Summary

  • The Hundred: Southern Brave v Welsh Fire men, Utilita Bowl

  • Brave restrict Fire, chasing 168, to 163 and win final group game by four runs

  • Fire 163-6 (100 balls): Kohler-Cadmore 84 (46); Overton 3-22

  • Brave 167-7 (100 balls): Roy 70 (39); Payne 2-17

  • Both sides had already been eliminated from contention for knockouts

  • Brave finish fourth in eight-team table and Fire finish bottom

Live Reporting

by Matthew Henry & Mike Peter

  1. wicket

    WICKET

    Bairstow c Albert b Thompson 5 (Fire 13-3)

    Eeeee. Welsh Fire's tournament is ending in a whimper.

    Jonny Bairstow nicks one and is walking off almost before the catch has been taken behind the stumps.

  2. Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Southern Brave will keep hunting for wickets. Jonny Bairstow can be dangerous and there is more batting to come. Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a very good player so Fire aren't out of it.

  3. Make it stop, Rufus. Make it stop.

  4. Rufus Bullough
    CricViz analyst

    This is the first time in this year's competition that a team has lost two wickets in the first set of five.

    It has happened eight times in history of the competition and three times to Welsh Fire.

  5. Fire 8-2

    Need 160 runs to win from 90 balls

    It has not been good from Welsh Fire, has it?

  6. Rufus Bullough
    CricViz analyst

    A team has lost a wicket with the first ball of the innings on two occasions in this year’s competition. Both times it’s been Steve Eskinazi and the Welsh Fire.

  7. Fire 7-2

    Remember when Steve Smith told Craig Overton his bowling was slow?

    It should be three for Overton but Jordan Thompson drops Tom Abell at point.

  8. Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Welsh Fire needed to make the most of the powerplay and they are doing the complete opposite at the moment.

  9. Melissa Story
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Both openers gone! Steve Smith cannot believe it - he keeps looking back at the umpire to make sure it is confirmed.

  10. wicket

    WICKET

    Smith c Roy b C Overton 4 (Fire 5-2)

    Craig Overton gets Steve Smith. Smith turns around to the umpires as he walks off, I assume doubting the ball had carried to short extra cover.

    It has!

  11. Fire 5-1

    That early wicket brings out Jonny Bairstow after just one ball. He was opening earlier in the tournament and effectively is here.

    "Green Army" is the lone voice from one youngster in the hand as Steve Smith edges for four.

  12. Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That was almost identical to Stephen Eskinazi's last dismissal against the Oval Invincibles.

    A bit of a loose ball from Craig Overton really and a duff hit from Eskinazi. An early boost from Welsh Fire.

  13. wicket

    WICKET

    Eskinszi c Du Plooy b C Overton 0 (Fire 0-1)

    First ball! Stephen Eskinazi slaps a wide ball from Craig Overton straight to cover.

  14. Remember there's no Jofra Archer for Brave. He's having a rest before returning to England duty.

    This still feels a big ask, however.

  15. Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Welsh Fire need to lay a decent foundation. The atmosphere closing in and the temperature being slightly lower might make the pitch skip on a bit better.

    Fire certainly need to make the most of the powerplay in the first instance.

  16. Fire 0-0

    Target 168

    Right then. Time for the final innings of the group stage of this year's Hundred.

    Boos, as ever, for Steve Smith as he walks out.

  17. Rufus Bullough
    CricViz analyst

    Riley Meredith becomes the 7th player in Hundred history to concede 50 runs in an innings.

    It’s the third time it has happened this year, after Rashid Khan (59) and Samit Patel (53) also achieved the undesirable milestone.

  18. 'The home crowd have been incredible'

    Jason Roy of Southern BraveGetty Images

    Southern Brave batter Jason Roy speaking on Sky Sports: "I had a lot of fun out there. It was nice to contribute. It feel like we have been there or thereabouts this whole tournament so it was nice to put on a show for the home crowd.

    "It is always winnable and we will try our hardest. With the pitch being slower and there being some turn, Michael Bracewell will have a good day out on it. We came out well in the last 10 so we have some momentum.

    "The home crowd have been incredible. It is a shame we have not put our best foot forward as we have an amazing group. Thanks to everyone who has supported us."

  19. Thanks Mike.

    I spent most of that innings reminiscing on the glory days...

    Jason RoyGetty Images

  20. Right then.

    Welsh Fire will chase 168 - that feels a little steep for the competition's bottom side.

    Here's Matthew Henry to see if they can pull off a win in Southampton.