Bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix, still winless after three matches, host Welsh Fire at Edgbaston on Saturday, August 1, at 11:00 AM local (3:30 PM IST).
Phoenix fell to a 24-run loss against table-topping Southern Brave last time out, with only Davina Perrin’s 52 offering resistance in the chase.
Welsh Fire arrive on the back of a loss of their own, beaten by Trent Rockets after Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt steered a dominant chase, but their season has otherwise included a big win over MI London.
BPH vs WEF Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Welsh Fire Women, 15th Match |
| Series | The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 1 August 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM BST local / 10:00 AM GMT / 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham. Birmingham Phoenix’s home ground. |
| Format | 100-ball innings per side, five sets of 20 balls, no bowler allowed more than two sets. |
| Captains | Ellyse Perry (Birmingham Phoenix), Sophie Devine (Welsh Fire) |
| Form | BPH: Winless in 3 matches (0 wins, 2 losses, 1 no-result), bottom of the table. Lost to Southern Brave by 24 runs last time out despite a 73-run stand between Davina Perrin and Tammy Beaumont. WEF: 1 win, 2 losses. Lost their opener to Southern Brave by 8 runs, beat MI London comfortably, then lost to Trent Rockets in their last outing. |
| H2H | These two sides have gone back and forth in recent seasons, with results at this ground and in Cardiff splitting fairly evenly in past meetings. Neither side’s current form gives a clear historical edge given how much both squads have changed. |
Dream11 Team for BPH vs WEF, 15th Match
Top Picks for BPH vs WEF, 15th Match
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll | WEF | Captain / Batter | Captain pick. Key contributor to Fire’s win over MI London. At 2x. |
| Ellyse Perry | BPH | VC / AR | Vice-Captain pick. Phoenix’s most reliable performer through a difficult start. At 1.5x. |
| Sophie Devine | WEF | Captain / AR | Welsh Fire’s captain, genuine two-way threat with bat and medium pace. |
| Davina Perrin | BPH | Batter | Top-scored with 52 in the loss to Southern Brave, a rare Phoenix bright spot. |
| Alana King | BPH | Bowler | Proven wicket-taking spin option, capable of turning a game on her own. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham. Birmingham Phoenix’s home ground. |
| Pitch Type | A balanced, flat surface that generally rewards batters once set, with some early assistance for seamers and turn available for spinners in the middle overs. |
| Scoring | Totals at Edgbaston have generally been competitive in the Women’s Hundred, in the 120-140 range depending on conditions. This is worth cross-checking against ESPNcricinfo Statsguru before publishing. |
| Pace vs Spin | Seamers such as Lauren Filer and Heather Graham should find some early movement, while Alana King’s leg-spin and Georgia Wareham’s off-spin are likely to be the standout middle-overs weapons on both sides. |
| Toss Factor | Edgbaston has not shown a strong toss bias in the Women’s Hundred this season, so expect captains to lean on conditions and team balance rather than a fixed script. |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 23°C (74°F), a pleasant Birmingham summer morning. |
| Sky | Clear and sunny throughout the day. |
| Rain Chance | Very low, roughly 5 percent. No weather interruptions expected. |
| Humidity | Moderate, with little expected impact on swing or player stamina. |
| Overall | Good batting and bowling conditions for both sides on a clear Birmingham morning. |
BPH vs WEF Toss Prediction
With no strong historical bias at this ground this season, expect the toss winner to assess conditions on the day rather than follow a fixed pattern.
**If Ellyse Perry (Birmingham Phoenix) wins, **she may look to bowl first in front of a home crowd, trusting Lauren Filer and Fatima Sana to make early inroads before backing her top order, including Davina Perrin and Tammy Beaumont, to chase down a target.
**If Sophie Devine (Welsh Fire) wins, **expect her to bat first, trusting Georgia Voll and the top order to set a competitive total before Heather Graham and Georgia Wareham try to defend it through the middle overs.
Injury and Team News
Birmingham Phoenix Women:
Birmingham Phoenix remain winless after three matches, with Davina Perrin’s 52 the standout individual contribution in the loss to Southern Brave. Captain Ellyse Perry was left stranded not out as the chase fell apart, and she will need more support from the middle order today. No injury concerns have been reported for the squad ahead of this fixture.
**Key players: **Ellyse Perry (c, vice-captain pick, Phoenix’s most reliable performer), Davina Perrin (top-scored in the last match with 52), Tammy Beaumont (experienced opener), Alana King (proven wicket-taking spin option), Annerie Dercksen (South African all-round debutant), Fatima Sana (Pakistan pace-bowling all-rounder).
**Predicted Birmingham Phoenix XI: **Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Davina Perrin, Emma Lamb, Ellyse Perry (c), Annerie Dercksen, Alana King, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Phoebe Brett, Mary Taylor.
Welsh Fire Women:
Welsh Fire will look to bounce back after a loss to Trent Rockets, having earlier beaten MI London comfortably. Captain Sophie Devine leads a squad with genuine depth in Freya Kemp, Georgia Wareham and Georgia Voll, all key contributors to the win over MI London. No injury concerns have been reported for the squad ahead of this fixture.
**Key players: **Sophie Devine (c, captain, genuine all-round threat), Georgia Voll (captain pick, key top-order contributor), Georgia Wareham (Australian all-rounder, leg-spin and clean hitting), Heather Graham (versatile all-round option), Freya Kemp (English all-round talent), Sarah Bryce (wicketkeeper-batter option).
**Predicted Welsh Fire XI: **Rhianna Southby, Georgia Voll, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Sarah Bryce (wk), Em Arlott, Abi Norgrove, Fi Morris, Sophia Smale.
