Birmingham Phoenix celebrated a crucial victory in The Hundred women's competition, as Ellyse Perry's stellar half-century guided them past MI London to avoid the wooden spoon. This match marked a significant turnaround for Phoenix, who had faced a challenging season, managing just one win prior to this encounter.

The game unfolded with both teams having only one victory each, leading to a tense showdown. A pivotal fifth-wicket partnership of 66 runs between Perry (62 not out from 39 balls) and Fatima Sana (36 from 32 balls) proved decisive. This collaboration helped Phoenix recover from a precarious position of 48-4, after early dismissals of Jemima Spence and Davina Perrin during the powerplay, along with quick losses of Alice Capsey and Emma Lamb.

Perry's composed performance ultimately secured the win, as she finished the game with six balls to spare, despite Sana's departure when just seven runs were required. The hosts chased down a modest target of 122 runs after winning the toss.

On the bowling front, Kirstie Gordon was instrumental for MI London, taking 2-20 with her left-arm spin. However, MI London struggled with their batting, posting a total of 120-6 after a promising partnership between Hollie Armitage and Chinelle Henry.

Reflecting on the match, Perry expressed her satisfaction:

It's nice to finish on a high. I thought we bowled especially well... it just hasn't come off for the most part.

In another match, Welsh Fire concluded their campaign with a 15-run victory over London Spirit, thanks to a half-century from Georgia Wareham and strong bowling performances. Both teams ended their group stages without progressing, but the Fire's win added a positive note to their season.