Welsh Fire notched their second victory of the Hundred 2023 on Thursday (August 10), securing a six-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Opting to bat first, Birmingham Phoenix struggled, managing a modest total of 112 runs while losing seven wickets. Liam Livingstone led the batting with 28 runs from 20 balls.
Haris Rauf orchestrated Livingstone’s departure with a lethal delivery that shattered the middle stump.
The Pakistan pacer bowled a well-pitched delivery, enticing Livingstone to bend low and attempt an aggressive shot across the line.
However, his timing was slightly off, leaving a gap between his bat and pad. The ball expertly found its way through that gap, disrupting the stumps and leaving Livingstone flabbergasted.
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In response, Welsh Fire swiftly achieved the target in a mere 85 deliveries, with Stephen Eskinazi leading the charge by scoring 43 runs from 18 balls.