Summary

  • The Hundred: Manchester Originals v Southern Brave, Old Trafford

  • Brave chase down 132 to win by one wicket with one ball to spare

  • Visitors slip to 104-8 but Overton's unbeaten 18 off eight proves vital and Topley hits penultimate ball for four

  • Currie claims four wickets, with Baker and Noor taking two each

  • Originals 131-4: Salt 60 (41); Mills 3-22

  • England legend James Anderson fails to take wicket on Originals debut

  • Thursday's double header: Northern Superchargers v Welsh Fire at Headingley from 15:00 BST

Live Reporting

by Sam Drury & Mike Peter

  1. Originals 12-0

    Phil Salt starts with twos through backward square and third, then smashes consecutive fours through the covers.

    Reece Topley fights back with his final delivery, beating the bat of the Originals opener, but Salt will be happy with his start.

  2. Right then.

    Almost time to get going.

    Manchester Originals openers Phil Salt and Matty Hurst are out in the middle - both players, along with number three Jos Buttler, play their county cricket for Lancashire so are very familiar with this ground.

    Left-arm seamer Reece Topley will open the bowling for Southern Brave.

  3. 'I still feel like a 20 year-old in the field'

    James Anderson of Manchester OriginalsGetty Images

    Manchester Originals and England legend James Anderson speaking on Sky Sports about his Hundred debut : "I have spent most of my time playing Test cricket so that usually got in the way of things like this! I am really excited. I have enjoyed my time at Lancashire this summer and a taste of the T20 Blast. I'm really grateful to be here."

    On his physicality: "My body feels good. I have worked hard on my fitness throughout the winter. When you get older, you have to put more effort in. I have coped with the pressure of county cricket and credit to the boys who do it every year because it is tough."

    "Walking to the ground this morning, I was speaking to kids who I feel are too young to even know who I am. I am grateful as I said. It does feel like a different atmosphere but I am excited to see what happens."

    "I feel fit enough to contribute to the game. I still feel like a 20 year-old in the outfield. I want to get to the final and lift that trophy."

  4. James Anderson isn't the only player making his Originals debut tonight.

    Highly-rated spinner Farhan Ahmed, aged just 17, will also make a first Hundred appearance.

    He was born in February 2008, and Anderson had taken 191 international wickets before he was born.

  5. Team line-ups

    Manchester Originals: Phil Salt (c), Matty Hurst, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Mark Chapman, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Farhan Ahmed, James Anderson, Sonny Baker.

    Southern Brave: James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley.

  6. Southern Brave win the toss and bowl

    James Anderson can put his feet up for the time being, because Southern Brave captain James Vince has won the toss and chosen to bowl.

    Unless he opens the batting of course, but I think that'd be a bit bold even for this format.

  7. Who says you can't enjoy new experiences in middle-age?

    Sir James Anderson, 43 years old as of last week, makes his Hundred debut for Manchester Originals against Southern Brave.

    Knowing him, the first of many years in the competition...