Sunrisers Leeds knock out Welsh Fire in The Hundred
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Sunrisers Leeds secured a six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire at Headingley on August 9, 2026. Phoebe Litchfield starred with an explosive 55 runs off 23 balls, leading the Sunrisers to chase down a target of 122 runs. Welsh Fire's innings saw them struggle, finishing at 121-8 after a shaky start. The win keeps Sunrisers Leeds in contention for the eliminator, setting up a crucial match against Manchester Super Giants on Tuesday.
- •Sunrisers Leeds reached 122 runs with 26 balls to spare.
- •Phoebe Litchfield scored 55 runs in just 23 balls.
- •Welsh Fire's total was 121-8, highlighting their batting struggles.
- •Sunrisers Leeds will face Manchester Super Giants next.
- •Hannah Baker took 2 wickets for Sunrisers Leeds.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
- 4:55 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
- 4:49 PMBBC Sport — Sunrisers thump Welsh Fire to inch closer to knockouts
- 1:06 PMBBC Sport — Welsh Fire eliminated after heavy defeat to Sunrisers Leeds
"Mitch Marsh makes 50 as Sunrisers Leeds post 201-4 at Headingley and beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs to move closer to a place in the knockouts of The Hundred men's competition.
"Sunrisers Leeds kept themselves in contention for The Hundred eliminator while dumping Welsh Fire out of the women's competition in a one-sided contest at Headingley.
"Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred Women's competition after Phoebe Litchfield makes 55 to give the Sunrisers Leeds a six-wicket victory at Headingley.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:55 PMSunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a comprehensive 71-run win over Welsh Fire.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 4:55 PMSunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a comprehensive 71-run win over Welsh Fire.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 4:49 PMSunrisers thump Welsh Fire to inch closer to knockouts
Mitch Marsh makes 50 as Sunrisers Leeds post 201-4 at Headingley and beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs to move closer to a place in the knockouts of The Hundred men's competition.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 1:06 PMWelsh Fire eliminated after heavy defeat to Sunrisers Leeds
Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred Women's competition after Phoebe Litchfield makes 55 to give the Sunrisers Leeds a six-wicket victory at Headingley.
- Sky Sports—Sunrisers Leeds dominate Welsh Fire to remain in eliminator contention
Sunrisers Leeds kept themselves in contention for The Hundred eliminator while dumping Welsh Fire out of the women's competition in a one-sided contest at Headingley.
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