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Southern Brave Women clashed with Birmingham Phoenix Women in the 22nd match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2023 at The Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Southern Brave’s decision to bat after winning the toss set the stage for a competitive showdown.
Southern Brave’s Innings:
The Southern Brave’s batting performance saw them post a total of 132/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Smriti Mandhana and Danielle Wyatt laid the foundation with notable contributions of 39 and 43 runs respectively. Mandhana’s knock included 6 boundaries, while Wyatt struck 6 fours. Maia Bouchier chipped in with 19 runs, while Georgia Adams and Chloe Tryon made smaller yet valuable contributions. Maitlan Brown‘s quick cameo towards the end boosted the total to a respectable score.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Bowling Effort:
The Birmingham Phoenix bowlers worked in tandem to contain the Southern Brave’s batting lineup. Tess Flintoff, Erin Burns and Katie Levick claimed a wicket each, while Emily Arlott stood out with 2 wickets. Despite their efforts, Southern Brave managed to set a competitive target.
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Birmingham Phoenix’s Innings:
The chase for Birmingham Phoenix began with Evelyn Jones scoring 21 runs off 18 balls, setting a positive tone. However, wickets at regular intervals hampered their progress. Amy Jones (33 off 23) and Erin Burns (29 off 21) staged a partnership to keep their team in the game. Sterre Kalis and Abigail Freeborn also contributed, but the Southern Brave’s bowlers put up a disciplined display to keep the pressure on.
Southern Brave’s Bowling Performance:
Southern Brave’s bowlers put up a united effort to defend their target. Lauren Bell, Georgia Adams and Anya Shrubsole all claimed 2 wickets each, putting the brakes on Birmingham Phoenix’s momentum. Kalea Moore added to the bowling prowess with a crucial wicket of Evelyn Jones.
The Result:
In the end, it was Southern Brave’s combined team effort that secured them a narrow victory. Birmingham Phoenix fell short by just 3 runs, reaching a total of 129/8 in their 20 overs.
Player of the Match:
The standout performer of the match was Danielle Wyatt from Southern Brave. Her all-round performance, including a crucial knock of 43 runs, earned her the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
