Welsh Fire 87 for 2 (Clarke 33) beat Manchester Originals 86 for 8 (Willey 3-14, Little 2-21) by eight wickets
Welsh Fire secured a commanding eight-wicket win over Manchester Originals in The Hundred, thanks to stellar performances from their left-arm pacers. David Willey, David Payne, and Josh Little dismantled the Originals' batting lineup, taking 6 wickets for 46 runs from their 60 balls, reducing the Originals to a paltry 86 for 8. Jamie Overton and Scott Currie managed to avoid the lowest score in the competition's history. Chasing 87, Welsh Fire reached the target comfortably, losing only two wickets with 43 balls to spare.
David Willey attributed the team's success to the effective use of the swinging ball and good communication among the bowlers. He praised the team's camaraderie and the backroom staff's role in assembling a cohesive squad.