Winless Welsh Fire remain rooted to the bottom of table

Welsh Fire Remain Winless at the Bottom of the Table

Welsh Fire's losing streak extended to three games in the 2025 Women's Hundred as Manchester Originals delivered a clinical performance to win by seven wickets in Cardiff.

Fire's Collapse

Welsh Fire's first innings was a disaster, with the team crumbling to 73/9 in their allotted 100 balls. The collapse began early when Mahika Gaur struck twice in quick succession, removing Sophia Dunkley and Tammy Beaumont cheaply.

Key Wickets

• Sophia Dunkley (2) and Tammy Beaumont (0) fell to Mahika Gaur's bowling
• Georgia Elwiss and Hayley Matthews briefly formed a partnership, but Sophie Ecclestone got rid of both set batters
• Lauren Filer claimed three wickets, including Sarah Bryce, Emily Windsor, and Jess Jonassen
• Kathryn Bryce finished the demolition job, accounting for Katie George and Freya Davies

Originals' Chase

Manchester Originals also struggled initially in the chase, slipping to 13/2. However, a watchful partnership between Kathryn Bryce and Seren Smale steadied the ship.

Key Partnership

• Kathryn Bryce and Seren Smale formed a half-century stand, with Bryce dealing in regular boundaries
• Bryce fell five short of fifty, stumped off Jonassen, before Smale struck the winning boundary with 19 deliveries to spare