The Hundred 2023: Northern Superchargers v Birmingham Phoenix abandoned due to heavy rain
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Duckett marks Hundred return with stunning six - plays of the day
The Hundred, men's competition; Northern Superchargers v Birmingham Phoenix |
Birmingham Phoenix 84-5 (62 balls): Duckett 34* (26); Short 2-9 |
Match abandoned: One point each |
The Hundred match between Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned following heavy rain at Headingley.
Play was halted at 19:15 BST and with sizeable puddles developing on the outfield, the umpires made the decision to call the game off at 19:55.
Prior to the rain, England's Ben Duckett made 34 not out on debut as Phoenix reached 84-5 from 62 balls.
The teams take a point apiece from the abandonment.
Another Ashes star, Harry Brook, was playing for Northern Superchargers as both he and Duckett push to make England's squad for the 50-over World Cup in India in October.
You can watch Hundred matches on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the competition, alongside both finals on Sunday, 27 August.
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