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Sunrisers Leeds eliminate three teams with win over Birmingham Phoenix

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Sunrisers Leeds eliminate three teams with win over Birmingham Phoenix
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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
Latest Updates
  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix
  • 9:02 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix
  • 9:00 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix
  • 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
What they're saying
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Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.

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An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.

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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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