Livingstone blasts Phoenix to victory after 'fat slob' sledge
Published: 8/12/2025

Birmingham Phoenix's Liam Livingstone shines against Rashid Khan to lead his team to an unlikely victory over Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. Livingstone's explosive batting helped Phoenix chase down 181 runs with four wickets and two balls to spare. The match was intense, with a bit of friction between the players, but Livingstone's heroic performance, along with contributions from others like Will Smeed, secured Phoenix's thrilling win.