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WEF-W vs BPH-W, 2022 - 100 ball Live Commentary

Welsh Fire Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women Scorecard
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Welsh Fire Women Welsh Fire Women
142/5 (20.0)
Birmingham Phoenix Women Birmingham Phoenix Women
161/5 (20.0)
Birmingham Phoenix Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 19 runs
Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. The cricketing action in The Hundred continues with the Men's game going on. You can switch tabs and treat yourself with some more cricket. The Women's Hundred will be back with another double-header on 14th August, 2022. The first game sees a contest between Northern Superchargers Women and London Spirit Women. This will begin at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), while the second game between Oval Invincibles Women and Southern Brave Women will be played at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). But as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye.
Ellyse Perry wins the Player of the Match award for her half-century. She says watching Sophie Devine bat alongside was incredible and she helped her a lot. Mentions it was a great game of crcket. Adds it was a very competitive game with the way Welsh put up a solid fight in their chase. Adds they have got a wonderful support staff and its a great environment in the team. The fans have also shown wonderful support.
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Earlier in the innings, Birmingham Phoenix Women were under the gun straightaway after losing two quick wicket but then Sophie Devine put her foot on the gas and added some crucial runs on the board to take her side to safer shores. Later, Ellyse Perry contributed with her fifty and added some impetus to the scoreboard alongside Sophie Molineux. During the chase, no batter was able to build on their solid starts for Welsh Fire Women and that's where they lost the game.
Birmingham Phoenix Women would be very pleased with the effort that their bowlers put in. The spells from Issy Wong, Sophie Molineux and Georgia Elwiss won the game for the bowling side. Abtaha Maqsood worked her magic and bowled miserly. They kept it tight when Welsh were scoring freely and also managed to pick wickets. Overall, Birmingham were the better side and they deserve the win.
Welsh Fire Women put a solid fight but were unable to get over the line here. Hayley Matthews, Rachael Haynes and Tammy Beaumont all played decent knocks but they needed to kick on which they weren’t able to. Regular wickets meant the task just kept getting difficult and in the end they’ve fallen short but not by a big margin.
Birmingham Phoenix Women start their season with a win under the new leadership of Sophie Devine. A really good effort by Welsh Fire Women but we always felt Birmingham had at least 15-20 runs more than Welsh would have liked. They needed someone to go big but that did not happen.
End Of The Over 20 : 142/5
5 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
Fi Morris
3 (3)
K. George
5 (8)
S. Molineux
4-0-15-0
19.5
1
Sophie Molineux To Fi Morris
Fuller, on off. Fi Morris reverse-sweeps it to backward point. They cross for one. Birmingham Phoenix Women win the game by 19 runs.
19.4
1
Sophie Molineux To Katie George
A length ball, on off. Katie George punches it to cover for one more.
19.3
1
Sophie Molineux To Fi Morris
A single now as this is hit down to long on.
19.2
1
Sophie Molineux To Katie George
On off, pushed to cover for one more.
19.1
1
Sophie Molineux To Fi Morris
Full length, on off. Fi Morris reverse-sweeps it to shor third man for a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 137/5
10 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • W 18.5
K. George
3 (6)
F. Wilson
20 (12)
G. Elwiss
4-0-29-2
18.5
W
Georgia Elwiss To Katie George OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Katie George slips during the charge for her second run and it has costed them dearly. It is a length ball, on off. Katie George heaves it to deep mid-wicket. The batters call for the second run but Katie George falls on the ground which forces Fran Wilson to abort from the second run. The throw is a good one. Amy Jones collects the ball and takes the bails off. The umpire takes it upstairs and the final decision is out. Fi Morris is the new batter in.
Is that a run out? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays confirm that Fran Wilson is short of her crease.
18.4
0
Georgia Elwiss To Katie George
Full, on off. George pushes it back to the bowler.
18.3
1
Georgia Elwiss To Fran Wilson
Fran Wilson moves to the leg side and the bowler follows her with a full delivery. Fran Wilson flicks it through mid-wicket for one more.
18.2
4
Georgia Elwiss To Fran Wilson
FOUR! Clever batting. Back-to-back boundaries. A full-length ball, outside off. Fran Wilson reverse-sweeps it past short third man and finds the boundary.
