The Hundred Men 2023: Manchester Originals' Jos Buttler gets bizarrely run out against Birmingham Phoenix

Manchester Originals captain Jos Buttler has been in fine form in The Hundred 2023 tournament. With 142 runs from three games, England's white-ball skipper is the leading run-scorer of the ongoing tournament. On Monday, August 7, he got out in the most unusual way, playing against the Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford in Manchester.

The 32-year-old struck a 33-ball 43 runs before being run out on the non-striker's end in a bizarre manner. On the 67th delivery of the contest, bowled by Benny Howell, the wicketkeeper-batter made an agonizing dive while running for a quick single. However, his bat was raised in the air even though it was well inside the popping crease when Moeen Ali's direct throw broke the stumps. Eventually, the TV umpire ruled him out as the bat was not in contact with the ground.

According to the MCC law 38.1, "Either batter is out Run out if, at any time while the ball is in play, he is out of his ground and his wicket is fairly broken by the action of a fielder."

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The controversial decision of Jos Buttler given run out.

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Manchester Originals beat Birmingham Phoenix by 49 runs

Speaking of The Hundred game, Birmingham Phoenix won the toss and opted to field first. Skipper Buttler’s quickfire 43 helped the Originals post 160/8. Usama Mir played a late cameo, scoring an unbeaten 32 off just 14 deliveries. Meanwhile, Benny Howell claimed a three-wicket haul for Phoenix, and Adam Milne picked up two.

Tom Hartley was instrumental for the Originals in the second innings, as he grabbed three crucial wickets. Apart from him, Richard Gleeson, Josh Little, and Mir picked up two wickets each while Paul Walter grabbed one to dismiss Phoenix for 111 in 98 balls. 

Manchester Originals will next play Oval Invincibles at The Oval in London on August 9. Birmingham Phoenix, on the other hand, will lock horns with Welsh Fire in their upcoming encounter in Birmingham on August 10.