In The Women’s Hundred 2026, as the race for the knockout spots tightens, Birmingham Phoenix Women prepare to host Sunrisers Leeds Women at Edgbaston in Match 24. Sunrisers Leeds currently occupy fifth place on the table with eight points from five games, sitting just outside the top three after bouncing back with a win in their previous outing. On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix find themselves lower down in seventh position with six points, having managed a single victory alongside three losses and a rained-out fixture. With the top half of the table pulling away, both sides desperately need to collect maximum points to keep their qualification hopes alive.
For Sunrisers Leeds, the spark has largely come from their overseas star Annabel Sutherland, who has been in sensational form with the bat, accumulating 183 runs at a staggering average of 91.50 and striking at over 156. Her presence in the middle order gives Leeds real explosive potential, while Hannah Baker has consistently delivered breakthroughs with the ball, taking seven wickets at an economy under seven runs an over. If Leeds are to register back-to-back wins, they will rely heavily on Sutherland’s clean hitting and Baker’s disciplined spells during the middle phase.
Birmingham Phoenix will be looking to their marquee names to turn their tournament around on home soil. Ellyse Perry has provided stability in the batting lineup, scoring 124 runs across her four outings at an impressive average of 62.00. Meanwhile, Alice Capsey’s all-round abilities remain crucial; her off-spin has yielded four wickets while keeping things tight in the middle overs. Given Phoenix’s low Net Run Rate of -1.954, they not only need Ellyse Perry to anchor the innings but also need their bowling group to deliver a complete, clinical performance.
Squads:
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.
Sunrisers Leeds Women’s Cricket Team
Florence Miller, Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson (C), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katie Jones, Hannah Baker, Cassidy McCarthy, Rachel Slater, Claudie Cooper, Kate Cross
Players to watch out:
Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland has been in dominant touch with the bat, accumulating 183 runs across 5 innings while staying unbeaten on 3 occasions. Striking at a rapid 156.41 with the highest score of 59*, she currently holds a massive average of 91.50. She has shown great intent throughout her 117 balls faced, repeatedly finding the fence with 12 fours and clearing it 7 times.
Hannah Baker
Hannah Baker has been a vital threat with the ball, taking 7 wickets in her 5 outings so far. Delivering 15 overs (75 balls) for just 82 runs, she has kept the scoring under tight check with an economy rate of 6.56. With a best spell of 2/16, an impressive average of 11.71, and a strike rate of 10.71, she has provided essential control in the middle overs.
Alice Capsey
Alice Capsey has chipped in effectively with her bowling, picking up 4 wickets across her 4 matches. She has sent down 10 overs (50 balls) and conceded 73 runs, maintaining a strike rate of 12.50 and an economy of 8.76. Her best bowling effort stands at 2/24, leaving her with an average of 18.25 in the tournament.
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry has anchored her team’s batting order reliably, racking up 124 runs across 4 innings with 2 not-outs to her name. She boasts a solid average of 62.00 and a scoring rate of 134.78 off 92 balls, anchored by the best performance of 68*. Her control at the crease has been highlighted by her boundary striking, finding 13 fours and clearing the rope 3 times.
Pitch:
The pitch at Edgbaston generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, pacers tend to extract good seam and swing movement, especially under overcast skies or with a new ball. As the match progresses and the surface settles, it turns into a favorable batting track with true bounce.
Weather:
The conditions will be partly sunny with a high temperature of 23°C and a low of 11°C. Expect a light southwest wind at 6 mph, humidity around 53%, and a low 5% chance of rain during the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ellyse Perry, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Phoebe Litchfield, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Hannah Baker
Match Details:
Date – August 07, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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