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Prendergast Shines as Welsh Fire Defeat Manchester Super Giants

Ireland international Orla Prendergast claimed 4-18, helping Welsh Fire secure a three-wicket victory over Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford.

  • Orla Prendergast took 4-18 for Welsh Fire.
  • Welsh Fire won by three wickets against Manchester Super Giants.
  • The win moves Fire into fourth place in The Hundred women's competition.

Welsh Fire clinched a three-wicket victory against Manchester Super Giants at Old Trafford, with Ireland international Orla Prendergast delivering a standout performance, taking 4-18.

Playing in only her second Hundred match, Prendergast, an injury replacement for Sophie Devine, dismantled the Super Giants' top-order. She bowled captain Meg Lanning for a golden duck, had Mady Villiers caught for five, and trapped Kathryn Bryce lbw for four. Richa Ghosh also fell to Prendergast, caught in the covers for 11.

Despite Ryana MacDonald-Gay's unbeaten 18 for the Super Giants, they reached 85-9. In reply, Welsh Fire secured a nervy win, with Heather Graham hitting an unbeaten 16, including the winning runs, as they reached 88-7 with nine balls to spare.

This victory propels Welsh Fire above Leeds Sunrisers into fourth place, placing them two points behind the Super Giants, who remain in third.

What this means for you: You can follow ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app.

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