In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Birmingham Phoenix Women currently find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table in 8th spot with 2 points from 3 matches (2 losses and 1 no-result), burdened by a heavily damaged net run rate of -3.439. Welsh Fire Women sit in 6th place with 4 points from 3 games, having secured one win alongside two defeats and maintaining a positive net run rate of +0.441. Phoenix are desperate to turn their campaign around and search for their first victory of the season, while Welsh Fire need a win to stay within arm’s reach of the top half of the table.
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.
Welsh Fire Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Em Arlott, Sarah Bryce, Georgia Davis, Heather Graham, Niamh Holland, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Fi Morris, Abi Norgrove, Grace Potts, Sophia Smale, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Players to watch out:
Ellyse Perry
Representing Birmingham Phoenix Women, Ellyse Perry has played 2 matches so far, accumulating 55 runs across 2 innings with a top score of 39. She holds a strong average of 55.00, remaining unbeaten in one of her outings while striking at 125.00 off 44 balls faced. Her boundary count stands at 4 fours and 2 sixes, providing steady stability at the crease.
Georgia Voll
Opening strong for Welsh Fire Women, Georgia Voll has racked up 112 runs in 3 matches at an average of 37.33. She registered a top score of 52, which stands as her lone half-century, while scoring at a healthy strike rate of 130.23 across 86 balls. With 14 fours and a six to her name, she has been a reliable upfront operator.
Lauren Filer
Feature for Birmingham Phoenix Women, Lauren Filer has chipped in with the ball across 2 matches, sending down 21 balls (4.1 overs). She has taken 2 wickets with best bowling figures of 1/17, averaging 19.50 with a strike rate of 10.50. Despite an economy rate of 11.14, her ability to pick up breakthroughs has been key for her side.
Heather Graham
Representing Welsh Fire Women, Heather Graham has made an impact in the bowling department across 3 matches, taking 5 wickets in 50 balls (10.0 overs). She boasts an impressive best spell of 4/19, averaging 13.40 with a sharp strike rate of 10.00. Her economy rate sits at 8.04, highlighting her knack for striking at crucial moments.
Pitch:
Edgbaston offers true bounce and carries once the new ball loses its initial shine. Early on, overhead conditions can assist seamers with brief swing, but as the match progresses, the track dries out and creates footmarks that give spinners genuine turn in the later stages.
Weather:
Birmingham expects a mild day with temperatures peaking around 22°C and dipping to 10°C overnight. Sunny spells in the morning will give way to cloudier skies by the evening, accompanied by a light 8 mph westerly breeze and virtually no chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ellyse Perry, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Alana King, Linsey Smith, Jemima Spence, Sophie Devine, Sarah Bryce, Heather Graham, Freya Kemp, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Match Details:
Date – August 01, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on the Star Sports network.
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