The opening spherical of The Hundred ended with defending champion Oval Invincibles launching its title defence in fashion.
Sam Billings’ facet dismantled London Spirit, bowling it out for 80 regardless of the presence of Kane Williamson and David Warner. Ashton Turner’s 21 was the highest rating as Rashid Khan and Sam Curran took three wickets apiece. Will Jacks’ 24 led the chase, accomplished with six wickets to spare.
James Anderson’s first outing within the competitors was much less memorable. The 43-year-old went wicketless for 36 runs in his 20 balls as Manchester Originals made 131 in opposition to Southern Courageous, powered by captain Phil Salt’s 60. Jason Roy (30) and Craig Overton (18*) steered the Courageous to a tense one-wicket win, with Tymal Mills’ 3-22—together with Salt, Jos Buttler (22) and Heinrich Klaasen (15)—proving decisive.
Welsh Hearth’s electrical begin from Steve Smith (29) and Jonny Bairstow (42) fizzled into a complete of 143 in opposition to Northern Superchargers. Imad Wasim, Matthew Potts and Adil Rashid shared the wickets earlier than Zak Crawley (67*) and Dawid Malan (41) all however sealed the chase, completed off by Harry Brook’s unbeaten 25.
Trent Rockets eased previous Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets. Phoenix collapsed to 26/4 earlier than Liam Livingstone (39), Joe Clarke (29) and Dan Mousley (18*) lifted it to 122. Tom Banton (43) and Rehan Ahmed (25) arrange the Rockets’ reply, with Max Holden (22*) finishing the job.
Off the sector, new possession teams have been a notable presence. The backers of Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Tremendous Giants are amongst these set to take management of franchises from subsequent season.