Postpublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Image source, BBC SportSummary
Rockets go top and secure at least a place in eliminator with dominant 29-run win
Spirit's game against Phoenix on Tuesday decides who finishes top and automatically qualifies for Saturday's final
Malan hits 58 off 37 balls as hosts post 172-4
Fire never get going in chase, despite Critchley's 55* off 35, and only reach 143-6
Fire have lost all eight of their matches in this year's competition
Tuesday's matches: Spirit v Phoenix women (15:00 BST) & men (18:30 BST)
Postpublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Lydia Greenway
Former England batter on BBC RadioSlower ball from Daniel Sams but it was just the length. It was in the slot that allowed Duckett to put his hands through it.
That will give him some confidence.
Fire 69-2published at 53 balls left
Kapow!
No-ball from Daniel Sams, free hit. Ben Duckett makes the most of it. It's a slower ball and Duckett pulls it cleanly for six.
Fire 59-2published at 55 balls left
Tom Moores is an eager beaver behind the stumps. He has the bails off after Ben Duckett attempts a sweep shot to Samit Patel, but the Fire batter's foot is well behind the line.
Postpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioThere's still some fight left in this Welsh Fire team.
Fire 58-2published at 58 balls left
That's a big 'un.
Matt Critichley waits for the ball to sit up from Samit Patel and absolutely biffs it into the stands for six. Huge!
Fire 50-2published at 60 balls left
More spin for the Trent Rockets as the extremely awkward and exceedingly clever Tabraiz Shamsi comes into the attack.
Two dots in his first three balls. Will Duckett go big? He backs away but is not able to get bat on it.
Shamsi's final ball spins big, too big in fact. It beats Duckett, the wicketkeeper and the fielders to race away for four byes.
Postpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioThere's some fireworks going off outside Trent Bridge.
Early celebrations perhaps in Nottingham?
Fire 43-2published at 65 balls left
A solid set from Trent Rockets captain Lewis Gregory with six runs taken from it as Matt Critchley and Ben Duckett push it into the gaps.
Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
James Taylor
Former England batter on BBC RadioThat is a lovely delivery and even better celebration. You can see him careering off to the boundary edge. Outstanding from Samit Patel.
WICKETpublished at 70 balls left
Clarke st Moores b Patel 15 (Fire 38-1)
Canny bowling from Samit Patel as he spots Joe Clarke on the move and pushes the ball a little wider. It spins and beats the bat.
Rockets wicketkeeper Tom Moores has the bails off in a flash with Clarke out his ground, and he doesn't even attempt to get back.
Patel likes that. He is off sprinting, punching the air and pointing to the crowd. Not quite Imran Tahir, but not far off it!
Fire 38-1published at 71 balls left
Vastly experienced spinner Samit Patel comes into the attack for Trent Rockets. Joe Clarke and Ben Duckett happy to knock the ball into the gaps for singles for the time being.
Postpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Image source, BBC SportFire 33-1published at 75 balls left
Target 173
A tremendous diving effort by Lewis Gregory very nearly accounts for Joe Clarke after the Fire batter chips down the ground, but he's not quite able to get his hands on it.
End of the powerplay.
Postpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
Aatif Nawaz
BBC RadioPerfect backlift, Perfect connection. That's a bit more like the Joe Clarke we are used to seeing.
Fire 29-1published at 77 balls left
Daniel Sams is a tad full and Joe Clarke takes a slight step forward and absolutely carts him over the boundary for six. That made a lovely sound off the bat.
Fire 22-1published at 80 balls left
Ben Duckett manages to skewer a wide full ball from Sam Cook the ball to the boundary despite a brilliant diving effort from Colin Munro on the line.
151 needed from 80 balls for Welsh Fire as Daniel Sams prepares to come into the attack for Trent Rockets.
Postpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 29 August 2022
James Taylor
Former England batter on BBC RadioAt the same stage Rockets were 24-0. The intent Malan and Hales showed up top. That's the difference between the two sides.
Fire 15-1published at 85 balls left
Ben Duckett off the mark with a single to Luke Wood.
Joe Clarke is able to work the ball off his legs to scamper a couple of runs. The second was a bit close had the throw been direct from the fielder, but he's home.
Fire 12-1published at 88 balls left
Ben Duckett, one of the most innovative batters around, against the brute pace of Luke Wood should be a good battle.
Wood twice hits Joe Clarke on the pad, and Fire scramble a leg bye off the second to get Duckett on strike.