The LondonSpirit side was perfect. Out of four victories, four were flying.
On Saturday night, they were brought down by a world-class talent.
Trent Rockets leapfrogged Spirit to go top of the men's table, thanks to a three-wicket haul from Rashid Khan.
The style of the dismissals delighted the crowd.
The leg spinner took care of Dan Lawrence, Kieron Pollard, and Jordan Thompson as the hosts chased down the target with ease.
Dominic Cork is a former England bowler. He bowls the way he plays.
After fleeing the US invasion of Afghanistan, one of the most sought-after franchise cricketers in the world, was a refugee in Pakistan.
At the age of 17 he made his international debut, but at 18 he was signed up for the glamour of the Indian premier league.
He continues to bring energy and entertainment to any game he plays.
The men's Hundred has had its ups and downs this year, perhaps because of a number of injuries to other players, but with Rashid in town, it sparkled.
He was the first to get the ball after the power play. Lawrence was deceived by the man he was chasing. The stumps were on fire.
The captain of the team, who hit 17 sixes against Afghanistan in the World Cup, took on the bowler and smashed him for two consecutive sixes.
It was a reminder of when Liam Livingstone smashed him for three consecutive sixes in the previous game between the two teams.
Even the best can be taken down.
Morgan was replaced by West Indies star Pollard. The game was delicately poised with 30 balls left and Lewis Gregory turned to his prized weapon again.
The ball turned away from the right hander and crashed into Pollard's stumps.
It was the crucial moment and a great delivery, but still, Rashid was not done.
Jordan Thompson was hit around his legs with his final ball.
This is resilience in this format. Rainford-Brent was a former England batter.
He got attacked by Morgan at the beginning. He was at risk of falling away, but he kept coming back and forth. If he gets pumped, that's all it is. He came back after taking a break.
Kirstie Gordon said that he was difficult to play. He is on top of the batter whenever he changes it.
He's with that presence now.
The tournament will not be the same without Rashid in it. He will not be able to play the rest of the century as he heads to the Asia Cup.
He reminded him of why he was the first pick in the first player draft for The Hundred and why he is a joy to watch.
There is a global Superstar. There is a box office. A great craftsman.
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