The Hundred Women’s: Full match highlights and top performers—match 07
Southern Brave Women held firm to beat Birmingham Phoenix Women by 15 runs in Match 7 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025, powered by Wyatt-Hodge’s powerful 59 and Lauren Bell’s crucial 3-wicket spell.
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Match Summary
- Match: Southern Brave Women v Birmingham Phoenix Women
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
- Toss: Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and elected to field.
Match 7 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 saw Southern Brave Women (SOUW) beat Birmingham Phoenix Women (BRMW) by 15 runs in a tightly fought contest at Southampton. SOUW put 139/7 on the board with some aggressive knocks from Wyatt-Hodge and Laura Wolvaardt. BRMW made a good fist of the chase but was bowled out for 124 in the final set, with Lauren Bell and Sophie Devine coming to the fore with the ball.
Southern Brave Women Innings: 139/7 (100 balls)
After the early loss of Maia Bouchier, SOUW's innings was anchored by Wyatt-Hodge with a blistering 59 off 39 (9 fours, 1 six) and Laura Wolvaardt's fluent 28 off 19. Sophie Devine (27 off 25) chipped in with some worthwhile runs. The Phoenix flickered and tussled to try and keep a lid on things, with Megan Schutt (2/23) and Em Arlott (2/20) getting key wickets along the way.
Top SOUW Batting Highlights:
- Wyatt-Hodge - 59 (39)
- Laura Wolvaardt - 28 (19)
- Sophie Devine - 27 (25)
Top BRMW Bowling Highlights:
- Megan Schutt - 2/23 (20 balls)
- Em Arlott - 2/20 (20 balls)
- Hannah Baker - 1/33 (20 balls)
See also: DPL 2025 : Full match highlights and top performers—match 16
Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings: 124 all out (99 balls)
Chasing 140, Birmingham Phoenix Women stumbled early at 22/3, and then the innings came to life with a partnership between Ellyse Perry (26 off 21) and Sterre Kalis (44 off 34). Tight bowling in the death and regular wickets derailed the chase with Lauren Bell's fiery spell of 3/17 and Sophie Devine's all-round performance (2/28).
Top Batters for Birmingham Phoenix Women:
- Sterre Kalis - 44 (34)
- Ellyse Perry - 26 (21)
- Amy Jones - 20 (14)
Top Bowlers for Southern Brave Women:
- Lauren Bell - 3/17 (19 balls)
- Sophie Devine - 2/28 (20 balls)
- Tilly Corteen-Coleman - 2/16 (20 balls)
Match Summary Table
| Team | Score | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Brave Women | 139/7 | 100 | Won by 15 runs |
| Birmingham Phoenix W. | 124 all out | 99 | Lost by 15 runs |
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Wyatt-Hodge – 59 (39)
- Best Batter: Wyatt-Hodge – 59 (39)
- Best Bowler: Lauren Bell – 3/17 (19 balls)
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