It was Curran’s night. Not Sam Curran – the England regular and player of the tournament at the T20 World Cup last year – but instead Tom, who is no longer just a canny fast bowler but a sparkling all-rounder, too. The elder Curran smashed an unbeaten 67 off 34 balls as Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals by 14 runs to win the men’s Hundred at Lord’s.
Curran’s innings was not just a late‑order blitz but also a rescue act, his partner for the ride New Zealand’s Jimmy Neesham. The pair met with their side in strife, five down and with 64 balls still left to address.
