Match Summary
Oval Invincibles (Men) posted a competitive 180 for 8 in their 100-ball innings. Key contributions included:
- Donovan Ferreira with a striking 63 off 29 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes)
- Jordan Cox adding a solid 44
- Tough spell from the bowlers, including economical bowling by the Currans and Behrendorff The TimesCricTrackerESPN.com
Birmingham Phoenix (Men) chased down the target in 19.3 overs (98 balls), finishing at 182 for 6, winning by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare ESPN.comThe Times.
Player of the Match: Liam Livingstone
- Explosive 69 not out off just 27 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes The TimesCricTrackerSky Sports
- Particularly brutal against Rashid Khan—Livingstone smashed 26 runs in five balls (4, 6, 6, 6, 4), marking Khan’s worst-ever T20 figures (0–59 off 20 balls) The TimesCricTrackerSky Sports
Additional contributions:
- Will Smeed anchored the innings with a rapid 51 (29 balls) CricTrackerESPN.com
- Joe Clarke contributed with 27 (14 balls) The TimesCricTracker
- Benny Howell finished the match in style, stepping in under pressure to hit the winning boundary with just two balls remaining The TimesSky SportsCricbuzz
- Saqib Mahmood blew a potential collapse opportunity by taking two wickets in two balls, but Phoenix held their nerve to see it through Sky SportsThe Times
Brief Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue & Date | Edgbaston, Birmingham – 12 August 2025 |
| Invincibles’ Innings | 180/8 in 100 balls |
| Phoenix’s Chase | 182/6 in 98 balls – won by 4 wickets |
| Top Performers | Livingstone (69*), Ferreira (63) |
| Turning Point | Livingstone’s onslaught against Rashid Khan |
| Impact | Phoenix secured their first win; Invincibles suffered their first defeat this season Sky SportsThe TimesCricTrackerESPN.com |
On a lively evening at Edgbaston, the defending champions Oval Invincibles set a solid foundation with 180 for 8, chiefly propelled by Donovan Ferreira’s blistering 63 off 29 and a steady 44 from Jordan Cox.
The Birmingham Phoenix reply began steadily, but it was Liam Livingstone’s breathtaking blitz that turned the game on its head. His 69 off 27 balls, including a stunning assault on Rashid Khan (26 runs in 5 balls), ripped the game away from Invincibles and delivered their first defeat of the season. Will Smeed’s 51 and Joe Clarke’s 27 added key support, before Benny Howell calmly sealed the chase with a late boundary.
Despite a brief moment of late drama when Saqib Mahmood snatched two wickets in as many balls, Phoenix showed composure to emerge victorious with two balls to spare.
