OVI VS SOB MATCH 14

That's it then from this game and also from a fabulous Super Sunday. We've had four entertaining games and the party just keeps on going. On 15th August, there's a double-header lined up as Birmingham Phoenix go up against Trent Rockets. It will be the Women's game first followed by the Men's game. The first one will start at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but our build-up as usual will begin much sooner. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Mahela Jayawardena, the coach of Southern Brave, says that they have not played good cricket. Feels that all the teams have improved but they have not. Adds that the bowlers of Oval Invincibles hit the good areas and his batters didn't show enough confidence to attack. Praises Will Jacks for his knock. On the absence of Tymal Mills, Mahela replies that it's unfortunate for them with the injuries but at the same time, it's an opportunity for the other guys in the squad. Admits that they have not been playing quality cricket. Tells that they are not going to give up on the season and keep trying hard and win those marginal games. Shares that in The Hundred you have to go out without the fear of failure. Feels that they are making a few errors that they need to rectify. He is confident about the quality of the squad and adds that it's more about understanding the roles within the group.

Sam Billings, the captain of Oval Invincibles, says that it is a momentum game and tonight was all about one man, a very special knock from Will Jacks. Adds that the moment of the day was Jacks getting to his hundred and he completely deserved it. Says that he is very lucky to have six frontline bowlers and Reece Topley bowled a fabulous first set of ten. Adds that they bowled first because there was a green tinge on the pitch and their pacers did get help and they used it well too. Says that Jacks had some time in the middle in a recent four-day game and on a good wicket when he gets in, there's no stopping him. Goes on to share that the first time when he saw Jacks, he was taking on the fiery pace of Adam Milne and calls him a class act. Says that anytime you lose a player like Sunil Narine, it is a big opportunity for someone else. On Jason Roy's sorry form, Billings calls it a horrible place to be in and everyone's been there but he's a world-class player. Reckons that at the moment they are winning games without some of the big names firing which is good and they can help out when things get tight. Adds that the crowd has been great, it's great fun to play for them and is happy with the win.

Will Jacks (108* off 48 balls) is the unanimous choice for the Player of the Match award. Says that it's an amazing feeling and he is thrilled with the way everyone was cheering for him when he was on strike. Shares that he was just picking his scoring areas and went for the balls falling in his arc. Mentions that it was a below-par target and he had the luxury of taking his time. States that there are so many good players in England and there is a lot of competition to represent the national team.

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The Invincibles planned their chase to perfection. They amassed 36 runs in the Powerplay and scored the same number of runs on the next 25 balls as well. The wickets of Rilee Rossouw and Sam Billings did fall along the way, but the presence of Will Jacks, in scintillating form, never allowed Southern Brave to create any pressure. The defending champions got outplayed and it's yet another big loss for them.

What a knock! What a finish! A thumping win for Oval Invincibles! They have now won three on the bounce and going strong in this edition. This victory was set up by their bowling unit, led by Reece Topley's exceptional first three sets. Southern Brave were lacklustre with the bat, and their bowling was also flat, despite starting brightly by dismissing Jason Roy for a duck. It was the Will Jacks show after that. The other day Will Smeed notched up the first-ever hundred of The Hundred and here is another Will, Will Jacks doing the same. Take a bow!

SIX! That's it, Will Jacks goes bang-bang and finishes things off in style! Rehan Ahmed drags it down on middle and leg, Jacks rocks onto the back foot and thrashes it away over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Oval Invincibles win the match by 7 wickets and 18 balls to spare!

SIX! Take a bow, Will Jacks! This has been a batting display of the highest quality, a HUNDRED to savour for the young man. This is tossed up on middle, Jacks muscles it away over the cow corner fence and brings up the ton in prime fashion. The crowd has gone bonkers.

Rehan Ahmed is brought back into the attack.

A low full toss and around off, Will Jacks slaps it down to long off for just one. He is one hit away from his century.

Fuller one and outside off, Sam Curran drives it through covers for just one.

NO BALL! Hogan bangs in a bouncer on middle and leg, Sam Curran ducks under it. It is called a no ball for height.

Goes fuller and outside off, Will Jacks slices it through backward point for just a single.

Short and on middle, Sam Curran pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. The crowd rises up once again as Jacks returns on strike.

Full and on middle, Sam Curran looks to work it to the leg side but gets a leading edge towards point.

Michael Hogan is back in for his third set of five.