Phoenix 14-1published at 83 balls left
Lucky!
Moeen Ali gets a streaky edge for four.
Jofra Archer is bowling beautifully here.
Summary
The Hundred men's Eliminator: Phoenix v Brave, The Oval
Brave beat Phoenix in Super Five after match is tied
Phoenix make 126-7 after Brave post 126-6
Phoenix then make 7-2 off Super Five and Brave pass target of eight in four balls
Brave will face defending champions Invincibles in Sunday's final at Lord's - live on BBC TV & iPlayer
Phoenix 14-1published at 83 balls left
Phoenix 9-1published at 85 balls left
Target 127
Plenty of swing out there for Craig Overton.
He zips one past Jamie Smith first ball, clipping his back pad, which draws a few ambitious appeals.
Postpublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 17 August
Tash Farrant
England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraBig wicket for the Southern Brave there! We were just talking about how Pollard very rarely dropped a sitter the other day at Ageas Bowl.
It was a good catch, running back, and he had to catch it over his shoulder to make up the ground. Ben Duckett just didn't get that one out of the middle, he almost just took it so early because he was used to the pace of Jofra Archer, but Craig Overton is probably bowling 10-15 mph slower.
WICKETpublished at 87 balls left
Duckett c Pollard b C Overton 7 (Phoenix 9-1)
Big wicket!
The in-form Ben Duckett departs for seven, trying to launch another one into the stands but only picking out Keiron Pollard at deep mid-wicket.
Smart bit of bowling from Overton, and also credit to Jofra Archer for the set-up earlier.
Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 17 August
Tash Farrant
England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraIt is so good to see Jofra Archer fit because he has been out for so long. He has got a really good run of games behind him now, but he's missed a few games in this tournament to be rested and manage his workload.
They have just got to be careful with him - he is a very good and very precious bowler. He is going to enjoy bowling to his England team-mate Ben Duckett!
Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 17 August
Sam Drury
BBC Sport cricket writer at The OvalBig cheers for Jofra Archer. The crowd are delighted to see him in action.
Ben Duckett clearly doesn't mind too much either given the way he dispatched that first ball.
It only seems to have got Archer fired up though!
Phoenix 8-0published at 90 balls left
Target 127
Great comeback from Archer.
He goes fuller, and Duckett swings and misses at the next three.
Rapid!
Postpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 17 August
Tash Farrant
England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraBen Duckett has been in unbelievable form, hasn't he? I think ever since they made that change, at the beginning of the tournament, to move Moeen Ali up to the top of the order, that's almost when they had a shift.
Duckett has been going along his merry way. He is so hard to bowl at because he has that short stature. He plays the same way in any form of cricket. He is going to make it hard for these Southern Brave bowlers.
Phoenix 8-0published at 94 balls left
And Duckett starts with a six!
We're in for a battle here. Jofra won't appreciate that.
Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 17 August
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraBirmingham Phoenix kept it simple - I think that's the key thing. They relayed the message to say that you don't actually have to try too much, bowl fancy slower balls, hide the ball outside off-stump or bowl yorkers.
If anything, just bang a length over the top of the stumps and the wicket will do a lot of the work for you. Clearly the balls are swinging as well, so that is your friend in the early part of the innings.
They also took wickets consistently all the way through, but you do just worry about those two sixes and a two off those last three deliveries.
Phoenix 2-0published at 95 balls left
Target 127
A watchful start from the opening pair, with a single apiece for Ben Duckett and Moeen Ali.
And here come the fireworks. The noise levels pick up a notch as Jofra Archer comes into the attack...
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 17 August
Sam Drury
BBC Sport cricket writer at The OvalFever pitch at The Oval as fans - young and not so young - scramble to get their hands on t-shirts being thrown into the stands.
All the while a meerkat in a smoking jacket watches on.
Phoenix 1-0published at 99 balls left
Target 127
Ben Duckett clips one down to fine leg for a single to get off the mark, and the Phoenix are on their way.
Postpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 17 August
Craig Overton has the ball in hand.
Ben Duckett awaits. 127 is the target for a place in tomorrow's final against Oval Invincibles...
Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 17 August
It took quite a while for James Vince to get into his rhythm, which is saying something for the tournament's leading run-scorer.
He added 79 for the second wicket with Leus du Plooy as the Brave were looking to build a big total, but Phoenix fought back with regular wickets in the final 30 balls or so.
Vince made 43, Du Plooy 39 and then Chris Jordan added a valuable 20 from nine balls at the death.
Adam Milne led Phoenix's attack expertly again, with 3-18.
Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 17 August
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraA lot of the Brave bowlers will be licking their lips at the sight of the balls that were just leaping a bit from back of length.
Postpublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 17 August
Cheers, Jonty!
Well, the par score at The Oval in the men's competition this year is 112, so the Brave are comfortable ahead of that. But, we did see London Spirit chase pretty comfortably in the women's game, and Phoenix have a box-office batting line-up.
We've got Duckett, Moeen, Livingstone and Jamie Smith against a bowling attack including Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan and Tymal Mills.
Don't go anywhere!
Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 17 August
The 14 scored off the last three balls by Chris Jordan could prove to be the difference for the Southern Brave.
