Matt Short struck a superb unbeaten half-century as Welsh Fire beat Southern Brave by six wickets in The Hundred on Friday. The victory, secured in Cardiff, was Welsh Fire's fourth win in five matches in this season's competition. It also moved them level on points at the top of the Hundred table, a crucial result as the group stage reaches its closing stages. Short's composed innings anchored the chase after Southern Brave had set a competitive target. His knock proved decisive, steering his side home with room to spare. The result keeps Welsh Fire in strong contention for a knockout place, while Southern Brave will need to recover quickly to keep their own hopes alive. Both sides now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures in the condensed Hundred schedule, where every point matters.