Birmingham Phoenix Women and Oval Invincibles Women face off on August 12 at Edgbaston in The Hundred Women’s 2025, with both sides eager to show some strong resilience and fight early on in the tournament. Phoenix, led by Ellyse Perry and supported by Amy Jones, will look to bounce back after a tough loss to Southern Brave, while the Invincibles, spearheaded by Marizanne Kapp and powered by Paige Scholfield’s aggressive batting, aim to reignite their two-time champion form. With a batting-friendly pitch, clear weather, and both squads boasting a mix of young talent and international stars, fans can expect a high-energy, closely contested battle.
Fantasy Picks: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Oval Invincibles Women –
Wicket-Keeper –
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Lauren Winfield-Hill is a seasoned English cricketer and wicket-keeper batter known for her consistency and leadership in domestic and franchise cricket, including The Hundred with Oval Invincibles. She was part of England’s 2017 World Cup-winning squad and has over 100 international caps. She has played 32 games in the Women’s Hundred scoring 615 runs with the highest score of 74* and at an average of 21.96. Winfield-Hill combines experience and professionalism with adaptability and a team-first approach, making her a key match-winner and leader on and off the field.
Batters –
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 her stint 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. She provides a steady presence at the top of the order, contributing with her trademark composure and consistency and is one of the key players to watch out for.
Emma Lamb
Emma Lamb plays as a right-handed batting all-rounder and bowls off spin. She has represented Lancashire Women and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred and made her international debut for England in September 2021. Known for her ability to be both classical and destructive, Lamb has scored runs consistently while also contributing with the ball. She has scored 447 runs in 26 innings with the bat and with a strike rate of 57 including 2 half-centuries. She will be a key prospect for the Birmingham side.
Paige Scholfield
Paige Scholfield, all-rounder for Oval Invincibles, in The Women’s Hundred, she has played 18 matches, scoring 287 runs at an average of 20.50 and a strike rate of 135.37, with the highest score of 71 and one half-century. With the ball, Scholfield has picked up 9 wickets from 18 matches, averaging 20.37 per wicket. Her aggressive style and ability to change games with both bat and ball make her one of the Invincibles’ most valuable assets in The Hundred. With the ball, she has picked up 8 wickets from 17 matches, averaging 20.37 per wicket, with a strike rate of 15.00 balls per wicket.
Sterre Kalis
Sterre Kalis, the right-handed batter, has scored 332 runs across 15 innings in the competition with the highest score of 55. Her strike rate stands at 119.40, and she averages about 27.66 runs per match. Kalis has recorded one half-century. In the previous encounter for the Phoenix, Kallis was the standout batter with 44 runs off 34 deliveries while chasing down the target against Brave but fell short by 15 runs. Besides batting, she has shown good fielding skills but has been dismissed several times by medium and slow bowlers.
All-Rounders –
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry, the Australian cricketer, is a genuine 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 and has scored 377 runs in 16 innings 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.
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. She was the standout bowler for the Invincibles last season and her economical bowling and ability to perform under pressure make her one of The Hundred’s most reliable and impactful players.
Alice Capsey
Alice Capsey is a highly promising English all-rounder known for her aggressive batting and useful off-spin bowling. She made her mark early by winning The Hundred twice with Oval Invincibles in 2021 and 2022, playing key roles with both bat and ball. She has scored 641 runs in 34 matches at an average of 22.10 with the highest score of 59 including 4 half-centuries and is also effective with the ball picking 19 wickets in 20 innings with best bowling figures of 3 for 15. She also features prominently in franchise leagues like the Women’s Big Bash League and the Women’s Premier League, continuing to develop as a dynamic, match-winning talent at just 20 years old.
Bowlers –
Emily Arlott
Emily Arlott is known primarily as a right-arm medium-fast bowler and a capable right-handed batter. She has progressed through Worcestershire 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 in 21 innings striking at 114.37. Arlott is a key bowler and will lead the bowling attack for the Phoenix unit.
Hannah Baker
Hannah Baker is a right-arm leg-spin bowler and a right-handed batter who has emerged as a promising talent in English women’s cricket, playing for Warwickshire, Central Sparks, and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. She made her international debut for England in 2024 and was a standout performer in the Under-19 World Cup in 2023. In The Hundred women’s competition, she has played 24 matches, taking 16 wickets with a bowling average of 26.31, an economy rate of 7.42, and a strike rate of 21.2. She is going to be one of the key bowlers for the Birmingham unit in this season of the competition.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade Wellington is a highly skilled Australian leg-spinner and all-rounder known for her tactical and economical bowling in The Hundred, where she was the leading wicket-taker across the first two seasons with 31 wickets. She has played 33 games across and has picked up 45 wickets across with best bowling figures of 4 for 15 with an economy rate of 7.04. Her smart leg-spin, ability to break partnerships, and consistent wicket-taking make her one of The Hundred’s standout players. She has earned accolades including Player of the Match awards in franchise competitions and is valued for her composure and impact under pressure.
This Fantasy XI is formed with a sharp focus on form, career stats, and the unique challenge posed by Edgbaston, Birmingham in England. Make sure to lock in your teams before 7:30 PM and stay tuned for the blockbuster encounter between two of women’s cricket’s exciting clubs locking horns against each other.
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