18.1
4
Georgia Elwiss To Fran Wilson
FOUR! Welsh Fire Women need more of these. Fraction short, on off. Fran Wilson stays back and smacks it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
End Of The Over 18 : 127/4
4 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
K. George
2 (4)
F. Wilson
11 (9)
I. Wong
3-0-12-0
17.5
0
Issy Wong To Katie George
Wong goes full, at the stumps. Katie George blocks it back to the bowler. Issy Wong gets a hand on it before it disturbs the stumps at the non-striker's end. Fran Wilson is inside her crease.
17.4
1
Issy Wong To Fran Wilson
Fran Wilson sweeps this full delivery from outside off, towards mid-wicket for one more.
17.3
1
Issy Wong To Katie George
On middle and leg, Katie George tucks it to mid-wicket for another single.
17.2
1
Issy Wong To Fran Wilson
Fuller, on off. Wilson gets low and slogs it to deep mid-wicket. It lands safely and they take one.
17.1
1
Issy Wong To Katie George
Good length, outside off. Katie George chops it to short third man. They take one.
End Of The Over 17 : 123/4
4 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • W 16.4
  • 016.5
K. George
0 (1)
F. Wilson
9 (7)
G. Elwiss
3-0-19-2
16.5
0
Georgia Elwiss To Katie George
Full length, on the stumps. George taps it out to safety. Welsh Fire Women now need 39 off 15 balls.
Katie George is the new batter in.
16.4
W
Georgia Elwiss To Annabel Sutherland OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Georgia Elwiss strikes and gets an important wicket of Annabel Sutherland. It is short, down leg. Annabel Sutherland goes to that side and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. She hits it straight down the throat of Ellyse Perry in the deep who takes a comforatble catch.
16.3
1
Georgia Elwiss To Fran Wilson
A length ball, on off. Wilson gets it to square leg off the inside edge. They cross.
16.2
1
Georgia Elwiss To Annabel Sutherland
A single now as this is worked towards mid on.
16.1
2
Georgia Elwiss To Annabel Sutherland
A short ball, on off. Annabel Sutherland looks to pull it away. It take the top-edge and lands safely at mid on. They take two.
End Of The Over 16 : 119/3
12 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 215.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 415.5
F. Wilson
8 (6)
A. Sutherland
31 (18)
K. Gordon
3-0-32-0
15.5
4
Kirstie Gordon To Fran Wilson
FOUR! Up and over! Gordon serves it full, on off. Wilson offers full face of the blade and lofts it over the bowler's head. It races away.
15.4
1
Kirstie Gordon To Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland punches this length ball to covers for one.
15.3
4
Kirstie Gordon To Annabel Sutherland
FOUR! Incredible shot! Annabel Sutherland trying to keep her side in the game. Full length, outside off. Annabel Sutherland shuffles across and whips it to deep mid-wicket for four.
15.2
2
Kirstie Gordon To Annabel Sutherland
Touch fuller, outside off. Annabel Sutherland comes down the track and chips it over extra covers. Two taken.
15.1
1
Kirstie Gordon To Fran Wilson
Full, outside off. Wilson taps it to extra cover for a single.
Change. Kirstie Gordon is back for her third set.
End Of The Over 15 : 107/3
4 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
A. Sutherland
24 (15)
F. Wilson
3 (4)
S. Molineux
3-0-10-0
14.5
1
Sophie Molineux To Annabel Sutherland
Darted on the pads, Annabel Sutherland flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
14.4
1
Sophie Molineux To Fran Wilson
Flatter, outside off. Fran Wilson cuts it to covers for a single.
14.3
0
Sophie Molineux To Fran Wilson
Play and a miss! Fuller, just outside off. Fran Wilson looks to go for the reverse-sweep but fails to get any bat on ball.
14.2
1
Sophie Molineux To Annabel Sutherland
A length ball, on off. Annabel Sutherland works it down the ground for a single.
14.1
1
Sophie Molineux To Fran Wilson
This is punched to covers for a single.
Drinks! Welsh Fire Women started brilliantly with the blade, but lost wickets everytime any of their batter looked to have their eye-in. They need 59 from 30 balls now. Birmingham Phoenix Women would hope to restrict the run flow now. An enticing passage of play awaits.
