Southern Courageous made it three wins from 4 in The Hundred this 12 months by thrashing Welsh Fireplace at Sophia Gardens.
James Vince’s match-winning 73 from 50 balls within the first innings set Fireplace 140 to win, and the house aspect by no means threatened to succeed in the goal – leaving Courageous ending the night time on prime of the desk within the males’s competitors.
Welsh Fireplace had gained the toss and elected to discipline first, however the Courageous batters labored effectively in partnerships with Alex Davies, Leus du Plooy and Kieron Pollard all supporting the in-form Vince’s very good 73 not out, which included seven fours and three sixes.
A Chris Jordan cameo within the last 10 balls featured a 98-metre six, earlier than he fell to the final ball, skying David Payne and being effectively caught by Willey.
Haris Rauf (2-22) and Matt Henry (1-20) had been the standout bowlers for Welsh Fireplace, with the house aspect hoping circumstances below the lights would possibly favour an enormous chase.
In reply although, Luke Wells and Jonny Bairstow struggled to get opening bowlers Akeal Hossein and Craig Overton away, with simply 29 scored from the primary 30 balls and the bowlers making life troublesome with important swing.
Each opening batters then fell in fast succession because the Courageous took management, with Tymal Mills (4-16), Danny Briggs (3-14) and Chris Jordan (2-19) working by means of the Welsh Fireplace batting order to seal a really snug victory.
Participant of the match: James Vince
Chris Jordan celebrates with teammate Vince after taking a wicket at Sophia Gardens
“It was good to get the win. I believe, batting first, we discovered it fairly difficult. however at midway you by no means fairly know till either side have batted,” mentioned Vince.
“The way in which we bowled all through, however significantly up entrance, was implausible and proved it was moderately powerful on the market.
“Our bowlers have dovetailed rather well – Akeal and Craig with the brand new ball after which CJ and Tymal by means of the again finish – they’ve finished it so many instances and we’re in good rhythm on the minute. The bowlers have been implausible and I believe the batters did an excellent job on that pitch as effectively.”
What’s subsequent?
The Hundred continues with 4 matches on Tuesday. Manchester Originals and Oval Invincibles ladies get the day began at 11.30pm adopted by the lads at 3pm.
Birmingham Phoenix and Northern Superchargers ladies play at 3pm adopted by the lads at 6.30pm, with all 4 matches reside on Sky Sports activities Cricket.