The Hundred delivered another dramatic finish as Southern Brave pulled off a thrilling 12-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix despite defending a modest total of 128 runs . The match featured an unusual cricketing moment in the closing stages when three wickets fell in three consecutive deliveries-but the bowler was not awarded a hat-trick.
Why Luke Wood Didn’t Get a Hat-Trick
Southern Brave pacer Luke Wood bowled the final set of five balls and struck twice in successive deliveries.
He dismissed:
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Scott Currie
With two wickets in two balls, Wood was on the verge of claiming a hat-trick. However, on the very next delivery, batter Saqib Mahmood attempted a quick single but was run out by a brilliant direct hit from Adil Rashid at short third man.
Since the third wicket was a run-out and not credited to the bowler, Luke Wood’s hat-trick was denied.
What Is a Team Hat-Trick?
Although Wood missed out on an individual hat-trick, Southern Brave still achieved what is known as a team hat-trick.
A team hat-trick occurs when three wickets fall in three consecutive deliveries, regardless of whether all three wickets are credited to the same bowler. In this case, the third dismissal was a run-out, so it counted as part of the team’s three consecutive wickets but not Wood’s personal hat-trick.
Southern Brave Successfully Defend 128
After being asked to bat first, Southern Brave posted 128/8.
Top Performers with the Bat
- Marcus Stoinis: 34 runs
For Birmingham Phoenix, Rehan Ahmed impressed with the ball, finishing with 3 wickets for 25 runs.
Bowlers Turn the Match Around
Birmingham Phoenix made a steady start and reached 52/1 after 47 balls, appearing to be in control of the chase.
However, Southern Brave’s bowlers fought back brilliantly.
Best Bowling Performances
- Luke Wood: 3 wickets
- Marcus Stoinis: 2 wickets while conceding just 16 runs in 10 balls
- Jofra Archer: 1 wicket for 21 runs from 20 balls
Their disciplined bowling restricted Birmingham Phoenix to 116/9 in 100 balls, handing Southern Brave a memorable 12-run win.
First Victory of the Season
The victory marked Southern Brave’s first win of the season after losing their opening three matches. The dramatic finish, highlighted by three wickets in three consecutive deliveries and Luke Wood’s near hat-trick, made it one of the most exciting moments of this year’s The Hundred tournament.