The Hundred 2024: Tim Southee leads Birmingham Phoenix to key win over Trent Rockets

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The Hundred 2024: Tim Southee leads Birmingham Phoenix to key win over Trent Rockets

Tim Southee took a brilliant 5-12 to set Birmingham Phoenix on their way to a crucial six-wicket win over Trent Rockets at Edgbaston.

The New Zealand seamer struck twice early on to dismiss Tom Banton and Joe Root before claiming three in the last five ****** of the innings as Rockets were restricted to 118.

A review denied him a hat-trick after John Turner was initially given out lbw but Southee still finished with the second best figures in The Hundred men’s competition.

Left-hander Tom Alsop was among Southee’s victims but only after making an impressive 51 from 37 ****** on debut for the visitors.

Rockets bowlers Turner and Luke Wood were also on hat-tricks as Phoenix were put under pressure at 52-4 in the chase.

But with such a modest target, it only took one partnership to get the hosts back on track and Liam Livingstone (30* from 32 ******) and Jacob Bethell provided it.

A patient, unbroken stand of 68 took Phoenix to victory with seven ****** to spare.

The win lifts them up to third and keeps progress to the eliminator in their own hands, while Rockets are now out.

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