Perry's 62 lifts Phoenix past MI London

Ellyse Perry hit an unbeaten 62 as Birmingham Phoenix defeated MI London by five wickets, allowing Phoenix to avoid a last-place finish.

By Sama News Agency

August 16, 2026

A female cricket batter wearing a red helmet and black uniform holds a cricket bat in a ready position during a match. — Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 62 powered Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket victory over MI London in a crucial match. (BBC Sport — World)

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Ellyse Perry struck an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to steer Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket victory over MI London.

The win allowed Phoenix to escape a last-place finish in the table, pushing MI London to the bottom instead.

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