Trent Rockets beat the Oval Invincibles to maintain their slim qualification hopes in The Hundred alive on the Kia Oval.
Defeat for the Rockets would have ended their hopes of reaching the knockout phases however left-arm seamer Alexa Stonehouse set the tempo for a cultured bowling efficiency with one for 5 from 15 deliveries.
Australia all-rounder Ash Gardner dismissed Marizanne Kapp and Meg Lanning inside three deliveries, whereas fellow spinner Kirstie Gordon additionally claimed a few wickets because the Invincibles posted 109 for seven.
The Rockets appeared poised for a routine win after racing to 51 for none in 35 balls however Bryony Smith’s departure for twenty-four was adopted by a uncommon failure for England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, out for 2.
Each the Rockets and the Invincibles now must win their remaining two matches (Photograph: ECB)
Gardner (11) and Grace Scrivens (34) holed out because the Rockets lurched to 75 for 4 on the Kia Oval, however Jodi Grewcock (21 not out) and Heather Graham (19no) sealed a six-wicket win with 16 balls to spare.
Scrivens mentioned: “I am joyful to get the win. I used to be actually glad to be again within the crew and to assist contribute. Clearly, I might have preferred to have completed it off, however I am joyful.
“I thought it was a really good pitch, I thought they were under-par, and I was happy when we chased them.”
Each the Rockets and the Invincibles now sit on eight factors however must win their remaining two matches and hope outcomes go of their favour elsewhere to complete within the high three of the group stage.
How do matches work?
- 100 balls a aspect, the crew with probably the most runs wins. It is so simple as that.
- 5 bowlers can bowl as much as 20 balls in an innings, together with 5 or 10 in a row.
- The normal six-ball overs seen in different types of cricket aren’t utilized in The Hundred, with 10 balls bowled earlier than a change of ends.
- The powerplay is for the primary 25 balls of an innings, with solely two fielders allowed outdoors the 30-yard circle.
- A 25-ball-a-side recreation is the minimal size that may be performed within the occasion of moist climate.
What’s subsequent?
The Hundred continues dwell on Sky Sports activities Cricket on Friday with Welsh Fireplace away at Birmingham Phoenix.
London Spirit play on Saturday towards Southern Courageous at Lord’s whereas Northern Superchargers play on the identical day towards Oval Invincibles at Headingley.
Manchester Originals are again in motion on Sunday towards Birmingham Phoenix when Welsh Fireplace additionally tackle Trent Rockets.
Watch each match throughout the ladies’s and males’s competitions dwell on Sky Sports activities from August 5-31.
