Phil Salt leads Welsh Fire to victory over Southern Brave in The Hundred

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Phil Salt leads Welsh Fire to victory over Southern Brave in The Hundred
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Phil Salt captained Welsh Fire to a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in The Hundred on July 23, 2026, ending an eight-match losing streak against them. Chasing a target of 135, the Fire required 14 runs from the final 10 balls. Salt's unbeaten 47 runs included a decisive six that sealed the victory. The Brave struggled early, with key players like David Miller (44) and Thomas Rew (41) contributing runs but failing to build a substantial partnership.

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  • •Welsh Fire beat Southern Brave by six wickets in The Hundred.
  • •Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 47 runs to lead his team.
  • •Fire required 14 runs off the last 10 balls to win.
  • •David Miller and Thomas Rew were top scorers for the Brave.
  • •The match took place on July 23, 2026.
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Phil Salt weathered a bowling storm from England fast bowler Jofra Archer as the Welsh Fire captain led his side to a six-wicket victory over Southern Brave in The Hundred.

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