Jos Buttler delivered a standout innings at Old Trafford as Manchester Super Giants swept aside Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred. The England batter struck 90 from 50 balls to lead the home side to a commanding 87-run victory.
The result underlined Super Giants' strong start to the competition, giving them two wins from their first two matches. Buttler's aggressive knock was the central performance of the game and set the tone for a one-sided contest.
Birmingham Phoenix were unable to match that level after Buttler had put the hosts in control. Manchester's all-round display turned the match firmly in their favour and ensured there was no way back for the visitors.
For Super Giants, the emphatic margin of victory adds early momentum in the men's Hundred. For Phoenix, the heavy defeat leaves them searching for a response after being outplayed by a Buttler innings that dominated the night.
