The Hundred 2023: Ross Whiteley's superb catch helps Oval Invincibles overtake Northern Superchargers

Hundred men's competition, Clean Slate HeadingleyOval Invincibles 185-5 (100 balls): Cox 73* (38), Klaasen 46 (22); Parnell 2-29 Northern Superchargers 176-8 (100 balls): Banton 81 (43), Hose 41 (19); Atkinson 3-24, S Curran 2-31 Scorecard; Table

Superchargers needed 31 out of 16 bullets when Whiteley ran and dove full length to take out Tom Banton, who clubbed a brilliant 81

The Invincibles then pressed and limited the Superchargers to 176-8 to ensure a nine-point win and move two points clear at the top of the table.

They posted 185-5 with Jordan Cox smashing 73 steps on 48 balls.

What's up? else do you need to know? England fly-half Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on the first ball, looking to clear away international team-mate Reece Topley. It's the second time Roy has been missing the first ball of an Invincibles inning this season. South African Heinrich Klaasen had a brilliant 46 from 22 balls including six sixes. He hit Adil Rashid for successive sixes before the England leg spinner caught him long-range. Cox is now the second highest goalscorer in the men's competition this year with 163, two behind Manchester Originals' Jos Buttler. Banton hit seven fours and five sixes in his 43-ball innings and demonstrated his on-court power and innovation with swipes and ramps. Superchargers were in charge of the chase with Adam Hose hitting 41 of 19, including two ramp sixes. Invincibles pitcher Gus Atkinson impressed again, taking 3-24 on 20 balls, while Sam Curran took 2-31, including Banton's wicket. 'Where to play cricket' - what they said to win, what a place to play cricket. The boys gained some confidence in the last game.

"These are the games the guys want to play and the games The Hundred needs.

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