Cox (47) and Jacks (45) power Invincibles to victory - report
Invincibles all-but assured of final spot due to superior net run-rate
Spirit hit 78 runs off last 40 balls to post 152-7
Overton top-scores with 31 off 18
Two wickets each for Sowter & Tom Curran
Spirit already eliminated
That's it from us for tonight, folks!
After a convincing win for Oval Invincibles, they are pretty much assured of a place in the final.
You can read Matthew Henry's report on their latest dominant win here.
We'll be back tomorrow for another double-header of big derby games as Manchester Orginals travel to Headingley to face Northern Superchargers.
See you then!
Soham Sarkhel
CricViz analyst
That is also the quickest chase for a 150+ target in The Hundred. The previous quickest was 11 balls remaining, which Manchester Originals achieved against London Spirit in 2022, chasing 151.
It's a good looking table for Oval Invincibles.
It's not official yet but they can start planning for Sunday's final at Lord's...
Still not a bad evening for Jordan Cox. He was superb as he made 47 from 27 balls.
Soham Sarkhel
CricViz analyst
Image source, Getty ImagesReverse scoop is a new shot to Jordan Cox's arsenal. He has played this shot only five times across his T20 career, with four of them coming this Hundred season. He had scored 12 runs off three balls with that shot this season before his dismissal.
Oval Invincibles
Oval Invincibles captain Sam Billings, speaking to Sky Sports: "The job he did today in the middle phase was fantastic.
"Will Jacks broke the back of the chase in that first part.
"Jordan Cox came out and played beautifully from ball one. The intent Donovan Ferreira shows, that is his role. If he does get going, it really is scary.
"These sixes he is hitting them further and further!
"It is a great break now to be able to reset and get our thoughts together.
"It is more refreshing and building that energy physically and mentally back up.
"You build that trust by keeping consistent. Keeping the same environment you build trust naturally between the group. You, as an individual, you can go play your natural game.
"We want to keep the same team. It allows people to go out and express themselves.
"We think by doing that we have the best domestic players."
Soham Sarkhel
CricViz analyst
Image source, PA MediaSix wins out of their last six and nine wins out of their last 10 games for Oval Invincibles at The Oval. Living up to their team name. In their last six wins at The Oval, five of them have come in chases with 15, 37, 43, 11, and 22 balls remaining. Truly dominant.
Chris Green
Welsh Fire all-rounder on BBC 5 Sports Extra
The Invincibles have been good at home, but they have got to do it at Lord's away from home.
Oval Invincibles
Jacks takes spectacular leaping catch to remove Pope
Oval Invincibles' Will Jacks, speaking to Sky Sports about his catch: "Everyone was saying they were struggling to see the ball - I picked it up a bit late, and pure luck!
On the run-chase: "Jordan Cox made it easy for me, he is batting so well at the moment.
"We have been looking for that top spot all year long. We know how important it is to get straight into the final.
"We have focused on the important things all season. Hopefully, we can win on Sunday!"
Sophie Luff
Somerset women's captain on BBC 5 Sports Extra 3
Playing like this, it will be hard to see the Oval Invincibles being beaten.
It's not official, Chris but yes, barring the most remarkably of turnarounds in net run-rate, Oval Invincibles will straight through to Lord's to try and defend their title.
The TV reckon it needs to be something like a 200-run swing for Trent Rockets. Feels unlikely.
Chris Green
Welsh Fire all-rounder on BBC 5 Sports Extra
Madness yet again at the Oval. The Invincibles finish their season on a high. Straight through to the final.
Invincibles 153-4
Donovan Ferreira finishes it in style - Oval Invincibles have one foot in the final!
Stand and deliver stuff from the Invincibles finisher, smashing the ball back over Liam Dawson's head.
Need another 6 to win
Everything is going to the boundary...
Even little under edges that go through the goalkeeper's legs.
A bit of luck for Donovan Ferreira.
Chris Green
Welsh Fire all-rounder on BBC 5 Sports Extra
I think Liam Dawson needs five wickets in five balls...
