Southern Brave Women continued their good run with a clear 29-run win over Welsh Fire Women in Southampton. Batting first, Brave made 106/8, with skipper Georgia Adams steadying the innings with an unbeaten 30. In reply, Welsh Fire struggled badly and ended at 77/9, as Lauren Bell bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for just 20 runs.

The Brave lost early wickets with Maia Bouchier 2 runs and Laura Wolvaardt 8 runs falling quickly. Danni Wyatt-Hodge added a useful 24, while Freya Kemp 18 runs and Chloe Tryon 8 runs chipped in. The key knock came from captain Georgia Adams, who stayed unbeaten on 30 and helped her side cross the 100-run mark. Welsh Fire bowlers Hayley Matthews (2/10) and Shabnim Ismail (2/9) kept the pressure on with tight spells.

Chasing 107, Welsh Fire never found their footing. Captain Tammy Beaumont top-scored with 28 from 33 balls, while Hayley Matthews (16) gave some support, but no other batter could stand up. The Brave bowlers stayed on top, with Lauren Bell leading the way, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs. Welsh Fire folded for 77/9, giving Brave a comfortable victory and another 4 points on the table.

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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.

Trent Rockets Women played a strong team game to defeat Welsh Fire by 23 runs. Ashleigh Gardner shone with both bat and ball, while Alana King’s superb spell helped seal the win. Tammy Beaumont fought hard for Welsh Fire, but her side’s batting could not handle the pressure.

The Rockets scored 145/6 with good knocks from Bryony Smith (38 off 27), Nat Sciver-Brunt (38 off 26), and captain Ashleigh Gardner (36 off 26). Heather Graham added 13 runs at the end. For Welsh Fire, Freya Davies bowled well and took 3/26, while Shabnim Ismail and Hayley Matthews picked up one wicket each.

Chasing 146, Welsh Fire depended on their captain Tammy Beaumont, who made a fighting 54 from 41 balls. Sophia Dunkley scored 26 but after her wicket the team slipped. Alana King (3/17) bowled brilliantly, while Gardner (2/28) and Kirstie Gordon (2/32) kept the pressure on. Welsh Fire ended with 122/9, falling short by 23 runs.

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Welsh Fire Women suffered a defeat to Trent Rockets Women by 23 runs in Match 27 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. There were no major surprises in the lineups. The Rockets batted first and made 145/6 in their 100 balls, with Nat Sciver 38 off 26, Bryony Smith 38 off 27, and Ashleigh Gardner 36 off 26. In reply, Welsh Fire struggled to find partnerships and were kept to 122/9 in their 100 balls. They were unable to build any momentum with either bat or ball, and this is where they will rue losing some points. Below are the main reasons for the Welsh Fire Women defeat.

1. Trent Rockets’ Strong Top-Order Batting

The Rockets’ innings was built on top-order contributions, as Nat Sciver made 38 off 26, Bryony Smith hit 38 off 27, and Ashleigh Gardner added 36 off 26. Their consistent scoring ensured a solid platform. This early dominance gave Rockets the edge at 145/6.

2. Fire’s Bowlers Failed to Contain Runs

Though Freya Davies impressed with 3/26 and Shabnim Ismail (1/23) chipped in, Fire could not stop the boundaries at crucial times. Jess Jonassen also picked up 1/26 but lacked support from others. The inability to tighten control allowed the Rockets to keep the scoreboard moving.

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3. Weak Batting Response from Welsh Fire

In the chase, Sophia Dunkley top-scored with 26 off 23, Sarah Bryce contributed 22 off 19, and Hayley Matthews made 18 off 12. However, no one could carry on to a match-winning knock. Against disciplined spells from Alana King (3/17), Gardner (2/28), and Kirstie Gordon (2/32), Welsh Fire collapsed to 122/9.

Southern Brave Women kept their winning streak alive with a nail-biting 3-wicket win over Welsh Fire Women in Cardiff. After choosing to bowl first, Brave did well to hold Welsh Fire to 111/6. Lauren Bell (2/20) and Sophie Devine (2/32) bowled with control and made scoring hard. For Welsh Fire, Georgia Elwiss fought through the innings, staying unbeaten on 35 from 36 balls to give her team something to defend.

Sophia Dunkley gave them a start, but the team kept losing wickets at regular points. Elwiss was the only one who stayed in and kept the innings together, while Brave’s bowlers kept the pressure on.

Brave’s chase began well with Maia Bouchier hitting 35 from 30 balls. But Jess Jonassen’s brilliant spell of 4/10 brought Welsh Fire back into the game, causing a late collapse. In the tense final over, Georgia Adams held her nerve and scored the winning runs off the very last ball, taking Brave to 112/7 and keeping their unbeaten run intact.

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Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W) will contend with Southern Brave Women (SOB-W) in Match 21 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 20. Fire are currently struggling at the bottom of the points table with four straight defeats, and Tammy Beaumont’s side is yet to find its best cricket. They will be desperate to register their first win of the season in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Southern Brave have enjoyed a dream run so far, leading the table with 20 points. Georgia Adams’ team is riding on a five-match winning streak and will look to continue their dominant form with yet another strong performance against a struggling Fire side.