The Birmingham Phoenix need 127 to win and to take you through the chase, I shall hand you over to Ffion Wynne.
Postpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 17 August
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThose two deliveries there taking it from what looked like a paltry total to something that might be mildly defendable. I think we're going to be in for an entertaining second half.
Birmingham Phoenix require 127 to winpublished at 100 balls
BreakingChris Jordan adds a two off the last, which he and Jofra Archer run brilliantly, taking the Brave's total to 126-6.
A brilliant end for the Brave, setting 127, which just a few balls ago, looked way off a realistic target for them.
Birmingham Phoenix Men v Southern Brave Men
Southern Brave Men Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Davies,caught Howell, bowled Milne Davies, caught Howell, bowled Milne | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Vince,caught Abbott, bowled Howell Vince, caught Abbott, bowled Howell | 43 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 122.86 |
du Plooy,caught Smith, bowled Milne du Plooy, caught Smith, bowled Milne | 39 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 121.88 |
Evans,caught Livingstone, bowled Milne Evans, caught Livingstone, bowled Milne | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 140.00 |
Pollard,caught Mousley, bowled Wood Pollard, caught Mousley, bowled Wood | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40.00 |
Jordan,not out Jordan, not out | 20 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 222.22 |
Coles,caught Bethell, bowled Abbott Coles, caught Bethell, bowled Abbott | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 66.67 |
Archer,not out Archer, not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 3, total 3 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 3, total 3 | ||||||
Total,126 for 6 100 balls Total,126 for 6 100 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milne | 20 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.40 |
Southee | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 5.40 |
Wood | 20 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 7.50 |
Abbott | 20 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 9.60 |
Ali | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 9.60 |
Howell | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8.40 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
0 for 1 (2 balls) | Davies |
76 for 2 (64 balls) | du Plooy |
90 for 3 (74 balls) | Vince |
95 for 4 (81 balls) | Pollard |
104 for 5 (86 balls) | Evans |
111 for 6 (96 balls) | Coles |
Birmingham Phoenix Men Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duckett,caught Pollard, bowled Overton Duckett, caught Pollard, bowled Overton | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 87.50 |
Ali,caught Evans, bowled Hosein Ali, caught Evans, bowled Hosein | 24 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 96.00 |
Smith,caught Overton, bowled Mills Smith, caught Overton, bowled Mills | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 111.11 |
Livingstone,caught Evans, bowled Hosein Livingstone, caught Evans, bowled Hosein | 55 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 53 | 161.76 |
Bethell,caught Pollard, bowled Mills Bethell, caught Pollard, bowled Mills | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 121.43 |
Mousley,bowled Archer Mousley, bowled Archer | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 50.00 |
Howell,caught Evans, bowled Mills Howell, caught Evans, bowled Mills | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 66.67 |
Abbott,not out Abbott, not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 50.00 |
Milne,not out Milne, not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.00 |
Extras, no balls 2, wides 1, byes 1, leg byes 3, total 7 Extras, no balls 2, wides 1, byes 1, leg byes 3, total 7 | ||||||
Total,126 for 7 100 balls Total,126 for 7 100 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overton | 20 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 4.50 |
Archer | 20 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 8.70 |
Mills | 20 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 6.90 |
Jordan | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 7.50 |
Hosein | 20 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
9 for 1 (13 balls) | Duckett |
26 for 2 (28 balls) | Smith |
45 for 3 (50 balls) | Ali |
93 for 4 (75 balls) | Bethell |
102 for 5 (85 balls) | Mousley |
111 for 6 (92 balls) | Howell |
124 for 7 (97 balls) | Livingstone |
Birmingham Phoenix Men SO Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Livingstone,caught du Plooy, bowled Archer Livingstone, caught du Plooy, bowled Archer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Smith,not out Smith, not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 100.00 |
Bethell,run out du Plooy Bethell, run out du Plooy | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 166.67 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 1 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 1 | ||||||
Total,7 all out 5 balls Total,7 all out 5 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Archer | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
0 for 1 (1 balls) | Livingstone |
7 for 2 (5 balls) | Bethell |
Southern Brave Men SO Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pollard,not out Pollard, not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100.00 |
Jordan,not out Jordan, not out | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 333.33 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 | ||||||
Total,11 for 0 4 balls Total,11 for 0 4 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milne | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 16.50 |
home team, Birmingham Phoenix Men
- Ben Duckett
- Moeen Ali , Captain
- Jamie Smith , Wicket Keeper
- Liam Livingstone
- Dan Mousley
- Jacob Bethell
- Benny Howell
- Sean Abbott
- Adam Milne
- Tim Southee
- Chris Wood
away team, Southern Brave Men
- James Vince , Captain
- Alex Davies , Wicket Keeper
- Leus du Plooy
- James Coles
- Laurie Evans
- Kieron Pollard
- Chris Jordan
- Akeal Hosein
- Craig Overton
- Jofra Archer
- Tymal Mills
- Start Time:
- 18:00
- Toss:
- Birmingham Phoenix Men won the toss and decided to field
- Venue:
- The Kia Oval, Kennington
- Officials:
- Mike Burns, James Middlebrook, Neil Bainton, Peter Such, Mark Newell