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Eliminator, The Rose Bowl, Southampton
, Sep 02, 2022
Manchester Originals
151/5
(17.4)
London Spirit
150/7
(20.0)
Manchester Originals beat London Spirit by 5 wickets
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Player of the MatchLaurie Evans72(34)
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That is it from this game! It is time for the mega-event! The final! Trent Rockets will face Manchester Originals for an epic battle. The match will be played at Lord's. Join us on 3rd September at 11 pm IST (5.30 pm GMT). But before that, the Women's team will battle for the pole position. Oval Invincibles Women will face Southern Brave Women in the final. That match will start at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us early for the build up as well. Till then, cheers!
Eoin Morgan, the skipper of London Spirit says they lost the match with the bat, they were in a position to post around 165-170. Adds the Originals went all guns blazing and they were great. Shares that started really well in the tournament and then didn't perform well overall. Manchester Originals deserve to win the final match. Adds that chasing hasn't been their forte and this is the reason they had set the target. Shares that the main reason for early time out was to hold the opposition momentum and try to break their partnership. Says that he does a lot of work with the analyst and tries all the combinations accordingly. Reckons that he is not quite sure about the next season. Ends by saying that he has enjoyed retirement and it has been magnificent.
Laurie Evans is the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock. He says that he enjoyed his batting but would have enjoyed it a lot more if he would have stayed till the end. Mentions that they had to go hard in the Powerplay, as they thought the wicket would get tougher later on. Adds that different guys have stepped up on different occasions. This has been a great group. Says that there is no secret to their success. Ends by saying that Trent Rockets have been amazing, but there will be pressure on them as well. But they will try to enjoy the final and try to cause an upset.
...Presentation coming up...
Earlier, Eoin Morgan made a brave choice to bat first after winning the toss. They score a par total but fell a few runs short. Ben McDermott was key with the bat yet again and Paul Walter was the master with the ball as he took three wickets. In reply, the openers did the job for Manchester Originals and it was a pretty comprehensive win for them. Manchester Originals are all set to play the final now.
It just didn't happen for London Spirit. There was no pressure with the ball and the opposition did most of the damage at the start. They slowly got into the game but till then there was not much left to scratch in this game. It felt like another 10-15 runs could have helped London Spirit to put a competitive total. Eoin Morgan tried his best to shuffle his bowlers and break the opening stand but it just didn't happen for him.
If we can summarise this innings in two half - Manchester Originals were off to a flier, courtesy of Laurie Evans and Philip Salt, it was Evans who was the aggressor. Around the halfway mark, Manchester Originals were around 100 for no loss. Then came the second half of the innings where both the openers fell in quick succession. A couple of more wickets fell but till then the job was done and it just needed someone to stay there and hit the winning runs. An excellent batting display from Manchester Originals! They have been superb despite losing their key man, Jos Buttler.
MANCHESTER ORIGINALS WILL FACE TRENT ROCKETS IN THE FINAL! Manchester Originals are on a six-game winning streak now. What a final we have in our hands! It was a bit one-sided Eliminator but London Spirit will be proud of themselves. They have done well to come so far in the competition but it was just a bad day at the office.
End Of The Over 17.4 : 151/5
8 Runs
- 217.1
- 117.2
- 417.3
- 117.4
A. Turner
9 (5)
T. Lammonby
13 (7)
N. Ellis
3.4-0-32-2
17.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Ashton Turner
There it is! Ashton Turner hits the winnings runs. A slower ball, on a length, around off. Ashton Turner taps it towards point and runs across to the other end for a quick single. Manchester Originals win by 5 wickets and are through to the Final!
17.3
4
Nathan Ellis To Ashton Turner
FOUR! That's it for the Manchester Originals. Fuller length, angling in. Ashton Turner plays it towards the mid-on fielder and a misfield by the fielder inside the circle costs London Spirit a boundary.
17.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Tom Lammonby
Tight single! A slower ball, full, around middle and leg. Tom Lammonby flicks it towards mid-wicket and scampers across to the other end. Nathan Ellis runs there, grabs the ball, and has a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses.
17.1
2
Nathan Ellis To Tom Lammonby
Slower delivery, Fuller, onto the middle. Tom Lammonby goes deep in his crease and pushes it towards the square leg for a couple.
