Danni Wyatt’s unbeaten 46* propels Southern Brave to a vital win over Oval Invincibles in a rain-marred clash, solidifying her top runscorer status.
In a rain-affected match, Southern Brave emerged victorious over Oval Invincibles by seven wickets through the DLS method in The Hundred competition. England’s Danni Wyatt showcased her prowess with an impressive unbeaten 46* from 37 balls, leading her team to secure their first win of the season. Despite facing two dropped catches, Wyatt steered her side to victory with some crucial shots, eventually surpassing Nat Sciver-Brunt to become the top run-scorer in the women’s tournament this year.
Notably, Wyatt’s innings was supported by Lauren Cheatle and the young talent Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who both claimed two wickets each to restrict Oval Invincibles to a total of 79 for 4. Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten 26 from 17 deliveries provided some resistance, but rain interruptions delayed play and set a revised target of 83 for the Invincibles.The hosts had opportunities to dismiss Wyatt early on, but her experience shone through as she guided her team to victory with a boundary in the final over. The match saw standout performances such as Ryana MacDonald-Gay’s impressive bowling figures of 1 for 7 and Cheatle’s crucial wickets that dented the Invincibles’ batting lineup.
The game was marked by key moments, including Smriti Mandhana’s early dismissal, Maia Bouchier’s fall to MacDonald-Gay, and crucial catches taken by the Brave fielders. Ultimately, Wyatt’s composure under pressure and skillful batting proved decisive in securing the win for Southern Brave in a thrilling encounter against Oval Invincibles.
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