The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 24: BPH-W vs WEF-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix Women and Welsh Fire Women face off in a must-win battle at Edgbaston to revive their Hundred Women’s 2025 campaigns.
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Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) will face Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W) in Match 24 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday, August 22. Both teams are struggling this season; the Phoenix have lost four in a row and the Fire have yet to win a game. This match is important for both sides as they look to revive their season and keep their faint playoff hopes alive.
Phoenix will bank on skipper Ellyse Perry’s leadership and find the firepower from their top order, while the bowlers must put an end to this losing streak. Tammy Beaumont's Welsh Fire will rely on Hayley Matthews and Jess Jonassen, among others, to make a much-needed breakthrough performance for their first win. Both teams have the pressure of producing for their squads and organizations, and in this respect it could be a really gritty affair
BPH-W vs WEF-W Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played - 5
- Birmingham Phoenix Women Won - 3
- Welsh Fire Women Won - 1
- No Result - 1
With Phoenix having a clear upper hand historically, the Fire will be determined to turn the tide. Their last few meetings have seen competitive cricket, making this clash one to watch closely.
BPH W vs WEF W Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch will offer some assistance early to seamers when the clouds are around. Batters will find it difficult in the first few overs but once set, they will get good value for their shots on this true surface. Partnerships will matter and both sides will be looking to exploit these conditions tactically.
BPH-W vs WEF-W: Pridected playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Ailsa Lister, Em Arlott, Mary Taylor, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker, Phoebe Brett
Welsh Fire Women (WEF-W): Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont (c), Georgia Elwiss, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Katie George, Georgia Davis, Freya Davies, Shabnim Ismail, Katie Levick
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