Match no. 10 of The Women’s Hundred 2025 will feature a highly anticipated clash between Birmingham Phoenix Women and Oval Invincibles Women, on the 12th of August, 2025, at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Phoenix are determined to bounce back after losing their most recent game, failing to capitalize on their winning start to the season. Meanwhile, Oval Invincibles have lost both their opening games of the season and would want to put on a strong performance and maintain their reputation as two-time champions.
With stars like Ellyse Perry leading Phoenix and Marizanne Kapp spearheading Invincibles, fans can expect an exciting battle between two teams eager to make a mark this season.
Squads:
Birmingham Phoenix Women’s Cricket Team
Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Amy Jones, Megan Schutt, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Bethan Ellis, Ailsa Lister, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Phoebe Brett
Oval Invincibles Women’s Cricket Team
Paige Scholfield, Marizanne Kapp, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Phoebe Franklin, Sophia Smale, Kalea Moore, Jo Gardner, Rachel Slater, Daisy Gibb, Rebecca Odgers
Players to watch out:
Emily Arlott
Emily Arlott has progressed through Warwickshire age groups and county cricket and now plays professionally for Warwickshire and Birmingham Phoenix. In The Hundred women’s competition, she has been a vital bowler for Birmingham Phoenix. She has picked up 37 wickets in the competition so far, with best bowling figures of 3 for 15. Though her primary role is bowling, she has also contributed with the bat scoring 175 runs in 21 innings striking at 114.37. Arlott is a key bowler and will lead the bowling attack for the Phoenix unit.
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry is an Australian all-rounder known for her mastery in both batting and fast bowling, with remarkable achievements including multiple world championships and individual awards in international and domestic cricket. She is the skipper of the Birmingham Phoenix this season and has scored 377 runs in 16 innings in The Hundred 2025, with the highest score of 66, including 3 half-centuries. She has also picked up 9 wickets with the ball, with best bowling figures of 3 for 21 and is one of the key players for the Phoenix side.
Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning, widely regarded as one of women’s cricket’s greatest-ever players and a celebrated Australian captain with seven world titles, brought her elite experience to The Hundred, where she represented London Spirit and is now playing for the Oval Invincibles. In the competition so far, Lanning has scored 311 runs across 12 matches at an average of 25.91 and a strike rate of 135.80, hitting the top score of 85, with three fifties. Lanning provides a steady presence at the top of the order, contributing with her trademark composure and consistency.
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp has been a key all-rounder for the Oval Invincibles in The Hundred, known for her consistent match-winning performances with both bat and ball. Kapp was Player of the Match in the 2021 final, taking 4 for 9 to help secure the title, and continued to shine in the following seasons, becoming the Invincibles’ top run-scorer in 2023 and delivering crucial all-round contributions in 2024. She has scored 682 runs in 27 innings with a half-century and has also picked up 41 wickets with the ball.
Pitch:
The Edgbaston wicket is a hard, bouncy surface made from a blend of clay and grass, typically favoring both aggressive batting and fast bowling—especially in the early stages of a match. The consistent bounce allows batters to play their shots freely, while seamers can exploit extra movement. Over time, as the pitch wears, spinners may find more assistance.
Weather:
Edgbaston is forecasted to be very hot, partly sunny, with temperatures peaking near 32–33°C and a warm night around 20°C. There may be some clouds and possible showers later, but overall, it’s likely to stay dry during the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Paige Scholfield, Marizanne Kapp, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ellyse Perry, Emma Lamb, Amy Jones, Emily Arlott, Sterre Kalis
Match Details:
Date – August 12, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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