Phoenix end 13-game winless run by beating Rockets
Ellyse Perry (right) excelled with bat, ball and in the field at Trent Bridge
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The Hundred women's competition, Trent Bridge
Birmingham Phoenix 139-3 (100 balls): Perry 66 (34); King 1-26
Trent Rockets 136-7 (100 balls): Sciver-Brunt 59 (37); Pavely 2-20
Birmingham Phoenix won by three runs
Birmingham Phoenix ended a run of 13 matches without a win in the Hundred women's competition with an Ellyse Perry-inspired victory over Trent Rockets.
Australia's Perry struck a brilliant 66 off 34 deliveries to help the visitors post 139-3 at Trent Bridge.
The 33-year-old then took 1-10 off 10 deliveries and a stunning catch on the long-on boundary to remove Rockets opener Bryony Smith.
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 59 off 37 balls to lead the chase but was caught attempting a ramp shot off the bowling of Charis Pavely late in the innings.
Heather Graham finished unbeaten on 30 to ensure a close finish, but could only slice a two with six needed to win off the final ball.
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What else do you need to know?
Phoenix's previous win in the Hundred was on 19 August 2022 in the group stage against the Northern Superchargers.
They went through all of last season without a victory.
Perry was supported by opener Sterre Kalis, who struck a more measured 48 off 42.
Sciver-Brunt returned to the top of the 2024 top run-scorer standings and has now made 151 across three innings.
- Published31 July
'I'm stoked' - what they said
Match Hero Ellyse Perry: "I'm chuffed for the girls. They played with a lot of spirit, positively, and it was nice to get over the line at last.
"It felt defendable, but they chased well. To hold our nerve at the end was awesome.
"I'm stoked for the girls. You can't worry about last season, different squad, but it has been spoken about by other people. Hopefully people stop talking about [13 winless matches] now."
- Published18 August
What is happening on Thursday?
There are four matches in the Hundred on Thursday, with London Spirit facing Welsh Fire at Lord's (women's at 11:30 BST, men's at 15:00 BST) and Southern Brave taking on Manchester Originals at the Utilita Bowl (women's at 15:00 BST, men's at 18:30 BST).
You can follow commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.
You will be able to watch Spirit v Fire in the men's competition live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer too.
