Birmingham Phoenix (Men) vs Welsh Fire (Men) Result – Match 24

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Match 24 • The Hundred Mens

BP

138/9 (20)

WF

140/2 (17.4)

Welsh Fire (Men) won by 8 wickets

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17.4

4

Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four

17.3

1

Tim Southee to Steven Smith, 1 run

17.2

4

Tim Southee to Steven Smith, Four

17.1

1

Tim Southee to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.5

1

Adam Milne to Steven Smith, 1 run

16.4

6

Adam Milne to Steven Smith, Six

16.3

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Adam Milne to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.2

W

Adam Milne to Jonny Bairstow, Bowled!

16.1

6

Adam Milne to Jonny Bairstow, Six

15.5

0

Tim Southee to Steven Smith, no run

15.4

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Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

15.3

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Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, no run

15.2

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Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs

15.1

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Tim Southee to Steven Smith, 1 run

14.5

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Liam Livingstone to Steven Smith, no run

14.4

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Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

14.3

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Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, no run

14.2

4

Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, Four

14.1

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Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, Four

13.5

1L

Benny Howell to Jonny Bairstow, 1 leg bye

13.4

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Benny Howell to Steven Smith, 1 run

13.3

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Benny Howell to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

13.2

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Benny Howell to Steven Smith, 1 run

13.1

0

Benny Howell to Steven Smith, no run

12.5

1

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

12.4

6

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Six

12.3

4L

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, 4 leg bye

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4

Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Four

Match Summary

Birmingham Phoenix (Men) and Welsh Fire (Men) met in Match 24 of The Hundred Mens, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 17.4: Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four | 17.3: Tim Southee to Steven Smith, 1 run | 17.2: Tim Southee to Steven Smith, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.4 when Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Welsh Fire (Men) won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

17.4: Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four
17.3: Tim Southee to Steven Smith, 1 run
17.2: Tim Southee to Steven Smith, Four
17.1: Tim Southee to Tom Abell, 1 run
16.4: Adam Milne to Steven Smith, Six
16.2: Adam Milne to Jonny Bairstow, Bowled!
16.1: Adam Milne to Jonny Bairstow, Six
15.5: Tim Southee to Steven Smith, no run

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.4 when Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Welsh Fire (Men) won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.4: Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

17.4 4 Tim Southee to Tom Abell, Four

17.3 1 Tim Southee to Steven Smith, 1 run

17.2 4 Tim Southee to Steven Smith, Four

17.1 1 Tim Southee to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.5 1 Adam Milne to Steven Smith, 1 run

16.4 6 Adam Milne to Steven Smith, Six

16.3 1 Adam Milne to Tom Abell, 1 run

16.2 W Adam Milne to Jonny Bairstow, Bowled!

16.1 6 Adam Milne to Jonny Bairstow, Six

15.5 0 Tim Southee to Steven Smith, no run

15.4 1 Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

15.3 0 Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, no run

15.2 2 Tim Southee to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs

15.1 1 Tim Southee to Steven Smith, 1 run

14.5 0 Liam Livingstone to Steven Smith, no run

14.4 1 Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

14.3 0 Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, no run

14.2 4 Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, Four

14.1 4 Liam Livingstone to Jonny Bairstow, Four

13.5 1L Benny Howell to Jonny Bairstow, 1 leg bye

13.4 1 Benny Howell to Steven Smith, 1 run

13.3 1 Benny Howell to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

13.2 1 Benny Howell to Steven Smith, 1 run

13.1 0 Benny Howell to Steven Smith, no run

12.5 1 Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run

12.4 6 Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Six

12.3 4L Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, 4 leg bye

12.2 4 Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Birmingham Phoenix (Men) vs Welsh Fire (Men) Match 24 match?
Welsh Fire (Men) won by 8 wickets.

What is the Birmingham Phoenix (Men) vs Welsh Fire (Men) Match 24?
Birmingham Phoenix (Men) vs Welsh Fire (Men) is the Match 24 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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