Sunrisers Leeds Eliminate Birmingham Phoenix from The Hundred

Sunrisers Leeds achieved a decisive nine-wicket victory against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston, effectively removing three teams from contention for The Hundred's knock-out stage.

Birmingham Phoenix batted first, scoring 107 runs for 9 wickets in 100 balls, with Emma Lamb contributing 47 runs. Sunrisers Leeds chased down the target, reaching 111 runs for 1 wicket in just 69 balls, led by Phoebe Litchfield's impressive unbeaten 71 runs off 33 balls, which included her fastest half-century in the competition.

With this win, Sunrisers Leeds moved up to fourth place in the standings, now just two points behind Manchester Super Giants. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix, along with MI London and London Spirit, will only be competing for pride in their remaining matches.