Marizanne Kapp holds nerve for Invincibles as Alana King, Bryony Smith threaten Rockets miracle
Visitors stumble over line in 113-run chase as spinners apply the brake
Visitors stumble over line in 113-run chase as spinners apply the brake
Scorer: @Thilak_Rama | Commentator: Karthik Krishnaswamy
6.11pm And that is that, after a thrillingly bonkers game at Trent Bridge. Suzie Bates was the player (hero?) of the match, but how good was Alana King? I thought she could have got the award, even though the Rockets lost. What do I know, though? Anyway, we're off for tonight. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
Suzie Bates is the player of the match: "We probably let it get a little too close, but the way we started allowed us to soak up pressure from the spinners through the middle overs, and Marizanne Kapp was outstanding. The way Capsey attacks the bowling, it makes it easier for me. I don't tell her too much, I don't want to interfere with her instincts. Really pleased [to restrict the Rockets]. I thought the ball was skidding on, it wasn't easy to bat, and out bowlers did really well."
6.06pm This game should never have stretched this far, but the Trent Rockets have done outstandingly well with the ball to almost defend a modest total of 112. Sarah Glenn picked up the key wickets of Alice Capsey and Suzie Bates, and then the world-class Alana King bowled 10 straight dot balls at Marizanne Kapp. But if you're Marizanne Kapp, you soak up all that pressure and come out the other end with an unbeaten 34 off 27. Superb innings in the circumstances, and the Invincibles now have two wins from three games.
Long-on and deep midwicket are back. Looks like everyone else is up saving the single.
The Invincibles need 3 off 3 now. Wow. Kirstie White to face Smith, who is proving unhittable at the moment.
KM Chathli b Smith 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
And Smith will keep hold of the ball to finish the innings.
Kira Chathli comes in with the Invincibles needing just three more.
Visitors stumble over line in 113-run chase as spinners apply the brake