England prospect Davina Perrin marked her return from injury with a half-century for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, saying the innings reminded her that she still has the attacking ability that made her one of the game’s most promising young batters. Although Phoenix lost by 24 runs to Southern Brave, her performance is significant as she rebuilds form and confidence after her first substantial injury lay-off.

The 19-year-old made 52 from 43 balls, including five fours, in only her second match back after a month out; she was dropped three times before being dismissed. Perrin set the women’s Hundred record for the fastest century last season, scoring 101 from 43 balls for Northern Superchargers, and joined Phoenix for £50,000 after becoming the first player selected in March’s inaugural auction. She said advice from former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor—focusing on the player she is now rather than before injury—helped her play fearlessly.