Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Michael Carberry
Ex-England batter on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
I'd say it's about honours even. Maybe Southern Brave have their noses slightly in front.
Summary
Brave reach target of 152 with three balls to spare
Vince 60 off 38 balls c Tahir b Moeen
Phoenix 151-3: Livingstone 68* off 44 balls, Hammond 44* off 29
Livingstone & Hammond put on stand of 104
Moeen bowled for 0 as Phoenix slip to 47-3
Brave win toss & bowl
Southern Brave lost their opening two games
Birmingham Phoenix won one and lost one
Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Phoenix 21-0published at Ball 20
Much needed six that from Bell-Drummond. The Phoenix were faltering a bit in this power play. Jordan responds, though, beating the outside edge.
Phoenix 21-0published at Ball 19
There is a bit of rain in the air. Just light stuff at the moment. Bell-Drummond finally times one and slaps a shortish ball over point for a maximum.
Phoenix 14-0published at Ball 17
England's Chris Jordan is on. Relentless pace for the Phoenix to deal with. He beats the swing of Allen.
Phoenix 13-0published at Ball 15
This is excellent bowling from the Brave. Phoenix are struggling to time their shots off the surface.
Phoenix 10-0published at Ball 13
De Grandhomme digs one in and it follows Allen, beating the bat. Another dot. Quality.
Phoenix 10-0published at Ball 12
Big Colin de Grandhomme is on, his magnificent mullet flapping in the breeze. He picks up where Garton left off.
Postpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Michael Carberry
Ex-England batter on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraGarton got his act together very well after the first ball. This is a great start for the Brave now.
Phoenix 8-0published at Ball 10
After conceding that first-ball four, Garton has responded brilliantly. Just the four runs from the following nine balls. Top bowling. Quick too.
Phoenix 8-0published at Ball 6
Garton continues and Allen digs out a yorker. Well bowled.
Not outpublished at Ball 5
Phoenix 7-0
Yep. Not out. Total waste of the review.
Postpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt's off the face of the bat! A waste of a review.
Brave reviewpublished at Ball 5
Phoenix 7-0
The Brave have gone upstairs to review it.
Bell-Drummond has taken the case off it, though.
Phoenix 7-0published at Ball 5
Bell-Drummond is hit on the p first ball. Another big shout for LBW but once again the umpire is unmoved. Leg bye.
Phoenix 4-0published at Ball 3
If it is in Allen's half, he is swinging at it!
Phoenix 4-0published at Ball 2
Big appeal for LBW as the second ball hits Allen on the pad. Probably going down leg.
Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Michael Carberry
Ex-England batter on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraOuch. Absolutely no respect shown there, he slapped it.
Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraWhat a shot to start the game! That is a gorgeous straight drive.
Phoenix 4-0published at Ball 1
CRUNCH! Finn Allen belts the first ball straight down the ground along the floor for four.
We are away!
Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 30 July 2021
Bell-Drummond in at the top in place of Miles Hammond. Someone who can get the innings off to a rapid start. In theory.
George Garton will start with the ball for the Brave...