Phoenix beat Rockets by 11 runs
Sciver-Brunt superbly caught at short fine leg for 64 off 40 as Rockets finish 137-6
Kelly (23 off 10) and Lister (21 off 17) share 37 to help Phoenix to 148-5
Lamb made half-century off 28 balls but was one of four wickets to fall for 24 runs
Phoenix won toss and bat
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Smith c Lister b Arlott 29 (Rockets 38-2)
Bryony Smith is gone - big wicket for Phoenix.
The Rockets opener tries to hit Em Arlott into the stands over deep mid-wicket, targeting the short boundary, but doesn't get all of it.
Ailsa Lister is out there waiting and comes in a good 10-15 yards off the rope to pouch the catch.
Target 149
Powerplay over and despite that wicket, it's been a good one for Trent Rockets - mainly thanks to Bryony Smith.
Michael Carberry
Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesThat was much needed from a Birmingham Phoenix point of view. They were getting put to the sword a little bit and it was there to hit for Grace Scrivens.
She could've put it through the covers but she just lifted it slightly and it was a fantastic catch.
That's the first wicket down - and it might have just opened a door for Birmingham Phoenix to get back into this contest.
Scrivens c Lister b Perry 2 (Rockets 35-1)
Breakthrough for Birmingham Phoenix.
It was there to be hit from Ellyse Perry and Grace Scrivens, knowing she needed to get going, went after it.
Hit powerfully but in the air and well held by Ailsa Lister in the covers.
Target 149
Megan Schutt is back for another five and gets away with a no-ball as the free hit is only hit for a single by Bryony Smith.
The right-hander is off to a flyer, though, and clubs a length ball over mid-on - one bounce for four.
Smith is up to 27 from 14 balls, meaning Grace Scrivens have been able to play herself in. She's on two from seven balls.
Thea Brookes
Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, PA MediaAbsolutely effortless from Bryony Smith. I wouldn't be surprised if she knocks that shot out again.
She is an incredibly powerful striker of the ball - and so is Grace Scrivens. I think the left-right hand combination of the two of them here is going to be really effective for the Trent Rockets.
It is great to see two young English batters opening.
Target 149
A third set in a row starts with a Bryony Smith boundary.
This one is cut up and over backward point and the Rockets opener follows it up by skipping down the track and thumping Georgia Voll down the ground for four more.
Target 149
Swing for Ellyse Perry but a bit too much and she struggles to control it, leading to a couple of wides.
With the edge for four and another single, it's seven from the set in total.
Image source, Getty ImagesTarget 149
Ellyse Perry continues the Aussie theme as she takes over from Megan Schutt for the next five.
Good ball to start from the all-rounder but without the luck to go with it. Outside edge from Bryony Smith but the ball goes just wide of the wicketkeeper and away for four.
Image source, BBC Sport/CricVizWinViz is favouring Phoenix at this stage.
Thea Brookes
Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesThis hasn't been a great start for Birmingham Phoenix.
Megan Schutt is booming in with the pace she has got, hitting a hard length, but Bryony Smith is one of those players who can read lengths so quickly. She is doing well here.
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Loving Carbs' little involuntary "shot" under his breath which gives us warning that something exciting is due on commentary.
Anon
Target 149
Run out chance!
Complete breakdown in communication as Grace Scrivens drives to mid-off.
Bryony Smith set off for a single that was never on, gets sent back but she would've been out by a mile had Em Arlott's throw hit the stumps.
Target 149
That's the way to start a run chase!
Short and wide from Megan Schutt and Bryony Smith crashes the ball away to the boundary.
Here come Birmingham Phoenix, running through the fireworks before Ellyse Perry gets them in a huddle on the outfield.
Rockets openers Bryony Smith and Grace Scrivens are not far behind them.
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Michael Carberry
Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Nat Sciver-Brunt's focus will be on this competition. She will be trying to put in the performances we have become accustomed to with her.
I think she is going to be key to Trent Rockets' campaign, as she always seems to be in every team that she plays in.
Thanks, Mike.
A superb half-century for Emma Lamb set the foundations for a strong Phoenix innings, despite a bit of a wobble, and they can be satisfied with putting 148 on the board.
It's certainly not unsurmountable for Trent Rockets, though, with the likes of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ash Gardner in their ranks.
A decent final partnership of 37 between Ailsa Lister and Marie Kelly after the Phoenix middle-order wobbled.
They finish not out on 21 from 17 and 23 from 10 respectively.
Meanwhile Ash Gardner ends up with figures of 1-32.
Right, here's Sam Drury to see if Trent Rockets can chase their target.
Struck into the leg side... batters coming back for two... safe!
The throw comes in on the bounce to Ash Gardner and she can't control it and bring it down on the stumps.
Rockets will chase 149.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Voll,bowled King Voll, bowled King | 19 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 118.75 |
Lamb,caught King, bowled Gardner Lamb, caught King, bowled Gardner | 55 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 37 | 171.88 |
Perry,caught Jones, bowled Graham Perry, caught Jones, bowled Graham | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 107.69 |
Jones,caught Scrivens, bowled McCarthy Jones, caught Scrivens, bowled McCarthy | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 100.00 |
Kalis,caught Jones, bowled King Kalis, caught Jones, bowled King | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100.00 |
Lister,not out Lister, not out | 21 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 123.53 |
Kelly,not out Kelly, not out | 23 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 230.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 3, byes 1, leg byes 0, total 4 Extras, no balls 0, wides 3, byes 1, leg byes 0, total 4 | |||||||
Total,148 for 5 100 balls Total,148 for 5 100 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stonehouse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
McCarthy | 20 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8.70 |
Gordon | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11.20 |
King | 20 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9.00 |
Gardner | 20 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9.60 |
Graham | 15 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
37 for 1 (27 balls) | Voll |
87 for 2 (58 balls) | Lamb |
93 for 3 (64 balls) | Perry |
97 for 4 (68 balls) | Kalis |
111 for 5 (78 balls) | Jones |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smith,caught Lister, bowled Arlott Smith, caught Lister, bowled Arlott | 29 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 152.63 |
Scrivens,caught Lister, bowled Perry Scrivens, caught Lister, bowled Perry | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 25.00 |
Sciver-Brunt,caught Millie Taylor, bowled Arlott Sciver-Brunt, caught Millie Taylor, bowled Arlott | 64 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 49 | 160.00 |
Gardner,caught Kelly, bowled Baker Gardner, caught Kelly, bowled Baker | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 50.00 |
Graham,caught Lister, bowled Baker Graham, caught Lister, bowled Baker | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 88.89 |
Wraith,caught Lamb, bowled Millie Taylor Wraith, caught Lamb, bowled Millie Taylor | 9 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 75.00 |
Jones,not out Jones, not out | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 150.00 |
King,not out King, not out | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 125.00 |
Extras, no balls 4, wides 3, byes 0, leg byes 2, total 9 Extras, no balls 4, wides 3, byes 0, leg byes 2, total 9 | |||||||
Total,137 for 6 100 balls Total,137 for 6 100 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Schutt | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8.70 |
Perry | 20 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.10 |
Voll | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13.20 |
Arlott | 20 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11.40 |
Millie Taylor | 20 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.60 |
Baker | 15 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
35 for 1 (24 balls) | Scrivens |
38 for 2 (28 balls) | Smith |
50 for 3 (36 balls) | Gardner |
70 for 4 (54 balls) | Graham |
96 for 5 (80 balls) | Wraith |
129 for 6 (96 balls) | Sciver-Brunt |
