Southern Brave made it two from two in this year’s competition, as Devine stars in a 15-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix in front of a record crowd at Utilita Bowl.
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Match Analysis
11,167 fans turned out in the Hampshire sunshine to see the home side prevail in a game which see-sawed throughout but was ultimately decided by the regular wickets Brave took throughout the Phoenix chase.
Both teams came into today’s game off the back of strong opening wins, with Phoenix winning the toss and opting to field. Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s 59 from 39 balls was the foundation for the Brave’s total of 139, ably supported by Laura Wolvaardt (28) and Sophie Devine (27). After a good start from the Brave, Phoenix came back into the first innings, restraining the home side in the last 25 balls. At one stage, a big score was on the cards, but led by Megan Schutt (2-23 from 20 balls) and then Em Arlott (2-19 from 20 balls) at the death, Brave faltered to 139 with only 19 coming from the last 15 balls.
In the run chase, Southern Brave took the early wickers of Emma Lamb and Georgia Voll, both of whom had done well in the Phoenix’s first game. Ellyse Perry and Amy Jones then steadied the ship and looked comfortable in their efforts to knock off the total. When Jones was out for 20, Sterre Kalis took over the charge to the finish, with Phoenix needing 45 from the final 30 balls. However, when Perry was caught well in the deep by Villiers for 26 from 21 balls, Kalis accelerated but ultimately ran out of support, and Phoenix were bowled out with two balls to spare, 15 short of the finish line. The Brave bowling performance was headlined by Lauren Bell taking 3-17 from 19 balls, with Devine 2-28 and Tilly Corteen-Coleman 2-16 also doing the damage.
With her 27 runs, 2 wickets and a run out, Sophie Devine, Meerkat Match Hero said: “I’m really pleased about the result. Danni (Wyatt-Hodge) was outstanding. The way she set up the game, it was trickier than she made it look. It was a great game for us and nice to do it in front of the home crowd.
“It is always nice to perform against teams you have previously played for. Every game is on the line (in the comp) and you have to be good. We have to keep sharp and keep learning. I have not played a lot of cricket over the last few months and was probably swinging like a rusty gate. I’ve played enough cricket to know that it will come. When you have someone like her (Wyatt-Hodge), it makes easier. If I can contribute in any way, that is what I am here for.”
Match Summary
Southern Brave (Women) vs Birmingham Phoenix (Women), Match 7
Southern Brave (Women) 139/7 (100 balls)
Birmingham Phoenix (Women) 124/10 (99 balls)
Southern Brave (Women) won by 15 runs
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Partnership
Down to the penultimate ball ?
Lauren Bell takes the final wicket to claim a home win for Southern Brave ??#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/YgvHe9Vn6z
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Match Stats
Birmingham Phoenix (Women) Fall of wickets: 1-20 (Maia Bouchier – 3.1 ov), 2-68 (Laura Wolvaardt – 9.3 ov), 3-120 (Danielle Wyatt – 17.1 ov), 4-124 (Freya Kemp – 17.5 ov), 5-134 (Sophie Devine – 18.5 ov), 6-135 (Chloe Tryon – 19.3 ov), 7-135 (Mady Villiers – 19.4 ov)
Southern Brave (Women) Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Emma Lamb – 2.1 ov), 2-19 (Marie Kelly – 2.3 ov), 3-22 (Georgia Voll – 3.3 ov), 4-59 (Amy Jones – 7.5 ov), 5-95 (Ellyse Perry – 14.1 ov), 6-98 (Ailsa Lister – 14.5 ov), 7-101 (Emily Arlott – 16.1 ov), 8-118 (Megan Schutt – 18.1 ov), 9-124 (Sterre Kalis – 19.2 ov), 10-124 (Hannah Baker – 19.4 ov)
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Playing XI
Southern Brave (Women)
Birmingham Phoenix (Women)
Match Details:
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025 11:00
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Toss: Birmingham Phoenix (Women) elected to bowl
Umpires: Anna Harris (England) Surendiran Shanmugam (England) David Millns (England
Match Referee: Peter Such (England)
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