Summary

  • Originals start well but are pegged back by Phoenix and post 122-6

  • Phoenix crumble to 22-5 in reply before Elwiss (32) & Wong (24) give them hope

  • But Ecclestone takes superb 3-8 as Phoenix are bowled out for 104 off final ball

  • Originals need results go their way and to win final game to progress

  • Phoenix miss chance to reach knockouts but still well placed

  • Monday's matches: Rockets v Fire women (15:30 BST) & men (19:00)

  1. Originals 54-1published at 37 balls

    New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite is the new batter, who is a class act but very different to Lee's aggressive style. Will we see Emma Lamb take the more aggressive route now?

  2. Postpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    Kevin Howells
    BBC Radio

    There was no time taken on that decision! Pretty simple decision for the umpire.

  3. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 35 balls

    Lee lbw b Wong 20 (Originals 53-1)

    Issy Wong the game-changer! She bowls full, straight and fast and the ball crashes into Lizelle Lee's pads.

    The batter doesn't even wait for the umpire's decision and practically walks off. A good opening partnership from the Originals pair but that's a key wicket.

    Issy Wong celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  4. Originals 52-0published at 33 balls

    Here we go! Wong's pace immediately makes an impact, bowling short and it whizzes right over Emma Lamb's shoulder.

  5. Postpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    I'm confused as to why it's taken 30 balls for Issy Wong to bowl, but here she is. This will be a good contest.

  6. Originals 48-0published at 30 balls

    Oh, don't bowl there.

    Abtaha Maqsood bowls too far down the leg side and it's too easy for Lizelle Lee to get down on one knee and sweep it all along the ground for four more.

  7. Postpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    Thea Brookes
    Central Sparks all-rounder on BBC Radio

    Manchester Originals have done really well in the powerplay. I think they'll be really happy with the score.

    They know Dottin will not be coming in next, so they are stepping up to the plate.

  8. Originals 41-0published at 25 balls

    That concludes the powerplay, so Phoenix can now put more fielders out on the boundary and attempt to reduce the flow of runs because they are flying at the moment.

    Where is the first wicket going to come from?

  9. Originals 39-0published at 22 balls

    Raining boundaries!

    Emma Lamb joins the party with two more fours, except the second is another lucky one off the outside edge - not that she'll mind.

  10. Postpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    Thea Brookes
    Central Sparks all-rounder on BBC Radio

    Lizelle Lee surely fancies herself here. There's nothing wrong going over the top when the field is up!

  11. Originals 31-0published at 20 balls

    Lizelle Lee is in the mood today.

    She smashes boundaries from the first and last balls of Georgia Elwiss' first set and Originals are cruising.

    Lizelle LeeImage source, Getty Images
  12. Originals 21-0published at 15 balls

    Arlott recovers well and is able to avoid any more crushing blows off the bat of Lee, which will be a relief to her and the fielders' hands.

    Solid start for the Originals.

  13. Postpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    Nikesh Rughani
    BBC Radio

    There was a half-chance for the fielder inside the ring but it absolutely flew. Anyone would have done well to get a finger on that one.

  14. Originals 21-0published at 12 balls

    Wow.

    Lizelle Lee absolutely hammers Emily Arlott's second ball for four over a diving Ellyse Perry. Pure power, that.

    Lizelle LeeImage source, Getty Images
  15. Originals 16-0published at 10 balls

    Emma Lamb gets down on one knee and paddles the ball over her shoulder for two runs and she's looking much more confident now.

    Lizelle Lee is yet to face a ball.

  16. Postpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    Thea Brookes
    Central Sparks all-rounder on BBC Radio

    This is something Emma Lamb is looking to do, up her scoring rate. She has been trying to work on her strike rate and bring it up above 100.

  17. Originals 14-0published at 8 balls

    Lovely shot! Emma Lamb thumps Sophie Molineux up and over the leg side for four and that one was much more convincing.

  18. Postpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 28 August 2022

    Nikesh Rughani
    BBC Radio

    This time, it was more intentional from Lamb. This has been a strong start for the Originals, although some of it was fortunate.

  19. dropped catch

    Lamb dropped on 2published at 5 balls

    Originals 10-0

    Oh, nearly again!

    Lamb prods uncertainly at a good ball that takes the edge but the ball slips through Amy Jones' hands. A tough chance - one that either sticks or it doesn't.

    The ball runs away for four, and Lamb helps herself to another from the final ball so it's a profitable - if not convincing - start for the Originals.

  20. Originals 2-0published at 2 balls

    Oooh! Nearly the perfect start from Phoenix as Emma Lamb edges a sweep just over the fielder and they scamper a quick two to get underway.

    There's a lot riding on this opening pair of Lamb and Lizelle Lee, especially with the dangerous Deandra Dottin not playing, who has scored so many of their runs this year.