Summary

  • Brilliant catch by George the highlight as Invincibles struggle in run-chase

  • Fire 112-6 - Redmayne 30 (29 balls), van Niekerk 1-10 (20 balls)

  • Taylor, dropped on 12 by Capsey, briefly shines with 29 off 24

  1. Postpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    That was quite the win for Welsh Fire. Sarah Taylor was like the Sarah Taylor of old and Katie George pulled off a stunning catch in the field.

    You can read all about the game here.

    We'll be back for the men's game between the same two sides shortly.

  2. 'She always wants to practice speccies'published at 17:54 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Welsh Fire wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, speaking to Sky Sports: "We asked a lot of them [bowlers and fielders] going out to field. It probably wasn't a total we wanted.

    "We turned it on - catches, ground fielding and bowled very well as well. That was a superb performance."

    On Katie George's catch: "She is so good. She practises that all the time. She always wants to practice speccies. I am sure she will enjoy that."

  3. Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Welsh Fire are up to fourth in the table now, level on points with the Invincibles who are third.

  4. Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Sarah Taylor is named the Match Hero for her 29 runs, a run out and a stumping.

  5. Postpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Alison Mitchell
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Welsh Fire have got their second win on the board. Could this really kickstart their campaign?

  6. Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    A win for Welsh Fire but there is absolutely no doubt about the moment of that game.

    Katie George, take a bow...

  7. WELSH FIRE WIN BY 12 RUNSpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 2 August 2021
    Breaking

    We said Oval Invincibles were big favourites at halfway but Welsh Fire really delivered with the ball. Oval Invincibles made a decent enough start but from there they were squeezed and squeezed by a good bowling and excellent fielding.

  8. Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Alison Mitchell
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Big smiles for the Welsh Fire.

  9. wicket

    WICKETpublished at Three balls left

    Gray st Taylor b Cleary 4 (Invincibles 97-9)

    Four and out for Eva Gray. There's just time for Sarah Taylor to get her customary stumping.

  10. Invincibles 97-8published at Four balls left

    Aussie Piepa Cleary will bowl the final five with Eva Gray on strike. Gray steps across... she's got four!

    16 from four balls needed.

  11. Invincibles 93-8published at 5 balls left

    Five balls left. 20 runs needed. I don't think so.

    ClearyImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Alison Mitchell
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I think the key for the Invincibles is to not hit the ball wherever Katie George is fielding!

  13. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 5 balls left

    Farrant c George b Matthews 4 (Invincibles 93-8)

    Another big swing. Another big wicket. Tash Farrant falls. Welsh Fire have been very good in the field.

  14. Postpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Tymal Mills
    Southern Brave bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    It was a good comeback from Hayley Matthews. They'll be glad to see the back of Gardner after those few boundaries.

  15. Next batter: Sarah Brycepublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Sarah BryceImage source, BBC Sport/Getty Images
  16. wicket

    WICKETpublished at Seven balls left

    Gardner c Luff b Matthews 12 (Invincibles 92-7)

    Ah. Not to be. Jo Gardner threatened the spectacular but, after hitting a four, falls for 12 from five balls.

    That really will be that.

  17. Invincibles 92-6published at Eight balls left

    Jo Gardner has got this one for four too! The crowd believes.

  18. Invincibles 88-6published at Nine balls left

    Just the single to Farrant. Over to Gardner...

  19. Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 2 August 2021

    Tymal Mills
    Southern Brave bowler on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I don't think the men's boundary will be any bigger than that for this afternoon. That's a huge six.

  20. 6 runs

    Invincibles 89-6published at 10 balls left

    Need 25 more runs to win

    Six!

    Gardner makes the most of that reprieve by pumping a big, big six.

    She couldn't, could she?