SRL vs WF 27 Match Highlight & Report The Hundred 2026 : Sunrisers Leeds produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Welsh Fire by 71 runs in the 27th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at Headingley, Leeds. After being asked to bat first, Sunrisers Leeds posted a massive 201/4 from 100 balls.
Welsh Fire struggled throughout their chase and could manage only 130/6 in 100 balls. Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match for his excellent half-century that provided the foundation for Sunrisers Leeds’ imposing total.
Sunrisers Leeds Post 201
Welsh Fire won the toss and opted to bowl first, but their decision failed to produce the desired result as Sunrisers Leeds’ top order attacked from the beginning. Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton provided a strong platform before the middle and lower order accelerated further.
Marsh scored a superb 50 off 34 balls, smashing five fours and three sixes. Ryan Rickelton was even more aggressive, hitting 40 off 22 balls with three fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 181.82.
Zak Crawley Provides Explosive Finish
Harry Brook added valuable momentum with a quick 23 off 11 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Zak Crawley then produced one of the most destructive innings of the match, smashing 34 off just 12 balls.
Crawley’s innings included one four and four sixes, giving him a remarkable strike rate of 283.33. Dan Lawrence finished unbeaten on 29 off 15 balls, while Matthew Revis contributed an unbeaten 15 from seven balls.
Sunrisers Leeds eventually reached 201/4 from 100 balls, setting Welsh Fire a huge target of 202.
Brydon Carse Leads the Bowling Attack
Welsh Fire’s bowlers struggled to contain the Sunrisers Leeds batters. Lockie Ferguson was the most economical bowler, taking 1 wicket for 22 runs from 20 balls.
Chris Woakes claimed two wickets but conceded 41 runs, while Jordan Clark and Sam Cook also found it difficult to control the scoring rate. Rachin Ravindra bowled economically, giving away only 11 runs from his 10 balls.
Welsh Fire Struggle in the Chase
Chasing 202, Welsh Fire needed an exceptional start but lost Philip Salt early for 13. Matthew Short then tried to keep the chase alive with a powerful 43 off 29 balls, including seven fours and one six.
Joe Root contributed 31 off 22 balls, hitting one four and two sixes, but Welsh Fire failed to maintain the required scoring rate. Jordan Cox scored 12, while Rachin Ravindra managed only 2 runs.
Sunrisers Leeds Bowlers Seal Comfortable Win
Nathan Ellis was outstanding with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs from 20 balls. Brydon Carse also produced a brilliant spell, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs from 20 balls.
Matthew Potts picked up one wicket and played an important role in restricting Welsh Fire’s middle order. With the required run rate climbing rapidly, Welsh Fire finished on 130/6 from their 100 balls, falling 71 runs short of the target.
Mitchell Marsh Named Player of the Match
Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match after his match-defining innings of 50 runs from 34 balls. His five fours and three sixes helped Sunrisers Leeds establish the platform for their massive total.
The all-round performance from Sunrisers Leeds proved too strong for Welsh Fire, with the batting unit producing 201 before the bowlers completed the job with a disciplined display.
Match Result
Sunrisers Leeds defeated Welsh Fire by 71 runs.
Sunrisers Leeds: 201/4 in 100 balls
Welsh Fire: 130/6 in 100 balls
Sunrisers Leeds secured a convincing victory at Headingley, with Mitchell Marsh’s half-century, Zak Crawley’s explosive 34 and Brydon Carse’s three-wicket haul standing out as the key performances of the match.
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