The Hundred Women 2025: Perry, Kalis and Schutt Shine in Birmingham Phoenix Clinical Win against Manchester Originals

Original of Manchester missed a golden opportunity to consolidate their position in Hundreds of women Eliminator Race, suffering from a disappointing defeat of 16 points against the bottom of the table Birmingham Phoenix. The loss to Emirates Old Trafford saw the originals coming out of the first three, compromising their chances of progressing beyond the group phase for the first time in the competition. Despite a strong bowling display that limited the Phoenix to a modest 111 for 3, a performance inspired with the ball, led by the Australian seamstress Megan Schutt, turned out to be too much for the hosts.

Elyse Perry and sterre Kalis anchor phoenix in the middle of the first misfortunes

Birmingham Phoenix Skipper ELLYSE PERRY I chose to beat first after winning the draw, but his decision seemed initially questionable because the visitors quickly found themselves in difficulty. The opener Georgia Voll left for a four -ball duck, captured in the deep square leg of Mahika Gaur bowling. The formidable bowling attack of the originals has maintained incessant pressure, the Phoenix crawling at only 15 points of 24 balls. Emma Lamb gave a simple chance to Deandra Dottin off Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones quickly followed, falling in Dottin, leaving Birmingham wrapping at 17 for 3.

However, a superb rescue operation was mounted by the experienced activist Perry and the dynamic Sterre Kalis. The Australian legend presented its class, reaching its second successive half-century with a commander six in the middle of the counter off Kathryn Bryce.

It’s another 5️⃣0️⃣ for Elysis Perry # The-Ced! 🩷#Roadtototheliminator pic.twitter.com/73kmhmowtd

– The Hundred (@thehundred) August 24, 2025

Kalis gave excellent support, remaining undefeated on a Sparky 43 from 39 deliveries. Their crucial partnership has propelled the Phoenix to a defensible total of 111 for 3 of their attributed balls, giving their quisors a chance to fight.

Early collapse of the originals during the pursuit

Chasing 112 for victory, the sleeves of the originals experienced a catastrophic beginning, recalling the first difficulties of their opponents. The two openers were dismissed for ducks in the first balls. Kathryn Bryce was exhausted by a net piece of Emma Lamb, and Beth Mooney was the victim of a spectacular takeover of Marie Kelly off the bowling of Megan Schutt. The first counters left the local team in shock at 14 for 2. The misery continued when Em Arlott groaned Alice Monaghan, more deepening the hole for the originals at 14 for 3.

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Only two bullets later, the situation worsened while Phoebe Brett, a 19-year-old, joined the window party, causing Amelia Kerr to Mid-on by Arlott. This left Manchester Originals in a disastrous position at 14 for 4, effectively breaking their first order and putting their pursuit of a crucial victory in serious danger.

Deandra Dottin and Seren Smale tried to stabilize the sleeves, forging a cautious partnership. However, their efforts were short -lived while Hannah Baker Snared Dottin, has long caught when she was trying to speed up the rating rate. Seren Smale showed resilience, digging deeply for her 34-ball 29, but her grainy blow finally ended when she was taken in Brett de Brett, giving Megan Schutt her third counter of the match.

Schutt (3 for 14) led an inspired bowling performance, constantly disturbing the kneaders of the originals. Despite Lauren Finder’s late cameo, with three limits in her undefeated 19, the originals could not recover from their previous collapse. They were finally returned for 95 from the last ball in their sleeves, falling 16 points below the target.

Birmingham Phoenix wins the victory over Manchester Originals at Emirates Old Trafford! 👏# The-Ced | #Roadtototheliminator pic.twitter.com/5he1r7Gucx

– The Hundred (@thehundred) August 24, 2025

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