Sunrisers Leeds stayed in The Hundred eliminator chase after a convincing win over Welsh Fire at Headingley. The victory keeps them two points behind Manchester Super Giants, who sit third.

Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl. Cassidy McCarthy started nervously with four wides before Kate Cross lbw Sarah Bryce. Freya Kemp joined Georgia Voll for a fluent off‑spin partnership, while Deepti Sharma kept economy tight, trapping Voll early and leaving the score 61-2 at the halfway mark.

Hannah Baker then broke the game wide open, claiming two quick wickets and taking an exceptional catch of Georgia Wareham. Phoenix and Litchfield’s performances were pivotal, with Litchfield hitting 23‑ball 55 and a 3‑six haul. Sunrisers’ Kemp powered a 72‑run unbeaten innings, but the 121-8 total was underwhelming against the in‑form Giants.

Baker’s 2‑15 figures and fielding support sealed the win, giving Sunrisers another chance to battle for an eliminator spot. The game will be replayed on the 16th of August.