End Of The Over 17 : 143/5
10 Runs
- 016.1
- 416.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 416.5
T. Lammonby
10 (5)
A. Turner
4 (3)
J. Thompson
4-0-31-0
16.5
4
Jordan Thompson To Tom Lammonby
FOUR! Edgy runs, but Manchester Originals will not mind that! A shorter ball, outside off. Tom Lammonby steps down the track and throws his bat it. But the ball goes off the outside edge over the keeper's head towards third man for a boundary. Manchester Originals are 8 away now!
16.4
1
Jordan Thompson To Ashton Turner
Back-of-length, outside off. Ashton Turner pushes it towards the extra-cover region for a single.
16.3
1
Jordan Thompson To Tom Lammonby
Good-length delivery, outside off. Tom Lammonby leans forward and dabs it towards cover for a single.
16.2
4
Jordan Thompson To Tom Lammonby
FOUR! Short, down the leg. Tom Lammonby tickles it down the fine leg for a boundary easy picking for Tom Lammonby.
16.1
0
Jordan Thompson To Tom Lammonby
Beaten now! A slower length ball, outside off. Tom Lammonby looks to have a push at this one but he misses it completely.
End Of The Over 16 : 133/5
6 Runs
- 115.1
- 415.2
- 015.3
- W 15.4
- 115.5
T. Lammonby
1 (1)
A. Turner
3 (2)
M. Crane
4-0-35-2
15.5
1
Mason Crane To Tom Lammonby
Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Tom Lammonby works it towards the fine leg for a single.
Who will walk out now?
15.4
W
Mason Crane To Tristan Stubbs OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! London Spirit continue to grab wickets! This is the big one of Tristan Stubbs. London Spirit are still in it! Mason Crane tosses this one up, serves a fuller ball, outside off, spinning away a tad. Tristan Stubbs strides forward and looks to drive this one away. But the ball goes off the outer half and lobs up towards point. Liam Dawson there dives forward and takes a good catch.
15.3
0
Mason Crane To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller delivery, onto the middle and leg. Tristan Stubbs pushes it back to the bowler for no run.
15.2
4
Mason Crane To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Put away! Wide of off, fuller one, slower as well. Tristan Stubbs takes a big stride forward and drives it through cover for a boundary.
15.1
1
Mason Crane To Ashton Turner
Fuller delivery, onto the middle stump. Ashton Turner guides it towards the on-side for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 127/4
11 Runs
- 414.1
- 414.2
- 114.3
- W 14.4
- 214.5
A. Turner
2 (1)
T. Stubbs
14 (9)
N. Ellis
3-0-24-2
14.5
2
Nathan Ellis To Ashton Turner
A good-length delivery, outside off, slower one. Ashton Turner opens the face of the bat and guides it through point for a brace. 24 needed off 25 balls.
Ashton Turner comes in. Also, Ravi Bopara is off the field due to side strain.
14.4
W
Nathan Ellis To Wayne Madsen OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! A lovely delivery by Nathan Ellis. This was full, very full infact, onto middle and leg. Wayne Madsen was late on the ball as he tries to dig it out. He misses and the ball goes on to castle his stump. Can this be a game-changing moment for London Spirit.
14.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Tristan Stubbs
A length ball, outside off, slower one. Tristan Stubbs flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
14.2
4
Nathan Ellis To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! BACK-TO-BACK BOUNDARIES! This was full, onto the middle and leg. Tristan Stubbs uses his bottom hand and trashes it towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
14.1
4
Nathan Ellis To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! That should release some pressure! An overpitched delivery, around middle and off. Tristan Stubbs lifts it well away from the fielder at mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 14 : 116/3
3 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
T. Stubbs
5 (6)
W. Madsen
4 (8)
C. Wood
3-0-28-0
13.5
1
Chris Wood To Tristan Stubbs
Slower delivery, Short of length, outside off. Tristan Stubbs punches it to extra cover for a single.
13.4
1
Chris Wood To Wayne Madsen
Chris Wood takes the pace off this one, serves a fuller ball, around middle. Wayne Madsen looks to heave this one across the line. But the ball goes off the inner half towards the left of the square leg fielder. A single.
13.3
0
Chris Wood To Wayne Madsen
Length ball, outside off. Wayne Madsen swings and misses this one straight through to the keeper.
13.2
0
Chris Wood To Wayne Madsen
A slower ball, outside off, fuller one. Wayne Madsen gets low and tries to sweep this one but he fails to get any bat on it.
