Southern Brave secured a thrilling 1 wicket victory over Manchester Originals in Match 2 of The Hundred 2025 at Old Trafford.
Match Highlights and Key Moments:
1. Toss & Team Decision
- Southern Brave chose to bowl first after winning the toss, taking advantage of the overcast conditions.
- The pitch at Old Trafford offered decent bounce and pace, encouraging seamers early on.
2. Manchester Originals’ Innings: Steady but Modest
Despite a solid start from Phil Salt, Manchester Originals couldn’t fully accelerate. The middle order failed to capitalize on the platform laid by the openers.
Key Performances:
- Phil Salt: 60 off 41 balls – Held the innings together with clean hitting.
- Jos Buttler: 22 off 18 – Looked good before falling to Mills.
- Chapman: Unbeaten 22 off 12 – Late flourish pushed the total past 130.
Key Bowling Figures for Southern Brave:
- Tymal Mills: 3 wickets for 22 runs in 20 balls – Top-class death bowling.
- Craig Overton: 1 wicket for 28 runs in 20 balls – Choked the top order with tight lines.
3. Fall of Wickets: Manchester Originals
- Matthew Hurst – 15/1 (Ball 10)
- Jos Buttler – 63/2 (Ball 42)
- Klaasen – 89/3 (Ball 70)
- Phil Salt – 105/4 (Ball 82)
4. Southern Brave’s Chase: A Nerve-Wracking Finish
The chase was far from easy. After a wobbly middle order, Craig Overton and Reece Topley held their nerve to guide Southern Brave to victory with just 1 wicket and 1 ball to spare.
Key Performances:
- Leus du Plooy: 25 off 21 – Got the chase going early.
- Jason Roy: 30 off 22 – Played a quickfire knock before falling.
- Craig Overton: 18* off 8 – Match-winning cameo under pressure.
- Reece Topley: 4* off 1 – Hit the winning runs.
Key Bowling Figures for Manchester Originals:
- Scott Currie: 4 wickets for 28 runs – Turned the game with key breakthroughs.
- Sonny Baker: 2 for 11 – Excellent with the new ball.
- Noor Ahmad: 2 for 11 – Kept things tight in the middle overs.
5. Fall of Wickets: Southern Brave
- James Vince – 14/1 (Ball 15)
- Leus du Plooy – 46/2 (Ball 42)
- James Coles – 65/3 (Ball 53)
- Laurie Evans – 82/4 (Ball 62)
- Hilton Cartwright – 91/5 (Ball 75)
- Jason Roy – 92/6 (Ball 79)
- Chris Jordan – 101/7 (Ball 85)
- Michael Bracewell – 104/8 (Ball 87)
- Tymal Mills – 129/9 (Ball 98)
6. Partnerships That Shaped the Game
Manchester Originals
- Phil Salt & Jos Buttler: 48 runs – Crucial early partnership.
- Chapman & Gregory: Late burst ensured a defendable total.
Southern Brave
- Roy & du Plooy: 31 runs – Set the tone.
- Overton & Topley: 10* off 2 balls – Pulled off the finish under extreme pressure.
7. Turning Points of the Match
- Tymal Mills delivered crucial early breakthroughs, halting Manchester Originals’ momentum right from the start.
- Scott Currie’s 4-fer kept Brave under pressure.
- Overton’s final over heroics turned the tide for Southern Brave.
8. Player of the Match
- Tymal Mills impressed with 3 wickets for 22 runs in 20 balls, dismissing key batters and delivering a tight spell at the death.
9. Match Summary
- At Emirates Old Trafford, Southern Brave won the toss and bowled first. Manchester Originals posted 131/4 in their 100 balls. In response, Southern Brave chased it down with 133/9 in 99 balls, winning by just 1 wicket.
10. Points Table Impact
- Southern Brave open their campaign with 2 crucial points.
- Manchester Originals will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
👀 What’s Next in The Hundred 2025?
- Southern Brave will face Birmingham Phoenix at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
- Manchester Originals gear up for their next clash against Oval Invincibles at The Kia Oval, London, aiming to bounce back strong.
