With a suspenseful six-wicket victory over London Spirit, Welsh Fire maintained their position in the running for a spot in The Hundred knockout rounds.
In a low-scoring match, the bowlers were in control throughout. Spirit fell to 19-4 and 43-5 before making a sort of comeback to reach 109-9. Before Jonny Bairstow and Tom Abell resumed the chase, Fire had sunk to a 15-3 deficit.
Fire crossed the finish line with seven balls remaining thanks to a late rush. With one game remaining, the win puts Fire in fifth place, tied for points with the third- and fourth-place teams, Trent Rockets and Southern Brave, respectively.
Although Birmingham Phoenix was previously defeated in their final game, Birmingham Spirit is one point farther down in sixth.
Captain Abell of the Fire, the match’s winning team, remarked, “I’m thrilled. We entered tonight in urgent need of a victory because the finals are just around the corner; we still have a chance. For the lads, I’m thrilled.”
“We had to adjust to the wicket, and having a top-notch bowling lineup is helpful. It was a matter of attempting to take wickets while increasing pressure throughout the middle since we knew any chase would be difficult.”
“The guys kept to their ideas beautifully, and it was supported by some superb fielding.”