13.1
1
Chris Wood To Tristan Stubbs
Slower delivery, onto the leg stump. Tristan Stubbs knocks it down the ground towards long-on for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 113/3
2 Runs
- 012.1
- 112.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
W. Madsen
3 (5)
T. Stubbs
3 (4)
J. Thompson
3-0-21-0
12.5
1
Jordan Thompson To Wayne Madsen
Pitches this one up, around middle and leg. Wayne Madsen steps down and works it away through mid-wicket for a single. 38 needed off 35 balls!
12.4
0
Jordan Thompson To Wayne Madsen
On a good length, outside off. Wayne Madsen knocks it towards the cover fielder for no run.
12.3
0
Jordan Thompson To Wayne Madsen
Outside off, a length ball. Wayne Madsen hangs back and steers it down to third man for a single.
12.2
1
Jordan Thompson To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller delivery, outside off. Tristan Stubbs plays it towards the deep cover for a single.
12.1
0
Jordan Thompson To Tristan Stubbs
Jordan Thompson bowls a good-length ball, around middle. Tristan Stubbs tucks it towards mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
End Of The Over 12 : 111/3
3 Runs
- 011.1
- W 11.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
T. Stubbs
2 (2)
W. Madsen
2 (2)
N. Ellis
2-0-13-1
11.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Tristan Stubbs
Nathan Ellis serves another length ball, around middle. Tristan Stubbs pushes it towards long on. Single taken.
11.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Wayne Madsen
Another length ball, outside off. Wayne Madsen dabs it towards third man for a single.
11.3
1
Nathan Ellis To Tristan Stubbs
A good-length delivery, outside off. Tristan Stubbs knocks it off the back foot towards sweeper cover for a single.
Tristan Stubbs will bat now.
11.2
W
Nathan Ellis To Paul Walter OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Oh, dear! Manchester Originals have lost their third wicket in no time. London Spirit are fighting back here. Nathan Ellis drops it short, and outside off. Paul Walter makes room and looks to cut this one over cover. But the ball goes off the splice of the bat towards cover. Eoin Morgan there takes a lovey catch. Paul Walter departs!
11.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Paul Walter
On a length, around middle and leg. Paul Walter flicks it towards mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 11 : 108/2
7 Runs
- 110.1
- 1 WD 10.2
- 110.2
- W 10.3
- 010.4
- 410.5
P. Walter
4 (2)
W. Madsen
1 (1)
M. Crane
3-0-29-1
10.5
4
Mason Crane To Paul Walter
FOUR! Up and over! Tosses it up, serves it full, around middle and off. Paul Walter clears his front foot and lifts it over mid off for a boundary.
10.4
0
Mason Crane To Paul Walter
Fuller one, slower through the air, around off. Paul Walter leans forward and blocks it out.
Paul Walter is the new man in.
10.3
W
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Wickets in quick succession for London Spirit! This is exactly what they needed. Mason Crane sends back Laurie Evans and all of a sudden there are two new batters at the crease. A loopy ball, full, around middle and leg. Laurie Evans gets down on his knee and sweeps this one hard. He hits it flat though and goes straight into the hands of Dan Lawrence at deep square leg.
10.2
1
Mason Crane To Wayne Madsen
Full again, on the pads this time. Wayne Madsen sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.
10.2
wd
Mason Crane To Wayne Madsen
Wide! Tosses this one up, full and wide of off. Wayne Madsen leaves it alone. Wide called!
10.1
1
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans
Mason Crane bowls this one short, spinning away, outside off. Laurie Evans pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single.
Who will come to bat now? It is Wayne Madsen.
End Of The Over 10 : 101/1
9 Runs
- 29.1
- 09.2
- 69.3
- 19.4
- W 9.5
P. Salt
29 (18)
L. Evans
71 (32)
L. Dawson
3-0-25-1
9.5
W
Liam Dawson To Philip Salt OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Liam Dawson finally gets the wicket but it feels, half of the damage is already done! Tossed up, full and slower, around leg. Salt looks to work it on the leg side and closes the bat face too early. The ball takes the leading edge and goes back to Dawson who takes it.
9.4
1
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
On middle, played to long on for a single.
9.3
6
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
SIX! 100 up! Floated, full ball on off. Evans comes down the track and smacks it to long off. The fielder at long off settles under it and tries to catch but it just goes over him for a six.
9.2
0
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
On middle, blocked out.
