Sophia Dunkley slam-dunks Welsh Fire to victory in opener
Manchester Originals scrap unsuccessfully to defend below-par total
Manchester Originals scrap unsuccessfully to defend below-par total
Commentator: Alan Gardner
5.35pm: Originals looked be about to pull the rug from under Fire's chase, as they picked up 3 for 8 in the space of 20 balls. But Dunkley, having anchored the innings, kicked into the higher gears at the perfect moment, a flurry of boundaries ending the home side's hopes
Sophia Dunkley is Match Hero for her unbeaten 69 from 47: "Definitely [got close]. I didn't feel in, found it hard to time the ball. Got a bit close but glad to get over the line. Happy with how with bowled and controlled the innings. Definitely happy going into second half. I couldn't time it through the middle, told myself to keep calm. Got a few away and felt a bit better. [Technical work] Those sixes I hit at the end were the benefit, a bit more power through my swing. [2023 exit] Definitely important, heartbroken last year so we want to go all the way and redeem ourselves."
Right, we're done with the early game, time to head over to our commentary for the men's fixture. Bye!
Well, not a lot Morris can do here...
"Happy for Dunkley," chirps lunch, "what a great knock"
Ecclestone is back for the penultimate set
Manchester Originals scrap unsuccessfully to defend below-par total