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Birmingham Phoenix Secure First Win in The Hundred Women's Competition
Birmingham Phoenix recorded their first victory of the 2026 The Hundred women's competition, defeating Welsh Fire at Edgbaston. The result, achieved with one ball remaining, marks a shift in momentum for the side after a difficult start to the tournament.
Welsh Fire, batting first, posted a total of 144 from their 100 balls. The innings was anchored by Georgia Voll, who contributed 78 runs from 55 deliveries. In response, Birmingham Phoenix relied on a significant partnership between Elysse Perry (68 not out) and Alice Capsey (51). The pair successfully navigated the chase, requiring 10 runs from the final three balls.
Tactical Execution in Final Overs
The match was decided in the closing stages when Perry targeted Heather Graham. A six over deep mid-wicket followed by a four through the point region secured the win. This victory moves Birmingham Phoenix to fifth in the standings, while Welsh Fire drops to seventh.
Prior to this result, Birmingham Phoenix had suffered losses to Southern Brave and Trent Rockets, with an additional match against Manchester Super Giants abandoned due to weather conditions. The team remains in the lower half of the table but has improved their points tally following this performance.
Investor Attendance
Jude Bellingham, who acquired a 1.2 per cent stake in the Birmingham Phoenix earlier this year, was in attendance at Edgbaston. His presence coincided with the team's first win of the campaign, preceding the men's fixture between the same two clubs.
Final Ball Delivery Path: The delivery was pitched on a length, angling across the right-handed batter, directed toward the off-stump line. The batter played a square drive through the point region, with the ball tracking a trajectory approximately 15 degrees from the vertical axis of the pitch.
