Sam Curran struck on his home ground to take the key wicket of Carlos Brathwaite as the Oval Invincibles beat the Manchester Originals by nine runs in the first men's match of English cricket's new The Hundred competition on Thursday. Earlier, Invincibles captain Sam Billings made 49 as the hosts recovered from 32-3 to finish on 145-8 from their 100 balls. Another Oval Invincibles win! Tom Hartley, who only made his professional debut in August, bowled the first over but the spinner removed openers Sam Curran and Roy. Sam Curran then bowled a no-ball before holding his nerve to seal victory for the Invincibles.

Source: News 24 July 22, 2021 21:45 UTC