Originals 4-0published at 99 balls left
Target 144
An all-England affair with Sam Curran bowling to Phil Salt to start proceedings.
And Salt smashes the first ball for four! Some statement.
Summary
Originals win off penultimate ball to book eliminator against Spirit at Ageas Bowl on Friday
Madsen steers Originals home with 53 off 39
Invincibles post 143-9 - Billings hits 53 off 33
Irish fast bowler Little stars with 5-13 off 20 balls
Originals 4-0published at 99 balls left
Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's worth noting that Manchester Originals lost their first three games and were really struggling.
The turnaround since then has been remarkable to now be playing for a place in the eliminator - all without the injured Jos Buttler.
The chase is about to get under way.
Postpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
The Originals started brilliantly with three early wickets in the powerplay, the first thanks to this absolute worldie from Paul Walter, who is imaginatively nicknamed 'Tall Paul'.
Postpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC TwoI think if you can get anywhere up and around 150 it will be fairly competitive.
We saw in the women's game 160 was a little bit too much to chase.
Postpublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Thanks, Kal. Well, what a performance that was from Ireland's Josh Little - five wickets for just 13 runs! Not bad at all.
144 runs for the Originals to chase to make it through to the eliminator.
Or can the Invincibles pull off something special with the ball?
We're in for an intriguing contest. Strap yourselves in!
Postpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
That's my lot. I'm tagging in Ffion Wynne to see you through to the end of the game.
Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC TwoI think the Originals go into the break with their noses just in front.
Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC TwoWhat an entertaining innings. At 143, the Invincibles are in the game.
Invincibles 143-9published at Ball 100
They all count. Number 11 Nathan Sowter, in a rather unconvincing manner, clips it down to the fine-leg boundary.
Invincibles see out their final few balls. This game can still go either way, but it's been a terrific bowling and fielding effort from Originals.
Postpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC TwoWhat a bowling effort this has been from the Manchester Originals.
WICKETpublished at Ball 97
c Hartley b Gleeson 2 (Invincibles 136-9)
Another one bites the dust. Danny Briggs finds Tom Hartley at deep square leg. Originals have fielded exceptionally today.
Invincibles in danger of not seeing out the 100 deliveries.
Postpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC TwoWhat a performance from Little. You can't get any better than that. He's having a night out here at Old Trafford.
The second five-for in the Hundred this year.
WICKETpublished at Ball 95
Milnes c Turner b Little 0 (Invincibles 135-8)
A five-fer for Josh Little! New batter Matt Milnes' stay in the middle does not last very long. He swings wildly and finds mid-off.
Little finishes with outstanding figures of 5-13. A day he will never forget.
Postpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC TwoAnother big wicket for the Originals, just at the right time!
Postpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC TwoWould you believe it?
WICKETpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Cartwright c Salt b Little 14 (Invincibles 135-7)
No way! Nobody saw this coming. Except Phil Salt. Hilton Cartwright, as he crouched down, had his bat dangling in the air. It took the slightest of edges.
Decision overturned! What a review.
Originals reviewpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
A fuming Tom Curran watches on from outside the boundary.
Josh Little has undoubtedly been the star bowler for Originals. But even he is a bit perplexed by this. A bouncer carries through to Phil Salt behind the stumps and the wicketkeeper appeals.
Little has no idea why his team-mate is reviewing this!
Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Image source, BBC SportInvincibles 133-6published at Ball 90
New batter Danny Briggs is off the mark with a single. Cartwright helps himself to one more.
An important 10 deliveries coming up.
Postpublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 31 August 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC TwoIt looked close and it was, wasn't it?
That was such a good throw straight down the middle from Phil Salt. Like at a bowling alley.