End Of The Over 14 : 103/3
8 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 113.2
  • W 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
A. Sutherland
22 (13)
F. Wilson
1 (1)
S. Devine
2-0-22-1
13.5
0
Sophie Devine To Annabel Sutherland
A sharp bouncer, on middle. Annabel Sutherland ducks under it. A successful set of 5 for Sophie Devine.
13.4
1
Sophie Devine To Fran Wilson
Short ball, on off. Fran Wilson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
W
Sophie Devine To Tammy Beaumont OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Brilliant work from Amy Jones behind the sticks. Sophie Devine gets herself into the wicket's column now. This is a huge, huge wicket. One skipper gets the better of another. Sophie Devine serves it full, outside off. Tammy Beaumont comes down the track and misses it completely. Amy Jones gathers and is quick to take the bails off. Can Birmingham Phoenix Women pile on more pressure? Fran Wilson is the new batter in.
13.2
1
Sophie Devine To Annabel Sutherland
On leg stump, Annabel Sutherland flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
13.1
6
Sophie Devine To Annabel Sutherland
SIX! BOOM! Annabel Sutherland is turning on the heat here. A full-length ball, on off. Annabel Sutherland gets on the front foot and tonks it over the bowler's head for a maximum.
End Of The Over 13 : 95/2
7 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
T. Beaumont
39 (33)
A. Sutherland
15 (10)
E. Arlott
2-0-17-0
12.5
1
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
Good length, around off, this one nips in off the deck. Tammy Beaumont stays back and pulls it to deep square leg for one. 67 needed in 35 balls.
12.4
0
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
A slower length ball, wide outside off. Tammy Beaumont makes room and looks to slash it away but misses.
12.3
1
Emily Arlott To Annabel Sutherland
A single now as this is worked to mid on.
12.2
4
Emily Arlott To Annabel Sutherland
FOUR! Nicely played! It is full, on off. Annabel Sutherland lofts it over covers. It takes a couple of bounce over the ropes.
12.1
1
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
Flighted one, full and outside off. Tammy Beaumont initially thinks about going for the scoop but then taps it to point for a single.
Change. Emily Arlott is into the attack now for her second set.
End Of The Over 12 : 88/2
8 Runs
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
T. Beaumont
37 (30)
A. Sutherland
10 (8)
A. Maqsood
2-0-14-1
11.5
1
Abtaha Maqsood To Tammy Beaumont
Good fielding! On middle, this is swept through backward square leg for one.
11.4
1
Abtaha Maqsood To Annabel Sutherland
Another run as this is nudged on the leg side.
11.3
1
Abtaha Maqsood To Tammy Beaumont
On middle, this is flicked through mid-wicket for one.
11.2
1
Abtaha Maqsood To Annabel Sutherland
Outside off, really short. Sutherland looks to hit it over covers but it goes off the outside edge towards backward point for one.
11.1
4
Abtaha Maqsood To Annabel Sutherland
FOUR! That is a welcome boundary! Short and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket, in the gap and races away.
End Of The Over 11 : 80/2
5 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
T. Beaumont
35 (28)
A. Sutherland
4 (5)
K. Gordon
2-0-20-0
10.5
1
Kirstie Gordon To Tammy Beaumont
Singles won't harm the bowling side. On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
10.4
1
Kirstie Gordon To Annabel Sutherland
This is eased down to long on for one more.
10.3
1
Kirstie Gordon To Tammy Beaumont
On middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
10.2
1
Kirstie Gordon To Annabel Sutherland
Dealing in singles at the moment. Not good enough. This is lofted down to long on for one.
10.1
1
Kirstie Gordon To Tammy Beaumont
On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
Change. Kirstie Gordon is back for her second set
End Of The Over 10 : 75/2
3 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
T. Beaumont
32 (25)
A. Sutherland
2 (3)
I. Wong
2-0-8-0
9.5
1
Issy Wong To Tammy Beaumont
A single to end! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
9.4
1
Issy Wong To Annabel Sutherland
Just the one? Short and on middle, this is pulled wide of mid on for one.
9.3
0
Issy Wong To Annabel Sutherland
On middle, this is pushed to mid on.
9.2
1
Issy Wong To Tammy Beaumont
Short and on middle, Tammy looks to pull, it goes off the top edge towards fine leg for one.
9.1
0
Issy Wong To Tammy Beaumont
Tammy shapes up for the paddle scoop. Wong bowls it short and outside off. She misses.
