Summary

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  • Manchester Originals chase 197 to reach Sunday's final against Oval Invincibles

  • Captain Jos Buttler hits superb 82 off 46 balls

  • Brave posted 196-1: Allen 69, Vince 56*, Conway 51*

  • Allen & Conway share 122 for first wicket - highest opening stand in men's Hundred history

  1. Postpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Well, it's been quite the day.

    It started with the utmost disappointment around the women's game, which was unable to be completed because of the weather. It meant the Northern Superchargers ended up going through from finishing higher in the table than Welsh Fire.

    And it ended in thrilling style with the Originals men chasing down 197 to launch themselves into their second successive Hundred final -you can read Stephan Shemilt's match report from that game here.

    We'll be back with you tomorrow from 13:45 BST for the women's final between Superchargers and Southern Brave, followed by the men's final between Originals and Oval Invincibles. Both games are live on BBC Two and iPlayer.

    See you then!

  2. Postpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Manchester Originals opener Phil Salt speaking to Sky Sports: "I was disappointed to get out when I did. I thought the our partnership was going to finish it. Max Holden and Jamie Overton did great with Jos anchoring.

    "Sometimes [going hard at the beginning] it's going to be a hit and miss role. My job is to take pressure off Jos, when he bats through, he was not far off finishing the game all by himself. We're going nicely at the moment.

    "It was a new ball wicket. There was a few balls early doors that did everything. We didn't get wickets with the new ball and their opening partnership got away with it, then they didn't get early wickets and we got away with it. We played here earlier in the tournament, lost early wickets and lost. The majority of their lads are good for taking the pace off it. It's simple for me to hit it straight if they miss their length, looking down the ground.

    "We won this game last year. There's bigger fish to fry. We can't wait for the final, we spoke as a group on what it takes. Kat's [Simon Katich, Originals head coach] has always been very reassuring that it's our DNA to scrap, we don't do it the easy way, but we find it to the end of these competitions. I think if everyone pulls up well, we'll be grateful for this game. You have to roll with this schedule."

  3. Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    It does feel a little tough on Brave batters Devon Conway, Finn Allen and James Vince, who all made stunning half-centuries and ended up on the losing side.

  4. Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Manchester Originals captain Jos Buttler on Sky Sports: "That was fantastic. It was a tough fielding innings but we knew with a good start we'd have a chance on a great pitch and a short boundary on one side.

    "I was a bit disappointed that they got such a big score, there were a few things I could've done differently as captain but we just had to park it and once we got into our flow, it was hard to stop us.

    "We'll be resting tonight and looking forward to a great day at Lord's tomorrow."

  5. Postpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Carlos Brathwaite
    West Indies all-rounder on BBC radio

    If you were going to plan a run chase, that's how you'd plan it. Get off to a rollicking start, one person goes as deep as possible, that allows a few people to have cameos at the end.

  6. Postpublished at 21:24 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    There were special performances from all of the Originals batters.

    Phil Salt's 47 (17), Jos Buttler's 82 (46) and Max Holden's 31 (17).

  7. Postpublished at 21:21 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Sophie Devine
    New Zealand captain on BBC radio

    I'm not sure words really do it justice. They've chased down 197 with four balls to spare. You don't realise how good this game has been.

  8. Postpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Henry Moeran
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    What a way to win a game of cricket, and what a game of cricket to win!

  9. champagne moment

    Manchester Originals win by seven wicketspublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Jamie Overton sends Manchester Originals into The Hundred final with a six!

    A quite astonishing chase of 197 for Jos Buttler's men. They'll certainly be taking the momentum into tomorrow's final against Oval Invincibles with that performance.

  10. Originals 195-3published at 21:18 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Need 2 from 5 balls

    A dot ball to finish from Tymal Mills.

    Can Brave perform a miracle?

  11. Originals 194-3published at 21:16 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Need 3 from 6 balls

    Great running.

    Two more to Evans.

  12. 6 runs

    Originals 192-3published at 21:15 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Need 5 runs from 8 balls

    Take a bow, Laurie Evans! Surely that's the game?

  13. Originals 185-3published at 21:12 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Need 12 from 10 balls

    Four valuable runs for Laurie Evans!

  14. Postpublished at 21:11 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Bit of revenge for Rehan Ahmed...

  15. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 12 balls left

    Buttler c Ahmed b Jordan 82 (Originals 180-3)

    Now then!

    Chris Jordan builds some pressure with a couple of dot balls and tempts Jos Buttler into a huge swing.

    It goes high, and Rehan Ahmed does so well to take the catch under a swirling ball.

    17 runs needed from the last 12 ...

  16. Postpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Sophie Devine
    New Zealand captain on BBC radio

    When you think of 360 cricketers, you think of AB de Villiers and you think of Jos Buttler.

  17. Postpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    Carlos Brathwaite
    West Indies all-rounder on BBC Radio

    Jos Buttler has been one of the pioneers of white ball cricket. Able to play spin, pace, control the middle overs and get that momentum going.

  18. Originals 179-2published at 15 balls left

    A quiet set for the Originals but they only need 18 from the last 15 balls, so they're pretty safe.

  19. Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 26 August 2023

    James Vince turns to Tymal Mills when he needs a wicket.

    He did the job earlier, in fairness.

  20. 6 runs

    Originals 171-2published at 20 balls left

    Need 26 from 20 balls

    Jos Buttler sends yet another sailing into the stands.

    A masterclass.