Southern Brave secured victory over Birmingham Phoenix at the Utilita Bowl with a dramatic late burst that included a rare team hat-trick. The decisive moment came in the final over, turning the match sharply in Brave's favour.
Luke Wood sparked the sequence by removing Ben Dwarshuis and Scott Currie in successive deliveries. Adil Rashid then completed the third wicket of the hat-trick when Saqib Mahmood was run out, giving Southern Brave three wickets in three balls as a team effort.
That final-over collapse proved crucial in sealing the result against Birmingham Phoenix. What had been a live contest was effectively settled by Southern Brave's sharp execution with both ball and fielding at the death.
The finish will be remembered for its combination of pressure bowling and alert work in the field. For Southern Brave, the team hat-trick provided the standout moment and the platform for an important win.
