In a moment that has cricket fans buzzing, Liam Livingstone took the spotlight and crushed Rashid Khan with a breathtaking over in The Hundred, unleashing an onslaught of 4, 6, 6, 6, 4 that stunned even the most seasoned observers.
Rashid ended with figures of 0 for 59 from his 20 deliveries — the most expensive spell ever recorded in the history of The Hundred, and undoubtedly the worst of his glittering T20 career.
Coming in at the death, Livingstone delivered a scorching final barrage, racking up 26 runs off just five balls — a sequence read as 4, 6, 6, 6, 4. It was a masterclass in pace and precision, pushing Rashid past the limit and rewriting competition records.
Birmingham Phoenix were chasing an imposing 181 to beat the defending champions, Oval Invincibles. Livingstone’s blazing knock of 69 not out off 27 balls, peppered with seven fours and five sixes, shot the Phoenix to victory with two balls to spare — a jaw-dropping strike rate of 255.55.
Social media erupted. One fan joked, “You can’t even give Rashid shelter in a storm!” while another tweeted, “A legend had his night ruined — brutal, but thrilling to watch!” From disbelieving retweets to heated threads, the cricket world saw Rashid Khan like never before.
Why This Moment Matters
| Insight | Breakdown |
|---|---|
| End of a Streak | Rashid’s spell marks his most expensive outing in T20 formats. |
| Livingstone’s Rise | A reminder of his destructive potential — he now holds the highest strike rate against Rashid in T20s (199). The Times |
| Momentum Shift | A quiet series turned fiery, with The Hundred defining chapters today. Phoenix now have their first win of the tournament. |
For cricket lovers, this was one of those rare nights when everything seemed to click for one player. Liam Livingstone didn’t just attack Rashid Khan — he dismantled his aura.
It was a performance that will be replayed in highlight reels for years, and it serves as a reminder that in T20 cricket, no one is untouchable.
Edgbaston fans witnessed history — and for Rashid, it was a bitter chapter. But for Livingstone, it was a golden reminder of why he’s feared across leagues worldwide.
