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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Tossed up, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to cover.
Short again, on off, Danielle Gibson knocks it to mid off for a single.
A bit short, on leg, Danielle Gibson tries to loft it but gets beaten.
Hard length, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to mid off.
Angling in, on off, Danielle Gibson flicks it over square leg for a single.
Slower one, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to cover for a single.
Down the leg side, Danielle Gibson looks to flick it but the ball brushes her pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
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.
Nice and full, on off, Jess Jonassen pushes it to point for a single.
Jess Jonassen is the next batter.
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.
Flatter, on leg, Danielle Gibson sweeps it to square leg for a single.
Nice and full, on off, Annabel Sutherland taps it to cover for a single.
Flatter, outside off, Annabel Sutherland looks to play a reverse sweep but misses.
Just 17 more runs needed. Sophia Smale returns.
Angling in, on off, Danielle Gibson taps it to point.
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.
Fullish, on leg, Annabel Sutherland knocks it to mid on for a single.
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.
Nice and full, on middle, Annabel Sutherland blocks it back to the bowler.
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.
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.
Full and outside off, Danielle Gibson taps it to point for a single.