Perry leads Phoenix to first victory of the season
Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey led Birmingham Phoenix to their first women’s Hundred win of the season, beating Welsh Fire by seven wickets. The result ends Phoenix’s winless run and gives their campaign a needed boost.
Perry scored 68 and Capsey added 51 in a decisive batting display as Phoenix successfully completed the chase. The match was between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire in The Hundred, with the highlights published by BBC Sport.
- Perry’s 68 inspires Phoenix’s first win
- Capsey contributes 51 in seven-wicket victory
- Welsh Fire beaten in The Hundred
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The Hundred is a cricket competition in which each team faces 100 balls, with separate competitions for women’s and men’s teams. Birmingham Phoenix represent Birmingham, while Welsh Fire are based in Cardiff.
Ellyse Perry is an Australian all-rounder, known for both batting and bowling, and Alice Capsey is an England batter who also bowls. Their roles make them two of the players to watch when Phoenix face other sides in the competition.