Welsh Fire defeated Southern Brave on Monday at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, handing the previously unbeaten tournament leaders their first loss of the 2026 Hundred season. The home side secured a four-wicket victory in a tense finish, chasing down 122 to win off the final ball.
Southern Brave had entered the fixture with a perfect record, having won their opening five matches in the women's competition. Welsh Fire's victory ended that streak and moved them up the standings as the race for playoff places intensifies.
Southern Brave posted 121-5 from their 100 balls, with Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring on 48. Welsh Fire's Heather Graham anchored the chase with an unbeaten 35, supported by key wickets from Tilly Corteen-Coleman who took 3-27 for the visitors.
Before the match, prediction markets had heavily favored Southern Brave, pricing them at 76.6%. The upset triggered a sharp swing of more than 20 percentage points over 24 hours, reflecting the shift in the tournament's balance.
Both teams now turn their attention to the remainder of the regular season, with playoff positions at stake as the Hundred competition moves toward its knockout stage.
