Liam Livingstone delivered a breathtaking performance for Birmingham Phoenix in their clash against Oval Invincibles in The Hundred on Tuesday. Playing at Edgbaston, the England all-rounder showcased his match-winning abilities in pursuit of a challenging 181-run target.

Livingstone’s innings was nothing short of sensational, smashing an unbeaten 69 runs from just 27 balls. His knock included seven boundaries and five towering sixes, maintaining a strike rate of over 225. His aggressive approach turned the momentum in Phoenix’s favour, keeping the chase alive even against a strong bowling attack.

One of the highlights of his innings came against star spinner Rashid Khan, whom he attacked fearlessly. Livingstone hammered 26 runs in only five balls off Rashid, dramatically turning the momentum of the match in his team’s favor. 

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With his explosive batting display, Birmingham Phoenix sealed the win with two balls remaining, pulling off a remarkable chase and underlining Livingstone’s status as one of the most dangerous finishers in the format.

Liam Livingstone’s Fearless Approach Towards Rashid Khan:

With 61 runs needed off 25 balls and six wickets remaining, Oval Invincibles turned to their key weapon, Rashid Khan. The Afghan leg-spinner, known for stifling chases with tight overs or crucial wickets, was expected to deliver. Instead, the outcome was drastically different, as the momentum swung sharply in Birmingham Phoenix’s favour.

Liam Livingstone unleashed a stunning assault on Rashid Khan, one of the top white-ball spinners in the game, smashing three sixes and two fours in a single over. The five-ball carnage produced 26 runs, making it the turning point of the match. Rashid conceded 59 runs in 20 balls, marking his most expensive spell in both The Hundred and his overall T20 career.

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The onslaught reduced the target to 35 runs from 20 balls, shifting momentum firmly towards Birmingham Phoenix. Despite losing two wickets at the start of the final over, the hosts stayed composed to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory. Livingstone’s explosive knock not only sealed the victory but also stood out as one of his finest match-winning performances.

Liam Livingstone After Winning the Match:

In an electrifying game at Edgbaston, Liam Livingstone played a captain’s knock of exceptional skill and match-winning impact. His explosive finish, combined with composure in crunch moments, proved crucial in guiding Birmingham Phoenix to their maiden win of the tournament. Speaking after the game, Livingstone reflected on the importance of his match-winning performance.

Livingstone said, “ We needed it, it's been a bit of a disappointing start to the tournament. It's nice to lead from the front and hopefully that gives the boys a bit of momentum and a bit of confidence. I was trying to be there at the end, it's something I haven't done a lot of in my career, so it was in the back of my mind, but we still needed to take some risks. It's an incredible win from where we were.”

Liam Livingstone earned the Meerkat Match Hero award for his brilliant match-winning knock, which not only propelled Birmingham Phoenix off the bottom of the table but also revived their hopes in this year’s tournament, giving their campaign a much-needed boost.