Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
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Key People
Brydon Carse is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling.
Chris Woakes is a renowned former Test cricketer for England.
Dan Lawrence is an English cricketer who plays for Sunrisers Leeds.
Dewald Brevis is a rising star in South African cricket.
Harry Brook is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Joe Clarke is a professional cricketer who plays for Birmingham Phoenix.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jordan Cox is a young batsman who recently joined Essex.
Liam Livingstone is an English cricketer noted for his explosive batting style.
Matthew Revis is a cricketer associated with Sunrisers Leeds.
Matt Short is a cricketer who played for Welsh Fire.
Mitch Marsh is an Australian cricketer known for his powerful batting.
Nathan Ellis is an Australian cricketer contributing to Welsh Fire's bowling attack.
Ryan Rickelton is a South African cricketer who plays as a batsman.
Sean Dickson is a cricketer who plays for Birmingham Phoenix.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset.
Zak Crawley is an English cricketer known for his batting skills.
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Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
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