Match Details
Earlier in the game, it was Lewis Gregory who won the toss and put the Manchester Originals into bat first. Manchester Originals batted brilliantly on a good-looking pitch. Jos Buttler looked good with his 41 off 25 balls. Phil Salt was the real hero as he batted through the innings and carried his bat with an unbeaten 70 off 46 balls. Valuable contributions from Andre Russell (16off 10), Tristan Stubbs (27 off 10), and Laurie Evans (26*off 11) propelled the hosts to get to 189-3 in 100 balls. Tristan Stubbs had a good day as he hit 24 off an over from Shamsi before getting out to him.
Samit Patel was the pick of the bowlers from Trent Rockets
with figures of 2-20 in 20 balls. Tabraiz Shamsi picked up a wicket for 45 runs
in 20 balls. The others went at two or more than two a ball with no wickets to
show for. It was a tough day for the bowlers from either side and the scores don't lie.
So, a win for 8 wickets for Trent Rockets as they go top of the table. Manchester Originals have lost three out of three and are languishing at the bottom of the table. Stay tuned for the post-match presentation ceremony that comes your way shortly.