End Of The Over 9 : 72/2
9 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 48.3
  • W 8.4
  • 18.5
A. Sutherland
1 (1)
T. Beaumont
30 (22)
G. Elwiss
2-0-15-1
8.5
1
Georgia Elwiss To Annabel Sutherland
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Annabel Sutherland is the new batter.
8.4
W
Georgia Elwiss To Rachael Haynes OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the fielder! Haynes, who was looking so good, falls. On middle. A full toss, Haynes swings it towards mid-wicket but does not connect that well. She holes out to the fielder in the deep. 91 needed in 56.
8.3
4
Georgia Elwiss To Rachael Haynes
FOUR! Haynes has begun brilliantly! A full one outside off, it is smashed through covers for a boundary.
8.2
4
Georgia Elwiss To Rachael Haynes
FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on the body, this is hit through square leg and it races away.
8.1
0
Georgia Elwiss To Rachael Haynes
On middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 8 : 63/1
10 Runs
  • 1 WD 7.1
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
T. Beaumont
30 (22)
R. Haynes
6 (3)
E. Arlott
1-0-10-0
7.5
0
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
Shorter and around off, this is guided to point.
7.4
4
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
FOUR! Back to back boundaries! Fuller and on middle, this is hit down the ground, past long on for a boundary.
7.3
4
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
FOUR! Lovely placement! Tammy steps out and makes it into a half volley. It is hit through mid-wicket for a boundary.
7.2
0
Emily Arlott To Tammy Beaumont
On off, this is pushed to covers.
7.1
1
Emily Arlott To Rachael Haynes
A single as this is pulled through mid-wicket.
7.1
wd
Emily Arlott To Rachael Haynes
WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.
End Of The Over 7 : 53/1
6 Runs
  • 06.1
  • W 6.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
R. Haynes
5 (2)
T. Beaumont
22 (18)
A. Maqsood
1-0-6-1
6.5
4
Abtaha Maqsood To Rachael Haynes
FOUR! Smashed! A full toss, Haynes steps out and smashes it through covers for a boundary.
6.4
1
Abtaha Maqsood To Tammy Beaumont
Tammy now sweeps this through square leg for one.
6.3
1
Abtaha Maqsood To Rachael Haynes
Sweeps her first ball, it is hit through square leg for one.
Rachael Haynes is the new batter in.
6.2
W
Abtaha Maqsood To Hayley Matthews OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That is a huge wicket! Huge, huge wicket and the move to go to the leg spinner works. Shorter and on off, Hayley looks to lift it over the mid off fielder off the back foot. Does not generate the power and the fielder takes a simple catch.
6.1
0
Abtaha Maqsood To Hayley Matthews
Well bowled! Sees Hayley step out and bowls it shorter. Matthews guides it to point.
Chnage. Abtaha Maqsood comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 6 : 47/0
15 Runs
  • 5 WD 5.1
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 15.5
H. Matthews
20 (13)
T. Beaumont
21 (17)
K. Gordon
1-0-15-0
5.5
1
Kirstie Gordon To Hayley Matthews
A single to end a good set of five for the batting side! On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
5.4
4
Kirstie Gordon To Hayley Matthews
FOUR! Two in a row! Hayley is on the charge here. She steps out and gets to the pitch of it. Lifts it over cover now for another boundary.
5.3
4
Kirstie Gordon To Hayley Matthews
FOUR! Superb shot! Steps out, makes it into a full toss and lifts it over mid off for a boundary.
5.2
1
Kirstie Gordon To Tammy Beaumont
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
5.1
0
Kirstie Gordon To Tammy Beaumont
On middle, defended.
5.1
wd
Kirstie Gordon To Tammy Beaumont
FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Down the leg side. Tammy looks to sweep but misses. The keeper misses it too and it races away.
End Of The Over 5 : 32/0
3 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
T. Beaumont
20 (15)
H. Matthews
11 (10)
S. Molineux
2-0-6-0
4.5
0
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Floated and full, down leg. Tammy Beaumont fails to flick it away. A good set of 5 from Sophie Molineux.
4.4
0
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Fuller, down leg. Tammy Beaumont moves to that side and looks to sweep it away but wears it on her pads.
4.3
2
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Incredible fielding! Full, wide outside off. Tammy Beaumont slashes it through covers. The fielders works in tandem and keep it down to two.
