SB W vs WF W 19 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred Women 2026 : Welsh Fire Women registered a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Southern Brave Women in The Hundred Women 2026, thanks to a match-winning all-round performance from Heather Graham. After restricting Southern Brave Women to 121/5 in 100 balls, Welsh Fire Women chased down the target with 122/6 in 100 balls, sealing the win in a tense finish. Graham starred with both bat and ball, claiming 2 wickets for 23 runs before remaining unbeaten on 35 off 28 balls, earning the Player of the Match award.
Laura Wolvaardt Anchors Southern Brave Women’s Innings
Southern Brave Women endured a poor start as Maia Bouchier (6 off 8) and Lizelle Lee (0 off 3) departed early, leaving the side under pressure. However, Laura Wolvaardt produced a composed knock of 48 runs from 45 balls, striking 6 fours to stabilize the innings and hold one end firmly.
She received good support from Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored 25 off 21 balls with 3 boundaries. Captain Sophie Molineux added 12 off 11 balls, while Jodi Grewcock (13 off 9)* and Naomi Dattani (4 off 3)* chipped in late to help Southern Brave Women post a competitive total of 121/5.
Grace Potts and Heather Graham Shine with the Ball
Welsh Fire Women’s bowlers kept the opposition under control despite Wolvaardt’s resistance. Grace Potts delivered an excellent opening spell, finishing with 2 wickets for 14 runs and removing both openers. Heather Graham then struck twice in the middle overs, returning figures of 2/23, while Sophia Smale and captain Georgia Wareham bowled disciplined spells to prevent Southern Brave Women from accelerating in the closing stages.
Heather Graham Leads the Chase Under Pressure
Chasing 122, Welsh Fire Women also stumbled early. Georgia Voll (11 off 9), Ella McCaughan (8 off 10) and Freya Kemp (9 off 7) were dismissed cheaply, putting the batting side on the back foot.
Captain Georgia Wareham contributed 16 off 20 balls, but her dismissal left the chase evenly poised. Orla Prendergast (5 off 6) also failed to make a significant impact, increasing the pressure further.
At that stage, Heather Graham stepped up with a calm and composed innings of 35 off 28 balls*, rotating the strike well and punishing loose deliveries. She found valuable support from Grace Thompson (16 off 12), while Niamh Holland (12 off 8)* finished the chase confidently as Welsh Fire Women crossed the target in the final stages of the innings.
Southern Brave Bowlers Fought Hard
Southern Brave Women kept themselves in the contest through some disciplined bowling. Tilly Corteen-Coleman was the standout performer with 3 wickets for 27 runs, dismissing key batters at crucial moments. Isabelle Wong also impressed with figures of 2/17, but the unbeaten partnership between Heather Graham and Niamh Holland proved decisive in the end.
Heather Graham Named Player of the Match
Heather Graham delivered one of the finest all-round performances of the tournament. She first claimed 2 wickets for 23 runs to restrict Southern Brave Women and then remained unbeaten on 35 off 28 balls to guide Welsh Fire Women to a memorable victory. Her match-winning contribution earned her the Player of the Match award.
Welsh Fire Women’s impressive comeback highlighted their depth and composure under pressure, while Southern Brave Women will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures despite several encouraging individual performances.
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