Fire smash highest women’s Hundred total in 2026 to thrash MI London
Welsh Fire recorded the highest women’s Hundred total of 2026 and beat MI London by 60 runs in Cardiff. Captain Sophie Devine led a dominant all-round display, helping Fire secure a comprehensive victory and leaving MI London without a win after their first two matches.
The result underlines Welsh Fire’s early strength in this season’s competition, while MI London face pressure to improve quickly. The BBC highlights describe Fire as making light work of their opponents, with Devine’s performance central to the win.
- Welsh Fire beat MI London by 60 runs.
- Fire set 2026’s highest women’s Hundred total.
- MI London remain winless after two matches.
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The Hundred is a domestic cricket competition in England with eight teams competing in a fast-paced format where each side bats for 100 balls per innings. The format is designed to make cricket more exciting, with complete matches lasting just a few hours. The women's competition operates on an equal footing with the men's tournament.
Welsh Fire is the team representing Wales in the women's Hundred and is based in Cardiff, while MI London represents London's franchise. Sophie Devine is the captain of Welsh Fire and one of the team's leading players. These eight franchises compete throughout the season, with their results determining which teams advance furthest in the tournament.
In cricket, high team totals and early victories are significant because they indicate a team's batting strength and overall form. How teams perform in their opening matches often shapes momentum and expectations for the rest of the season. Early leaders and struggling teams often establish patterns that influence whether they can challenge for the tournament title.