4.2
0
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Floated and full, outside leg. Tammy Beaumont moves to that side and looks to sweep it away but misses.
4.1
1
Sophie Molineux To Hayley Matthews
On middle, this is worked to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 29/0
14 Runs
  • 63.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
T. Beaumont
18 (11)
H. Matthews
10 (9)
S. Devine
1-0-14-0
3.5
0
Sophie Devine To Tammy Beaumont
Length, on off, defended out. An expensive start for Sophie Devine.
3.4
4
Sophie Devine To Tammy Beaumont
FOUR! Tammy Beaumont is only dealing in boundaries here. A full toss, on leg stump. Tammy Beaumont makes room and slaps it through covers for four.
3.3
0
Sophie Devine To Tammy Beaumont
Short ball, outside off. Tammy Beaumont looks to cut it away but gets an inside edge to square leg.
3.2
4
Sophie Devine To Tammy Beaumont
FOUR! Tammy Beaumont is on a roll. A full toss on off. Tammy Beaumont pulls it through square leg for fout.
3.1
6
Sophie Devine To Tammy Beaumont
SIX! BANG! What a shot! A length ball, on off. Tammy Beaumont shuffles and reverse scoops it over the keeper's head. In fact, it goes all the way. Not many players are capable enough of playing in the same manner.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/0
6 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
H. Matthews
10 (9)
T. Beaumont
4 (6)
G. Elwiss
1-0-6-0
2.5
1
Georgia Elwiss To Hayley Matthews
On a length, on the pads, Hayley Matthews clips it to mid-wicket and crosses for a single.
2.4
0
Georgia Elwiss To Hayley Matthews
Full, outside off. Matthews looks to chase it but misses.
2.3
4
Georgia Elwiss To Hayley Matthews
FOUR! Just beats the fielder in the deep. It is a length ball, on off. Hayley Matthews slogs it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep leaps but the ball evades her.
2.2
0
Georgia Elwiss To Hayley Matthews
On off, blocked out.
2.1
1
Georgia Elwiss To Tammy Beaumont
A direct throw could've been interesting. A length ball, outside off. Tammy Beaumont stays back and punches it to covers. The fielder there makes a half-stop. Sophie Devine charges to the loose ball and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. They take one.
Change. Georgia Elwiss comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
6 Runs
  • 1 LB 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
H. Matthews
5 (5)
T. Beaumont
3 (5)
I. Wong
1-0-5-0
1.5
0
Issy Wong To Hayley Matthews
Touch short, outside off. Matthews cuts it to point but finds the fielder.
1.4
4
Issy Wong To Hayley Matthews
FOUR! Tickles it away! Hayley Matthews gets the first boundary of the chase. It is a length ball, drifting down leg. Hayley Matthews flicks it to fine leg. It races away.
1.3
1
Issy Wong To Tammy Beaumont
Fraction short, around middle. Tammy Beaumont heaves it across the line to deep mid-wicket for one.
1.2
0
Issy Wong To Tammy Beaumont
Wong goes full, on off. Tammy Beaumont pushes it to cover.
1.1
lb
Issy Wong To Hayley Matthews
LEG BYE! Good length, on the pads. Hayley Matthews fails to pull it away. It goes to the leg side off her pads. They collect a leg bye.
Change. Issy Wong comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 1 : 3/0
3 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
T. Beaumont
2 (3)
H. Matthews
1 (2)
S. Molineux
1-0-3-0
0.5
1
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Fuller, on the pads, Tammy Beaumont flicks it to wide long on. They take one. A tidy first set of 5 from Sophie Molineux.
0.4
1
Sophie Molineux To Hayley Matthews
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one. She gets off the mark.
0.3
0
Sophie Molineux To Hayley Matthews
Full, on middle and leg, tucked to short mid-wicket.
0.2
1
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Now, Tammy Beaumont and Welsh Fire Women are off the mark. Full, on off. Tammy Beaumont works it to long on and crosses.
0.1
0
Sophie Molineux To Tammy Beaumont
Floated and full, outside off. Tammy Beaumont leans in and drives it to covers. Not in the gap.
Match Info
  • Venue Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Welsh Fire Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Birmingham Phoenix Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 19 runs
  • Player of the Match Ellyse Perry
  • Umpire Claire Polosak (AUS), Ian Blackwell (ENG) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Phil Whitticase (ENG)
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