Cricket Highlights, August 17: The Hundred 2024 (Eliminator) – Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave

Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave (Match 33) – Highlights

In the cricketing cauldron of The Oval on August 17, 2024, Southern Brave (Men) and Birmingham Phoenix (Men) delivered a nail-biter that had fans on the edge of their seats, and likely a few falling off. The clash, nothing short of a blockbuster, saw both teams lock horns in a fierce battle, each amassing 126 runs in their allotted 100 balls, resulting in a dramatic tie. But when the dust settled, it was Southern Brave who held their nerve in the Super Over, snatching victory from the jaws of tension and booking their golden ticket to the final.

The hero of the night? None other than the ice-cool Jofra Archer, whose electrifying performance in the crunch moments earned him the Player of the Match award. Archer, as smooth as a well-oiled cricket machine, delivered when it mattered most, turning the Super Over into his personal showcase of cricketing brilliance. 

In a thrilling Eliminator match at The Oval on August 17, 2024, Southern Brave (Men) and Birmingham Phoenix (Men) ended tied, both scoring 126 in their respective 100-ball innings. Southern Brave won the match in a Super Over to secure their spot in the final. Jofra Archer, who played a key role with the ball by taking 1/29 and helping restrict Phoenix, was named Player of the Match.

Southern Brave clinched a dramatic victory over Birmingham Phoenix in a Super Five showdown at the Kia Oval, securing their spot in The Hundred final at Lord’s. The match was a tense affair, with Chris Jordan emerging as the hero, striking 10 runs from three deliveries after Jofra Archer had held Phoenix to a modest total of 7 in their Super Five.

Earlier in the game, Liam Livingstone had put Phoenix on the brink of victory with a blistering 55 off 34 balls. However, his dismissal in the final set of Phoenix’s innings shifted the momentum. Akeal Hosein delivered a clutch performance, defending three runs from three balls, setting the stage for the first-ever Super Five in The Hundred’s history.

Southern Brave’s first innings saw solid contributions from James Vince, who scored 43, and Leus du Plooy with 39. The innings was capped off by Jordan, who smashed two sixes in the final set bowled by Sean Abbott, a crucial effort that foreshadowed his later heroics with the bat.

Phoenix’s chase started slowly but began to gather steam with Moeen Ali and Jacob Bethell steering the innings. As Livingstone took control, even sending Archer out of the ground, Phoenix seemed on course for victory. However, late drama ensued, and the match ended with both teams tied on 126.

In the Super Five, Phoenix batted first, but Livingstone couldn’t make amends for his earlier dismissal, falling on the first ball to a full toss from Archer. Bethell managed a boundary off the second delivery, but Phoenix’s progress was stifled, leaving Southern Brave needing 8 runs to win. Jordan, with some fortune, inside-edged his first ball for four and followed it up with a couple and another boundary, sealing Brave’s place in the final for the second time.

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Scoreboard

Southern Brave (Men) – 126/6 (100/100 balls)

Birmingham Phoenix (Men) – 126/7 (100 balls)

Result – Match tied (Brave won the Super Over)

Player of the match – Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Playing Eleven

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