Southern Brave Stay Perfect With 24-Run Win Over Phoenix
Southern Brave extended their unbeaten run in the women's Hundred to four matches with a commanding 24-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at the Utilita Bowl.

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Southern Brave extended their unbeaten run in the women's Hundred to four matches with a commanding 24-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at the Utilita Bowl.

Southern Brave made it four wins from four in The Hundred women's competition, defeating bottom side Birmingham Phoenix by 24 runs at the Utilita Bowl. Maia Bouchier and Lizelle Lee laid the foundation with a fluent opening stand.
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