Originals 17-0published at 19:26 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 71 from 89 balls
HUGE!
Moeen Ali on. His first ball is swept over mid-wicket and over the rope for the game's first six.
Summary
Buttler top-scores for Manchester with 30
Birmingham bowled out for 87 - first team to be bowled out in The Hundred
Parkinson takes 4-9, including wicket of Livingstone
Phoenix won toss on used wicket
Birmingham won opener, but Manchester looking for first win
Originals 17-0published at 19:26 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Postpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Alex Hartley
Manchester Originals bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat could be the delivery which gets Buttler going.
Originals 13-0published at 19:25 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 77 from 90 balls
That was just a guided shot fine of square leg. It races away, though, for four. Buttler enters the party.
Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Phil Salt must be feeling pretty good out there, having taken this superb catch earlier...
Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Stephan Shemilt
Cricketer commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraButtler hasn't been quite at his best in the last couple of weeks.
Not outpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
We stay with the on-field decision. No contact, no messing about. We move on.
Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Stephan Shemilt
Cricketer commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraSurely that is more hope than expectation?
Phoenix review for caught behindpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Big potential wicket. Worth a review.
Originals 7-0published at 19:22 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 81 from 93 balls
Attempted ramp is missed by Buttler. The fielding team appeal but it is not out on the field.
Originals 7-0published at 19:21 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 81 from 94 balls
Just the five from Tahir with Adam Milne is replacement. He is quick. Could be some fireworks here.
First one beats the bat.
Originals 7-0published at 19:20 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 81 from 95 balls
Jos Buttler will be departing to play for England after this game. He'll want to make the most of what might be his last Hundred appearance for a while.
Originals 4-0published at 19:19 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 84 from 98 balls
BANG! Phil Salt smashes the second ball down the ground for four.
Took one sighter and then he is away.
Originals 0-0published at 19:18 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Need 88 from 99 balls
Imran Tahir to start for the Phoenix with some spin. You shock me!
The openers: Jos Buttler and Phil Saltpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
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Stephan Shemilt
Cricketer commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraIt's almost been the summer of three Lancashire players this year - Liam Livingstone, Matt Parkinson and Saqib Mahmood. They could form the backbone of the England team for years to come.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
#bbccricket
Peter: Re: Stephan (19:09 BST) ... I get your point ... 200 runs each would be great ... but surely there's a place for the pitch that turns? ... get's the spinners some headlines, if nothing else!
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Alex Hartley
Manchester Originals bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThe powerplay is key for Manchester, they have to take advantage of the 25-ball powerplays.
Postpublished at 19:12 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
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So the Originals need 88 to win off 100 balls. Sounds simple, right?
It may not be, though. This is a tough, used surface. Spin is proving a real trauma for batters.
But if the home side get a start you can't see anything but them winning. Phoenix need big early wickets.
Postpublished at 19:09 British Summer Time 25 July 2021
Stephan Shemilt
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat was terrific entertainment and great skill from Matt Parkinson, but is this what this competition wants?
Do we want to see raging turning pitches where a side struggles to get to 87?
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