Moeen stars as Phoenix inflict first defeat on Rockets

Moeen Ali blasted 52 runs from just 28 balls, including eight boundaries and five sixes, to propel the Birmingham Phoenix to victory over the Trent Rockets.

Liam Livingstone also finished with a half-century and sealed a seven-wicket victory for Birmingham with 14 balls to spare.

The Rockets fell to defeat at Edgbaston after winning their opening three games of The Hundred with Luke Wood taking all three wickets for them after Daniel Sams' 55 not out and Lewis Gregory's 35 not out helped them set a target of 145 for the hosts.

Phoenix captain Moeen took the vital wicket of Alex Hales in the first over for the hosts, dismissing him with his second delivery, and Benny Howell took a further three wickets for the Phoenix.

With conditions changing slightly as the evening got darker, Phoenix didn't start their innings too well with Will Smeed and Miles Hammond managing only 20 runs between them but Moeen's aggression with the bat made the difference for Birmingham.

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