20 balls leftBrave 110-4Target 131The umpires are taking a long look at the ball for some reason. They're not happy with something.With Brave coasting, Originals are getting a new ball. We've seen this story before this summer...
24 balls leftBrave 107-4Target 131A run-a-ball now for Brave as Colin Ackermann helps himself to four more past a despairing fielder at point.
Post updateMichael VaughanFormer England captain on BBC TwoOriginals need to find a way to get rid of Devon Conway. If they can, the pressure will build.
25 balls leftBrave 103-4Target 131Victory - and a place in the eliminator - is in sights for Southern Brave.They just need a further 28 runs from 25 balls.
30 balls leftBrave 100-4Target 131Laurie Evans has been brilliant value on the player mic tonight.He asks a group of kids in the crowd if they like his shoes, and it absolutely makes their day. They're absolutely beaming - and it was a yes.
Posted at 20:00 23 Aug 202320:00 23 Aug 2023Post updateHere's the first wicket that started Brave's little collapse.
36 balls leftwicketWICKETWeatherley lbw b Khan 0 (Brave 91-4)Another! Joe Weatherley faces two balls from Zaman Khan and doesn't seem to see either of them.Full, straight and struck on the pads. The finger goes up, and he doesn't even bother with a review. Do the Originals (and Welsh Fire) have hope?!
39 balls leftwicketWICKETDu Plooy c Tongue b Khan 2 (Brave 90-3)Two quick wickets for the Originals!Short ball from Zaman Khan and Leus du Plooy tries to upper cut, but it flies to Josh Tongue at deep third.
Posted at 19:52 23 Aug 202319:52 23 Aug 2023Post updateThe pitch looked so tough for batting when Manchester Originals were out there, but James Vince made it look relatively straightforward.
40 balls leftBrave 89-2Target 131Devon Conway eases any Southern Brave nerves with a perfectly-timed reverse sweep for four. He now has 38 from 28 balls, with Leus du Plooy for company.
Post updateKate CrossEngland bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialA timely wicket for Originals. It's difficult to get in on this pitch so a fresh batter coming in could really help Originals.
46 balls leftwicketWICKETVince c Overton b Turner 33 (Brave 81-2)Originals have a breakthrough!Brave skipper James Vince tries to replicate his six, but doesn't get any timing and picks out a running Jamie Overton at long-on.
Posted at 19:44 23 Aug 202319:44 23 Aug 2023Post updateCarlos BrathwaiteWest Indies all-rounder on BBC TwoWhat a sound off the bat.
Posted at 19:44 23 Aug 202319:44 23 Aug 2023Post updateIsa GuhaFormer England bowler on BBC TwoOh my word. The captain has had enough, James Vince wants to get this done.
52 balls leftsixBrave 76-1OK, no more singles. James Vince absolutely launches Tom Hartley into the stands. Huge.
55 balls leftBrave 69-1Target 131Conway and Vince are perfectly happy to just tick the singles over with minimal fuss.
60 balls leftBrave 65-1Target 131More economical bowling from Paul Walter, just six runs coming from his five balls as Originals try to wrestle back a bit of momentum.
65 balls leftBrave 72-1Target 131Zaman Khan is on to bowl with his slingy action that is quite difficult for batters to read. Conway and Vince just take five singles from it as they continue to readjust after the rain delay.
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Brave 110-4
Target 131
The umpires are taking a long look at the ball for some reason. They're not happy with something.
With Brave coasting, Originals are getting a new ball. We've seen this story before this summer...
Brave 107-4
Target 131
A run-a-ball now for Brave as Colin Ackermann helps himself to four more past a despairing fielder at point.
Post update
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Two
I think we've got a game on our hands.
Post update
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Two
Originals need to find a way to get rid of Devon Conway. If they can, the pressure will build.
Brave 103-4
Target 131
Victory - and a place in the eliminator - is in sights for Southern Brave.
They just need a further 28 runs from 25 balls.
Brave 100-4
Target 131
Laurie Evans has been brilliant value on the player mic tonight.
He asks a group of kids in the crowd if they like his shoes, and it absolutely makes their day. They're absolutely beaming - and it was a yes.
Post update
Here's the first wicket that started Brave's little collapse.
Brave 95-4
Target 131
Colin Ackermann launches his second ball down the ground for four!
WICKET
Weatherley lbw b Khan 0 (Brave 91-4)
Another!
Joe Weatherley faces two balls from Zaman Khan and doesn't seem to see either of them.
Full, straight and struck on the pads. The finger goes up, and he doesn't even bother with a review.
Do the Originals (and Welsh Fire) have hope?!
WICKET
Du Plooy c Tongue b Khan 2 (Brave 90-3)
Two quick wickets for the Originals!
Short ball from Zaman Khan and Leus du Plooy tries to upper cut, but it flies to Josh Tongue at deep third.
Post update
The pitch looked so tough for batting when Manchester Originals were out there, but James Vince made it look relatively straightforward.
Brave 89-2
Target 131
Devon Conway eases any Southern Brave nerves with a perfectly-timed reverse sweep for four.
He now has 38 from 28 balls, with Leus du Plooy for company.
Post update
Kate Cross
England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
A timely wicket for Originals. It's difficult to get in on this pitch so a fresh batter coming in could really help Originals.
WICKET
Vince c Overton b Turner 33 (Brave 81-2)
Originals have a breakthrough!
Brave skipper James Vince tries to replicate his six, but doesn't get any timing and picks out a running Jamie Overton at long-on.
Post update
Carlos Brathwaite
West Indies all-rounder on BBC Two
What a sound off the bat.
Post update
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Two
Oh my word. The captain has had enough, James Vince wants to get this done.
Brave 76-1
OK, no more singles.
James Vince absolutely launches Tom Hartley into the stands.
Huge.
Brave 69-1
Target 131
Conway and Vince are perfectly happy to just tick the singles over with minimal fuss.
Brave 65-1
Target 131
More economical bowling from Paul Walter, just six runs coming from his five balls as Originals try to wrestle back a bit of momentum.
Brave 72-1
Target 131
Zaman Khan is on to bowl with his slingy action that is quite difficult for batters to read.
Conway and Vince just take five singles from it as they continue to readjust after the rain delay.