In a low-scoring start to the second time of The Hundred, reigning champs Southern Brave said something start to their title safeguard - limiting Welsh Fire to 107 for 7 and pursuing it down in only 70 conveyances. Skipper James Vince was in charge of that run-pursue, crushing a 41-ball 71 after his bowlers had done a fine limiting position in the main innings. Requested to bat first, Welsh Fire were looking horrible so far, losing openers Joe Clarke and Tom Banton, as well as Ollie Pope inside the PowerPlay (25 balls). Ben Duckett expected to restore the innings however found no partner as the Southern Brave bowlers warded breaking off at the wickets. From 16 for 3, Welsh Fire went to 55 for 5 of every 56 balls, frantically needing a last part organization to push towards a functional aggregate. That wasn't to be as Chris Jordan finished Duckett's visit when the player top-edged a ball to mid-on. Jordan got done with figures of 2 for 16 out of 15 conveyances, while Craig Overton - who bowled 11 dabs in 20 balls - oversaw 2 for 21. Southern Brave were tenacious in their control of the procedures, as proven by only the one six they surrendered - to #10 hitter Noor Ahmad. Vince carried on his romping structure from the as of late finished up T20 Blast where he led his group's title win with the most runs for the season (678). Welsh Fire wrongly gave Vince a respite as soon as the fifth ball - a draw to profound square leg dropped by Ryan Higgins. Vince capitalized on it, giving his group a stroke-filled start as they hustled away to 42 for 0 out of 25 balls. Vince scored five of the seven limits that came in this period. The initial organization expanded, and the asking rate plunged impressively before Jake Ball got back to excuse Alex Davies for a 21-ball 26. However, this didn't adjust the direction of the pursuit as Vince got to his 50 years in the accompanying over, off only 31 conveyances. He crushed 21 additional off his next 10 balls and assisted his side three step dance to an agreeable and exhaustive triumph with 30 balls and 9 wickets in excess. Brief Scores: Welsh Fire107/7 in 100 balls (Ben Duckett 40, Ryan Higgins 11; Chris Jordan 2-16, Craig Overton 2-21) lost to Southern Brave109/1 in 70 balls (James Vince 71*) by 9 wickets