Welsh Fire Women slipped to a heavy 29-run defeat against Southern Brave Women in Match 32 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Chasing 107, Fire were bundled out for just 77/9 in their 100 balls. Chasing 107, the Fire were bowled out for only 77/9 in their 100 balls. Tammy Beaumont's 28 was the top score for Fire but no other batter gave her decent support. The Brave's Georgia Adams (30) and Danielle Wyatt (24) comfortably built a platform for their batters but then the bowlers wrapped up the win, led by an excellent 4/6 from Lauren Bell. This loss was indicative of how poor Welsh Fire’s batting was and how superior Southern Brave was with both bat and ball. Below are the main reasons for the Welsh Fire Women loss.

1. Ineffective Batting Under Pressure

Welsh Fire’s batting faltered once again, as Tammy Beaumont (28) fought a lone battle at the top. Hayley Matthews (16) and Georgia Elwiss (10) got starts but couldn’t convert, leaving the chase in tatters. The middle and lower order collapsed against disciplined Brave bowling. Without partnerships, Fire had no chance of chasing 107.

2. Superior All-Round Performance by Southern Brave

Southern Brave scored 106/8 with Georgia Adams (30) and Danielle Wyatt (24) making important contributions. Their bowlers then completely controlled the chase, with Lauren Bell with a brilliant 4/6 in her 20 balls. Adams and Mady Villiers took vital wickets as well—combined, this performance ensured Brave remained unbeaten.

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3. Form & Confidence Gap Between the Teams

Brave was unbeaten going into this contest and looked full of confidence and consistency, whilst Fire went in with just one win this season. That difference showed; Brave were calm in tight phases, while Fire panicked. Even when Fire's bowlers, like Hayley Matthews (2/16) and Shabnim Ismail (2/22), struck, the batters could not back it up. The length of the momentum gap between the two teams was simply too great.