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During the 29th match of The Hundred Men’s 2024, between Northern Superchargers and London Spirit, Keaton Jennings dazzled spectators with a sensational scoop shot against Reece Topley.
Keaton Jennings executes a dazzling scoop shot
The highlight came in the 24th delivery of the London Spirit’s innings. Facing Topley, Jennings executed a flawless scoop that soared over the fine-leg boundary for a six. This shot was a testament to Jennings’ precision and timing, effectively clearing the fence with ease.
Here is the video:
Smart play from Keaton Jennings 👏 |
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Jennings’ performance was a bright spot in an otherwise challenging innings for London Spirit. He scored a fiery 30 runs off just 12 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, at a striking rate of 250. His aggressive approach was one of the few highlights as London Spirit struggled throughout their innings.
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London Spirit’s batters collapse
Batting first, London Spirit managed to post a modest total of 111 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 100 balls. Aside from Jennings, Ravi Bopara was the only other notable contributor, scoring 31 runs from 29 balls with 3 boundaries. The rest of the batting lin🧔eup faltered under pressure.
In contrast, Adil Rashid was the standout performer for the Northern Superchargers. His exceptional spell of bowling, which included 9 dot balls and only 16 runs conceded from 20 balls, proved pivotal. Rashid’s ability to contain the batters and secure crucial wickets left the London Spirit’s innings in disarray, preventing any significant partnerships.
Northern Superchargers clinch win via DLS method
When the Northern Superchargers began their chase, they quickly gained momentum, reaching 64/1 in just 44 balls. Graham Clark‘s rapid innings of 26 runs from 13 balls, featuring 2 fours and 2 sixes, was instrumental. Despite losing Clark, the Superchargers were well-placed with Matthew Short and Oliver Robinson at the crease when rain halted play.
As the rain persisted, the umpires ultimately decided to abandon the match. Accordinܫg to the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method, the Northern Superchargers were declared victorious by 21 runs.
