Welsh Fire rally to defeat Southern Brave in The Hundred match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Welsh Fire secured a dramatic final-ball victory over Southern Brave in Cardiff, with Heather Graham playing a key role. After losing captain Sophie Devine to injury, the young players, including Grace Thompson and Niamh Holland, stepped up to chase down a target of 122 runs. Graham hit the winning run, marking the Fire's second victory in The Hundred this season. The win comes as they look to improve their playoff chances ahead of a match against Manchester Super Giants on August 5.
- •Welsh Fire defeated Southern Brave by four wickets.
- •Heather Graham praised the young talent for their performance.
- •Fire now has two wins in The Hundred this season.
- •Next game for the Fire is against Manchester Super Giants on August 5.
- •Southern Brave suffered their first defeat of the campaign.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Welsh Fire youngsters step up after Devine blow
"Heather Graham hails the young talent at Welsh Fire after they upset Southern Brave in the Hundred.
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