9.1
2
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
Follows Evans with a fuller delivery on the leg side. Evans heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
End Of The Over 9 : 92/0
5 Runs
- 18.1
- 28.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
L. Evans
62 (28)
P. Salt
29 (17)
L. Dawson
2-0-16-0
8.5
0
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
Flatter and around off, a quicker delivery. Kept out.
8.4
1
Liam Dawson To Philip Salt
Tossed up on middle. Salt goes inside-out to long off for a single.
8.3
1
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
Angling on the pads, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.2
2
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
Tossed up on middle, stays a bit low. Evans cuts it to sweeper cover for a couple.
8.1
1
Liam Dawson To Philip Salt
Flatter ball, outside off, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 87/0
14 Runs
- 47.1
- 17.2
- 67.3
- 37.4
- 07.5
L. Evans
59 (25)
P. Salt
27 (15)
M. Crane
2-0-22-0
7.5
0
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans
Outside off, left alone.
7.4
3
Mason Crane To Philip Salt
Three runs now! 14 runs off this set till now! This is full and outside off, turning away. Salt looks to play the slog-sweep but adjusts very late as the ball turns away and ends up slicing it over covers. The ball just bounces away from the fielder running from the deep and that helps the batters take three runs.
7.3
6
Mason Crane To Philip Salt
SIX! Bang! Philip Salt joins the party as well! Mason Crane drops it short now, around middle. Philip Salt uses the depth of his crease and smashes it over long on for a biggie!
7.2
1
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans
Tossed up, around off. Evans works it to long on for easy single.
7.1
4
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans
FOUR! Full and wide outside off. Laurie Evans drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 73/0
8 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 46.4
- 16.5
P. Salt
18 (13)
L. Evans
54 (22)
M. Crane
1-0-8-0
6.5
1
Mason Crane To Philip Salt
Too full and around off. Salt drills it to long on for a single.
6.4
4
Mason Crane To Philip Salt
FOUR! YOU BEAUTY! Fuller delivery, outside off. Philip Salt slog-sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. The fielder in the deep had no chance to stop that one.
6.3
1
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans
Another single as this is hit to long on.
6.2
1
Mason Crane To Philip Salt
Fuller length, onto the middle stump. Philip Salt pushes it towards long on fielder for a single.
6.1
1
Mason Crane To Laurie Evans
Full and on middle, pushed down to long on for a single.
Time-Out! Eoin Morgan calls for an early Time-Out! They do need to regroup here as it's been all Manchester Originals so far! The bowlers of London Spirit have been taken to the cleaners. Laurie Evans and Philip Salt are cruising along and are putting up quite a show. London Spirit will need to stop this before it gets too late for them. Mason Crane comes to bowl now.
End Of The Over 6 : 65/0
12 Runs
- 15.1
- 25.2
- 65.3
- 25.4
- 15.5
L. Evans
52 (20)
P. Salt
12 (10)
J. Thompson
2-0-19-0
5.5
1
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
On a good length, onto the middle. Laurie Evans pulled it towards the deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.4
2
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
Again soft hands from Evans! This is good running! On middle, it is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Fifty up as well for Evans! The captain is leading from the front. Excellent innings till now.
5.3
6
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
SIX! PURE TIMING! Laurie Evans is on a role now. Jordan Thompson bowls a touch fuller, onto the middle stump. Laurie Evans just chips it over the bowler's head and the timing helps the ball to sail over the fence very comfortably.
5.2
2
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
On middle on a length. Evans nudges it to mid-wicket with soft hands and gets two runs easily.
5.1
1
Jordan Thompson To Philip Salt
Fuller length, outside off. Philip Salt pushes it towards the mid-off fielder for a run.
Jordan Thompson comes back to bowl. He went for 7 runs in his first set of 5 balls.
End Of The Over 5 : 53/0
10 Runs
- 14.1
- 24.2
- 44.3
- 24.4
- 14.5
L. Evans
41 (16)
P. Salt
11 (9)
N. Ellis
1-0-10-0
4.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Laurie Evans
Fuller ball on off. Evans drives it straight down and mid on cuts it off. A single. Manchester Originals are 53/0 at the end of the Powerplay! 98 runs needed in 75 balls.
4.4
2
Nathan Ellis To Laurie Evans
Slower delivery, on a good length, angling in. Laurie Evans works it towards a deep square leg for a couple.
4.3
4
Nathan Ellis To Laurie Evans
FOUR! Evans is enjoying his time out there! Short of a length and outside off. Evans pulls it flat and hard past mid-wicket for four more.
