With an incredible last 10 deliveries, Dan Mousley stole the win for Birmingham Phoenix against the Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
The youthful all-round player helped Phoenix overcome an almost insurmountable scenario by taking three wickets for only three runs.
With five wickets remained and the Rockets chasing 138, only ten runs were needed from the final ten balls. However, Mousley decided to take matters into his own hands, sending down spearing yorkers to remove Rashid Khan and Lewis Gregory before removing Jordan Thompson for a golden duck.
Before that, the Rockets were coasting to victory, scoring 20 runs in the first 20 minutes, only managing two boundaries.
The world’s top-ranked men’s Test batter During the powerplay, Joe Root entered the game and quickly put runs on the board with 17 off his opening six balls, including his signature reverse scoop to clear the rope.
Rockets hit singles and twos to reach the goal when he was removed for 33 from 19 balls, but as they neared the finish line, the hosts lost Rovman Powell and Sam Hain to successive balls, which enabled pressure to mount and the Rockets finally failed.
Prior to then, Phoenix was reported to have scored a below-average 138 from the first 100 balls of the match thanks to an undefeated 46 by Jacob Bethell.
With a variety of smashes from his 29 balls at the crease towards the conclusion of the innings, the young English player showcased his full potential.
Because of the Rockets’ excellent bowling offense, several of his Phoenix teammates had found it difficult to get points early. However, their total was sufficient, primarily because of Mousley.
Hero Meerkat Mousley stated: “I was just trying to get as many yorkers in as I possibly could, and keep it under the bat and try to get them to make a mistake.”
He went on, “It’s one thing I have on my side,” in reference to the speed at which he bowls. I strive to take advantage of my good fortune in having it.
“All we wanted to do was play the entire game.” We are aware that in cricket, everyone becomes increasingly anxious as the game draws to a conclusion and the winner is the one who can maintain composure the longest.”
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