Hypocaust

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As well as having the leading run-scorer (Dunkley 259), and the joint highest wicket taker (Gardner 10) in the league, Trent Rockets also have two of the most impressive domestic English players with bat (Luff) and ball (Phillips). A useful combination. #TheHundred

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The 12 off 5 balls Birmingham Phoenix needed at the death were the most a side has required off the last 5 balls in a successful chase in The Hundred women's competition. The previous record was Northern Superchargers' 11 against Manchester Originals at Headingley in 2022.

Hypocaust@hypocaust.bsky.social · 4d ago

Ellyse Perry hits a six and a four off consecutive balls as Birmingham Phoenix 145/3 (99) complete their hgihest chasse. Perry 68* (46) Capsey 51 (29) Voll 1-9 (10) Potts 1-18 (15) Phoenix win by 7 wickets with a ball to spare. #TheHundred espncricinfo.com/series/the-h...

'AFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa plan' Showing solidarity and literally refusing to play ball is something boards in cricket never manage to do. Instead, they are meekly (and cheaply) bought off as they waive through whatever last minute changes the ICC makes to World Cups etc.

Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through

Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposal...

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Most runs scored after the fall of the 5th wicket to win a chase in The Hundred women's competition: 72 Super Giants v Sunrisers, today (71/5 - target 143) 68 Phoenix v Rockets, 2021 (58/5 - target 126) 68 Originals v Superchargers, 2023 (40/5 - target 108) #TheHundred

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