Buttler scores 90 as Manchester Super Giants beat Birmingham Phoenix by 87 runs
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Jos Buttler scored 90 from 50 balls to lead Manchester Super Giants to an 87-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred men's competition at Emirates Old Trafford. Buttler struck seven fours and five sixes as the home side posted 187-5, the second-highest Hundred total at the venue. Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for 100 in reply, handing Super Giants their second win from two matches. The women's fixture earlier in the day was washed out, and the men's match was delayed by 30 minutes. Buttler’s innings followed his highest T20 score of 131 against India earlier in July. Tom Moores added an unbeaten 39 from 17 deliveries for Super Giants. Liam Dawson took 3-15 for Super Giants, while Josh Tongue claimed 2-21. Phoenix captain Donovan Ferreira top-scored with 23.
What’s reported
Jos Buttler scored 90 from 50 balls, with seven fours and five sixes.
Manchester Super Giants posted 187-5 from 100 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for 100 from 97 balls.
Super Giants won by 87 runs.
This was Super Giants’ second win from two matches in The Hundred.
The women’s fixture was washed out and the men’s match delayed by 30 minutes.
Buttler’s 90 followed his highest T20 score of 131 against India earlier in July.
Tom Moores scored an unbeaten 39 from 17 deliveries.
Liam Dawson took 3-15 for Super Giants; Josh Tongue took 2-21.
Phoenix captain Donovan Ferreira top-scored with 23.
Key figures
Jos Buttler, England wicketkeeper-batter, scored 90 for Manchester Super Giants.
Aiden Markram, captain of Manchester Super Giants.
Tom Moores, scored unbeaten 39 for Manchester Super Giants.
Liam Dawson, took 3-15 for Manchester Super Giants.
Josh Tongue, took 2-21 for Manchester Super Giants.
Donovan Ferreira, captain of Birmingham Phoenix, top-scored with 23.
Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, batters for Birmingham Phoenix.
Sources: BBC News
