A heartwarming moment unfolded after the Birmingham Phoenix defeated the Southern Brave in a thrilling encounter in The Hundred Women’s competition. Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who played a crucial role in Phoenix’s victory, shared a warm embrace with Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana.

Ellyse Perry and Smriti Mandhana share warm embrace

The two cricketers, often seen playing together for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), displayed their camaraderie and respect for each other, showcasing the spirit of sportsmanship. A video of Perry and Mandhana sharing a hug has quickly gone viral on social media, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.

Here’s the video:

Reunion of Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry 🥺❤️‍🩹♥️
My RCB queens pic.twitter.com/gWTKyJASio

— Afsana Biva (@BivaAfsana38793) August 3, 2024

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Birmingham Phoenix soars past Southern Brave to end losing streak

Birmingham Phoenix registered a convincing 16-run victory over Southern Brave at Edgbaston on Saturday. Captain Ellyse Perry was the catalyst for Phoenix, inspiring them to their second consecutive win in The Hundred Women.

Both teams entered the match at the bottom of the table, making it a crucial encounter. Phoenix, batting first, recovered from an early double strike by teenage spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman to post a competitive 137-7. Amy Jones’ half-century and a late cameo from Emily Arlott propelled them to a respectable total.

Perry then produced a match-winning spell, removing key batters Mandhana, Maia Bouchier, and Georgia Adams in quick succession. The Brave were unable to recover from the early setbacks, as Phoenix’s bowlers maintained a tight grip on the game.

The win lifts Phoenix off the bottom of the table and gives them renewed hope of qualifying for the knockout stages.

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