Trent Rockets secure fifth win, Buttler sets T20 run record

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Trent Rockets secure fifth win, Buttler sets T20 run record
Summary

Trent Rockets dominated Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, winning by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare. Phoenix struggled, finishing with 111-6, despite Joe Clarke scoring 62 runs. The victory solidifies Rockets' position at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler made history as the leading run-scorer in Twenty20 cricket during Manchester Super Giants' match against Welsh Fire.

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  • Trent Rockets move to five wins in six games.
  • Birmingham Phoenix sits at the bottom of The Hundred table.
  • Joe Clarke scored 62 runs for Phoenix.
  • Buttler becomes all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket.
  • Rockets maintain a clear path to the final.
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Trent Rockets extended their lead at the top of The Hundred table with a near-perfect performance that secured their fifth win in six games, leaving Birmingham Phoenix rooted to the bottom.

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