Postpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Two
We've seen that a few times this summer from Amy Jones, often under pressure, and that is executed beautifully.
Summary
Brave move top of the table
Phoenix lose five wickets for 30 runs to only reach 129-8
Amy Jones run out by brilliant Bouchier throw from deep for 34
Brave 132-4: Wyatt 43 (33), Mandhana 39 (32)
Openers Wyatt & Mandhana put on 84
Arlott takes 2-22 for Phoenix
Postpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Phoenix 64-3published at 50 balls left
Target 133
Oh, class!
It's already been said that Anya Shrubsole isn't bowling as quickly as she used to, so Amy Jones takes advantage of that by getting down on one knee and reverse-scooping it on its way for four.
Phoenix 57-3published at 55 balls left
Target 133
The win predictor has it 52% in favour of Southern Brave, so pretty close, but it feels like they are in a much better position than that.
This partnership of Amy Jones and Erin Burns is crucial for Phoenix.
Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC TwoNicely bowled by Kalea Moore. A little bit slower, a little bit wider.
Flighted up to encourage the drive over extra cover and that's a very good catch from Georgia Adams.
Little bit of spin as well, corner of the bat and Eve Jones spoons it up.
WICKETpublished at 58 balls left
E Jones c Adams b Moore 21 (Phoenix 55-3)
Another!
The spinners continue to keep the pressure on Phoenix's batters. Eve Jones tries to hit Kalea Moore down the ground but it flies up in the air off an outside edge.
Georgia Adams takes a very smart catch running backwards at point.
Phoenix 53-2published at 60 balls left
Target 133
Danni Wyatt then reveals that the team is having a Barbie-themed barbecue at Charlotte Edwards' house on the day of the Women's World Cup final.
Now that is the sort of insight we're after.
Phoenix 47-2published at 65 balls left
Target 133
Georgia Adams completes a profitable set of five for the Brave - the wicket and just five runs from it.
"It's well hot out here," says Danni Wyatt on the stump mic.
That's the insight we're after.
Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC TwoBirmingham Phoenix look like a side lacking confidence in all departments.
Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Heather Knight
England captain on BBC TwoRight decision not to review, looks to be hitting halfway up middle stump as she went for the sweep shot.
It can be hard to pick up on Georgia Adams' length.
WICKETpublished at 67 balls left
Kalis lbw b Adams 20 (Phoenix 45-2)
The partnership is broken!
Georgia Adams continues her fine tournament with the ball as Sterre Kalis attempts a sweep, misses and is trapped in front of the stumps.
She thinks about the review, but is advised by her captain at the other end that it's probably not worth it.
Postpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC TwoI think we've got a game on here. It's going to go down to the wire.
You get the feeling that this partnership is key.
Postpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Heather Knight
England captain on BBC TwoI'd say it's in the balance at the moment. This middle stage is going to be key.
Phoenix 43-1published at 70 balls left
Target 133
After all the spin we saw from Phoenix's bowlers, I suspect we'll see a lot of the same from Southern Brave in the middle.
The batters take five runs from Kalea Moore's first set but there is a bit of uncertainty from them.
Postpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
And here was how Lauren Bell got that big breakthrough with the third ball of the innings.
Phoenix 38-1published at 75 balls left
Target 133
Lauren Bell struggles a little with her line, bowling three wides in her latest set of five.
That completes the powerplay and Phoenix are marginally ahead of where Southern Brave were at the same stage - but they've lost the key wicket of Sophie Devine.
Postpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Heather Knight
England captain on BBC TwoGreat use of the feet by Eve Jones.
Chloe Tryon is the sort of bowler who bowls into the surface, not a big turner of the ball and very smart by Eve to sit back and thread it through extra cover very nicely.
Phoenix 32-1published at 80 balls left
Target 133
Lovely shot.
Eve Jones rocks back and crunches Chloe Tryon through the covers for four more as Phoenix continue their positive start to this chase.
Postpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
James Anderson
England bowler on BBC TwoAnya Shrubsole is not as quick as she used to be and that might make her even harder to get away on this wicket.
Postpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 16 August 2023
Alison Mitchell
Cricket commentator on BBC TwoAnya Shrubsole is such a skilful bowler and is playing in her last Hundred before she retires.
Phoenix 24-1published at 85 balls left
Target 133
Anya Shrubsole starts nicely before a loose drive from Eve Jones races away to the boundary from the last ball.
It just flew in between the two fielders on the off side but Jones gets away with it.