Seifert fireworks lift MSG into second to leave Sunrisers sweating
Result sends Trent Rockets through to Lord's final and leaves MI London with outside chance
Result sends Trent Rockets through to Lord's final and leaves MI London with outside chance
Scorer: K Vairavan | Commentator: Matt Roller
9.08pm: Right, that's all from us for tonight. Hugely impressive performance from Manchester Super Giants who are near-certain to feature in Friday's Eliminator down at The Oval. Sunrisers Leeds have an anxious wait tomorrow to see if they'll join them there, which will depend on the results - and margins of victory - in the final two men's group games. We also have two dead-rubbers in the women's comp tomorrow, and we'll bring you every ball as always. See you then.
Jos Buttler is on Sky: "[Seifert?] Perfect, wasn't it? The best day we've had as a team, bowled brilliantly, Noor took that steepling catch... Seifert's first 10 balls were incredible. [NRR?] We didn't mention it at all until around 50 balls, when we said we need to win by the 75th ball. Since Aiden's had to go back home, Paul Walter's stepped in and these two have been phenomenal. [Seifert strengths?] Fearless nature of his mindset, and the way he's all around the ground... Very difficult to defend when you can score around the ground, and the power to clear the fielders when they're back on the rope. [Bowling effort?] Incredibly satisfying, they've been really dangerous. Even though they got away to a good start, we felt like we did OK. We spoke about finding ways to take wickets. Our fielding was the best we've fielded in the whole tournament so far. [Tomorrow?] I don't think we'll watch it... Pack up here, and start making our way - hopefully - towards London. Fitting end for us here at home."
9.04pm: Ian Ward on Sky Sports says MI London will have to win by a margin of around 59* runs against Birmingham Phoenix tomorrow to overtake Sunrisers Leeds on Net Run Rate.
That's only the second 10-wicket win in the men's Hundred, across six seasons.
9.01pm: Tim Seifert is player of the match. "It felt good, but the most important thing is getting the team the victory. [NRR equation?] I had no idea to be honest! The message got run out when we needed about 50 runs... That's when we got told to put the pedal down. [Did you prefer not knowing?] The way we want to put pressure on the bowlers straightaway doesn't change. A good start allows us to do what we did tonight. Personally, I wouldn't like to know. [Form?] We've got a great side and environment. It's a great tournament to be involved in. It's great to be playing in front of decent crowds in amazing stadiums. [Attack?] Unbelievable. Credit to Marsh and Rickelton but the way we pulled them back was outstanding. [Eliminator?] We'll make our way down to London. Enjoy tonight, and look forward to that."
For Sunrisers, it is a waiting game. They should still qualify, but could be overtaken tomorrow... most likely by MI London, whose NRR is not a million miles behind, but potentially by Welsh Fire too if they win by a huge margin.
MSG are through to the Eliminator, barring a big MI London win tomorrow and a win by a near-impossible margin by Welsh Fire. They are near enough through, and can make the journey down to the Oval.
Mike: "Not called 'Bam Bam' for nothing Tim Seifert!"
8.56pm: MSG have done it! They knock off the runs in just 67 legal balls, and leapfrog Sunrisers to go second in the table. Trent Rockets are through to the final as a result.
Scores tied. Incredible hitting from Seifert tonight.
Free hit incoming. MSG are so nearly there...
Carse returns for his final five balls. 10 off 10 for MSG to go second.
11 off 11 for MSG to overtake Sunrisers, and all-but-clinch their spot in the Eliminator. They're nearly there...
Result sends Trent Rockets through to Lord's final and leaves MI London with outside chance