Invincibles keep title defence alive through Kapp's fireworks
Phoenix remain winless despite Devine's valiant half-century
Phoenix remain winless despite Devine's valiant half-century
Scorer: @Thilak_Rama | Commentator: Ekanth
Not a great day so far for the home crowd, but the men's teams will now take on each other. Matt Roller's coverage will be running here. Goodbye from here.
Marizanne Kapp, POTM: We were praying for that win. Not been going for us this season, this win means a lot. When Devine teed off, I thought we were short. But I think we have been short on partnerships while batting today, but ensured we stitched it today. I prefer taking the new ball. Was tired after the batting but that's part of the job. Was nervous when Sophie got going, credit to her for how she came out. Credit to our youngsters who were outstanding. Losing Dane is a massive loss. It's happened in the last two seasons as well, but we've stood up and it shows how good our team is.
5:08pm: Oval keep Birmingham winless. They put up a decent score. Devine blasted off at the top, Flintoff handed over the reins to Devine early on but couldn't get going herself. The duo put on 68, 53 of which were scored by Devine. With the target over 140, Phoenix could ill-afford inexpensive sets. But that's what Bates manufactured first by getting MacDonald-Gay on and breaking the opening stand. Then Eva Gray bowled three brilliant sets to keep things quiet. Flintoff's struggles continued with Jones getting dismissed early. Scholfield got two wickets in her back-to-back sets close to the finish. Between balls 75 and 90, there was one six and no other boundaries to show for. It meant Phoenix had too much to do at the end. Scholfield defended 20 off the last five with ease. Invincibles, the two-time and defending champions, now climb up to No. 4 on the points table
IECM Wong c Chathli b Scholfield 18 (11m 9b 1x4 1x6) SR: 200.00
No extras and Invincibles should be safe
13 needed off 2
Tense background music playing at the stadium
Two fours off the last two. Five more needed though. Scholfield it will be to defend 20.
Phoenix remain winless despite Devine's valiant half-century