Southern Brave Edge Thriller as Anderson Struggles on Hundred Debut

Southern Brave Edge Thriller as Anderson Struggles on Hundred Debut

In a heart-stopping finale at Emirates Old Trafford, Southern Brave pulled off a stunning one-wicket win over Manchester Originals, thanks to late heroics from Reece Topley, Tymal Mills, and Craig Overton in the Men’s Hundred competition.

Chasing 132 for victory, the Brave found themselves in deep trouble with just one wicket in hand and three runs needed from the final two balls. Topley, facing his first delivery, carved it through the field for a boundary to seal a dramatic win and silence the home crowd.

The nail-biting climax came after a crucial 25-run stand between Overton (18* off 8) and Mills (8 off 4), which revived Brave’s hopes from the brink of defeat. The chase had earlier been derailed by Manchester's Scott Currie, who returned career-best figures of 4 for 28 and dismissed key batter Michael Bracewell in the closing stages.

Veteran James Anderson made his much-anticipated debut in The Hundred at age 43, but endured a forgettable outing, conceding 36 runs off his 20 balls without taking a wicket. In contrast, 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed impressed on debut with a tight spell of five balls for just eight runs.

Despite Anderson's struggles, Manchester appeared in control for most of the second innings, especially after posting 131 for 4, anchored by a composed 60 off 41 from Phil Salt. The opener's knock not only gave his side a competitive total but also saw him surpass James Vince as the leading run-scorer in the history of the men's competition.

Tymal Mills, who earned the Meerkat Match Hero award, was instrumental with the ball, claiming the prized scalps of Salt, Jos Buttler, and Heinrich Klaasen to finish with figures of 3 for 22. His all-round contribution proved decisive.

Reflecting on the tense victory, Mills said, “Credit to Manchester Originals, they bowled really well for the best part of the innings. But Craig pulled out some big hits at the end, and Toppers finished it off brilliantly. We just wanted to take it deep and keep the scoreboard ticking.”

Southern Brave’s win was a testament to their lower-order resilience, and with two points secured in such dramatic fashion, they head into the rest of the tournament with momentum and belief.

Match Summary:
Southern Brave 133 for 9 (Roy 30, Currie 4-28)
Manchester Originals 131 for 4 (Salt 60, Mills 3-22)
Result: Southern Brave won by one wicket.

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