Summary

  • Benjamin hits 24 off 15 to see Birmingham home

  • 22-year-old only made professional debut five days ago

  • Crawley strokes 64 off 40 balls in London's 144-6

  • Two wickets apiece for Milne, Helm & Howell

  1. Postpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Day three of The Hundred is done.

    After London Spirit narrowly beat Birmingham Phoenix in the women's competition earlier today, Phoenix levelled the score with their own thrilling victory.

    You can read Matt Henry's report of this evening's game here.

    We'll be back tomorrow from 10:45 BST with a blockbuster day of The Hundred ahead of us as four matches take place.

    And we'll also have live BBC Two TV coverage of Trent Rockets v Southern Brave in the men's competition at 13:55 BST.

    See you tomorrow!

  2. Postpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

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  3. Postpublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Chris Benjamin on Sky Sports: "I was very excited and a bit amazed that I got the call up, its been a whirlwind last couple of weeks. They are an incredible group of guys and it's an incredible learning opportunity. And to get a chance to play and get the team over the line was incredible.

    "I thought I'd get myself in and try and take on a bowler. Fortunately one or two shots came off and we got over the line."

    On his message to kids watching the game: "Youngsters, keep dreaming big and keep working hard."

  4. Postpublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    But the star of the show was the unknown Chris Benjamin who made his professional debut just FIVE days ago.

    The 22-year-old from South Africa smashed 24 from 15 balls just when his team needed him.

  5. Postpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    In Birmingham Phoenix's reply, Liam Livingstone treated us to another monster six...

  6. Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    But this chap will be dining out on his catch for a very long time...

  7. Postpublished at 21:31 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    And here's another...

  8. Postpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    This has been a game of amazing catches. Here's one of them...

  9. Postpublished at 21:24 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Match Hero Zak Crawley: "I was pleased with how I played, it's always nice to get runs. But I could've done with a few more at the end to get us a higher total and then we could have won the game.

    "It was great to have a big crowd in but it was tough at times! But hopefully we can have something similar when we play our home games.

    "Adam Milne was excellent, I think he could be wearing this cap really. But all our bowlers did really well.

    "How can you not enjoy this cricket? I'm just trying to enjoy as much of it as I can."

  10. Postpublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Right then, we will bring you reaction to the result as well as some of the best bits clips.

    Zak Crawley's fine knock of 64 from 40 balls wasn't quite enough for London Spirit today...

  11. Postpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Update: He doesn't seem to have Twitter.

  12. Postpublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    All of us in the office are desperately doing a Chris Benjamin social media stalk. His Instagram is private.

  13. Postpublished at 21:16 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Heather Knight
    England captain on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's remarkable that Chris Benjamin has only played two first class games. To win a game like that in a high pressure situation, in front of an excited home crowd, is incredible.

  14. Birmingham Phoenix win by three wicketspublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 23 July 2021
    Breaking

    Phoenix 144-7

    Adam Milne is the new batter in and he drags it through leg side for four and Birmingham Phoenix win by three wickets with two balls remaining.

    What an enthralling game and let's take a moment to appreciate that spectacular innings by Chris Benjamin.

    That's some way to announce yourself on the big stage!

  15. Postpublished at 21:13 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentator

    Is there another twist in the tale?!

  16. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 4 balls left

    Cooke c Bopara b Amir 5 (Phoenix 144-7)

    The scores are level but Cooke top edges the ball and Ravi Bopara takes a simple grab.

  17. Phoenix 143-6published at 6 balls left

    Four down the ground for Chris Benjamin! Two fielders dive despairingly but can't stop it.

    He made his professional debut five days ago for Warwickshire. Yes, you read that right.

  18. Phoenix 139-6published at 7 balls left

    Chris Cooke is in on the act as he slices Chris Wood for four!

    Phoenix are one shot away from victory - they need 6 from 7 balls.

  19. Postpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 23 July 2021

    Heather Knight
    England captain on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That's swung the game well back in Birmingham's favour.

  20. 6 runs

    Phoenix 134-6published at 10 balls left

    Phoenix need 11 from 10 balls

    Swatted for six!!

    I didn't know who Chris Benjamin was a few hours ago. I most certainly do now, as do 12,137 fans at Edgbaston.