WEF-W vs SOB-W: Head-to-Head

• Matches – 7
  
• Welsh Fire Women won – 3
  
• Southern Brave Women won – 4
  
• Tied – 0
  

The head-to-head contests between these two teams have been very evenly matched, with Southern Brave ahead by a narrow margin. Welsh Fire will want to bring the head-to-head record closer together, while Brave will want to extend their lead further.

WEF-W vs SOB-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at Sophia Gardens offers some swing and seam movement early on, allowing pace bowlers to strike with the new ball. Batters will need to start carefully; however, once they are set, they will be able to score freely due to a very nice carry on the pitch. Teams chasing generally have an advantage here due to dew making it easier to bat and letting teams manage scoreboard pressure.

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WEF-W vs SOB-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W): Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (C), Georgia Elwiss, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Katie George, Georgia Davis, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick

Southern Brave Women (SOB-W): Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams (C), Rhianna Southby (WK), Mady Villiers, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman

Oval Invincibles Women put on a strong show at home, beating Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs. Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp shone with the bat, while Sophia Smale and Amanda-Jade Wellington did the job with the ball.

The hosts lost captain Winfield-Hill on the first ball, but Alice Capsey’s quick 55 off 34 brought the innings to life. Meg Lanning added 23 runs, and Marizanne Kapp’s powerful 47 off 32 gave the team control. Amanda-Jade Wellington’s 17 off 9 balls helped them finish at 150 in their 100 balls.

Chasing 151, Sophia Dunkley fought hard with a fine 56 off 41 balls. But wickets kept falling around her, and once she was dismissed, Welsh Fire collapsed. None of the other batters crossed 16 as Invincibles’ bowlers kept it tight. Welsh Fire were bowled out for 111, handing Oval Invincibles a comfortable win.

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In Match 16 of The Hundred Women’s 2025, Oval Invincibles Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs at the Oval. The Invincibles scored 150/5 in 10 overs, with Alice Capsey smashing 55 off 34 balls and Marizanne Kapp scoring 47* off 32. Meg Lanning gave a quick 23 off 14, which was instrumental in setting a challenging target. Welsh Fire, on the other hand, found it hard to establish partnerships in their chase and were taken out for 111 runs in 9.7 overs despite Sophia Dunkley fighting well with 56 off 41 balls. Here are the main reasons why the Welsh Fire women lost the match.

1. Middle-Order Collapse

Sophia Dunkley scored a solid 56-run innings but unfortunately, the middle order did not support her. And main batters like Katie George (16) and Hayley Matthews (12) got out cheaply. This collapse from 78/4 to 111 all out demonstrated the team's shortage of depth in batting.

2. Capsey and Kapp’s Batting Dominance

Alice Capsey (55) and Marizanne Kapp (47*) anchored the Invincibles’ innings. Their partnership helped the team to set a competitive total of 150/5, thus putting Welsh Fire under constant pressure. The Fire was never able to gain momentum in the chase.

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3. Early Breakthroughs by Invincibles Bowlers

Invincibles’ bowlers struck early and often, with Capsey taking 2/16, Kapp 2/24, and Hayley Matthews 2/18. These early wickets prevented the Fire from building partnerships. The pressure from consistent breakthroughs led to a batting collapse.

Manchester Originals Women won a easy game after beating Welsh Fire Women by 7 wickets in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. The Manchester Originals won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their bowlers bowled well from the start, not letting Welsh Fire settle.

The batting side kept losing wickets and ended with only 74 runs in 100 balls. Hayley Matthews scored 22 off 33 balls, but no one else stayed long. Mahika Gaur (2/14), Sophie Ecclestone (2/13), Lauren Filer (2/14), and Kathryn Bryce (2/7) all bowled well to keep the score low.

Chasing 75, Manchester Originals lost Beth Mooney and Amelia Kerr early, but Kathryn Bryce kept things calm with a fine 45 off 41 balls. Seren Smale added an unbeaten 20 off 27 balls to take the team home in just 81 balls, with 19 left. It was a solid all-round show from the Originals, giving Welsh Fire no chance.

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Welsh Fire Women had a difficult game at The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 12, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, where they lost by seven wickets to Manchester Originals Women in a comprehensive manner. Welsh Fire, after being sent in to bat, lost wickets at regular intervals and were dismissed for a dismal 73/9, which is among the lowest totals of the tournament. The Manchester side breezed through their target, scoring 76/3 off 81 balls and thereby making their dominance over the day clear. Here are the main reasons why the Welsh Fire Women lost the game:

1. Batting Collapse and Low Total

The innings of Welsh Fire never gained momentum after Tammy Beaumont and Sophia Dunkley got out in the first two overs, leading to the score of 2/2. Few wickets then fell regularly and no batter managed to put together an adequate innings, therefore achieving a total of 73/9, well below a defendable score in this format.

2. Lack of Partnerships 

The middle order, consisting of Hayley Matthews and Georgia Elwiss, did not manage to put together any steady stands. The missing partnerships had a double defeat: on the one hand, there was no momentum at any stage of the innings, and on the other hand, the team could not get over the early blows.

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3. Comfortable Chase by Originals

Defending just 74, Welsh Fire’s bowlers needed early breakthroughs but could only manage three wickets. Manchester’s top and middle order played patiently, with key contributions ensuring the chase was completed with 19 balls to spare, leaving Welsh Fire no chance of a comeback.