Buttler & Russell lead Originals to convincing win over Brave
Andre Russell smashed 64 from just 23 balls to set up a comfortable victory for Manchester Originals over defending champions Southern Brave.
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler added 68 from 42 balls as the Originals posted 188-3.
Both batters smashed five sixes each to punish a depleted Brave bowling attack that was missing England internationals Chris Jordan and Tymal Mills through injury.
Brave, who won all their matches at the Ageas Bowl last year, struggled to keep up with the required run rate and were bowled out for 120 to lose by 68 runs.
Originals, who have now won their last two games after losing their first three, put in a fine bowling performance, with Paul Walter taking 3-20.
Here's what also happened:
Phil Salt struck 38 from 22 balls as he and Buttler added 64 for the first wicket.
James Vince raced to 20 from nine balls in Brave's reply before he was dismissed by a brilliant caught and bowled by Sean Abbott.
Originals bowlers shared the wickets in a fine all-round performance, with spinners Matt Parkinson and Tristan Stubbs taking two each.
What's next?
Manchester Originals' next game is against Northern Superchargers on Sunday 21 August at Headingley, while Southern Brave travel to Cardiff to take on Welsh Fire on Monday 22 August.
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Southern Brave captain James Vince, speaking to Sky Sports: "On the whole they were a much better side tonight. We've talked about the quality they have with the bat. Even though there were big boundaries tonight, these guys cleared them.
"Obviously our attack is completely different than it was last year, maybe it's putting pressure on our batters. It's not an ideal situation but we can't make excuses. We've still got decent players."
[On replacing Marcus Stoinis who was playing his final game] "Paul Stirling joins up with us but I'm a little bit out of the loop to be honest.
"The only way to turn it around is to be positive, this not a format you can sit back on. I don't think we can qualify now but we will keep positive."
'I kept believing it would come'
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Match Hero Andre Russell speaking to Sky Sports: "This is my fifth game and I've been feeling confident with the bat, but the runs weren't coming. But I kept believing and today I did what I do best. I'm happy with the win, hopefully we keep the momentum going.
"We don't have control of the other games, we just need to keep picking up points. We have a very good team, we should have won maybe two from four or three from four. But we keep on going.
"My strength was coming on and hoping to take on the spinners. But when I saw the amount of spin coming, based on the amount of balls remaining I said to the skipper they must have at least 20 balls of pace left.
"I said hey, let's just see it out until the end, and then go. I was batting it out and thinking about the last 20. We actually got well above par which I thought was about 160, 165. It's been amazing. This format is very quick, you have to keep thinking. You've got to keep moving. It's very fun and fast. I love it, I'm enjoying it so far."
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Andre Russell was named hero of the match. We'll hear from him shortly.
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Manchester Originals skipper Jos Buttler, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's nice to build that momentum. We certainly needed that after losing the first three. We know we are under pressure but we have nothing to lose.
"I have been feeling good with the bat and wanting to make those contributions. Andre Russell did what he does best. He has been threatening to do that and it was great to watch. He is one of the premier T20 and Hundred players around and is desperate to show what he can do. History tells you he would put in a performance and it was just a matter of time."
On limping: "Just getting a bit older I think! It's the change in climate I think from hot to cold."
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Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
I love how Manchester Originals have used Andre Russell. They got a foundation early on and I think around 60 balls in, they brought him in. After that it's only two or three balls for him to get going. There are not many many players in the world who can do it like him and do it that consistently.
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That win by Manchester Originals, by 68 runs, is the biggest margin of victory in the men's Hundred this year.
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Melissa Story
BBC Radio
What a dramatic anti-climax in the end. Southern Brave well and truly out of this competition now.
Manchester Originals win
As convincing a victory as you will see in The Hundred this year.
WICKET
Hogan st Salt b Parkinson 0 (Brave 120 all out)
Michael Hogan's bat maker is actually a friend of mine, but alas the veteran seamer is very much a tail ender. Hogan dances down and attempts to hit Matt Parkinson down the ground but misses and Phil Salt whips off the bails. (Not a reflection on the quality of your workmanship, Danny).
All over.
WICKET
Moriarty lbw b Parkinson 1 (Brave 120-9)
On his way. Absolutely stone dead.
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Melissa Story
BBC Radio
It's been reviewed by Southern Brave because they may as well.
Brave review
Dan Moriarty attempts to reverse sweep Matt Parkinson and is given out on the field. This looks like it is out.
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Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
That's exactly what Manchester Originals want. They need to get these two wickets and be more clinical. Jos Buttler, meanwhile, is hobbling a bit. He's just feeling his hamstring.
WICKET
Whiteley c Parkinson b Walter 21 (Brave 119-8)
A tame ending to Ross Whiteley's cameo as he spoons a slower ball from Paul Walter round the corner into the hands of Matt Parkinson. Easy as you like.
The last rites now.
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Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
Well, that is a massive hit. High and far, 97 metres. I'd love it if he had the helmet camera on.
Brave 189-7
Stand and deliver from Ross Whiteley, who hits a huge six down the ground off Paul Walter giving those Brave fans still in the ground something to cheer. Next ball he wallops it back past the bowler for a four. He's having some fun.
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Melissa Story
BBC Radio
That drop was almost like a pre-season warm-up game in April, at 12 degrees, where you say, "Does a wicket really mean that much to me?"
Brave 108-7
Reminiscent of the Chuckle Brothers from Sean Abbott and Jos Butter as they both leave a catch for each other after Ross Whiteley hit one high into the sky.
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Phil Salt struck 38 from 22 balls as he and Buttler added 64 for the first wicket.
