Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 47 to guide his team to a six-wicket win over Southern Brave in The Hundred on Sunday. The match, played in Southampton, marked the start of the 2026 season. Salt weathered a challenging spell from England fast bowler Jofra Archer, who bowled aggressively early on. Despite the pressure, Salt anchored the chase, ensuring Fire reached their target with wickets in hand. The victory ended a long losing streak for Welsh Fire, who had lost eight consecutive matches in the competition. Southern Brave had set a competitive total, but Salt's steady innings, supported by late hitting, proved decisive. The win gives Welsh Fire a strong start to the new season.