WF W vs BP W 15 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : Birmingham Phoenix Women registered a brilliant 7-wicket victory over Welsh Fire Women in an exciting The Hundred Women’s clash. Chasing a competitive target of 145 runs, Phoenix reached 145/3 in 99 balls, thanks to a sensational unbeaten 68-run knock from captain Ellyse Perry. Earlier, Welsh Fire Women posted 144/3 in 100 balls, with Georgia Voll starring with a magnificent 78-run innings. However, Perry’s all-round class ensured Birmingham Phoenix crossed the finish line with one ball to spare.
Georgia Voll Anchors Welsh Fire Women to 144/3
After being asked to bat first, Welsh Fire Women made a steady start before opener Georgia Voll took complete control of the innings. She played a superb knock of 78 runs from 55 balls, smashing 9 fours and 2 sixes while keeping the scoreboard moving throughout the innings.
Ella McCaughan provided useful support with 19 runs off 16 balls, including three boundaries. However, Alice Capsey dismissed her before also removing Freya Kemp, who managed only 3 runs.
Captain Sophie Devine then finished the innings in style with an unbeaten 35 off just 19 balls, striking 2 fours and 3 sixes. Georgia Wareham remained unbeaten on 6 runs from 4 balls, helping Welsh Fire Women finish with 144/3 in their 100-ball innings.
Alice Capsey Impresses With the Ball
For Birmingham Phoenix Women, Alice Capsey was the standout bowler. She claimed 2 wickets while conceding 24 runs in 15 balls, dismissing both Ella McCaughan and Freya Kemp at crucial moments.
Linsey Smith picked up the important wicket of Georgia Voll, while the remaining bowlers kept things under control. Lauren Filer delivered an economical spell, conceding only 15 runs in 20 balls, and Fatima Sana also bowled tightly, giving away just 9 runs in 10 balls.
Ellyse Perry Leads the Chase in Style
Birmingham Phoenix Women suffered an early setback when Davina Perrin was dismissed for 2 runs. Tammy Beaumont added 14 runs, but another wicket left Phoenix needing a solid partnership.
That’s when Alice Capsey and Ellyse Perry changed the momentum of the match. Capsey attacked from the outset, scoring a quick-fire 51 off just 29 balls, including 7 fours and a six. Her aggressive innings shifted the pressure back onto Welsh Fire Women.
After Capsey’s dismissal, captain Ellyse Perry took complete charge. The Australian star remained unbeaten on 68 runs from 46 balls, smashing 9 fours and 1 six. She paced the chase perfectly, mixing elegant stroke play with smart running between the wickets.
Annerie Dercksen stayed unbeaten on 4 runs, and together they guided Birmingham Phoenix Women to 145/3 in 99 balls, sealing a memorable 7-wicket win.
Welsh Fire Women Bowlers Couldn’t Defend the Total
Welsh Fire Women picked up three wickets during the chase. Grace Potts, Georgia Wareham, and Georgia Voll claimed one wicket each, but none of the bowlers could break Ellyse Perry’s dominance in the latter stages.
Despite a fighting effort from the bowling unit, Birmingham Phoenix’s experienced middle order handled the pressure brilliantly and completed the chase comfortably.
Turning Point of the Match
The game swung in Birmingham Phoenix Women’s favour during the partnership between Alice Capsey and Ellyse Perry. After losing two early wickets, Phoenix were under pressure, but Capsey’s attacking fifty completely shifted the momentum.
Once Capsey departed, Perry ensured there were no further hiccups. Her calm, unbeaten innings kept the required rate under control and denied Welsh Fire Women any chance of making a comeback. The partnership proved to be the defining moment of the contest.
Player of the Match
Ellyse Perry was deservedly named Player of the Match for her outstanding unbeaten 68 off 46 balls. Leading from the front, she anchored the chase with confidence and composure, guiding Birmingham Phoenix Women to an impressive victory.
Although Georgia Voll’s 78-run knock laid the foundation for Welsh Fire Women, it ultimately ended on the losing side as Ellyse Perry produced another masterclass under pressure to secure two valuable points for Birmingham Phoenix Women.
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