Men’s Hundred | Glenn Phillips' heroics go awry as Southern Brave secure playoff spot in rain interrupted clash

08/14/2024

The key clash between Southern Brave and Welsh Fire was washed out by rain. Batting first, Welsh Fire posted 181/5, courtesy of Glenn Phillips' blistering 48 off 19 balls and Luke Wells' half-century whereas Southern Brave's chase was halted early and the match was ultimately abandoned.

‌As the tournament neared its end, Welsh Fire captain Tom Abell won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision proved advantageous as Welsh Fire openers Jonny Bairstow and Stephen Eskinazi made a strong start, reaching 35/0 in just 20 deliveries. However, Tymal Mills intervened, dismissing Bairstow in the fifth set. Despite the breakthrough, the run rate remained steady as Luke Wells and Eskinazi advanced the score to 66/1 by the eighth set. Akeal Hosein then struck, removing the Australia-UK bred and slowing the run flow with Wells and Tom Kohler-Cadmore at the crease. However, Kohler-Cadmore failed to contribute significantly and was dismissed midway through the innings. In the slog sets, Glenn Phillips' explosive knock of 48 off 19 balls combined with Wells' 53 off 30 propelled Welsh Fire to a total of 181/5.

In reply, the Southern Braves had a rocky start losing opener Alex Davies on just the second delivery. Following this early setback, James Vince and Leus du Plooy steadied the ship, taking the score to 21/1 in 15 deliveries. However, Vince's promising form was cut short when Matt Henry dismissed him on the 16th ball With Vince’s departure, a sudden downpour sent the groundsmen scurry into the field to swiftly cover the pitches as the players trudged back to the hut. As the torrential rain persisted in Southampton, the match was abandoned after a few minutes wait. Eventually, the Brave's advanced to the playoffs, finishing with eleven points and a superior net run rate. Although they were level on points with the Superchargers, their net run rate secured their place. They will now compete in the eliminator on Saturday.

Big one!

Glenn Dominic Philips finally where where you all these while my man 😭😭🔥🔥💪. A but too late unfortunately 😕
— 🆁🅾🅻🅴🆇ᶜʳⁱᶜᵏᵉᵗᵍᵉᵉᵏ (@RoshanSriram123)

Yeah!

Welsh Fire on 🔥 at The Bowl. 181-5 thx mainly to Luke Wells & Glenn Phillips.

Tough chase ahead for Southern Brave in although pitch looks decent.
— Steve Godwin (@GoddersSteve)

Luke Wells!🔥🔥

Luke Wells and Stephen Eskinazi are racing towards big totals for Welsh Fire 🤩 |
— The Hundred (@thehundred)

Going big!

Luke Wells is striking at over 200 right now 🤯
— The sports (@the_sports_x)

LOL!

Same rain that they played in when Vince got bowled
— Kyle Cleobury (@KCleobury)

Could see that!

It evidently got worse and worse. Hense they didn’t go back on
— Tom (@ThomasClay3)

Can't do that!

They would go back on in any rain, but they should of continued
— Kyle Cleobury (@KCleobury)

Why happy?

Abonded 🤪
— Sonu Mohidh (@SonuMohidh2)

Men’s Hundred | Glenn Phillips' heroics go awry as Southern Brave secure playoff spot in rain interrupted clash

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