Summary

  • Rockets beat Originals by seven wickets to consolidate place in play-off spots

  • Ahmed top-scores with unbeaten 45 from 35 balls after taking 2-14

  • Originals scrambled up to 98-8 with Gregory making 33 not out

  • Willey takes 3-11, including wickets of Buttler and Ravindra

  • Originals drop down to sixth

'What a catch!' - Root dismisses Hurst

Live Reporting

Mike Peter

  1. Originals 24-1

    Yep, the spinners are in the game.

    Jos Buttler is squared up, before he goes for the reverse sweep and gets lucky with the ball flying over the fielder's head for a couple.

  2. How's stat?!

    Soham Sarkhel
    CricViz analyst

    Jos ButtlerGetty Images

    Both Jos Buttler and Phil Salt have a great record against Lockie Ferguson in T20s/Hundred.

    Buttler has scored 60 runs off 30 deliveries for just one dismissal while Salt has scored 35 runs off 13 deliveries without being dismissed.

  3. Originals 19-1

    Much more cautious from Buttler and Salt against Willey, with the swing that he manages to find.

    There was plenty of turn on offer from the spinners in the women's game earlier too, so the Rockets turn to George Linde early.

  4. Alex Hartley
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Two

    When Jos Buttler gets going, I'm not sure if there is a better batter to watch.

  5. Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Two

    Jos Buttler is someone who will never talk himself up.

    He knows what he is capable of, but he will never sing from the rooftops.

    He is a marvellous player.

  6. Originals 14-1

    Hello!

    Three consecutive boundaries from Jos Buttler to get himself going, and completely puts the pressure back on the Rockets.

    One is pulled past square leg, the other a less convincing drive but he saves the best until last with a stunning lofted drive over cover.

    Time for David Willey to see if he can get that control back.

  7. How's stat?!

    Soham Sarkhel
    CricViz analyst

    David Willey celebratesGetty Images

    58 wickets for David Willey in the first over of a T20/Hundred innings. Only Shaheen Shah Afridi has more (59).

  8. Buttler on England captaincy & how Test career left him 'unfulfilled'

    Buttler discusses The Hundred and reflects on cricket career

    Jos Buttler is the new man in the middle.

    He recently caught up with Steven Finn to reflect on his era as England white-ball captain, how his Test career left him "unfulfilled" and to speak about The Hundred and James Anderson.

    Have a watch.

  9. Originals 2-1

    Perfect start from David Willey, the skipper leading from the front.

  10. Carlos Brathwaite
    Former West Indies all-rounder on BBC Two

    David Willey celebrates the wicket of Ben McKinneyGetty Images

    More often than not, David Willey gets off to a quick start.

    Tough luck youngster, Ben McKinney on your bike. Willey does it again. First set and a wicket taken.

  11. wicket

    WICKET

    McKinney lbw b Willey 0 (Originals 1-1)

    What a start for the home side!

    There's the swing that David Willey is renowned for, thudding into Ben McKinney's pads and that is plumb in front. They don't even consider a review.

  12. How's stat?!

    Soham Sarkhel
    CricViz analyst

    This is the 11th time Trent Rockets have won the toss in Nottingham and it is the 10th time they have opted to bowl.

    All five games played at this venue (men's and women's) this season have been won by the team chasing.

  13. Originals 1-0

    A watchful start from Phil Salt, getting himself off the mark with a quick single off David Willey.

  14. Right, let's get going!

    Manchester Originals have one of the most exciting top orders in the competition with Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasaen and the young talent of Ben McKinney.

    Salt and McKinney are in the middle now as David Willey leads the Rockets out to field. Notably, wicketkeeper Tom Moores is showing off a very fetching pair of pink gloves.

  15. 'We have good form and good combinations'

    Trent Rockets

    Trent Rockets captain David Willey, speaking to BBC Two: "We are playing some good cricket. We have pretty good form and good combinations with the bat and ball.

    "We started the competition not knowing what our best team was and things can change very quickly."

    On what the wicket will do: "No idea to be honest. It's up to these guys what a good score is, and hopefully we knock it off."

  16. Teams

    Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, David Willey (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Tom Moores (wicketkeeper), Sam Hain, George Linde, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson.

    Manchester Originals: Phil Salt (captain), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.

  17. Rockets win toss and bowl

    First job done for the Trent Rockets.

    David Willey has called correctly at the toss and he wants his side to have a chase.

  18. Brilliant Buttler and Baker help Originals dominate Superchargers

    Trent Rockets are in a comfortable position in second in the men's table, but Manchester Originals will take plenty of confidence from their thrashing of Northern Superchargers a couple of days ago.

    We'll see Jos Buttler in action shortly, who is in stunning form with 189 runs in five innings, while England new boy Sonny Baker will look to impress with the ball again later after his hat-trick.

  19. Welcome

    Hello again!

    After a dominant win for the Manchester Originals in the women's competition, our attention turns to the men's contest where Joe Root's Rockets take on Jos Buttler's Originals.

    Don't forget you can tune in on BBC Two, or watch at the top of this page. We've also got you covered with radio commentary on BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Sports Extra.