Molineux stars as Brave outlast Fire in Hundred thriller

Southern Brave captain Sophie Molineux starred by taking three wickets to lead her side to a thrilling eight-run victory against Welsh Fire Women in The Hundred on Wednesday.

>The 2025 Hundred finalists set the Fire a target of 126 in the first innings, with Laura Wolvaardt starring with the bat, making an unbeaten 45 off 36 deliveries.

>Welsh Fire hit back, with opener Georgia Voll bringing up a score of 52 from 39 deliveries, while Freya Kemp added a further 39 runs to put pressure back on the visitors, before she was dismissed by a direct hit from Jemimah Rodrigues.

>At 80-2, with 41 balls remaining, Welsh Fire looked in control, but Molineux, alongside England's Lauren Bell, spurred her team on to keep the Fire to 118 runs for eight wickets at the end of their innings.

>Thursday's Hundred double-header comes from Lord's in London as London Spirit take on Manchester Super Giants. The women's game starts at 2.45pm, with the men's match due to commence from 6.30pm. Catch both fixtures live on Sky Sports and on YouTube. Watch The Hundred and more contract-free on NOW