Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Phoenix by seven wickets

Welsh Fire are back on the winning trail after a commanding performance against a misfiring Birmingham Phoenix outfit, whose familiar failings with the bat have put them all but out of contention for the latter stages. 

Two days after being confirmed as England men's full-time Test skipper once again, Root's effortlessly composed (58no) anchored the Fire's chase, taking his new franchise home with four balls still in hand.