Postpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
This isn't quite as straightforward as it was. This game could be showing signs of intrigue now.
Summary
Van Niekirk (67 not out) and Adams (42) help Invincibles to eight-wicket win
Burns (45) top scores in Phoenix's 129-9 after home side win toss
Farrant takes 3-23 in her 20 balls, Van Niekirk 2-16
Postpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Invincibles 130-2published at 20 balls left
27 runs needed
Well then...
Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt is never easy off your own bowling, but that is an easier one.
Capesy dropped on 0published at 17:50 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Oh, Kirstie Gordon drops Alice Capsey off her first ball!
It was hit hard back at bowler Gordon but, really, she should have taken that...
Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIf ever there was a fielders wicket it is that. That wicket is because of Erin Burns' stop earlier because it got the new batter on strike.
New batter: Alice Capseypublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Image source, BBC Sport/ECBPostpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Henry Moeran
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraFran Wilson looks rather disgruntled.
WICKETpublished at 22 balls left
Wilson b Gordon 4 (Invincibles 103-2)
Gone!
Fran Wilson tries to sweep and watches the ball from Kirstie Gordon sneak under her bat and smack into the stumps.
Invincibles 103-1published at 23 balls left
Dane van Niekerk goes for another hard sweep but what looks like a sure four is stopped by another terrific dive from Erin Burns.
Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Image source, BBC SportInvincibles 101-1published at 25 balls lef
29 runs needed
Dane van Niekerk pinches a single to ensure she stays on strike.
Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt is bugging me that the boundary fielders are standing on the rope. It has dropped just short of them four or five times now.
Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Henry Moeran
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraDane van Niekerk has played really nicely.
50 for Van Niekerkpublished at 27 balls left
Invincibles 100-1
Abtaha Maqsood returns and a huge slog from Dane van Niekerk - that drops just short of a diving Erin Burns - takes her to a half-century from just 40 balls. Cracking hitting.
Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraWhen you're defending a total you need to take every chance that you get, but Phoenix have given both batters chances.
Invincibles 97-1published at 30 balls left
33 runs needed
Dane van Niekerk throws her head back in annoyance as she picks out the fielder with a drive.
Postpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat is a very classic shot. No fast bowler loves that and it means that Amy Jones will come up to the stumps.
Invincibles 95-1published at 33 balls left
35 runs needed
Shot!
A big stride forward from Dane van Niekerk, a swing of the arms, and that's a bosh of a four from the skipper.
Invincibles 91-1published at 34 balls left
39 runs needed
Dane van Niekerk has a swing and a miss at Issy Wong's first ball.
Postpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 4 August 2021
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThe two openers have built a fantastic start for the Invincibles here. They have been working well together, and although Phoenix have built pressure at times, Invincibles have been able to find the boundary at times and relieve some pressure.