Capsey stars as defending champions Invincibles see off Phoenix
Callum Matthews
BBC Sport cricket writer
Defending champions Oval Invincibles impressively saw off the previously-unbeaten Birmingham Phoenix to climb above them into second in the women's Hundred.
Chasing 107 to win, Invincibles won with 18 balls to spare, thanks to Lauren Winfield-Hill's unbeaten 41 off 37 balls, while returning captain Dane van Niekerk made a run-a-ball 21.
Phoenix were restricted to 106-7 with opener Eve Jones top-scoring with 29 off 29 balls.
Alice Capsey was the pick of the Invincibles bowlers, claiming 3-15 from her 20 balls.
Here's what else happened:
18-year-old Sophia Smale was again impressive for Invincibles, removing Sophie Devine in taking 1-18.
The Monmouthshire-born left-arm spinner has previously removed Alyssa Healy, Danni Wyatt, Tahlia McGrath, Bryony Smith in the tournament and on BBC radio commentary, Alex Hartley said Smale could be "the breakthrough star of this year".
South Africa's Shabnim Ismail restricted Phoenix well, only conceding 12 from her 20 balls, while Emily Arlott recorded figures of 1-18 from 17 balls for Phoenix.
Oval Invincibles are next in action on Saturday (15:30), when they travel to Lord's to face London Spirit in a derby.
Birmingham Phoenix host Manchester Originals at the time the following day.
Wednesday sees London Spirit host Welsh Fire with both the women's game (15:00) and men's game (18:30) available to watch live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
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Oval Invincibles captain Dane van Niekerk, speaking to Sky Sports:
"Alice Capsey is such a talented cricketer. Just the freedom, the fearlessness.
"I wish her well in international cricket. She'll go down as one of the best England will ever have."
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Oval Invincibles captain Dane van Niekerk, speaking to Sky Sports:
"Birmingham Phoenix have been going really well. There were a lot of nerves coming into this game.
"But our start, how clinical we were, as a captain I couldn't have asked for more.
"With our bowling, our fielding, everything just clicked into place.
"I just think all round it was very close to a perfect performance in my opinion.
"Credit to the bowlers, they made my job a lot easier."
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Oval Invincibles' Alice Capsey, who was given the Match Hero award:
"It was a big game for us, playing Phoenix who were three from three, so it was great to get a convincing victory.
"We tried to keep it simple with the ball; almost if they miss we hit and the fielders were amazing, they backed us up. I tried to bat with sensible risk."
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Alice Capsey is our match hero.
No surprises there. She took 3-20 before smashing 20 off 18 balls with the bat.
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
There is definitely some work to be done by Birmingham Phoenix. They need to show some more impetus with the bat early on. But there is no need for open-heart surgery.
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Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
It was a really impressive performance from Oval Invincibles.
The defending champions have put the form side a little bit in their place there.
BreakingOval Invincibles win by eight wickets
Done with 13 balls to spare.
Lauren Winfield-Hill finishes on 41 not out as she chips a single down the ground.
The Oval Invincibles have stunned the Birmingham Phoenix and handed them their first defeat of this year's competition.
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
Birmingham Phoenix have just had a bad day. Every team has one in tournaments like this.
Invincibles 106-2
Target 107
Hahaha.
Back to the action, a four from Winfield-Hill takes her side to within one run of victory.
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
I'm going home.
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Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
And now you just bowl them...
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
Yes, I used to sell pies.
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Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
You used to work in retail, didn't you?
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
I would definitely be that type of shop owner. If you're my friend you get a discount and if you're not you get charged more.
Invincibles 102-2
Winfield-Hill 36, van Niekerk 21
A couple more singles. Five needed from the last 15.
Invincibles 100-2
Target 107
Two singles to start the set.
Seven needed from 18. The hundred comes up for the Invincibles too.
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Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The Oval
I don’t know her but just by watching Dane van Niekerk I get the impression she’s one of the most competitive people in the world.
Invincibles 98-2
Target 107
A single to finish.
Winfield-Hill keeps the strike with nine runs needed to win. Kirstie Gordon will bowl the next set.
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Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
I've liked the intent from Lauren Winfield-Hill. She hasn't quite got the connection she's wanted but the intent she's shown has allowed her to hit those two boundaries.
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18-year-old Sophia Smale was again impressive for Invincibles, removing Sophie Devine in taking 1-18.
