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Joe Root Leads Welsh Fire to Victory in The Hundred
Joe Root scored an unbeaten 58 to lead Welsh Fire to victory over Birmingham Phoenix, moving his side to the top of The Hundred standings.
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Birmingham Phoenix Secure First Win in The Hundred Women's Competition
Birmingham Phoenix earned their first win of the 2026 The Hundred women's competition by defeating Welsh Fire with one ball to spare. The victory moves Birmingham to fifth in the standings, while Welsh Fire drops to seventh.
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Trent Rockets Ascend to Top of The Hundred Standings After Victory Over Manchester Super Giants
The Trent Rockets moved to the top of The Hundred standings after a six-wicket win against the Manchester Super Giants, led by Finn Allen's unbeaten 72.
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Rob Key Clarifies Joe Root Appointment as Harry Brook Awaits Test Captaincy Opportunity
Rob Key has confirmed Joe Root's return as Test captain was not due to Harry Brook's workload, as Nasser Hussain urges the younger player to show more maturity to secure future leadership roles.
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Southern Brave Secure First Win in The Hundred Men's Competition
Southern Brave earned their first win of the 2026 The Hundred season by defeating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs. The victory keeps the Brave in contention for the knockout stages, though both teams remain at the bottom of the current standings.
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Joe Root Reappointed England Test Captain; Mark Butcher Labels Move 'Retrograde'
Joe Root has been reappointed as England Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, with Stephen Fleming named as the new head coach. The decision has been criticized by Mark Butcher as a "retrograde step," while others point to Fleming's tactical experience as a potential benefit for the side ahead of the Pakistan series.
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Trent Rockets Hand Welsh Fire First Defeat of The Hundred Season
Trent Rockets handed Welsh Fire their first defeat of the season in The Hundred, chasing down a target of 123 with 28 balls to spare. Ben Duckett led the way with an unbeaten 52, while Matt Henry's early wickets set the tone for the Rockets' victory.
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Beth Mooney Leads Trent Rockets to Dominant Victory Over Welsh Fire
Beth Mooney's 57 off 35 balls powered the Trent Rockets to an eight-wicket victory over the Welsh Fire in The Hundred, chasing down a 130-run target with 17 balls remaining.
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SunRisers Leeds Secure Record Chase Against Manchester Super Giants
SunRisers Leeds achieved a record-breaking chase at Headingley, defeating the Manchester Super Giants by eight wickets. The win moves the SunRisers to eight points, though they remain fourth in the table due to net run rate.
