Fire crush Phoenix to stave off elimination
Summary
Welsh Fire defeated Birmingham Phoenix by eight wickets to keep their chances of reaching the knockout stages of The Hundred men's cricket competition alive. Phoenix scored 138 runs, but Fire successfully chased the target in 89 balls, thanks to strong performances from their batsmen.Key Facts
- The match was part of The Hundred men's cricket competition.
- Welsh Fire won by eight wickets against Birmingham Phoenix.
- Birmingham Phoenix scored 138 runs with Jacob Bethell making 38.
- Welsh Fire reached the target with 11 balls to spare.
- Steve Smith was the top scorer for Welsh Fire with an unbeaten 47 runs.
- The result leaves both Welsh Fire and Birmingham Phoenix with eight points.
- Both teams have a slim chance to reach the eliminator if they win their remaining games and other outcomes favor them.
- The match took place at Edgbaston.
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