Headingley washout after Superchargers make robust begin

Birmingham Phoenix 84 for five vs Northern Superchargers – Match deserted

Torrential rain introduced an abrupt finish to the Hundred match at Headingley between Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix with simply 62 balls doable in Phoenix’s first innings. With puddles forming on the outfield the umpires had been left with no selection however to name a halt to proceedings after a heavy bathe engulfed Leeds.

It was irritating for the hosts who had obtained themselves into a good place throughout the play that was doable with Reece Topley eradicating opener Jacob Bethell for 0 in his opening set of deliveries.That introduced England star Ben Duckett to the center and he launched himself with a ramped shot for six earlier than hitting an unbeaten 34 off 26 balls earlier than the rain got here.

Spin additionally performed its half with Matthew Short eradicating Dan Mousley and Shadab Khan in fast succession with England’s Adil Rashid claiming the wicket of Jamie Smith who was bowled for 13 with the guests 84 for five on the shut.

England batter Harry Brook was additionally concerned after making himself out there for Superchargers’ opening fixture, following the conclusion of the Ashes on Monday.