BPH-W vs WEF-W 24th Match Preview: Birmingham Phoenix Women will play their final home match of the season against Welsh Fire Women at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday, August 22.
Both sides are struggling for form – Birmingham Phoenix have lost their last two home games, while Welsh Fire are still searching for their first victory of the season.
Here’s a detailed preview of BPH-W vs WEF-W 24th Match 2025, including date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and winning prediction.
Match Details – BPH-W vs WEF-W, 24th Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Welsh Fire Women, 24th Match |
| Date | 22 August 2025 |
| Time | 19:30 IST |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
BPH-W vs WEF-W 24th Match Preview and Team Analysis
Birmingham Phoenix Women
Ellyse Perry’s side is under pressure after four defeats in a row at home. The batting has been their weakest link, with the side scoring just 76 and 116 runs in the last two games at Edgbaston.
Emma Lamb and Georgia Voll hold the key at the top, while Marie Kelly and Amy Jones will be expected to steady the middle order. Skipper Perry’s form is crucial if Phoenix are to post a competitive total.
Bowling remains their stronger suit. Emily Arlott has picked up 6 wickets in her last 3 games, while Megan Schutt provides experience with the new ball. Hannah Baker’s spin can be effective on this surface.
Key Players (BPH-W): Ellyse Perry, Emily Arlott, Emma Lamb
Predicted Playing XI (BPH-W):
Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Ailsa Lister, Emily Arlott, Mary Taylor, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker, Phoebe Brett
Welsh Fire Women
Welsh Fire Women have endured a dismal season, losing four in a row. Their batting collapse has been a major concern, with Hayley Matthews and skipper Tammy Beaumont failing to contribute at the top.
Sophia Dunkley has shown promise with her aggressive stroke play, while Georgia Elwiss and Jess Jonassen provide stability in the middle order.
Bowling has been a positive, as Jonassen starred with 4 for 10 against Southern Brave, while Matthews and Georgia Davis have also been among the wickets. Shabnim Ismail’s pace will be a big weapon at Edgbaston.
Key Players (WEF-W): Jess Jonassen, Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews
Predicted Playing XI (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
BPH-W vs WEF-W: Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report:
Edgbaston has been a high-scoring venue, with first-innings scores crossing 160 runs in the last two matches. Batters enjoy the freedom to play strokes, while bowlers find it tough to contain runs. Anything around 165–170 should be a winning total.
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Surface: Balanced with batting advantage
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Pacers: Good bounce early on
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Spinners: Average turn, useful in middle overs
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Avg 1st Innings Score: 162
Toss Prediction: Bat first – Teams batting first have won the last 3 matches at this venue.
Weather Forecast – August 22
Cloudy conditions in Cardiff with temperatures between 10 and–22°C. No rain expected. Winds 15–20 km/h may assist seam bowlers.
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 PM | 17°C | 0% | 4 km/h | 0% |
| 06 PM | 15°C | 0% | 3 km/h | 0% |
BPH-W vs WEF-W Today’s 24th Match Prediction
Both teams are struggling with the bat, and their bowling attacks have been the saving grace. Welsh Fire have relied too much on Dunkley and Jonassen, while Phoenix are depending on Perry and Arlott.
With home advantage and a slightly stronger bowling attack, Birmingham Phoenix Women are the favorites to edge past Welsh Fire Women in this contest.
Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix Women to win against Welsh Fire Women in Match 24 of The Hundred Women’s 2025.
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