Joe Root leads Welsh Fire past Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Joe Root scored an unbeaten 58 runs to help Welsh Fire secure a seven-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston. Batting first, Phoenix posted 137-9, with Joe Clarke top-scoring at 35 runs. Fire's successful chase was highlighted by a 77-run opening partnership between Root and Phil Salt, who contributed 46 runs. With this win, Welsh Fire moves to second place in the standings, while Birmingham Phoenix remains at the bottom after three consecutive losses.
- •Welsh Fire scores 138-3 to win, chasing 138 runs.
- •Phoenix scored 137-9 after electing to bat first.
- •Joe Clarke top-scored for Phoenix with 35 runs.
- •Root's innings marks his first half-century for Welsh Fire.
- •Welsh Fire climbs to second in the standings.
- 5:39 PMBBC Sport — Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Root guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
- 4:31 PMBBC Sport — Root guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
"Welsh Fire are back on the winning trail after a commanding performance against a misfiring Birmingham Phoenix outfit, whose familiar failings with the bat have put them all but out of contention for the latter stages.
"Joe Root makes an unbeaten 58 from 40 balls as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets at Edgbaston in the men's Hundred.
"Joe Root scores an unbeaten half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a controlled seven-wicket win over bottom side Birmingham Phoenix.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 5:39 PMRoot stars as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix
Joe Root makes an unbeaten 58 from 40 balls as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets at Edgbaston in the men's Hundred.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:33 PMRoot guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
Joe Root scores an unbeaten half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a controlled seven-wicket win over bottom side Birmingham Phoenix.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 4:31 PMRoot guides Fire to victory over Phoenix
Joe Root scores an unbeaten half-century to guide Welsh Fire to a controlled seven-wicket win over bottom side Birmingham Phoenix.
- Sky Sports—Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Phoenix by seven wickets
Welsh Fire are back on the winning trail after a commanding performance against a misfiring Birmingham Phoenix outfit, whose familiar failings with the bat have put them all but out of contention for the latter stages.
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