Sophie Luff
Somerset women's captain on BBC 5 Sports Extra 3
Image source, Getty ImagesDonovan Ferreira is looking to finish it in as few balls as possible.
Need another 11 to win
Luke Wood back for his last five and starts with a couple of dot balls - one full, one short.
Good start but Donovan Ferreira isn't going to stand for that. Two balls later, he waits for a slower one and powers it high over the leg side for six!
Invincibles are two hits from victory...
Sophie Luff
Somerset women's captain on BBC 5 Sports Extra 3
Oval Invincibles are going at a canter now.
Need another 20 to win
Donovan Ferreira comes in and smashes his first ball over mid-on for four!
No respite for Spirit.
A wide follows but then so nearly another wicket!
Ferreira tries to flat-bat it back down the ground, mistimes it and it loops over Jamie Overton's head but just short of Kane Williamson.
Words exchanged between batter and bowler again. It's been a bit spicy tonight.
Chris Green
Welsh Fire all-rounder on BBC 5 Sports Extra
A well-executed straight yorker from Jamie Overton.
A shot we have seen Jordan Cox play well, that reverse scoop, but Overton was too quick.
Overton is trying to get his team over the line.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smith,caught Cox, bowled T Curran Smith, caught Cox, bowled T Curran | 28 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 186.67 |
Warner,caught Billings, bowled Behrendorff Warner, caught Billings, bowled Behrendorff | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 125.00 |
Pope,caught Jacks, bowled S Curran Pope, caught Jacks, bowled S Curran | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 40.00 |
Williamson,caught Billings, bowled Sowter Williamson, caught Billings, bowled Sowter | 21 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 116.67 |
A Turner,caught Ferreira, bowled Sowter A Turner, caught Ferreira, bowled Sowter | 19 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 100.00 |
Overton,caught Cox, bowled T Curran Overton, caught Cox, bowled T Curran | 31 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 172.22 |
Higgins,run out Billings Higgins, run out Billings | 28 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 186.67 |
Dawson,not out Dawson, not out | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 250.00 |
Wood,not out Wood, not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 5, byes 0, leg byes 3, total 8 Extras, no balls 0, wides 5, byes 0, leg byes 3, total 8 | |||||||
Total,152 for 7 100 balls Total,152 for 7 100 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Behrendorff | 20 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9.00 |
Mahmood | 20 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11.70 |
T Curran | 20 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8.10 |
S Curran | 20 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
Sowter | 20 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.90 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
35 for 1 (20 balls) | Smith |
39 for 2 (23 balls) | Warner |
49 for 3 (34 balls) | Pope |
74 for 4 (60 balls) | Williamson |
88 for 5 (69 balls) | A Turner |
142 for 6 (97 balls) | Overton |
148 for 7 (99 balls) | Higgins |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jacks,caught Pope, bowled Dawson Jacks, caught Pope, bowled Dawson | 45 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 166.67 |
Muyeye,caught A Turner, bowled Gleeson Muyeye, caught A Turner, bowled Gleeson | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
Cox,bowled Overton Cox, bowled Overton | 47 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 174.07 |
S Curran,caught Gleeson, bowled Dawson S Curran, caught Gleeson, bowled Dawson | 27 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 207.69 |
Billings,not out Billings, not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 100.00 |
Ferreira,not out Ferreira, not out | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 266.67 |
Extras, no balls 2, wides 3, byes 1, leg byes 2, total 8 Extras, no balls 2, wides 3, byes 1, leg byes 2, total 8 | |||||||
Total,153 for 4 78 balls Total,153 for 4 78 balls |
| Bowler | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wood | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8.70 |
Gleeson | 10 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12.60 |
Overton | 15 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14.00 |
Dawson | 18 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10.00 |
Chohan | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16.20 |
Higgins | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.60 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
5 for 1 (6 balls) | Muyeye |
69 for 2 (41 balls) | Jacks |
114 for 3 (63 balls) | S Curran |
127 for 4 (68 balls) | Cox |
