Summary

  • Phoenix all-but reach Friday's eliminator, where they will play Oval Invincibles

  • London Spirit need unlikely and large swing in net run-rate to qualify instead of Phoenix

  • Superchargers were cruising at 97-1, but superb catch by Eve Jones changed course of match

  • Phoenix 147-4 - Eve Jones 64, Levick 2-23

  1. Postpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Right, that's our lot for this game. You can read Matt Henry's report of Birmingham Phoenix's win here.

    We'll be back at 18:15 BST with live text, radio commentary and in-play clips as Superchargers and Phoenix go at it once again, this time in the men's competition.

    That not enough for you? Fine, we'll also have live TV coverage of the game! You can tune in on BBC Two from 18:00 BST for that.

    See you in a bit.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    #bbccricket

    Gwen Arthur: Early in the tournament it looked pretty bleak for the Phoenix women, but they’ve risen from the ashes like a…

  3. Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Birmingham Phoenix captain Amy Jones: "We can't believe it! We've gone into the last few games thinking we had a chance but now I'm just so happy.

    "We were happy with how many runs we got. Eve Jones batted brilliantly. The main chat when we came out to bowl was basically to make them play good shots. So if they're going to get there, make it hard for them. But Lauren was amazing, she really took it on.

    "Sometimes when you're defending in an important game and dropped catches go down, you can start to wonder if it's not going to be your day.

    "But with Eve Jones' one, my first thought was "what a shot!" And next thing you know she's caught it, it was great."

  4. Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Two players scored 64 today.

    Eve Jones and Lauren Winfield-Hill both played fantastic knocks, but it was Jones who came out on top.

  5. Postpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    If London Spirit beat Welsh Fire in tomorrow's game they'll be on level points with Birmingham Phoenix.

    But Spirit's run-rate is far inferior, meaning they'll need to win by a ridiculous large margin. That is why Phoenix, barring a miracle, will finish third in the table and face second-placed Oval Invincibles in the Eliminators.

  6. Postpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    It's a really good performance from Phoenix. You felt like the only way the Superchargers were going to lose was from a piece of brilliance and Eve Jones provided it. That catch changed the game.

  7. Phoenix beat Superchargers by 14 runspublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 17 August 2021
    Breaking

    Superchargers 133-6)

    And there it is! Birmingham Phoenix produce a brilliant turnaround to beat Northern Superchargers by 14 runs and all-but book their place in the eliminators.

  8. Postpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Two

    The full toss works again!

  9. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 1 ball left

    Smith c Franklin b Wong (132-6)

    Wong has her second wicket of the match as full toss, yet again, is hit straight to the fielder.

  10. Superchargers 131-5published at 3 balls left

    Need 17 to win

    Hello! Armitage steps away from her crease and slashes it through the off side for four.

  11. Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    The Phoenix will be delighted. They've played nicely but what's been more important is the character they've shown to get themselves back in the game.

  12. Superchargers 127-5published at 4 balls left

    Need 21 runs to win

    Issy Wong will bowl the final five. The first one is pushed down the ground for a single.

  13. Postpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    This is the moment the game changed. What a catch!

  14. Superchargers 126-5published at 5 balls left

    Need 22 runs

    Not even a four of each of the final five deliveries will do it for Superchargers. What a turnaround in this game.

  15. Superchargers 124-5published at 7 balls left

    Need 24 to win

    Phoenix completely on top here.

  16. Superchargers 121-5published at 10 balls left

    Need 27 runs to win

    The home side need something special here. Is their competition coming to an end? It's looking like it.

    10 balls to goImage source, BBC Sport
  17. Postpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Two

    That is beautiful bowling. Just what you want as a spinner.

  18. Postpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Alison Mitchell
    Commentator on BBC Two

    An amazing fightback from Birmingham Phoenix. They were really up against it when Lauren Winfield-Hill was batting.

  19. Superchargers 121-5published at 10 balls left

    Need 27 runs to win

    The home side need something special here. Is their competition coming to an end? It's looking like it.

    10 balls to goImage source, BBC Sport
  20. New batter: Linsey Smithpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 17 August 2021

    Linsey SmithImage source, BBC Sport