New Delhi: Seasoned Kiwi pacer Tim Southee was at his best for the Birmingham Phoenix in the Hundred match against the Trent Rockets. During the match played at Edgbaston in Birmingham, the veteran pacer shined for side as he showcased one of his best bowling performance.
Southee picked a fifer giving away just 12 runs in 20 balls as he devastated the Trent Rockets side with his lethal deliveries. During his fiery spell, he accounted for dismissals for Tom Banton, Joe Root, Tom Alsop, Lewis Gregory, and Sam Cook to help his side restrict the Rockets to 118 runs in 100 balls.
Second-best figures in The Hundred
Chasing 119 for win, the Phoenix found it very easy to get past the score for the loss of four wickets in 93 balls. Southee registered figures of 5 for 12 which proved out to be the second-best figures in the history of The Hundred Men’s Competition. Following his match-winning figures, videos of Southee’s brilliant show with the ball is now going on the internet.
Here’s the video
Tim Southee picked 5/12 in The Hundred League. 💥pic.twitter.com/U7c3Gk25KF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 13, 2024
Apart from Southee’s magical spell, Chris Wood also picked up two wickets for Phoenix, contributing a bit in the wrath. For the visiting side, Alsop top-scored by making 51 runs from 37 balls while Imad Wasim made contribution.
In reply, Moeen Ali’s men rode on Ben Duckett’s 30, Liam Livingstone’s 30, and Jacob Bethell’s 38 to register their fifth win in seven matches played so far. With 10 points, they are third in the points table. On the other hand, the defeat on Monday ruled the Rockets out of the race to qualify for the eliminator.
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