Bowled a yorker wide outside off, the batter attempts a controlled drive but mistimes it, managing only a single before he is run out. The throw from deep cover is perfectly judged, catching the batter short and ending his innings. Rehan Ahmed departs for 23 off 11. MI London Men win by 2 runs!
No movement as the full delivery outside off is met with a brilliantly controlled slog-sweep. Rehan Ahmed times it perfectly to send the ball sailing over fine leg for six. That brings Birmingham Phoenix Men to 151 for 6.
Over 19. 13 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 6-145(rr 7.63) A full delivery outside off stump with no movement is met with a well-timed, controlled drive through long off for four. A momentum shift here as Birmingham Phoenix Men’s chances improve, needing 13 from 25 balls with 4 wickets in hand.
A short no movement delivery outside off stump, Thompson attempts a pull but connects poorly, managing just a single. Momentum shifts as MI London Men’s chance of winning jumps from 68% to 75%.
A back of a length delivery on middle stump with no movement, met with a well-timed slog. Jordan Thompson unleashes an uncontrolled but powerful swing that sails over long on for six!
Over 18. 11 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 6-132(rr 7.33) A full delivery on off stump with no movement, perfectly pitched for the batter to drive. Rehan Ahmed unleashes a well-timed, controlled drive that races over long off for six. That makes it two boundaries for Rehan Ahmed this over, boosting Birmingham Phoenix Men's chase. Their win probability jumps from 4% to 11% needing 26 runs from 30 balls with four wickets in hand.
Rehan Ahmed steps forward to a full-length delivery wide outside off and drives elegantly. He edges it past the slip cordon, racing to the third man boundary for four.
Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Tom Curran. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 6-121(rr 7.12) A short, down-leg no-movement delivery and Thompson goes for the hook, connecting on the top edge. The ball races away to third man for four. Birmingham Phoenix Men need 37 runs from 35 balls with four wickets in hand, chasing at 6.3 per over and a 9% win probability.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Rehan Ahmed flicks it off the pads into the on side for a single, comfortably fielded by Sam Curran at extra cover. Rehan Ahmed has opened his account.
Over 16. 9 runs. Bowler: Sam Curran. Birmingham Phoenix Men: 6-114(rr 7.12) A short, no-movement delivery on middle stump is met with a pull shot that’s well timed but too airborne, resulting in a catch at deep square leg. The batter's attempt to accelerate ends with a caught dismissal. Joe Weatherley departs for 42 off 31 as MI London Men’s win probability jumps from 75% to 89%. Birmingham Phoenix Men face a tough chase needing 44 from 40 with four wickets in hand, holding just an 11% chance.
Sam Curran pitches a full-length delivery outside off, and Jordan Thompson leans into a beautifully controlled drive. The shot is perfectly timed, racing over third man for a glorious six. This big hit shifts momentum as Birmingham Phoenix Men improve their win probability significantly.
