Welsh Fire Women will take on Birmingham Phoenix Women in the 24th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 on Friday, 22nd August. The contest will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham at 7:30 PM IST. Stay tuned for all the updates including insights, picks, pitch report, head to head record, squads and match projection of BPH-W vs WEF-W match.
WEF-W vs BPH-W Key Picks
Stats
- Em Arlott is the highest wicket taker for Birmingham Phoenix Women with 10 wickets in 5 matches.
- Sophia Dunkley is the highest run scorer for Welsh Fire Women with 126 runs in 5 matches.
Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston, Birmingham in this year’s Hundred Women’s competition has offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first innings total in the last five matches has been in the 120–125 range, which suggests a competitive surface rather than a high scoring one.
Bowlers, especially the seamers, have enjoyed some assistance with the new ball, but batting tends to get easier as the innings progresses. Chasing has generally looked more comfortable here, with teams often finding it manageable to pace their innings under lights.
BPH-W vs WEF-W Head to Head Record
Welsh Fire Women and Birmingham Phoenix Women have faced each other in 4 matches in the Women’s Hundred, with Birmingham Phoenix holding the upper hand by winning 3 of those encounters. Welsh Fire have managed to win only once.
- Matches Played: 4
- Welsh Fire Women: 1
- Birmingham Phoenix Women: 3
Head to Head at Edgbaston
Birmingham Phoenix Women and Welsh Fire Women have met twice at Edgbaston in The Hundred, with both sides winning one game each.
- Matches Played: 2
- Birmingham Phoenix Women: 1
- Welsh Fire Women: 1
BPH-W vs WEF-W Squads
Birmingham Phoenix Women Squad: Ellyse Perry, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Georgia Voll.
Welsh Fire Women Squad: Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Freya Davies, Georgia Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Shabnim Ismail, Jess Jonassen, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Emily Windsor.
BPH-W vs WEF-W Match Projection
Birmingham Phoenix Women have had a mixed season so far, playing five matches and winning only one, but they have the chance to make an impact at home in Edgbaston. Their batting unit has shown sparks of quality in patches, while the bowlers have occasionally stepped up in key moments, giving them a slight edge.
Welsh Fire Women have had a tough campaign, losing all five of their matches and struggling to find any consistent form. Both their batting and bowling units will be under pressure, making it difficult to pose a serious challenge.
Our Projection Pick: Birmingham Phoenix Women to Win!
