Birmingham Phoenix win their first match of the women’s Hundred after a close seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire. Multiple reports highlight Ellyse Perry’s key role in the chase, describing a match-winning 68 off 46 balls. With Birmingham in need of a steady finish, Perry and Alice Capsey combine effective batting to move the innings forward. Capsey contributes 51, while other accounts note Perry hits decisive shots— including sixes and fours—during the closing stages. The result comes with Welsh Fire ultimately falling short, and Phoenix reach the target with ball to spare. BBC reports frame the win as Phoenix ending a winless run, while ESPN Cricinfo similarly characterizes the chase as dramatic, with Perry steering the side to the finish. Across the coverage, the agreement centers on Perry’s captain’s knock, Capsey’s support, and the final margin of seven wickets as Phoenix secure their first victory of the season.