it for the first time. Sam Billings' Oval Invincibles have by far been the best team on show, with just one loss in the league stage. By topping the league stage, the Invincibles qualified directly for the final. In the batting department, Will Jacks has done the heavy lifting and has found decent support from his opening partner, Jason Roy. With Jordan Cox ruled out due to injury and Heinrich Klaasen away for national duty, the Invincibles have called up Paul Stirling to bolster their batting. Skipper Sam Billings returned to form in the last outing and would want the likes of Tawanda Muyeye and James Neesham to step up in this crunch game. The Curran brothers, Sam and Tom, have been consistent in contributing with both bat and ball. When it comes to the bowling department, the pace of Gus Atkinson and the leg-spin of Nathan Sowter have complemented each other well to do the damage. With Spencer Johnson, Sunil Narine, and Adam Zampa unavailable for the final, the likes of Sam Curran, Tom Curran, and Will Jacks will have to deliver the goods with the ball in the final. As far as the Manchester Originals are concerned, they finished second in the league stage and had to take the Eliminator route, where they got the better of the Southern Brave to reach the final. For the Originals, their opening pair of Jos Buttler and Philip Salt have done the bulk of the scoring. The low run of scores from Max Holden and Laurie Evans has been a cause for concern, but both had handy knocks in the last outing. Jamie Overton has at times been promoted up the order, and the hard-hitting all-rounder has not let them down, chipping in with vital contributions throughout the competition. In the Eliminator, almost all bowlers went wicketless and will have to take their game up a notch in the final showdown. The return of Joshua Little comes as a massive boost to their bowling, and he will have Jamie Overton and Richard Gleeson for company. Renowned as a death-overs specialist, Zaman Khan has been expensive and must pull his socks up. In the only meeting between these two sides during the league stage, the Oval Invincibles registered a comprehensive victory. Will the Oval Invincibles continue their dream run and clinch the title? Or will the runner-up of the 2022 edition, the Manchester Originals, go one step further this time? We will find out soon enough.
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