Will Jacks scored his first half-century of this year’s edition of The Hundred to help MI London claim a nerve-shredding last-ball win over Southern Brave, according to match reports. Jacks hit three fours and two sixes in his 41-ball knock of 54 to provide the backbone of MI’s chase of 130 on a tricky pitch in Southampton.
How MI London Secured the Last-Ball Victory Against Southern Brave
At 93-3 and with England all-rounder Jacks in good touch, MI had looked on course for a comfortable win only to lose four wickets for 34 runs. The momentum shifted to Brave when Jacks was trapped lbw to a toe-crushing yorker from Marcus Stoinis. Stoinis had earlier removed MI skipper James Vince and Nicholas Pooran for ducks in consecutive deliveries.
Sherfane Rutherford’s 21 off 12 balls swung it back the visitors’ way only for a nail-biting finale as he and Rashid Khan were run out while Tom Curran was bowled by Nikhil Chaudhary. With two runs needed from the final delivery of the match – bowled by Chaudhary – Ollie Pope managed to slash through point and scamper back for a second to seal the win.
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Trent Boult delivered a stellar spell for MI London, finishing as the pick of the attack with figures of 2-15 from his allotment of balls.
Southern Brave Innings and Bowling Performances
Brave had earlier posted 129-9 thanks to a 26-ball 49 from England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith at the top of the order, according to the scorecard. Smith cracked six fours and two sixes before he chipped a slower ball from veteran seamer Richard Gleeson into the hands of long on.
Tristan Stubbs added 38 off 31 balls while Chaudhary made 13, but they were the only other Brave players to make double figures. The wickets were shared around MI’s attack with Kiwi left-arm seamer Trent Boult the pick with 2-15 as Tom Curran, Sam Curran and Gleeson also claimed two apiece.
Current Standings in The Hundred Men’s Competition
Following this fixture at the Utilita Bowl, MI are third in the standings on eight points, according to the league table. They are level with leaders Manchester Super Giants and second-placed Welsh Fire having played a game more. Meanwhile, Brave are second bottom having lost their first three games of the campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the most runs for MI London in this match?
Will Jacks led the scoring for MI London with a 41-ball knock of 54 runs.
What were Trent Boult’s bowling figures?
Trent Boult finished with impressive figures of 2-15 for MI London.
How many runs did Jamie Smith score for Southern Brave?
Jamie Smith scored 49 runs off 26 deliveries at the top of the order for Southern Brave.
Where does MI London sit in the standings?
MI London sits third in the standings on eight points, level with the Manchester Super Giants and Welsh Fire.
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