In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Utilita Bowl, the Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan made history by becoming the first bowler in The Hundred to witness all five balls of a set go for six. It was a moment of pure brilliance that left fans and experts alike in awe.
The match between the Southern Brave and Trent Rockets was nothing short of thrilling, with the Brave ultimately coming out on top by just two wickets. Kieron Pollard was the star of the show, turning the game around with his sensational hitting. Despite struggling at the start, Pollard managed to smash five consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan, propelling his team towards victory.
“Pollard had a slow start but once he got going, there was no stopping him. It was truly a masterclass in hitting,” remarked a spectator at the ground.
The former Windies captain’s heroic efforts saw him score 45 runs from just 23 balls before being run out. However, Chris Jordan stepped up to the plate and sealed the win for the Brave with a boundary off the penultimate delivery.
The Rockets had started strong, with Tom Banton leading the charge with a quick-fire 30 from 17 balls. But a brilliant spell of fast bowling from John Turner, who took 3 for 24 including the key wicket of James Vince, kept the Brave in the game.
As the innings progressed, the Rockets faltered under pressure. Boundaries dried up, wickets tumbled, and the momentum swung in favor of the Brave. Despite some late hitting from Rovman Powell and Lewis Gregory, the Rockets could only manage to reach 126 for 8 at the end of their innings.
“Jordan led the bowling attack superbly, picking up crucial wickets to restrict the Rockets’ total. It was a team effort that ultimately got us over the line,” said Brave’s captain after the match.
The thrilling encounter left fans on the edge of their seats and set a new benchmark for excitement in The Hundred. With moments of brilliance and drama aplenty, this match will surely go down in history as one of the most memorable in the tournament.
