Sunrisers thump Welsh Fire to inch closer to knockouts
Sunrisers Leeds moved a step closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of The Hundred men's competition with a commanding 71-run victory over Welsh Fire at Headingley. The win strengthens Sunrisers' position in the table as the group phase heads towards its conclusion, with only the top three sides progressing to the finals.
Mitch Marsh top-scored with a half-century as Sunrisers posted 201-4 batting first, a total that proved well beyond Welsh Fire's reach. The result extends Sunrisers' strong run of form in this year's competition and puts pressure on their rivals in the race for the remaining knockout places.
- Sunrisers Leeds beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs at Headingley
- Mitch Marsh scored a half-century in Sunrisers' 201-4
- Result boosts Sunrisers' hopes of reaching The Hundred knockouts