The Oval Invincibles, part of Nita Ambani’s team, continue their dominant run in England’s The Hundred League, maintaining their position at the top of the points table. In a recent match, the team faced a daunting challenge, needing 102 runs from 40 balls. Two English batsmen rose to the occasion, achieving the target in a mere 28 balls and rewriting the record books. Their partnership included a staggering 10 sixes, leading to a resounding victory for the team with 11 balls to spare.
Cox and Curran’s Six-Hitting Extravaganza
In the 23rd match, the Trent Rockets posted a total of 171 runs for seven wickets in their 100-ball innings. The Oval Invincibles, chasing 172, initially struggled to gain momentum. The arrival of Jordan Cox and Sam Curran injected a new energy into the game, with the pair scoring runs at a rapid pace. They added 96 runs in just 42 balls, putting the team within striking distance of victory. Cox and Donovan Ferreira (14) then accelerated the scoring, ensuring a 6-wicket win for the team with 11 balls remaining.
Jordan Cox, the 24-year-old wicketkeeper, played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten 58 off 32 balls, which included 4 sixes and 5 fours. Sam Curran contributed a fiery 54 from just 24 balls, punctuated by 6 sixes and 2 fours. For the Trent Rockets, Rehan Ahmed claimed two wickets. David Willey and Ben Sanderson each took one wicket. Earlier, the Trent Rockets had established a strong start against the Oval Invincibles.
Trent Rockets’ Early Momentum
Batting first, the Trent Rockets began aggressively against the Oval Invincibles. Tom Banton (9) and Joe Root combined to score 55 runs in just 28 balls for the first wicket. After Banton’s dismissal, Root, with Rehan Ahmed (28), continued to build the innings, taking the team’s score past 100. Despite a subsequent dip in the team’s performance, Joe Root maintained his scoring rate, finishing with 76 runs from 41 balls, comprising 11 fours and 1 six.
Late in the innings, George Linde added a quickfire 25 runs in just 8 balls, featuring 1 four and 3 sixes, helping Trent Rockets reach 171 for 7 in their 100 balls. For the Oval Invincibles, Rashid Khan and Tom Curran took two wickets each. Jason Behrendorff and Nathan Sowter each took a wicket.