Welsh Fire Women vs Sunrisers Leeds Women Match 27 Full Commentary

Result · Aug 09 2026, Sun - 03:30 PM (IST)

Match 27, - Headingley

SL-W

122/4 (14.4)

WEF-W

121/8 (20.0)

Sunrisers Leeds Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 6 wickets

CRR:8.24

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Phoebe Litchfield

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Welcome back for the run chase. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Bryony Smith and Phoebe Litchfield open up for the Sunrisers Leeds Women. Grace Potts has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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A below-par target for survival - Despite Kemp’s brilliant rescue act, Welsh Fire managed to post only 121 for 8 in their allotted 100 balls. On a good batting surface, this total felt distinctly below par and left them short of a comfortable score. With their tournament lives hanging in the balance, Welsh Fire desperately needed an extraordinary effort with the ball. Stay tuned for the chase...
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A quick chat - Hannah Baker is in for a chat. She credits the pitch, sharp fielding, and her strategy of varying her pace while spinning the ball hard for her performance. Despite the turning surface, she remains confident that they can chase down the target.
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Freya Kemp’s charm - Amidst the chaos at the other end, Freya Kemp stood tall and fought back with a sensational knock of 72 off just 45 balls. Lady luck was firmly on her side throughout her innings, as she was dropped a staggering three times. Annabel Sutherland spilled two chances to dismiss her, and Cassidy McCarthy dropped a late opportunity towards the end of the innings. Kemp capitalized on every life given to her, single-handedly dragging her team to a defendable total.
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An early heartbreak - Welsh Fire stepped out under immense pressure, but their batting lineup crumbled early against a disciplined bowling attack. Deepti Sharma ripped through the order with remarkable figures of 3 for 13, while Hannah Baker chipped in with 2 for 15. Wickets fell in quick succession, leaving the innings in serious danger of a total collapse.
19.7

A high full toss, Freya Kemp lofts it over the bowler's head for a brace. The umpire checks and a possible no ball but the replays show that it was fine. Welsh Fire Women end their innings at 121/8.
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Sophia Smale will be at the nonstriker's end for the last ball of the innings.
19.6

OUT! RUN OUT! Full and on off, Freya Kemp looks to scoop it but mistimes it towards the keeper. Lauren Winfield-Hill takes the catch. Rhianna Southby runs for a single but Freya Kemp denies it. Lauren Winfield-Hill throws it towards Annabel Sutherland and Rhianna Southby was nowhere in the frame. She makes her way back into the shed.
19.5

Nice and full, on leg, Freya Kemp flicks it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder throws it towards Annabel Sutherland. Rhianna Southby was far, but Annabel Sutherland throws it towards the keeper to get the wicket of Freya Kemp. She has made it in. Also, it's a no ball for overstepping. Free hit to follow.
19.4

Angling in, on off, Freya Kemp drills it to long off for a brace.
19.3

Wide! Way outside off, Freya Kemp looks to slap it but misses. Wide called.
19.2

Much fuller, on leg, Freya Kemp flicks it over mid-wicket. The fielder runs behind and dives but fails to reach at it. The batters collect two runs.
19.1

Full and outside off, Freya Kemp moves across and looks to loft it but misses.
18.5

DROPPED! Freya Kemp has been put down for the third time. Full and outside off, Freya Kemp chips it towards deep extra cover. Cassidy McCarthy moves forward and drops another catch. The batters collect two runs.
18.4

Quicker, outside off, Freya Kemp drills it to mid off.
18.3

Short, on off, Freya Kemp punches it to cover.
18.2

Quicker, on off, Rhianna Southby taps it to mid on for a single.
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Rhianna Southby is the new batter.
18.1

OUT! TIMBER! A third wicket for Deepti Sharma. Turn and bounce, on middle, Niamh Holland moves forward and looks to flick it but misses. The ball goes through her bat and her pad and hits the leg pole. The Welsh Fire Women lose their seventh wicket.
17.5

SIX! What a set this has been for the Welsh Fire Women! Slower one, outside off, Freya Kemp picks it well and powers it downtown and over long off for a biggie. 17 runs off this set.
17.4

FOUR! That's a quality shot! Full and outside off, Freya Kemp uses the pace of the ball and guides it through short third for a boundary. 100 comes up for Welsh Fire Women.
17.3

SIX! Fifty up for Freya Kemp! Full and on off, Freya Kemp latches onto it and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. A brilliant knock from Freya Kemp.
17.2

Down the leg side, Niamh Holland looks to flick it but wears it on her pads. The ball rolls towards backward point as the batters collect a leg bye.
17.1

Beaten! Hard length and outside off, Niamh Holland looks to cut it but misses.
16.5

Fired in, on off, Freya Kemp drives it to cover for a single.
16.4

Too full, on leg, Freya Kemp digs it to mid-wicket.
16.3

Quicker, on middle, Niamh Holland sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single.
16.2

Slower one, on leg, Freya Kemp flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
16.1

SIX! That was much-needed for the Welsh Fire Women! Flatter, on middle and leg, Freya Kemp takes a step forward and powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

