Sciver-Brunt downplays calf concern after sealing Rockets' final spot
England captain hits match-winning 32 off 19 from No. 7 amid calf management
England captain hits match-winning 32 off 19 from No. 7 amid calf management
Commentator: Shashwat Kumar
5:44pm That will be all from us for this game. Some more action lined up in the Hundred today, and you can keep track of it right here. Until next time, from all of us at Cricinfo, it is goodbye!
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Player of the Match: Happy to be here on the winning side. Wicket was a bit slow, they bowled pretty well in the first half. Happy to be able to come in and get going. (On her batting position and if it was tactical or injury management) A bit of both. Probably batted quite well as a side, so for the others to have a hit. And a bit of management (of my calf injury) as well. We have got a lot of people in form and high on confidence. We have balanced our side nicely, and (being) high on confidence is the main thing. (On how they intend to spend the next week) Building up to Sunday, we sort of know what we need to do. Couple of days to refresh and then back in on Thursday or Friday. We have some special fans. Great atmosphere and glad we could get a few more wins (at home) this season.
5:37pm A strange little run-chase. It began at snail's pace, with the Rockets slumping to the lowest-ever powerplay score. They then opted to hold NSB back, meaning the onus shifted solely onto Gardner. Thankfully for them, Gardner ticked along nicely through the middle, with NSB then applying the finishing touches (well, almost). The Brave gave it a proper rattle in the powerplay and with 30 balls left, perhaps had the game in their grasp too, only for NSB to snatch it away. They are still very much in this tournament, although if they want to have another crack at the Rockets this season, they will have to take the longer route.
Garth on strike
Nat Sciver-Brunt run out 32 (21m 19b 5x4 0x6) SR: 168.42
Knott to bowl the final over. 2 off 5
Over-rate penalty slapped on SB too. One less fielder allowed outside the ring
England captain hits match-winning 32 off 19 from No. 7 amid calf management