Postpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Tom Abell
Somerset all-rounder on BBC radio
I'd be surprised if that full length ball was part of his plan given the field he has got.
Summary
Rockets struggle for fluency but manage to post 138-6 as Malan hits 59
Brave look out of contention with 66 needed off last 30 balls
But a superb stand of 71 between Davies (51 not out) and Whiteley (30) takes them close
David hits two massive sixes to help them seal victory with five balls to spare
Rockets miss chance to go top and seal knockout spot, Brave keep slim hopes alive
Friday's matches: Welsh Fire v Northern Superchargers women (15:30 BST) & men (19:00)
Postpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Rockets 88-2published at 66 balls
A much-needed four as Dawid Malan moves on to 47, driving a full delivery from James Fuller through the covers for four.
Better from the Rockets.
Rockets 84-2published at 65 balls
The dots do keep on coming though with Rehan Ahmed sending Samit Patel in a spin.
The Brave have been exceptional with the ball so far. Can they keep things tight with their death bowling?
Postpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Melissa Story
BBC Radio commentatorThe Rockets can't afford to pile up dots like the start of the innings now.
Rockets 80-2published at 60 balls
Malan 40, Patel 20
You just don't drop Dawid Malan in this tournament.
He's now on to 40 off 31 and will hope to bat until the end. The Rockets have a partnership now.
Malan and Patel have struck 41 runs off 26 balls.
Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Melissa Story
BBC Radio commentatorHogan there at point never looked comfortable on that. That would have been a big wicket that of Malan.
Malan dropped on 38published at 56 balls
Rockets 74-2
Criminal!
Dawid Malan launches one into the air but somehow Michael Hogan drops it!
Malan on 38 off 29 has been given a life. How costly will that be? Bowler Sonny Baker doesn't look too happy.
Rockets 72-2published at 55 balls
Better from Lintott who finishes with two dots to Dawid Malan.
Postpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Tom Abell
Somerset all-rounder on BBC radioLooks like it was a pre-conceived plan to target Lintott.
Rockets 72-2published at 53 balls
And a single on to the off side. Here we go, it looks like the Rockets have had a chat and are going to go for it.
Rockets 71-2published at 52 balls
Two sixes in two balls.
Rockets 65-2published at 51 balls
Oh here we go.
Samit Patel slogs one over the top for six.
Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Tom Abell
Somerset all-rounder on BBC radioMalan has probably looked to be the only player who has come to terms with this surface. Southern Brave players know these conditions pretty well.
Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Image source, BBC SportRockets 59-2published at 50 balls
Halfway through the innings.
The Rockets have a platform. When will they flick the switch and accelerate?
Rockets 57-2published at 47 balls
A couple of twos off James Fuller sees Dawid Malan move to 37 off 24.
He's set now. Can we expect fireworks?
Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 25 August 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC RadioIt looked like a comfortable two but that was a brilliant piece of fielding. The bat is grounded, though.
Not outpublished at 45 balls
Rockets 53-2
Nope, his bat was grounded as he a direct hit comes in.
Umpire reviewpublished at 45 balls
Rockets 53-2
Run out chance, is Samit Patel out of his ground?
Rockets 50-2published at 43 balls
Shot!
Dawid Malan relieves the pressure, reverse sweeping Rehan Ahmed for four to move on to 30 off 20.
He then pokes through a single to bring up the Rockets' 50 after 43 balls.