3 Runs Needed from 2 Balls… Batter Dominates, Kohli’s Teammate Faces Crushing Defeat
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In a nail-biting finish, the batsman clinched victory with just 3 runs needed from 2 balls, overpowering the bowler. A heartbreaking loss followed for Virat Kohli’s teammate, who was on the losing side.
Southern Brave defeated Manchester Originals by 1 wicket in a thrilling match with Reece Topley's four in The Hundred. Manchester scored 131 runs batting first, in response to which Brave achieved the target with one ball to spare. Topley performed brilliantly in the last over while Scott Curry took 4 wickets. James Anderson and Farhan Ahmed's debut was disappointing.
England's star fast bowler Reece Topley, usually known for bowling, did wonders with the bat in a match played in The Hundred. Reece hit a four off the fifth ball of the last over to give Southern Brave a thrilling one-wicket win.
With this win, the Brave team made a great start in their opening match of The Hundred. They chased the target of 132 runs given by Manchester Originals with one ball to spare.
The Hundred: Southern Brave beat Manchester Originals by 1 wicket
In fact, in the second match of The Hundred 2025 on August 6, Southern Brave won the toss against Manchester Originals and elected to bowl first. Batting first, Manchester Originals captain Phil Salt scored 60 runs off 41 balls with the help of 4 fours and 2 sixes. After this, no player of the team could score big. Jos Buttler was dismissed after scoring 22 runs off 18 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen scored 15 runs off 16 balls.