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Sam Curran’s All-Round Display Seals Invincibles Win and Consolidates Top Spot

Selector scrutiny during a surge in attendances raises the competition’s influence on England selection.

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The 35-year-old Bairstow is averaging 59.33, with a strike rate of 171.15, for Welsh Fire

Overview

  • Oval Invincibles beat Southern Brave by seven wickets, reaching 134 for three in 89 balls after dismissing the hosts for 133.
  • Sam Curran took 3-21 and finished 50 not out in a 101-run stand with Jordan Cox, becoming only the third player to combine a 50-plus and three-wicket haul in a men’s Hundred match.
  • Cox’s surge followed his unbeaten 86 that powered Invincibles’ record men’s total of 226 for four against Welsh Fire at the weekend.
  • New England ODI pick Sonny Baker underlined his call-up with a hat-trick for Manchester Originals in a 57-run win over Northern Superchargers.
  • Trent Rockets suffered major setbacks with Tom Alsop likely out for the tournament after a broken nose and Adam Hose ruled out for the rest of the season with a dislocated ankle.