4.2
2
Nathan Ellis To Laurie Evans
On a good length, onto the leg stump. Laurie Evans pushes it towards the square leg region for a couple of runs.
4.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Philip Salt
On a good length on middle, Salt turns it to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 43/0
12 Runs
- 63.1
- 03.2
- 43.3
- 13.4
- 13.5
P. Salt
10 (8)
L. Evans
32 (12)
C. Wood
2-0-25-0
3.5
1
Chris Wood To Philip Salt
Just past the bowler! On a length and on middle. Salt flat bats it back to Wood who stretches his right hand out but fails to stop. Wood didn't expect it to come back. A single as it rolls away.
3.4
1
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
Length and on off, slower ball. Evans taps it to covers for a single.
3.3
4
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
FOUR! Through the gap! Overpitched, outside off. Evans drives it firmly through covers. The outfield is quick and it races into the fence.
3.2
0
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
Slows it down a bit, full and outside off. Evans plays and misses.
3.1
6
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
SIX! WHAT A SHOT! Wood drifts one on the pads. Evans is not thinking much and just wants to clear the fence! He whacks it all the way over deep square leg for a biggie.
End Of The Over 3 : 31/0
11 Runs
- 12.1
- 42.2
- 12.3
- 12.4
- 42.5
L. Evans
21 (8)
P. Salt
9 (7)
L. Dawson
1-0-11-0
2.5
4
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
FOUR! These two are playing on top gear already! This is full and on middle. Evans skips down and smashes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
2.4
1
Liam Dawson To Philip Salt
On middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for one more.
2.3
1
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
Again drops it short. Evans pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
2.2
4
Liam Dawson To Laurie Evans
FOUR! On the pads, it is flicked through mid-wicket for a boundary.
2.1
1
Liam Dawson To Philip Salt
Touch short and outside off, it is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Liam Dawson comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 2 : 20/0
7 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 11.4
- 11.5
P. Salt
7 (5)
L. Evans
12 (5)
J. Thompson
1-0-7-0
1.5
1
Jordan Thompson To Philip Salt
On a length and outside off. Salt punches it to covers and gets another run.
1.4
1
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
Length and outside off, worked to deep square leg for a single.
1.3
4
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
FOUR! Crunched! Length ball, outside off, bit of width and Evans powers it wide of mid off for a boundary.
1.2
0
Jordan Thompson To Laurie Evans
On a length and on off, defended to covers.
1.1
1
Jordan Thompson To Philip Salt
Short of a length, outside off. Salt punches on the up to mid off for a single.
Jordan Thompson will bowl his first set.
End Of The Over 1 : 13/0
13 Runs
- 10.1
- 1 WD 0.2
- 40.2
- 30.3
- 40.4
- 00.5
P. Salt
5 (3)
L. Evans
7 (2)
C. Wood
1-0-13-0
0.5
0
Chris Wood To Philip Salt
Tries the same shot again but Wood removes the pace from the delivery. This is outside off. Salt misses.
0.4
4
Chris Wood To Philip Salt
FOUR! 13 runs off the first set already! Short in length and outside off. Salt opens the off side as he makes room and cuts it hard over backward point for a boundary.
0.3
3
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
Three more! This is on the pads, it is flicked to deep mid-wicket. The fielder is standing at deep square leg and the batters take three till the man cuts it off.
0.2
4
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
FOUR! Good shot! First of the chase! Pitched up on middle. Evans heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.2
wd
Chris Wood To Laurie Evans
Wide! Length ball, tries the slower but bowls down leg. Evans misses his flick.
0.1
1
Chris Wood To Philip Salt
On a length and around off. Salt splices it aerially and to mid off. The fielder collects on a bounce and there is a run out chance as well but the fielder fumbles. A single and Manchester Originals are underway.
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Batsmen
- Philip Salt
- Laurie Evans
- Wayne Madsen
- Paul Walter
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashton Turner
- Tom Lammonby
- Tom Hartley
- Richard Gleeson
- Josh Little
- Matt Parkinson
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue The Rose Bowl, Southampton
- Weather Clear
- Toss London Spirit won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Manchester Originals beat London Spirit by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match Laurie Evans
- Umpire Russell Warren (ENG), Alex Wharf (ENG) and Graham Lloyd (ENG)
- Referee Dean Cosker (ENG)
Match Notes
