Summary

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  • Welsh Fire win by nine runs to end eight-game losing run

  • Shaheen removes Salt & Evans with first two balls of chase

  • Buttler finishes unbeaten on 37

  • Fire 94-3: Wells 57 (23), Phillips 19 (12); Little 2-22

  • Play starts at 17:00 BST after rain throughout day

  • Match reduced to 40 balls per side

  1. Postpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    That's it from Sophia Gardens - a dramatic 40-ball encounter in rainy Cardiff.

    We didn't think we'd get a game for much of the afternoon, but Welsh Fire will be delighted that we did - last season's bottom side are on the board with their first win.

    If you missed the action then take a look at Sam Drury's report. Meanwhile London Spirit v Oval Invincibles is just about to get underway at Lord's. You can follow Timothy Abraham's commentary here.

    Have a good evening.

  2. Postpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Luke Wells wins the match hero for his 57 off 23 balls opening for Welsh Fire.

    There were some big hits in there - this being one of the best off England seamer Josh Tongue.

  3. Postpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi's two wickets with the opening two balls of the innings proved crucial in setting the tone of this shortened Originals chase. Here's how he took them.

  4. Postpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Match Hero Luke Wells talking to Sky Sports: "The decision came pretty last minute when we knew the match was going to be reduced. We were keen to have a left-right combination to take advantage of any short boundaries and thankfully it paid off.

    "It probably helped not having too much time to think about it. I didn't have a clue what was going on half the time. I was getting used to the rules! It was good fun. I just went with it and it came off.

    "I've played in a variety of roles with Lancashire now in the Blast. I pride myself on being adaptable.

    "It is a very different group now. It has been a really relaxed atmosphere, we haven't had much time to get to know each other. I think that paid off today."

  5. Postpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Buttler finishes with 37 off 18. Originals would have wanted more of those to come when they stood a reasonable chance of chasing the Fire total.

  6. Postpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport at The Ageas Bowl

    Welsh Fire played with the freedom of batting first. A brilliant innings from Luke Wells, who set up that win. Fair play to Shaheen Afridi who certainly justified his enormous price tag.

  7. Postpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Melissa Story
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Is this the comeback for a Welsh Fire team who have struggled so much so far? A brilliant performance.

  8. Welsh Fire win by nine runspublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Buttler can only take the single from Payne's final delivery and Welsh Fire are home!

    The England opener gave it a good go with 15 off the set, but it was always going to be a tall order.

  9. Originals 84-4published at 1 balls left

    Buttler turns the ball round into square leg once more. David Willey should pick it up, but slips on the wet outfield and the ball scuds through for four.

    That could have been nasty for Willey.

    11 needed off this final delivery - I think Fire have this.

  10. Originals 80-4published at 2 balls left

    Another excellent yorker from Payne and it's only another two down to long-off.

  11. Originals 78-4published at 3 balls left

    Strong yorker from Payne and Originals can only scramble two.

  12. Postpublished at 18:18 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport at Sophie Gardens

    That's just execution from Buttler rather than poor bowling from Payne.

  13. Originals 76-4published at 4 balls left

    Payne follows Buttler's step back, but he's got a good eye on it and turns the ball round - it just clears the ropes without bouncing.

  14. Postpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    David Payne will bowl the final set.

  15. Originals 70-4published at 5 balls left

    Australian Ashton Turner comes to the middle and takes the single off Willey's final ball.

    Jos Buttler will be on strike for the final set.

  16. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Melissa Story
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    If Paul Walter left that alone, it probably would've been called a wide, but it's a simple catch for Joe Clarke. It's six and out.

  17. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 6 balls left

    Walter c Clarke b Willey 6 (Originals 69-4)

    Walter goes!

    He takes a swing at another short ball from Willey and can only edge it behind to Joe Clarke with the gloves.

    A strange up and down set from Willey.

    26 needed.

  18. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Melissa Story
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    That is massive, almost out of the ground!

  19. Originals 69-2published at 7 balls left

    Six for Paul Walter off his first ball!

    He has the ball out of the ground, slipping past the side of the stand. Let's go find it!

  20. Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 2 August 2023

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport at Sophia Gardens

    It's a crucial wicket and dot ball. It's really well adjusted from David Willey. He tempted Max Holden into that. Glenn Phillips is a tremendous athlete, to take that diving low to the ground is a phenomenal athlete.