Birmingham Phoenix Beats Trent Rockets in Men’s Hundred
Match Recap
NOTTINGHAM, England, CMC – Barbadian Jacob Bethell flourished, but West Indies Twenty20 captain Rovman Powell sparkled only briefly as Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets by six runs in the Men’s Hundred.
Phoenix’s Strong Finish
Sent in at Edgbaston on Wednesday night, Phoenix gathered 138 for six from their allotted 100 deliveries, with the left-handed Bethell hitting an unbeaten 46 off 29 balls.
Impressive Partnership
The 20-year-old, born and raised in Barbados before switching his allegiance to England and playing in the Under-19 World Cup two years ago, struck three fours and two sixes to give his side a strong finish in a 44-run, unbroken seventh wicket stand with Louis Kimber (12 not out).
Rockets’ Late Decline
Liam Livingstone had earlier scored 30 from 20 balls in a 48-run, second-wicket partnership with Ben Duckett (20), as Phoenix recovered from the early loss of Aneurin Donald (7) with only eight runs on the board.
Close Finish
Rockets then looked on course for victory at 74 for one after 47 deliveries, with Alex Hales (38) and Joe Root (33) involved in a 61-run second-wicket stand. When both perished in close proximity to each other, leaving Rockets on 89 for three, Powell arrived to blast two fours and a six in a 13-ball 21 to inspire a 36-run stand for the fourth wicket and revive the chase.
Powell’s Demise
Powell’s demise, however, stunningly taken at deep cover by Bethell, signaled Rockets’ decline as off-spinner Dan Mousley grabbed three for nine to further cripple the lower order.
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Conclusion
Birmingham Phoenix’s win was a testament to their strong team effort, with Jacob Bethell and Louis Kimber putting on an impressive seventh-wicket stand to help their side post a competitive total.
FAQs
Q: Who was the standout player for Birmingham Phoenix?
A: Jacob Bethell, who scored an unbeaten 46 off 29 balls, was the standout player for Birmingham Phoenix.
Q: Who did Trent Rockets lose to in the Men’s Hundred?
A: Trent Rockets lost to Birmingham Phoenix by six runs in the Men’s Hundred.
Q: What was the score in the match?
A: Birmingham Phoenix scored 138 for six, while Trent Rockets were all out for 132.