Phoenix still alive thanks to ace Erin

By Josh Graham

AUSTRALIAN Erin Burns smoked 38 from 26 balls to help Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets and keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the final stages.All-rounder Burns and No.8 Emily Arlott, who hit 22 not out from 14, helped the Phoenix recover from 71-6 to successfully chase down the Rockets’ 125-7 with three wickets in hand and six balls to spare.Heather Graham (26) and Abigail Freeborn (30) put on 54 in 39 balls for the Rockets at Trent Bridge be- fore both were dismissed by left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon, who took 3-26 from her 20 balls to take...

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