130/6 (20.0)
CR : 6.50
201/4 (20.0)
CR : 10.05
Sunrisers Leeds won by 71 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Mitchell Marsh
50(34)
Welsh Fire won the toss and elected to bowl first. The openers of the Sunrisers set the tone early. Mitch Marsh (50 off 34) was early off the blocks and Ryan Rickleton (40 off 22) followed suit. The middle order did not disappoint. Harry Brook (23 off 11), Zak Crawley (34 off 12) and Dan Lawrence (29* off 15) pushed the score to 201/4 in 100 balls. The pick of the bowlers for the Fire were Chris Woakes (2/41) and Lockie Ferguson (1/22).
9:48 PM IST, 5:18 PM Local Time: Sunrisers Leeds win by 71 runs! Sunrisers Leeds have played the perfect game. They are so dangerous at home with the aggressive batting line and varied bowling attack. The batters set the tone early and the bowlers just executed the plan given to them with perfection.
Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh (POTM): "[What the win means to Sunrisers and him?] Yeah, today was an important game for both teams. I thought we played brilliantly.
[On his own form] I have played four games here, which helps. Myself along with Ricks, we just try to get off to the best start. Not read too much into the game. Helped me be clear of what I want to do.
[On the slowish nature of the surface] Yeah, I thought in the powerplay, it felt like a good wicket but once the ball got older, they started to bowl into the wicket. The boys executed the plans really well, bowling into the surface."
[On his own form] I have played four games here, which helps. Myself along with Ricks, we just try to get off to the best start. Not read too much into the game. Helped me be clear of what I want to do.
[On the slowish nature of the surface] Yeah, I thought in the powerplay, it felt like a good wicket but once the ball got older, they started to bowl into the wicket. The boys executed the plans really well, bowling into the surface."
Biggest Win for Sunrisers Leeds in Men’s Hundred (By Runs):
71 vs Welsh Fire, Leeds, 2026, Today*
69 vs Manchester Super Giants, Leeds, 2021
63 vs London Spirit, Lord’s, 2021
60 vs Southern Brave, Southampton, 2023
71 vs Welsh Fire, Leeds, 2026, Today*
69 vs Manchester Super Giants, Leeds, 2021
63 vs London Spirit, Lord’s, 2021
60 vs Southern Brave, Southampton, 2023
Biggest Defeat for Welsh Fire in Men’s Hundred (By Runs):
93 vs Birmingham Phoenix, Birmingham, 2021
83 vs MI London, The Oval, 2025
71 vs Sunrisers Leeds, Leeds, 2026, Today*
47 vs Manchester Super Giants, Manchester, 2022
42 vs Southern Brave, Cardiff, 2024
93 vs Birmingham Phoenix, Birmingham, 2021
83 vs MI London, The Oval, 2025
71 vs Sunrisers Leeds, Leeds, 2026, Today*
47 vs Manchester Super Giants, Manchester, 2022
42 vs Southern Brave, Cardiff, 2024
Biggest Win in Leeds in Men’s Hundred (By Runs):
71 – Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire, 2026, Today*
69 – Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants, 2021
47 – Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds, 2024
71 – Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire, 2026, Today*
69 – Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants, 2021
47 – Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds, 2024
The Sunrisers Leeds have made Headingly their happy hunting ground. With this massive 71-run win, they have made a great case for themselves to qualify for the knockouts. Welsh Fire on the other hand, have made matters really difficult for themselves. Their NRR was already very bad, and this loss will not help it at all.
Three games have come to an end in the Hundred today. 2 women's games and this men's game. Now we shall move onto the final men's game of the day. London Spirit take on Birmingham Phoenix at Lord's in less than 30 minutes (10:30 PM IST, 6 PM Local Time). Do switch tabs and follow the coverage over there.
On this note, I, Manan Mehta would like to take your leave on behalf of my colleagues Ajay Pal Singh, Manish Bishnoi and Aman. See you mate!