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The Monmouthshire-born left-arm spinner has previously removed Alyssa Healy, Danni Wyatt, Tahlia McGrath, Bryony Smith in the tournament and on BBC radio commentary, Alex Hartley said Smale could be "the breakthrough star of this year".
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South Africa's Shabnim Ismail restricted Phoenix well, only conceding 12 from her 20 balls, while Emily Arlott recorded figures of 1-18 from 17 balls for Phoenix.
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Latest PostCapsey stars as defending champions Invincibles see off Phoenix
Callum Matthews
BBC Sport cricket writer
Defending champions Oval Invincibles impressively saw off the previously-unbeaten Birmingham Phoenix to climb above them into second in the women's Hundred.
Chasing 107 to win, Invincibles won with 18 balls to spare, thanks to Lauren Winfield-Hill's unbeaten 41 off 37 balls, while returning captain Dane van Niekerk made a run-a-ball 21.
Phoenix were restricted to 106-7 with opener Eve Jones top-scoring with 29 off 29 balls.
Alice Capsey was the pick of the Invincibles bowlers, claiming 3-15 from her 20 balls.
Here's what else happened:
What's next?
The same two teams meet in the men's competition at 18:30 BST, with live text and radio commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.
Oval Invincibles are next in action on Saturday (15:30), when they travel to Lord's to face London Spirit in a derby.
Birmingham Phoenix host Manchester Originals at the time the following day.
Wednesday sees London Spirit host Welsh Fire with both the women's game (15:00) and men's game (18:30) available to watch live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
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Oval Invincibles captain Dane van Niekerk, speaking to Sky Sports:
"Alice Capsey is such a talented cricketer. Just the freedom, the fearlessness.
"I wish her well in international cricket. She'll go down as one of the best England will ever have."
Post update
Oval Invincibles captain Dane van Niekerk, speaking to Sky Sports:
"Birmingham Phoenix have been going really well. There were a lot of nerves coming into this game.
"But our start, how clinical we were, as a captain I couldn't have asked for more.
"With our bowling, our fielding, everything just clicked into place.
"I just think all round it was very close to a perfect performance in my opinion.
"Credit to the bowlers, they made my job a lot easier."
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Oval Invincibles' Alice Capsey, who was given the Match Hero award:
"It was a big game for us, playing Phoenix who were three from three, so it was great to get a convincing victory.
"We tried to keep it simple with the ball; almost if they miss we hit and the fielders were amazing, they backed us up. I tried to bat with sensible risk."
Post update
Alice Capsey is our match hero.
No surprises there. She took 3-20 before smashing 20 off 18 balls with the bat.
Post update
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
There is definitely some work to be done by Birmingham Phoenix. They need to show some more impetus with the bat early on. But there is no need for open-heart surgery.
Post update
Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
It was a really impressive performance from Oval Invincibles.
The defending champions have put the form side a little bit in their place there.
BreakingOval Invincibles win by eight wickets
Done with 13 balls to spare.
Lauren Winfield-Hill finishes on 41 not out as she chips a single down the ground.
The Oval Invincibles have stunned the Birmingham Phoenix and handed them their first defeat of this year's competition.
Post update
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
Birmingham Phoenix have just had a bad day. Every team has one in tournaments like this.
Invincibles 106-2
Target 107
Hahaha.
Back to the action, a four from Winfield-Hill takes her side to within one run of victory.
Post update
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
I'm going home.
Post update
Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
And now you just bowl them...
Post update
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
Yes, I used to sell pies.
Post update
Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
You used to work in retail, didn't you?
Post update
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
I would definitely be that type of shop owner. If you're my friend you get a discount and if you're not you get charged more.
Invincibles 102-2
Winfield-Hill 36, van Niekerk 21
A couple more singles. Five needed from the last 15.
Invincibles 100-2
Target 107
Two singles to start the set.
Seven needed from 18. The hundred comes up for the Invincibles too.
Post update
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The Oval
I don’t know her but just by watching Dane van Niekerk I get the impression she’s one of the most competitive people in the world.
Invincibles 98-2
Target 107
A single to finish.
Winfield-Hill keeps the strike with nine runs needed to win. Kirstie Gordon will bowl the next set.
Post update
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio
I've liked the intent from Lauren Winfield-Hill. She hasn't quite got the connection she's wanted but the intent she's shown has allowed her to hit those two boundaries.