England speedster sets new milestone in The Hundred tournament with a hat-trick of wickets at a staggering 90mph pace
In a thrilling turn of events at Old Trafford, Sonny Baker claimed a hat-trick for Manchester Originals in The Hundred 2025, helping his team to a convincing victory over Northern Superchargers.
Defending a target of 171-3, the Originals' bowling attack was in top form. Josh Tongue provided the initial breakthroughs, dismissing Zak Crawley and Michael Pepper. Rachin Ravindra and Noor Ahmad accounted for the wickets of Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence, respectively, leaving Northern Superchargers struggling at 42-4 after 31 balls.
The match was dominated by the Originals, with Tongue and Baker leading the bowling charts. Tongue ended the match with impressive figures of 3-21, while Baker claimed the hat-trick, finishing with figures of 3-21 (with three balls remaining in his quota). Baker's hat-trick was the fourth in The Hundred, joining Sam Curran, Tymal Mills, and Imran Tahir in this exclusive club.
Jos Buttler, the captain of Manchester Originals, also shone with the bat. He scored an unbeaten fifty in the match, adding to his impressive run of form. Buttler has scored 189 runs for the Originals so far, making him the second-highest run-scorer for the team.
In contrast, Northern Superchargers struggled to keep up. Their hopes were boosted by Heinrich Klaasen's blistering 25-ball 50, which included four fours and four sixes. However, the Originals' bowling attack was too strong, and they eventually bowled out Northern Superchargers for 114.
The victory further strengthens Manchester Originals' position in The Hundred 2025, with the team boasting players in the top three for both runs and wickets. The Originals' fans will be eagerly anticipating their next match, hoping for more impressive performances from their star players.
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