Birmingham Phoenix secure first win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Birmingham Phoenix achieved a significant victory against Welsh Fire in The Hundred women's competition, winning their first match of the 2026 season at Edgbaston on August 1. Chasing 145 runs, the Phoenix scored 145-3 with Ellyse Perry contributing 68 not out and Alice Capsey adding 51 runs, securing the win with one ball remaining. Prior to this match, Phoenix had lost three and had one game abandoned, placing them at the bottom of the table. The victory moves them up to fifth place, while Welsh Fire falls to seventh. Georgia Voll was the standout performer for the Fire, scoring 78 runs off 55 balls.
- •Birmingham Phoenix chased down 145 runs with one ball to spare.
- •Ellyse Perry scored an unbeaten 68 runs; Alice Capsey added 51.
- •Georgia Voll top-scored for Welsh Fire with 78 runs.
- •Birmingham Phoenix moves to fifth in the standings after this win.
- •The Phoenix's previous record included three losses and one abandoned game.
- 1:43 PMESPNcricinfo — Ellye Perry seals dramatic chase for Birmingham Phoenix's first win
- 1:37 PMBBC Sport — Perry leads Phoenix to first victory of the season
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix end winless run with victory over Fire
- 12:56 PMBBC Sport — Phoenix end winless run with victory over Fire
"Birmingham Phoenix won their first match in The Hundred 2026 women's competition in dramatic fashion, defeating Welsh Fire with just one ball remaining as investor Jude Bellingham watched on.
"Ellyse Perry makes 68 and Alice Capsey makes 51 as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first victory of the season in the woman's Hundred with a seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.
"Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey star as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win of the women's Hundred with a nail-biting seven-wicket win over Welsh Fire.
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoAug 1, 2026, 1:43 PMEllye Perry seals dramatic chase for Birmingham Phoenix's first win
Phoenix captain hits six and four to down Welsh Fire with ball to spare
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 1:37 PMPerry leads Phoenix to first victory of the season
Ellyse Perry makes 68 and Alice Capsey makes 51 as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first victory of the season in the woman's Hundred with a seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:02 PMPhoenix end winless run with victory over Fire
Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey star as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win of the women's Hundred with a nail-biting seven-wicket win over Welsh Fire.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 12:56 PMPhoenix end winless run with victory over Fire
Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey star as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win of the women's Hundred with a nail-biting seven-wicket win over Welsh Fire.
- Sky Sports—Bellingham watches Phoenix seal first Hundred win as Perry stars
Birmingham Phoenix won their first match in The Hundred 2026 women's competition in dramatic fashion, defeating Welsh Fire with just one ball remaining as investor Jude Bellingham watched on.
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