Welsh Fire got their 2024 season in The Hundred women's competition off to a winning start, beating Manchester Originals by seven wickets at Old Trafford.
Sophia Dunkley recorded a career best score in The Hundred of 69 not out to help Welsh Fire record a seven-wicket victory over Manchester Originals at Old TraffordEngland's Sophia Dunkley inspired Welsh Fire to a seven-wicket victory over Manchester Originals in their opening match of The Hundred women's competition at Old Trafford.
Captain Sophie Ecclestone added some late inspiration with the bat, ending on 27 not out to help Originals post a score of 113-7. Dunkley was able to rebuild with Australia all-rounder Jess Jonassen and a unbeaten 44-run stand from the duo helped the Fire to victory with four balls to spare.What else do you need to know?
The Originals' first innings score of 113-7 was their second lowest in the history of The Hundred women's competition when batting first. Their previous lowest was 107-5, coming in August 2023 against Trent Rockets at Trent Bridge. Dunkley's score of 69 with the bat was her highest in The Hundred, beating her previous best of 68 by one run. She also became the first player in The Hundred women’s competition to pass 750 runs.: "I’m feeling really good we got the win. It got a little bit close at the end, so I was really chuffed we won.
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