Southern Brave Achieve Double Wins Over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2025

Southern Brave secured victories in both the men's and women's matches against Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at the Utilita Bowl. In the men's game, Southern Brave won by nine wickets, led by Leus du Plooy's 48* and James Vince's 41, while Michael Bracewell's off-spin bowling (3-16) was instrumental in restricting Phoenix to 106 for 7. Meanwhile, Southern Brave's women triumphed by 15 runs, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge scoring 59 and Sophie Devine contributing with 27 runs, two wickets, and a run out, helping to defend a total of 139. Phoenix's chase faltered despite captain Ellyse Perry's efforts, as Devine's crucial wickets sparked a collapse, while Lauren Bell's three wickets strengthened Brave's bowling effort. The women's match also set a new attendance record at the Utilita Bowl with 11,167 spectators. Both matches highlighted Southern Brave's strong all-round performances and strategic bowling on tricky pitches.