Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination
An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.
The Sunrisers secured a decisive nine-wicket victory over the Phoenix in the Women's Hundred at Edgbaston, eliminating three teams from contention for the knockout stage. Openers Phoebe Litchfield and Bryony Smith combined to lead the Sunrisers to a target of 108 with 31 balls to spare, with Litchfield achieving the fastest half-century in the competition off just 20 balls.
Only two Phoenix players managed to reach double figures, with Ellyse Perry and Emma Lamb contributing 31 and 47 respectively. The visitors were bowled out for a meager 107-9, losing four wickets for just five runs before the end. Sunrisers now sit fourth in the table, just two points behind the Manchester Super Giants in the race for the final playoffs spots.
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