Matt Short's half-century guides Welsh Fire past Southern Brave
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Welsh Fire secured a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave in Cardiff on August 3, driven by Matt Short's impressive 60 not out. Chasing a target of 116 runs, Fire faced early setbacks before a 56-run partnership between Short and Joe Root laid a solid foundation. Despite losing wickets in quick succession, Short's composure helped the team clinch their fourth win in five matches this season. Southern Brave struggled after being sent to bat, with only Marcus Stoinis managing to score over 15 runs, finishing at 115-8 in their innings.
- •Welsh Fire scores 116-4 to defeat Southern Brave.
- •Matt Short finishes with 60 runs from 41 balls.
- •Fire moves level on points with Trent Rockets.
- •Southern Brave is fourth in the standings.
- 8:59 PMBBC Sport — Welsh Fire make light work of low-scoring Southern Brave
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Superb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave
- 8:42 PMBBC Sport — Superb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave
"Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.
"Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.
"Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.
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External links- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 8:59 PMWelsh Fire make light work of low-scoring Southern Brave
Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:42 PMSuperb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave
Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 8:42 PMSuperb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave
Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.
- Sky Sports—Short guides Welsh Fire to crucial win over Southern Brave
A superb unbeaten half-century from Matt Short guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave that takes them level on points at the top The Hundred table.
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