Spirit 119-6published at 13 balls left
Brilliant running from this pair as they score two more.
10 needed from 13 balls.
Summary
Spirit survive wobble from 108-3 to 124-7 to win opener
Eve Jones (47) & Amy Jones (33) help Phoenix to 128-6
Spirit 119-6published at 13 balls left
Postpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Isabelle Westbury
Ex-Middlesex captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraAmara Carr used her feet really well there to get into that position to scoop. It's back in the Spirit's favour now.
Spirit 117-6published at 14 balls left
Smart batting! Carr scoops Issy Wong over the 'keeper for four. Innovative.
Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Isabelle Westbury
Ex-Middlesex captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraAmara Carr is very quick between the wickets and she rotates the strike really well.
Spirit 112-6published at 15 balls left
Charlotte Dean and Amara Carr are the two batters in.
London Spirit need 16 runs from 15 balls, with four wickets remaining.
This game has completely come alive!
Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentatorBirmingham are back on top! It's anyone's game!
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WICKETpublished at 19 balls left
Sharma c Mack b Burns 28 (Spirit 108-6)
Three wickets in four balls for Birmingham Phoenix!!!
Deepti Sharma jigs down the wicket to Erin Burns and hoicks the ball into the leg side, square of the wicket, and Katie Mack makes no mistake of taking the catch.
Postpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Isabelle Westbury
Ex-Middlesex captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraWhat a turnaround! We've had all the emotions in the past five balls!
WICKETpublished at 20 balls left
Rowe b Arlott 0 (Spirit 108-5)
Superb form Emily Arlott! New batter Susie Rowe is completely outdone by a yorker, a ball which pitches by the foot of the batter, and is clean bowled.
Not only was it a yorker, it was a slower delivery which completely deceived Rowe.
We have a game on now.
Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Isabelle Westbury
Ex-Middlesex captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat's a crucial wicket at this stage of the game.
WICKETpublished at 22 balls left
Tryon c Elwiss b Arlott 9 (Spirit 108-4)
This one counts as Emily Arlott strikes! A mistimed shot goes into the hands of Georgia Elwiss.
Spirit 104-3published at 23 balls left
Nearly the breakthrough!
A full toss from Arlott - a ball which does not bounce as it reaches the batter - hits the stumps. But the umpire refers it to the TV umpire who confirms that the ball was above waist height of the batter so is therefore a no-ball.
To add insult to injury, Spirit will now a free hit - meaning the batter can't be lbw, bowled or caught.
Spirit 102-3published at 25 balls left
Deepti Sharma clubs Kirstie Gordon through the leg side, there are cries of "catch it" but it's well out of the reach of the diving fielder.
Phoenix need something special here.
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentatorSpirit need about a run a ball now and that's not a bad position to be in with 30 balls left.
Spirit 97-3published at 30 balls left
Spirit need 37 runs from 35 balls
Every time the TV cameras pan to the crowds, you see young cricket fans enjoying the game. Love to see it.
Five singles from Georgia Elwiss' five balls; Spirit can afford to just take the singles now and then punish any bad ball which comes their way. It's their to lose.
The best of the actionpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
While we have a time-out, here's some of the best bits from today's game.
Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
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End of twitter postSpirit 92-3published at 35 balls left
Target 129
For all her talent and potential, Wong is still raw and learning the trade.
Spirit need 37 runs in 35 balls
Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
Charlie Taylor
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraDeepti Sharma was struggling early on - not any more!
Spirit 91-3published at 36 balls left
Poor line again from Wong and it's the same result. Four more.