Welsh Fire youngsters shine in upset win over Southern Brave

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Welsh Fire defeated Hundred leaders Southern Brave by four wickets on a final-ball thriller in Cardiff, despite losing captain Sophie Devine to injury. The victory was Southern Brave's first defeat of the campaign. Australia all-rounder Heather Graham praised debutant Grace Thompson, who scored 16 crucial runs, and 21-year-old Niamh Holland, who added a swift 12. Graham secured the win with a single off the final ball, moving Welsh Fire to fourth in the table. The women's side face Manchester Super Giants on Wednesday, while the men's team also beat Southern Brave by six wickets, climbing to second with four wins in five matches.


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