Graham Clark snatches victory for Northern Superchargers with last-ball six
With his side needing five to win and having just faced two dot balls, Clark clubbed Tymal Mills over the boundary at mid-wicket to top-score with 38 from 24 balls.
Zak Crawley had earlier contributed 29 and England team-mate Harry Brook 22 as the Superchargers chased down the Brave's 139 for five, finishing 141 for seven.
In the women's match, Brave remain unbeaten and moved to the top of the table after an eight-wicket win.
Sophie Devine took three for 15 while the partnership of Danni Wyatt-Hodge (43) and Laura Wolvaardt (33 not out) made 61 as Brave successfully hit a target of 103 set for them with 17 balls to spare for their third triumph of the season.
The visitors were all out for 102 with Devine a particular thorn in their side, removing Phoebe Litchfield for five before seeing off Linsey Smith and Lucy Higham with consecutive deliveries.
In Cardiff, Kathryn Bryce was stumped by younger sister Sarah, but still led Manchester Originals Women to a thumping seven-wicket win over Welsh Fire.
The elder Bryce sibling had made 45 off 41 balls when she was beaten by Jess Jonassen, with Bryce junior removing the bails.
But the Originals cruised past their meagre target of 74 for the loss of just three wickets.
Bryce had earlier taken two wickets and Lauren Filer took three in five balls as Fire were restricted to 73 for nine.
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