Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women - 13th Match, The Hundred Women's Competition 2026

Match Date: July 30, 2026
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Summary:
Southern Brave Women triumphed over Birmingham Phoenix Women by 24 runs in an exciting match at The Rose Bowl. Lizelle Lee and Maia Bouchier were the standout performers with the bat for Southern Brave, while Davina Perrin's half-century was the highlight for Birmingham Phoenix. Sophie Molineux's two wickets were crucial in defending the target.

Detailed Narrative:

The match began with Birmingham Phoenix Women winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Southern Brave Women set a competitive total of 140 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 100 balls. The innings was anchored by two significant contributions from Lizelle Lee and Maia Bouchier.

• Lizelle Lee scored an impressive 43 runs off 28 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes with a strike rate of 153.57 before being caught by Linsey Smith off Alice Capsey's bowling.
• Maia Bouchier also played a vital role, scoring 45 runs from 31 deliveries with eight boundaries. She was bowled by Lauren Filer.

Jemimah Rodrigues contributed a quickfire 28 not out from 18 balls, ensuring that Southern Brave reached a formidable score.

In response, Birmingham Phoenix Women managed to score 116 runs for the loss of five wickets. Despite a valiant effort from Davina Perrin, who scored a fighting half-century (52 runs off 43 balls), their chase fell short.

• Davina Perrin's innings included five fours, but she eventually fell to Sarah Glenn, caught by Maia Bouchier.
• Tammy Beaumont added 22 runs to the total but struggled to accelerate as required.

Southern Brave's bowling attack was led by Sophie Molineux, who took two crucial wickets, including that of Annerie Dercksen and Jemima Spence, both caught. Lauren Bell and Tilly Corteen-Coleman chipped in with one wicket each, making it difficult for Birmingham Phoenix to build momentum.

Overall, it was an all-around team performance by Southern Brave Women that sealed their victory, with Sophie Molineux's impactful bowling performance and Maia Bouchier's fielding (two catches) being notable contributions in the match.