Fire's double-header with Superchargers doused by rain

The Hundred men's competition, Sophia Gardens

Northern Superchargers 26-5 (25 balls): Robinson 8* (6); Henry 2-8

Welsh Fire 3-0 (2 balls): Wells 2* (2); Stokes 0-3

Match abandoned because of rain

Scorecard. Table

A wet-weather abandonment meant Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers were denied a chance to importantly boost their prospects of reaching nan second stages of The Hundred men's competition.

Their match, which started complete 2 hours precocious because of rainfall successful Cardiff connected Thursday, was reduced to 25 balls per side, nan minimum request for a match.

After nan Superchargers posted 26-5 disconnected their 25 balls, nan Fire faced nan first 2 balls of their innings earlier rainfall returned and nan lucifer was past quickly called off.

In their innings, nan Superchargers struggled to people speedy runs. Matthew Short, Nicholas Pooran, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes grounded to scope double figures, pinch Matt Henry and Haris Rauf taking 2 wickets each.

With some teams awarded a point, nan Fire are now 2 points down nan apical 3 pinch conscionable 2 group games remaining, while nan Superchargers person moved up to third. The Superchargers could beryllium overtaken earlier they adjacent play against Manchester Originals connected Sunday.

Earlier connected Thursday, nan fixture betwixt nan Fire and nan Superchargers successful nan women's title was abandoned without a shot being bowled.