Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix at Southampton (The Ageas Bowl) on 16 August 2023 Twice runners-up ‘Brave’ were said to need ‘one more point’ to book their place in the finals. Commentators talked of a ‘tough day away from the office’ for ‘Phoenix,’ who’ll play their remaining games for pride. During the match, Georgia Adams
Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 14 August 2023 World-class batter Tammy Beaumont made history with a ‘scintillating century,’ surpassing Beth Mooney’s (Australia) previous record score (97*not out.) Her innings of 118 runs (from 61 balls) lauded as ‘one of the best ever seen,’ also contributing to what became a new record for team’s highest
Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals at Headingley (Leeds) on 13 August (11h00) Sports pundits couldn’t have foreseen such a close finish between the ‘Roses’ rivals. ‘Superchargers’ narrow win over ‘Originals’ went to-the-wire, as Alice Davidson-Richards ‘AD-R’ (pictured) closed the match down by taking two wickets; and conceded only 5 runs from the last 5 balls. Once England star-batter Emma Lamb was out one run
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles at Edgbaston (Birmingham) on 13 August (14h30) Two former New Zealand skippers Sophie Devine (Phoenix) and Suzie Bates (Invincibles) came head-to-head, each hoping ‘to stay in the competition.’ Sophie Devine’s ‘Phoenix’ was said to have had a ‘poor-run-of-form.’ Missing their star-batter Alyssa Healy (Australia,) ‘Phoenix’ are yet to chalk-up their first win.
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave at Cardifff (Sophia Gardens) at 15h00 on 12 August Played before a record number of spectators at Sophia Gardens for watching Womens’ The Hundred, the match could turn out to be a ‘dress-rehearsal’ between the two most likely teams to qualify for the finals. The match reached its climax when 4
London Spirit vs Trent Rockets at Lords (London, North) on 12 August (11h00) ‘Basement battle,’ with both teams aspiring to make progress beyond the group stage. Before the match, skipper Heather Knight looked forward to ‘Spirit’s first win, had learned from previous ‘dismal’ collapse, adding that it was lovely to come to a ‘good ground.’ As the match progressed, ‘Spirit’s’ batters
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire at Edgbaston (Birmingham) on 10 August (15h00) ‘The Hundred’ history was re-written when fast-bowler Shabnim Ismail’s ‘hat-trick’ (last) ball (of the match) clinched ‘Fire’s’ third win by 3 runs.’ Electing ‘Phoenix’ to win until the very end, commentators changed their tune: pointing out that ‘Fire’ had already beaten both of
Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers, Nottingham, at Trent Bridge on 9 August (11h30) An astonishing match unfolded, where ‘Superchargers’ posted a defendable score that ‘Rockets’ openers made light work of chasing-down. Cruising home’ on 92/1 with 9 wickets in hand, ‘Rockets’ reportedly ‘threw the match away’ from (what should have been) their winning position. ‘Good’ spin-bowling from
Oval Invincibles W vs Manchester Originals London (South), at The Kia Oval on 9 August (15h00) ‘Invincibles’ took ‘Originals’ to-the-wire, to secure their first season’s win. As last year’s title-holders, Invincibles (pictured) set a new record for their bowlers’ ‘leg-before’ decisions in both the women’s and men’s games. POTM Meerkat Match Hero Ryana Macdonald-Gay took 4 crucial wickets
London Spirit vs Southern Brave at London (North), at Lord’s (St John’s Wood) on 8 Aug (16h00) 13,000 spectators suffered an hour’s delay before the match started, shortened by 30 balls; 15 balls docked from each innings. Taking 4 ‘Spirit’ wickets, Georgia Adams went top of the bowler’s leader-board, with 10 wickets-to-date. Maia Bouchier (pictured) was awarded POTM Meerkat
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