Sunrisers beats Welsh Fire to stay in The Hundred knockout race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Sunrisers Leeds secured a crucial six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Headingley on August 9. The win keeps Sunrisers in contention for the knockout stages, moving them to 16 points, just two behind Manchester Super Giants. Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with an explosive 55 runs off 25 balls, while Deepti Sharma excelled with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs. Welsh Fire, scoring 121-8 in their innings, is now eliminated from playoff contention with only one game remaining. Sunrisers' next challenge is against the Super Giants on August 11, where the winner will progress to the Eliminator.
- •Sunrisers Leeds scores 122-4, winning by six wickets.
- •Phoebe Litchfield scores 55, her performance vital for the win.
- •Welsh Fire restricted to 121-8, eliminated from playoffs.
- •Sunrisers move to fourth in the standings with 16 points.
- •They face Manchester Super Giants next in a crucial match.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Litchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes
- 12:56 PMBBC Sport — Litchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes
"Sunrisers Leeds keep their hopes of making The Hundred knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, which simultaneously eliminates their opponents.
"Sunrisers Leeds keep their hopes of making The Hundred knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, which simultaneously eliminates their opponents.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:02 PMLitchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes
Sunrisers Leeds keep their hopes of making The Hundred knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, which simultaneously eliminates their opponents.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 12:56 PMLitchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes
Sunrisers Leeds keep their hopes of making The Hundred knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, which simultaneously eliminates their opponents.
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