The Cricketer looks at the main talking points from the men's Hundred clash between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals
Heinrich Klaasen produced an exhibition in six-hitting to convert a solid Invincibles platform into a dominant position. He cleared the rope six times in 27 balls and there is no doubt about the standout moment.
Richard Gleeson, standing in again for Josh Tongue, delivered a ball above hip height, leading to a free hit.
Klaasen took full advantage of the extra delivery. As Gleeson went too full, the South African powered the ball back down the ground, a 94-metre tracer bullet which brought up a 20th T20 fifty, to accompany his two centuries in the format.
Invincibles only have him around until August 20 (when Jimmy Neesham is his replacement), so they would be well served to ensure they make full use of Klaasen before it is too late.
There was no stopping Heinrich Klaasen (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
"Is he English?" was the first reply to The Cricketer's Instagram post celebrating Spencer Johnson's figures of 3 for 1 from his 20 balls at the Kia Oval.
The 27-year-old Australian was playing just his 10th T20, having signed up as a late replacement for Ihsanullah, who was unable to fulfil his spell due to injury.
He warmed up for the tournament playing in Major League Cricket for Los Angeles Knight Riders (alongside Jason Roy and Sunil Narine) and Montreal Tigers in the GT20.
Impressing in both those competitions and for Brisbane Heat in last season's Big Bash, meant he was called into the Australia T20 squad for the upcoming South Africa tour. He will be absent for Oval Invincibles if they reach the latter stages of the competition.
The left-armer capped a stunning week with a remarkable bowling performance, cleaning up the majority of the tail - Usama Mir, Tom Hartley and Josh Little - to cap a dominant display.
The Manchester Originals reply never got going (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The Kia Oval has played host to some fine moments across both Hundred competitions since it began in 2021.
It staged the opening game of the women's and men's tournaments two years ago, after all, and it remains one of the best arenas for cricket in the world.
Just a few weeks ago it was playing host to an iconic end to the men's Ashes series. It is built for historic moments.
But it would be an understatement to suggest tonight will not enter the annals.
The Invincibles had this game won when they reached 153 for 1 with 24 balls still remaining. Despite a handful of wickets going down, the hard work was done.
And the Originals' reply suggested that they knew it too. It lacked vibrancy and intent. Indeed, the 94 runs that separated the two sides should could easily have been greater.
Perhaps the Originals will look back on how they managed a position of peril if they progress to the playoffs on net run rate. But I won't hold my breath.
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