Sunrisers Leeds Secure 71-Run Victory Over Welsh Fire

Sunrisers Leeds defeated Welsh Fire by 71 runs at Headingley on August 9, 2026, to strengthen their position in the knockout qualification race.

Mitchell Marsh scored 50 and Ryan Rickelton added 40 to help the Sunrisers post a total of 201/4, while Brydon Carse took 3-24 to restrict Fire to 130/6.

The Sunrisers remain second in the table with 20 points, while Welsh Fire must win their final league game and rely on other results to qualify.