AN INSPIRED bowling performance from Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker propelled Manchester Super Giants to a stirring victory against London Spirit in front of a Lord’s crowd of 23,847.
The England pace pair took two wickets apiece but it was as much a test of nerve to hold a thrilling Spirit run-chase at bay, taking control of the final 10 deliveries to defy Liam Livingstone and get their team over the line.
With 56 wanted from 30 balls the game was in the balance. Livingstone and Dewald Brevis had been rebuilding after three wickets had fallen inside the first 46 balls, then Spi...