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Image source, Getty ImagesVery true that. The Phoenix had won three of their opening four fixtures coming into this one.
The Superchargers had lost three of their first four.
Summary
Phoenix never really threaten to overhaul target of 170
Wiese takes three wickets with Willey picking up 2-22
Superchargers finish well on 169-6 after slumping to 99-5
Hose clubs 53 off 35 balls while Wiese adds late momentum with 34 off 14
Lyth hits six sixes in scintillating 26-ball 56
Coming up on Saturday: Trent Rockets v London Spirit (women's at 15:30 BST and men's at 19:00)
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Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC RadioIf nothing else, this victory introduces the cat among the pigeons.
Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC RadioPerhaps they're saving those closeley-contested battles for the finals.
Phoenix 101-6published at 20 balls to go
Target 170
A fielding error from Craig Miles gifts the Phoenix a three.
It brings up the hosts' 100 too. A muted cheer greets that news.
69 runs needed off the last 20 balls.
Postpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Chris Green
Middlesex all-rounder on BBC RadioYou don't want to just get out but you also don't wanna just knock it around until the end.
Postpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioI think this game has one-way traffic written all over it. But you never know...
Phoenix 96-6published at 25 balls to go
Target 170
David Wiese, who's sitting on figures of 1-4 after 10 balls, is the next bowler into the attack.
Postpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Phoenix 96-6published at 25 balls to go
Target 170
Tom Helm gets down on one knee trying to flick Adil Rashid over the keeper.
Instead he misses the ball and gets hit in the head.
Sums up the state of the game to be honest.
Postpublished at 21:25 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC RadioIt's always good to inspire the next generation and if you can hang around to see a young boy or girl then it's worth it. They've come to watch you play and it's the least we can do to sign some autographs and if we can inspire them then that's what it's all about.
Postpublished at 21:24 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
When you want to signal six but you don't want to let go of your lollipop.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhoenix 94-6published at 30 balls to go
Helm 1, Howell 13
76 runs needed off 30.
Tom Helm is the next batter in by the way.
Postpublished at 21:22 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioIt should have been regulation but it ended up having to be a stunner because the ball moved in the air.
WICKETpublished at 33 balls to go
Benjamin c Raine b Bravo 12 (Phoenix 91-6)
A stunning grab!
Chris Benjamin is the latest to fall swinging, seeing his punch through the covers plucked out the air by a diving Ben Raine.
Postpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Done and dusted?
Postpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Get 'em hooked young
Postpublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioThere's lots of young fans out here watching and I can even see a little baby in the arms of a man in a Birmingham Phoenix hoodie.
Phoenix 91-5published at 35 balls to go
Target 170
A wide and then a dot. 79 runs needed off the final 35 balls.
Postpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 19 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioBen Raine is continuing to be expensive here.
Phoenix 89-5published at 37 balls to go
Target 170
And now it's Benny Howell's turn, cutting Raine for four.