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On August 10, 2025, the Birmingham Phoenix Women faced off against Southern Brave Women in The Hundred. Southern Brave Women managed to score 139 for 7, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge shining by scoring an impressive 59 off 39 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix Women couldn’t quite reach their target, ending their innings at 124 all out, 15 runs behind. Sterre Kalis was the standout with her 44 runs. Ellyse Perry chipped in with 26, and Amy Jones added 20. Bowling-wise, Emily Arlott and Megan Schutt stole the show with two wickets each for Phoenix early on.
On August 9, 2025, the Oval Invincibles Women narrowly missed out against the Manchester Originals Women, losing by just 2 runs at Kennington Oval. Manchester set a score of 139 for 6, with captain Beth Mooney shining bright with her 70 off 45 balls.
The Invincibles got their chase underway well, with Meg Lanning scoring a reliable 56 and Lauren Winfield-Hill chipping in with 33. Despite their efforts, they finished just short at 137 for 3. The match came right down to the wire, with only 4 runs needed off the last ball. Marizanne Kapp’s final delivery limited them to a single, giving the Originals the win in a dramatic conclusion.
The Birmingham Phoenix Women and the Oval Invincibles Women haven't been in great form. Both sides have won only 2 matches in their last five games. Out of which, the Birmingham Phoenix Women have won one and lost one this season. Meanwhile, the Oval Invincibles Women haven't won a single match in both of their opening two fixtures.
It's been pretty one-sided when these two teams go head-to-head. The Birmingham Phoenix Women and the Oval Invincibles Women have played a total of 5 matches in The Women's Hundred and it is the Invincibles who have won all of the five matches. Oval won by 45 runs in the most recent match between the two teams in 2024.
The Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham for The Women's Hundred 2025 is pretty balanced, good for both batters and bowlers alike. So, at the start of the match, fast bowlers get good pace and bounce, but as the game goes on, spinners start to find some help too. Plus, since the boundaries are on the shorter side, batters tend to go for it aggressively, which often results in high scores. Most teams like to chase on this surface, thanks to the dew and gentle conditions under the lights. A decent target usually ranges from 135 to 145 runs. Bowlers with good variations and cutters usually do well on this track.
Birmingham Phoenix Women: Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Amy Jones, Ellyse Perry (C), Sterre Kalis, Ailsha Lister, Emily Arlott, Megan Schutt, Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker.
Oval Invincibles Women: Lauren Winfield-Hill (C), Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Paige Schofield, Joaane Gardner, Phoebe Franklin, Marizanne Kapp, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Natasha Farrant, Ryana McDonaldn-Gay, Sophia Smale.
Emma Lamb is currently Birmingham Phoenix Women's leading batter in The Hundred 2025, with 64 runs from just 2 games. The standout moment was her fast 55 off 32 balls against Trent Rockets, proving her aggressive style and great strike rate.
Emily Arlott has really stood out as Birmingham Phoenix Women's top bowler in The Hundred 2025, grabbing 4 wickets across 2 matches. She’s got great control and can switch up her pace, making her a vital player when it comes to stopping runs and picking up important wickets.
Meg Lanning's been on fire for the Oval Invincibles Women in The Women's Hundred 2025, smashing 141 runs in just 2 games. She's been super consistent, cracking a solid 56 off 42 balls against Manchester Originals and smacking 85 in their first match versus London Spirit Women.
Marizanne Kapp is the top wicket-taker for Oval Invincibles Women in The Women's Hundred 2025. She’s taken 4 wickets in just 2 matches, 2 in each, against London Spirit and Manchester Originals. Keep an eye on the South African bowler.
The Birmingham Phoenix Women and Oval Invincibles Women The Women's Hundred 2025 match holds lots of importance. While the Birmingham Phoenix would be looking to get back to winning ways, the Oval Invincibles are still in search of their first win of the season.
And we believe the Oval Invincibles Women might get their first win of the season in this match. The Birmingham Phoenix batting have been bits and pieces whereas Meg Lanning has been leading the batting side of things well for the Oval Invincibles. As for bowling, both sides have done similar performances so far. The 5-0 head-to-head record in favour of Oval also plays a part in considering the Oval Invincibles as the favourite.
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