Historic Super-5 Decider in The Hundred: Southern Brave Triumphs
Cricket fans witnessed a thrilling moment in the history of The Hundred, as the first match of the fourth season ended in a tie and was decided by a Super-5 instead of the traditional Super Over. Southern Brave emerged victorious against Birmingham Phoenix, securing their place in the final.
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Match Tied, Super-5 Decides the Winner
The match between Birmingham Phoenix and Southern Brave, held at The Oval in London, saw both teams scoring 126 runs after 100 balls each. To break the tie, the teams played a Super-5, a unique feature of The Hundred where each team faces five balls instead of the 6-ball Super Overseen in other formats.
Southern Brave Seals Victory
In the Super-5, Birmingham Phoenix batted first and scored 7 runs in their 5 balls. Southern Brave’s Kieron Pollard and Chris Jordan stepped up to chase the target. After a single on the first ball, Jordan smashed a four on the second ball, followed by 2 runs on the third ball. He then hit another boundary on the fourth ball, leading Southern Brave to victory with 8 runs in just 4 balls.
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Super-5: A Unique Feature of The Hundred
Unlike International Cricket and T20, where a Super Over consisting of 6 balls per team is played to decide a tied match, The Hundred uses a Super-5. This shorter format, featuring 100 balls per side and 5-ball overs, adds an exciting twist to the game, as seen in this dramatic match between Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix.
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