Unbeaten leaders Brave beat bottom side Phoenix
Southern Brave maintained their unbeaten start in the women’s Hundred by beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix by 24 runs at the Utilita Bowl. The victory strengthens Brave’s position at the top of the table, while Phoenix’s chase faltered after a promising opening partnership.
Brave made 140-3, led by Maia Bouchier’s 45 and Lizelle Lee’s 43 in a 68-run opening stand. Phoenix reached 73 without loss but finished on 116-5 despite Davina Perrin’s 52; Brave are now six points clear at the top, while Phoenix remain bottom after two wins and a no-result from three matches.
- Southern Brave extended their unbeaten run with a 24-run win.
- Bouchier and Lee set up Brave’s total of 140-3.
- Phoenix remain bottom despite Perrin’s half-century.
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The Women's Hundred is a cricket tournament in England where eight teams compete in short matches. The format is designed to be more entertaining than traditional cricket competitions.
Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix are two of the teams in this tournament. Brave have made an impressive start with an unbeaten record, whilst Phoenix occupy last place in the standings.
Matches between the league leaders and the bottom-placed team carry particular significance in any sports competition. How the favourites perform against the weakest opposition often proves revealing in the race for the playoffs.