Watch- Tom Curran channels his inner AB de Villiers with an outrageous 6; gets out the very next ball

Tom Curran and Jofra Archer were involved in an interesting duel in the Hundred Men's final 2024. Barbados-born England speedster Jofra Archer’s journey back to his prime has been nothing short of terrific.

After facing a few tough years on the sidelines, the fiery pacer has returned to the spotlight in The Hundred 2024, where he has shown his electrifying form for Southern Brave.

Archer’s resurgence has been evident with his consistent wicket-taking ability throughout the tournament, including the Hundred 2024 final against the Oval Invincibles. However, the Southern Brave failed to chase down 148 runs, with the Oval Invincibles retaining the Hundred title on August 18.

Jofra Archer’s fiery spell and Tom Curran’s heroics light up The Hundred 2024 Final

In the high-stakes summit clash, Archer's spell was both thrilling and decisive. The crowd was on edge as he stunningly removed the experienced duo of Dawid Malan and Tom Curran. With the pressure mounting, Archer struck gold by removing Malan (7 runs off 11 balls) with a searing delivery that uprooted the stumps.

But it was his encounter with Tom Curran that truly captivated the audience and showcased the intensity of the battle at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Stadium. Tom Curran, known for his innovative stroke play, managed to turn heads with what could easily be described as the shot of The Hundred 2024.

As the England all-rounder was facing Archer at the later end of the Oval Invincibles’ innings, fans were sent for an enthralling battle at Lord’s. Archer, aware of the threat, unleashed a well-directed short ball, but Tom Curran effortlessly launched it over midfield for a massive six. The audacity of the shot was jaw-dropping, with the fans cheering for the star.

Curran's extraordinary efforts against Archer stuns fans at Lord's

After a no-ball, Curran did the unthinkable in the next delivery, as he stepped across the stumps, leaping like a frog into this shot, and somehow managed to send the ball soaring over deep extra cover off Archer's full delivery. The crowd roared, as Curran had gotten the better of one of the most fearsome pacers for a monstrous six, hurting Archer’s ego.

Well, Archer’s response was immediate and fierce. The Southern Brave pacer came back with a blistering 90 MPH bouncer aimed directly at Curran. The Oval Invincibles' batter, now high on confidence, attempted a pull shot, but this time, Archer had the last laugh. The ball caught the top edge of Curran’s bat, spiraling into the sky.

The stadium held its breath as James Coles sprinted in from deep mid-wicket, diving forward to take a stunning catch that sent Curran packing. However, Curran’s quickfire 24 off just 11 balls had given the Oval Invincibles a fighting chance, pushing their total to 147/9. Yet, it was Archer’s resilience and fiery comeback that left a lasting impression in the game.

Watch: Archer's stunning delivery to dismiss Curran:

😮‍💨 Tom Curran hits an outrageous 6️⃣, then is caught on the next ball!

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His ability to bounce back from the brink once again thrilled the fans. Notably, Saqib Mahmood’s three-wicket haul and Adam Zampa’s two wickets helped the Oval Invincibles restrict the Southern Brave to 130/7 in 100 balls, winning the Hundred 2024 final by 17 runs to lift the trophy at Lord’s on Sunday night.