Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 2 September 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
Liam Dawson makes the breakthrough! That was a good catch but the damage is done and that is the problem.
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Henry Moeran
BBC Radio
Liam Dawson makes the breakthrough! That was a good catch but the damage is done and that is the problem.
Salt c&b Dawson 29 (Originals 101-1)
Breakthrough. London Sprit desperately needed that.
A leading edge from Phil Salt as he tried to work the ball leg side and Liam Dawson gets across to take a good return catch.
Too little, too late or the start of an epic Spirit comeback?
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
McDermott looks disappointed with himself. It would have been a good grab but he's just tipped it over for a six! Less than a run-a-ball now.
Originals 100-0
A chance at last for the Spirit - but it is tipped over the rope for six! Evans hit down the ground, Ben McDermott misjudged it slightly and can only get his fingertips to it.
Six more for Evans and the 100 partnership is up, too.
Need 59 more to win
It's a solid set from Dawson and he'll turn that five into a 10.
The Originals need little more than a run-a-ball, though. The Spirit need wickets. Lots of them. And fast.
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the Ageas Bowl
Even Eoin Morgan can't pull some captaincy magic out of the hat to turn this one around, right?
Need 64 more to win
I'm not saying that the Originals are in complete control of this chase but Laurie Evans has just left the last ball of Crane's set.
I can't be sure but I think that might be the first leave I've seen all tournament!
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Radio
These two have been exceptional.
Need 67 more to win
Salt is getting into it now as well. Too short from Crane and he rocks back and hammers the ball over the rope for six.
It's all looking very straightforward for the Originals here. The Spirit look shellshocked.
Need 78 more to win
Top shot! Salt is down on one knee and nails a sweep shot through mid-wicket, into the gap for four more.
Otherwise it is just singles from Crane's five and the spinner will continue for the next five.
Mason Crane is coming on. Can the leg-spinner produce a bit of magic to bring his side back into the game?
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Two
Evans is doing it playing proper cricket shots. Nothing rash or ugly - just smart cricket.
Originals 65-0
Superb from Evans. He brings up his half-century from just 19 balls. No boundary to get there, just a well-judged two into the leg side but he has already hit six fours and two sixes.
The Spirit need him gone - and quickly - or their hopes of reaching the final will be over in a flash.
A strategic timeout is taken. What can the Spirit come up with?
Need 89 more to win
There is no stopping Evans at the moment! This looks like little more than a chip down the ground off Thompson but the ball carries comfortably for six.
He's onto 49.
Daniel Norcross
BBC Radio
Laurie Evans is in such terrific touch. He is hitting the ball so sweetly. And of course, he's playing the innings his team need. Exactly what the doctor ordered for the Originals.
Need 98 more to win
The fifty partnership comes up with another boundary for Laurie Evans - he is flying here!
An incredible start from him, he's already closing in on a half-century of his open. The Originals look to be cruising after the powerplay.
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Two
Laurie Evans loves the big game. Throw back to the Big Bash final, with Perth Scorchers in a spot of bother, he played such a good knock. Normally it's Phil Salt who plays this kind of a role so it'll be interesting to see how he adapts.
Need 108 more to win
Five balls left in the powerplay. Can the Spirit do anything to halt this Originals charge?
Nathan Ellis is coming on to try...
Need 110 more to win
Salt is joining the fun now! Sliding down leg from Wood and the Originals opener just picks it up and lifts it high - very high - over fine leg for six!
Four more for Evans. This time it is all about the timing as he eases it through the covers.
This is some start for the Originals.