Postpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Henry Moeran
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
They are going to have a little look upstairs. Sciver is going to be out here...
Summary
Phoenix rally from 71-6 to win by three wickets
Brunt dismisses Verma for fifth time this summer
Rockets recover from 63-4 to post 125-7
Freeborn top-scores with 30 off 23 balls; Gordon 3-26
Both sides remain in contention for top-three finish
Postpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Rockets 64-3published at Ball 52
Erin Burns, cap on, twirls away. There's an appeal for a run out from a direct hit to the non-striker's end...
Rockets 61-3published at Ball 50
Halfway through the innings. Phoenix will be the happier side, despite Sciver hitting four from the 50th ball.
The fielder actually made it to the ball but couldn't get enough on the ball to stop it trickling to the padding.
Image source, BBC SportRockets 56-3published at Ball 48
We're in one of those mid-innings grinds with a side looking to rebuild. Nothing risky from the Rockets to Maqsood.
Rockets 53-3published at Ball 45
Excellent stuff from Arlott. She beats Sciver outside off as the Rockets continue to struggle.
Image source, Getty ImagesRockets 52-3published at Ball 43
Emily Arlott is on. So is the pressure. The Rockets can't get it away.
Postpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
It feels a while ago since we saw any shots in anger like this...
Postpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Alex Hartley
Manchester Originals bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt gripped in the surface a bit. The Rockets are a batter shy and this is where the Phoenix can really climb into them now.
Rockets 51-3published at Ball 40
This is a real test now for the Rockets. Three down on a ground tailor-made for runs. Fair play, Phoenix.
New batter: Heather Grahampublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Image source, BBC/ECBPostpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Scott Read
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraKatherine Brunt cannot believe that whatsoever.
WICKETpublished at Ball 39
Brunt b Gordon 1 (Rockets 51-3)
Oh. She's bowled her. Wow.
Everyone seems shocked by that, including Gordon. She's bowled Brunt round her pads. The Rockets batter looks stunned. She's got to go, though.
Postpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Alex Hartley
Manchester Originals bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThe Southern Brave are a brilliant team, you get into their middle order but the batters just keep coming.
They are definitely the team to beat for everyone still in it - we're out but we did beat them though!
Rockets 50-2published at Ball 37
Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver. The Rockets really do have a stellar top four.
Gordon returns and Brunt is away with a push down the ground for one. Fifty up.
New batter: Katherine Bruntpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Image source, BBC/ECBPostpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Yep. Bang in front. The on-field decision was spot on. That's a big wicket for the Phoenix. One born out of the pressure they have applied and Johnson's own resulting frustration.
Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Alex Hartley
Manchester Originals bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThen again, it looks pretty out on the replay...
Postpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
Alex Hartley
Manchester Originals bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat didn't feel out, watching it live.
Umpire reviewpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 13 August 2021
There is no bat on it. She looks bang in front too, trying to play a reverse sweep. Middle stump in danger.
WICKETpublished at Ball 35
Johnson lbw Burns 16 (Rockets 49-2)
This looks out. Review coming, though...