Sunrisers Leeds eliminate three teams with win over Birmingham Phoenix
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Sunrisers Leeds secured a nine-wicket victory against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston on August 7, eliminating MI London, London Spirit, and Phoenix from contention for the Hundred's knockout stage. Phoebe Litchfield's explosive performance saw her score 71 runs off 33 balls, achieving her fastest half-century in the competition. Sunrisers chased down Phoenix's total of 107 runs with 31 balls remaining, with Bryony Smith being the only dismissal for the Sunrisers. The home side struggled throughout their innings, with only two batters reaching double figures as they finished at 107-9.
- •Sunrisers Leeds score 111-1 to defeat Birmingham Phoenix's 107-9
- •Phoebe Litchfield scores 71 runs, her fastest half-century
- •Phoenix can no longer qualify for the knockout stage
- •Sunrisers move into fourth place, two points from third
- •Birmingham Phoenix finishes last in their group
- 5:30 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination
- 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Sunrisers knock out three sides with Phoenix win
- 4:56 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers knock out three sides with win over Phoenix
"An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.
"Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
"Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 5:30 PMSunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination
An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:56 PMSunrisers knock out three sides with Phoenix win
Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 4:56 PMSunrisers knock out three sides with win over Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
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