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In an exciting encounter at Sophia Gardens, Welsh Fire emerged victorious over Trent Rockets by a convincing margin of 41 runs. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Welsh Fire put up a commanding total of 181/3 in their allotted 100 balls.
Tammy Beaumont‘s explosive century stole the show as she blazed her way to an astonishing 118 runs off just 61 balls, including 20 fours and 2 sixes. Her partnership with Sophia Dunkley (24 runs off 18) and Sarah Bryce (31 runs off 20) laid a strong foundation for the Fire’s innings.
Trent Rockets bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Kirstie Gordon being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 27 runs in her 4 overs.
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Welsh Fire goes to top of the standings with emphatic win
In pursuit of the challenging target, the Rockets fought hard but ultimately fell short, managing a total of 140/5. Bryony Smith‘s explosive batting display stood out, as she hammered 48 runs off just 21 deliveries, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. Lizelle Lee (26 runs off 24) and Harmanpreet Kaur (22 runs off 23) also made valuable contributions to the chase.
Welsh Fire bowlers exhibited exceptional control and skill, with Freya Davies (2 wickets for 19 runs) and Shabnim Ismail (1 wicket for 23 runs) making crucial breakthroughs. The resounding victory was secured by Welsh Fire, who showcased their all-around prowess with both bat and ball. The standout performance of the match undoubtedly belonged to Beaumont, whose explosive batting earned her the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award. With the win, Welsh Fire also secured the top spot in the points table.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
