Southern Brave Women will look to continue their perfect start to The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 when they face Birmingham Phoenix Women in Match 13 at Southampton on July 30, 2026 (Thursday). While Brave have won all three of their matches so far and sit at the top of the points table with 12 points, Phoenix have had a difficult beginning to their campaign. Birmingham Phoenix have two points from two matches, with their second game abandoned without a ball being bowled and will be eager to put their first win on the board.
Southern Brave have already shown why they are among the early favourites for the title. They began with an eight-run victory over Welsh Fire before beating Sunrisers Leeds by five wickets. They then held their nerve in a thrilling contest against MI London, winning by just one run. Their consistent performances with both bat and ball have made them the only unbeaten side in the competition so far.
Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, have had a frustrating campaign. They suffered a nine-wicket defeat against Trent Rockets in their opening match before their next game against Manchester Super Giants was abandoned. With experienced players such as Ellyse Perry, Emma Lamb and Alana King in their squad, Phoenix have enough quality to challenge any opponent and will hope to produce their best performance against the table-toppers.
Squads:
Southern Brave Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Ellie Anderson, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Naomi Dattani, Phoebe Franklin, Katherine Fraser, Daisy Gibb, Sarah Glenn, Jodi Grewcock, Lizelle Lee, Rebecca Odgers, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Issy Wong
Birmingham Phoenix Women’s Cricket Team
Ellyse Perry (C), Meg Austin, Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Brett, Alice Capsey, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Eva Gray, Alana King, Emma Lamb, Esmae MacGregor, Eve O’Neill, Davina Perrin, Kayla Reyneke, Linsey Smith, Jemima Spence, Mary Taylor
Players to watch out:
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt has been one of Southern Brave’s most dependable batters in recent seasons and remains a key player at the top of their order. Her ability to play long innings while maintaining a strong scoring rate makes her a major threat in the 100-ball format. With 226 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 32.29 and a strike rate of 129.14, Wolvaardt will be expected to give Brave another strong start.
Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell has been a consistent wicket-taker for Southern Brave and can make a major difference with the new ball. She has taken 15 wickets in her last 10 matches, with an excellent rate of 0.95 runs per ball and a strike rate of 13.33. Her ability to find movement early and control the scoring rate makes her one of Brave’s biggest bowling weapons.
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry remains the biggest name in the Birmingham Phoenix squad and brings enormous experience to the team. She has scored 292 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 121.16. Her ability to anchor an innings or accelerate when needed makes her a crucial batter for Phoenix in their attempt to challenge the unbeaten Brave side.
Emma Lamb
Emma Lamb has also been an important contributor with the bat for Birmingham Phoenix. She has scored 182 runs in her last nine matches at an average of 26.00 and a strike rate of 140.00. Her aggressive approach can put pressure on opposition bowlers, and Phoenix will hope she can provide momentum at the top of the order.
Pitch:
The Rose Bowl generally offers a good batting surface with consistent bounce and a true natural-grass pitch. Batters who settle in can trust the bounce and play their shots, while fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball during the early stages. Spinners could get a little assistance as the surface wears, but the pitch should remain favourable for run-scoring.
Weather:
The forecast is promising with sunny conditions expected throughout the day and no major threat of rain. Temperatures are likely to remain between 14°C and 25°C, providing comfortable conditions for cricket. The afternoon is expected to be particularly warm and bright, with temperatures reaching around 25°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Ellyse Perry, Emma Lamb, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Phoebe Brett
Match Details:
Date – July 30, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 is telecasted on the Star Network.
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