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The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix seal first win in women's competition by beating Welsh Fire in front of Jude Bellingham

Birmingham Phoenix beat Welsh Fire with just one ball remaining to seal their first victory in The Hundred women's competition in 2026; Jude Bellingham was in attendance following his purchase of a 1.2 per cent stake in the Phoenix earlier this year

By Natasha Everitt

Saturday 1 August 2026 14:27, UK

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Jude Bellingham was spotted watching Birmingham Phoenix against Welsh Fire at Edgbaston

Birmingham Phoenix won their first match in The Hundred 2026 women's competition in dramatic fashion, defeating Welsh Fire with just one ball remaining as investor Jude Bellingham watched on.

The Phoenix were bottom of the table going into the game at Edgbaston, sitting on just two points.

Welsh Fire batted first after the home side opted to bowl and made 144 from 100 balls with Georgia Voll scoring 78 off 55 deliveries.

However, it was the joint-firepower of Elysse Perry and Alice Capsey that earned Birmingham their first victory, hitting 68no and 51 respectively.

Phoenix took the game right down to the wire, though, still needing 10 to win with three balls remaining.

Georgia Voll's runs were not enough to get Welsh Fire the win (Pictures courtesy of the ECB)
Image: Georgia Voll's runs were not enough to get Welsh Fire the win (Pictures courtesy of the ECB)

But Perry then launched Heather Graham for a six over deep mid-wicket before striking the next ball for four through point to secure the victory.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Perry said: "It is lovely to have the win at home, amazing atmosphere here today. I thought we did pretty well to restrict the Fire there with our bowling and then [we] just timed it at the end to get over the line.

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Ellyse Perry drove Birmingham to victory (Pictures courtesy of the ECB)
Image: Ellyse Perry drove Birmingham to victory (Pictures courtesy of the ECB)

"The results haven't been there for us but we've had a lot of fun as a group. Today was another cool opportunity and a nice challenge.

"Partnerships are crucial and the way Alice batted today was outstanding. To have the opportunity there to take it deep and have a chance in the last 10. It was a great contest."

England and Real Madrid star Bellingham was in the crowd for the women's match and ahead of the men's contest, also with Welsh Fire.

This follows his purchase of a 1.2 per cent stake in the Phoenix earlier this year.

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Prior to the Welsh Fire clash, Birmingham had previously fallen to defeat to Southern Brave, Trent Rockets and had their game with Manchester Super Giants abandoned due to rain.

The Phoenix now sit fifth in The Hundred table, while Welsh Fire drop to seventh.

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