Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire Women Match Preview & Key Insights

Here are the match predictions for The Hundred Women’s Competition, 24th Match - Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Welsh Fire Women, to be played on the 22nd of August, 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Match Prediction - Birmingham Phoenix Women v Welsh Fire Women

Current Form:

Birmingham Phoenix Women:

The Birmingham Phoenix have played five games and lost four of them after having started off with a win, on the brink of elimination, can the stuttering Phoenix save their campaign?

It’s been a one player show with the bat, only Emma Lamb has crossed 100 runs for the season and almost 45% of them came in one game alone, while Emily Arlott has led with the ball with not much support.

Welsh Fire Women:

The Welsh Fire put up a good fight against the Southern Brave, but they continued their unbeaten streak, while the Welsh Fire are all but eliminated with five losses in five games.

Their batting has been a massive disappointment, with only Sophia Dunkley crossing 100 runs, while Georgia Elwiss is the second best with 69 runs in five games.

Players to Watch:

Birmingham Phoenix Women:

Emma Lamb – the batter from Lancashire has been impressive for the Phoenix, the only to score more than 100 runs this season, Lamb is averaging 24 but strikes at a quick 150.

Emily Arlott– one player from the Birmingham Phoenix that has enhanced their reputation so far this season, Arlott has ten wickets in five games at 12.6 and has taken a wicket once every 9 balls.

Ellyse Perry – the Australian has underperformed so far this season, with 84 runs at 16.8 and has taken just two wickets at 57.5, but if there is someone in the world you back to turn their form around, it is Ellyse Perry.

Welsh Fire Women:

Hayley Matthews – Having a wonderful bowling season, Matthews has delivered eight wickets at 11 with the ball this season and had gone under run-a-ball.

Jess Jonassen – she has contributed well, having scored 65 runs lower down the order and having picked six wickets at 17.83, but it has not been enough for the Fire.

Sophia Dunkley – the only player from the Fire to manage to score a fifty this season, Dunkley is averaging 25.2 and striking at 118.9 for the Fire this season and they would want her to find another big score once more.

Batting Stats WOMENT100

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):

Birmingham Phoenix Women - 3 wins

Welsh Fire Women - 1 win

The Birmingham Phoenix have had the upper hand against the Welsh Fire women, and with the form displayed by the Welsh Fire this season, the Phoenix are favorites once more.

Venue Stats - Edgbaston, Birmingham (2022-2025):

Average 1st Innings Score:

2022 - 130.3

2023 - 150.3

2024 - 115.5

2025 - 162.0

Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:

Fast Bowlers – Average – 22.48; Economy Rate – 8.06.

Spin Bowlers – Average – 20.66; Economy Rate – 7.60.

Wickets Percentage based on Innings:

Team Win Percentage when Batting First - 83.4%

Team Win Percentage when Batting Second - 16.6%

Wickets Per Innings:

First Innings – 6.00 wickets

Second Innings – 7.08 wickets

Wickets per Phase:

Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.18 wickets

Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.94 wickets

Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.27 wickets

The average first innings score has sky-rocketed this season, having fallen to 116 in 2024, back up to 162 in the three games so far in 2025.

The spin bowlers have enjoyed bowling here, with a lower average and economy at Edgbaston and they strike quicker too in comparison to the fast bowlers.

Wicket Takers WOMENT100

Squads:

Birmingham Phoenix Women:

Ellyse Perry ©, Amy Jones (WK), Emily Arlott, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker, Millie Taylor, Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Bethan Ellis, Mary Taylor, Phoebe Brett.

Welsh Fire Women:

Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont ©, Jess Jonassen, Shabnim Ismail, Sarah Bryce (WK), Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Emily Windsor, Beth Langston, Sophia Dunkley, Katie George, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips, Alex Griffiths.

Cricket Match Predictions - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? — Welsh Fire

Who will win the match? — Birmingham Phoenix

Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Emma Lamb (Birmingham Phoenix), Georgia Elwiss (Welsh Fire)

Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Emily Arlott (Birmingham Phoenix), Hayley Matthews (Welsh Fire)

Most Sixes — Georgia Voll (Birmingham Phoenix), Sophia Dunkley (Welsh Fire)

Player of the Match — Emily Arlott (Birmingham Phoenix)

Team Scores Batting First — Birmingham Phoenix 140+, Welsh Fire 120+

Points Table

Match Details:

Date: Friday, 22nd August 2025.

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Start Time: 03:00 PM BST

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