The win snapped Fire’s eight-match losing streak against Brave, with Salt carrying the team over the line in dramatic circumstances.
After being set a target of 135 to win, Fire found themselves needing 14 runs off 10 balls at the end of their innings, and Salt, alongside Asa Tribe, showed his composure to whittle down the tally.
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Salt, who struck an unbeaten 47 off 37 deliveries, found himself on strike with only four runs left to win from three deliveries, and the captain swept away Chris Jordan for a big six to wrap up the victory.
What’s next?
Thursday’s Hundred double-header comes from Lord’s in London as London Spirit take on Manchester Super Giants. The women’s game starts at 2.45pm, with the men’s match due to commence from 6.30pm. Catch both fixtures live on Sky Sports and on YouTube. Watch The Hundred and more contract-free on NOW
