Buttler takes T20 runs record as Super Giants snap losing streak
Buttler surpasses Kieron Pollard's benchmark with 20-ball 51* against Welsh Fire
Sophia Dunkley continued her strong form in the women's Hundred cricket, scoring a half-century as Trent Rockets secured a six-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix. The Rockets reached their target of 123 with 16 balls to spare, with Dunkley contributing 65 off just 37 balls. Chasing 123, the Rockets dominated in their bowling department, with Kim Garth taking the crucial 4-23.
Phoenix, who have won only one out of five games, now face elimination, with their top order struggling to find consistency. In another match, Wales' Orla Prendergast claimed 4-18 as Welsh Fire narrowly beat Manchester Super Giants by three wickets at Old Trafford. Prendergast's dismissal of Manchester's top order, including Meg Lanning, proved decisive as Fire reached 88-7 to win.
The win moved Fire above Leeds Sunrisers into fourth place, while Super Giants remain third. London Spirit will face MI London at Lord's on Thursday, while MI's men seek to stay on top, and seventh-placed Spirit aim to revive their season.
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