Birmingham Phoenix secured their first win of the 2025 women's Hundred, overcoming Welsh Fire by seven wickets at Edgbaston. Chasing a target of 145, Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten on 68 off 46 balls while Alice Capsey contributed 51 from 29 deliveries. The victory moved Phoenix off the bottom of the table into fifth place after four matches.\n\nPhoenix's chase began poorly, with opener Davina Perrin falling after just five balls and Tammy Beaumont dropping a chance before being out for 14.

Perry and Capsey then built a crucial 86‑run third‑wicket partnership. Capsey's dismissal, caught by Heather Graham off the 82nd delivery, left Phoenix needing 12 runs from the final over. Captain Perry held her nerve, rotating strike with Annerie Dercksen before striking Graham for a six and a four to seal the win with one ball remaining.\n\nEarlier, Welsh Fire's top scorer Georgia Voll hit a half‑century, making 78 off 55 balls with nine fours and two sixes.

Lauren Filer was the most economical bowler, conceding only 15 runs from her 20 overs. Fire's sluggish powerplay left them at 25‑0 after the first six overs, and they slipped to seventh in the standings with one win and three defeats.