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Phil Salt guides Welsh Fire to opening win over Southern Brave

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Phil Salt guides Welsh Fire to opening win over Southern Brave
Summary

Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 47 to lead his team past Southern Brave by six wickets on July 22 in Southampton, starting the 2026 Hundred season. Chasing a target of 136, Fire reached 138-4 with Salt's solid performance and key partnerships. The Brave, batting first, managed 135-7, with contributions from David Miller and Thomas Rew. Marco Jansen was notable with the ball for Fire, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs.

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  • •Welsh Fire scored 138-4 in 98 balls, chasing 136.
  • •Southern Brave posted 135-7 in their innings.
  • •Phil Salt's 47* highlighted an effective Fire chase.
  • •Marco Jansen took 2-17 for Welsh Fire.
  • •This match marks the start of the 2026 Hundred season.
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  • 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave
  • 8:49 PMBBC Sport — Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave
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Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.

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Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.

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