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What's next? That wraps up our coverage of this match. Up next at the same venue, Sunrisers Leeds take on Welsh Fire in the men's fixture. The pre-match build-up is already underway, so switch tabs now to join us for all the live action. Cheers!
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Player of the Match - Phoebe Litchfield is the Player of the Match for her knock of 55 runs in 25 balls. She credits her team's momentum and strong bowling for giving her the freedom to play without pressure at the top of the order. She keeps her batting simple by staying present and focusing solely on each ball, likening the experience to playing in the backyard with her father. She considers Headingley her favorite place in the world to bat and loves playing in front of the crowd. Rather than worrying about net run rate, she emphasizes that the team focuses on playing an aggressive brand of cricket and winning games decisively.
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A smooth finish - Annabel Sutherland then stepped up to finish the job, playing a crisp knock of 28 off 18 balls to keep the chase calm and clinical. Sophia Smale was the standout bowler for Welsh Fire, taking two wickets and posing the only real threat, but Leeds were simply too strong on the day. They cruised over the line with 6 wickets in hand to complete an emphatic knockout victory.
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Litchfield sparks a rapid chase - Chasing 122, Leeds suffered a quick setback when Smith fell in the opening over. But Phoebe Litchfield instantly seized control of the game, launching an aggressive assault on the bowling attack. Despite giving a tough chance on 20, Litchfield raced to a stunning 22-ball half-century, building a decisive 44-run partnership with Winfield-Hill. By the time Litchfield departed for a blistering 55 off 25 balls, the required rate had been completely crushed.
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Kemp's heroics in the first innings - The first innings was defined by one batter making the opposition pay for their errors. Welsh Fire struggled early against a disciplined bowling effort, with Deepti Sharma (3/13) and Hannah Baker (2/15) causing heavy damage. However, Freya Kemp launched a brilliant counter-attack. Granted three extra lives after being dropped twice by Annabel Sutherland and once by Cassidy McCarthy, Kemp capitalized with a sensational 72 off 45 balls to lift Welsh Fire to 121/8.
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End of the road for Welsh Fire - What a statement performance from Sunrisers Leeds Women! In a high-stakes, must-win contest where the loser faced instant elimination, Leeds delivered a dominant six-wicket victory with 26 balls to spare. This emphatic win keeps their tournament hopes alive, while bringing an unfortunate end to the campaign for Welsh Fire Women, who have now been eliminated from the competition.
14.4

FOUR! That will do! Full and on leg, Jess Jonassen gets down on one knee and sweeps it magnificently through backward square leg for a boundary. Sunrisers Leeds Women win by 6 wickets!
14.3

Tossed up, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to cover.
14.2

Short again, on off, Danielle Gibson knocks it to mid off for a single.
14.1

A bit short, on leg, Danielle Gibson tries to loft it but gets beaten.
13.5

Hard length, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to mid off.

13.4

Angling in, on off, Danielle Gibson flicks it over square leg for a single.
13.3

Slower one, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to cover for a single.
13.2

Down the leg side, Danielle Gibson looks to flick it but the ball brushes her pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
13.1

SIX! That goes all the way! Full and outside off, Danielle Gibson gets low and powers it over wide long off for a biggie. Just 8 more runs needed now.
12.5

Nice and full, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to point for a single.
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Jess Jonassen is the next batter.
12.4

Annabel Sutherland c Heather Graham b Sophia Smale 28 (18)

OUT! TAKEN! Annabel Sutherland's cameo comes to an end. Sophia Smale bowls a full toss, and Annabel Sutherland tries to go for a big shot. He tries to heave it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes straight in the hands of Heather Graham at deep mid-wicket. Sunrisers Leeds Women are 107/4 after 64 balls.
12.3

Flatter, on leg, Danielle Gibson sweeps it to square leg for a single.
12.2

Nice and full, on off, Annabel Sutherland taps it to cover for a single.
12.1

Flatter, outside off, Annabel Sutherland looks to play a reverse sweep but misses.

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Just 17 more runs needed. Sophia Smale returns.
11.5

Angling in, on off, Danielle Gibson taps it to point.
11.4

Was there an edge? Hard length, outside off, Danielle Gibson looks to punch it but misses. The keeper fails to take the catch. Yes, there was an edge. It was a difficult one, but it will go down as a dropped catch.
11.3

Fullish, on leg, Annabel Sutherland knocks it to mid on for a single.
11.2

FOUR! That's a terrific shot from Annabel Sutherland! Short and on leg, Annabel Sutherland latches onto it and pulls it over square leg for a boundary.
11.1

Nice and full, on middle, Annabel Sutherland blocks it back to the bowler.
10.5

FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Annabel Sutherland! Full and outside off, Annabel Sutherland stays in her crease and powers it over extra covers for a boundary. 100 comes up for Sunrisers Leeds Women. Just 22 more runs needed now.
10.4

FOUR! Now, Annabel Sutherland looks in a rush! Full and on off, Annabel Sutherland picks it well and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
10.3

Full and outside off, Danielle Gibson taps it to point for a single.

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