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James Vince raced to 20 from nine balls in Brave's reply before he was dismissed by a brilliant caught and bowled by Sean Abbott.
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Originals bowlers shared the wickets in a fine all-round performance, with spinners Matt Parkinson and Tristan Stubbs taking two each.
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Manchester Originals' next game is against Northern Superchargers on Sunday 21 August at Headingley, while Southern Brave travel to Cardiff to take on Welsh Fire on Monday 22 August.
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Latest PostButtler & Russell lead Originals to convincing win over Brave
Andre Russell smashed 64 from just 23 balls to set up a comfortable victory for Manchester Originals over defending champions Southern Brave.
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler added 68 from 42 balls as the Originals posted 188-3.
Both batters smashed five sixes each to punish a depleted Brave bowling attack that was missing England internationals Chris Jordan and Tymal Mills through injury.
Brave, who won all their matches at the Ageas Bowl last year, struggled to keep up with the required run rate and were bowled out for 120 to lose by 68 runs.
Originals, who have now won their last two games after losing their first three, put in a fine bowling performance, with Paul Walter taking 3-20.
Here's what also happened:
What's next?
Post update
Southern Brave captain James Vince, speaking to Sky Sports: "On the whole they were a much better side tonight. We've talked about the quality they have with the bat. Even though there were big boundaries tonight, these guys cleared them.
"Obviously our attack is completely different than it was last year, maybe it's putting pressure on our batters. It's not an ideal situation but we can't make excuses. We've still got decent players."
[On replacing Marcus Stoinis who was playing his final game] "Paul Stirling joins up with us but I'm a little bit out of the loop to be honest.
"The only way to turn it around is to be positive, this not a format you can sit back on. I don't think we can qualify now but we will keep positive."
'I kept believing it would come'
Match Hero Andre Russell speaking to Sky Sports: "This is my fifth game and I've been feeling confident with the bat, but the runs weren't coming. But I kept believing and today I did what I do best. I'm happy with the win, hopefully we keep the momentum going.
"We don't have control of the other games, we just need to keep picking up points. We have a very good team, we should have won maybe two from four or three from four. But we keep on going.
"My strength was coming on and hoping to take on the spinners. But when I saw the amount of spin coming, based on the amount of balls remaining I said to the skipper they must have at least 20 balls of pace left.
"I said hey, let's just see it out until the end, and then go. I was batting it out and thinking about the last 20. We actually got well above par which I thought was about 160, 165. It's been amazing. This format is very quick, you have to keep thinking. You've got to keep moving. It's very fun and fast. I love it, I'm enjoying it so far."
Post update
Andre Russell was named hero of the match. We'll hear from him shortly.
Post update
Manchester Originals skipper Jos Buttler, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's nice to build that momentum. We certainly needed that after losing the first three. We know we are under pressure but we have nothing to lose.
"I have been feeling good with the bat and wanting to make those contributions. Andre Russell did what he does best. He has been threatening to do that and it was great to watch. He is one of the premier T20 and Hundred players around and is desperate to show what he can do. History tells you he would put in a performance and it was just a matter of time."
On limping: "Just getting a bit older I think! It's the change in climate I think from hot to cold."
Post update
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
I love how Manchester Originals have used Andre Russell. They got a foundation early on and I think around 60 balls in, they brought him in. After that it's only two or three balls for him to get going. There are not many many players in the world who can do it like him and do it that consistently.
Post update
That win by Manchester Originals, by 68 runs, is the biggest margin of victory in the men's Hundred this year.
Post update
Melissa Story
BBC Radio
What a dramatic anti-climax in the end. Southern Brave well and truly out of this competition now.
Manchester Originals win
As convincing a victory as you will see in The Hundred this year.
WICKET
Hogan st Salt b Parkinson 0 (Brave 120 all out)
Michael Hogan's bat maker is actually a friend of mine, but alas the veteran seamer is very much a tail ender. Hogan dances down and attempts to hit Matt Parkinson down the ground but misses and Phil Salt whips off the bails. (Not a reflection on the quality of your workmanship, Danny).
All over.
WICKET
Moriarty lbw b Parkinson 1 (Brave 120-9)
On his way. Absolutely stone dead.
Post update
Melissa Story
BBC Radio
It's been reviewed by Southern Brave because they may as well.
Brave review
Dan Moriarty attempts to reverse sweep Matt Parkinson and is given out on the field. This looks like it is out.
Post update
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
That's exactly what Manchester Originals want. They need to get these two wickets and be more clinical. Jos Buttler, meanwhile, is hobbling a bit. He's just feeling his hamstring.
WICKET
Whiteley c Parkinson b Walter 21 (Brave 119-8)
A tame ending to Ross Whiteley's cameo as he spoons a slower ball from Paul Walter round the corner into the hands of Matt Parkinson. Easy as you like.
The last rites now.
Post update
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
Well, that is a massive hit. High and far, 97 metres. I'd love it if he had the helmet camera on.
Brave 189-7
Stand and deliver from Ross Whiteley, who hits a huge six down the ground off Paul Walter giving those Brave fans still in the ground something to cheer. Next ball he wallops it back past the bowler for a four. He's having some fun.
Post update
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Melissa Story
BBC Radio
That drop was almost like a pre-season warm-up game in April, at 12 degrees, where you say, "Does a wicket really mean that much to me?"
Brave 108-7
Reminiscent of the Chuckle Brothers from Sean Abbott and Jos Butter as they both leave a catch for each other after Ross Whiteley hit one high into the sky.