Originals falter against Phoenix as Rockets stay alive
Summary
Birmingham Phoenix defeated Manchester Originals by 16 runs in a women's cricket match, impacting the Originals' chances to advance in the competition. In another game, Trent Rockets beat Welsh Fire by 23 runs, improving their chances of qualification. Both games are part of the women's Hundred cricket tournament.Key Facts
- Birmingham Phoenix won against Manchester Originals with a 16-run lead.
- Manchester Originals needed to win their last two matches to qualify but lost this one.
- Phoenix players Ellyse Perry and Sterre Kalis had a significant 94-run partnership.
- Megan Schutt from Birmingham Phoenix took 3 wickets for 14 runs.
- Manchester Originals lost 4 wickets early in their innings and were all out for 95 runs.
- Trent Rockets defeated Welsh Fire by 23 runs in another match in the tournament.
- Rockets' Alana King and Ash Gardner took five wickets between them, contributing to their win.
- Rockets now sit four points away from the top three in the tournament rankings.
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