BPH-W Vs OVI-W, The Hundred 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips And Pitch Report | Birmingham Phoenix Women Vs Oval Invincibles Women

Date: August 12, 2025 | Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham | Time: 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 03:00 PM Local

The 10th clash of The Hundred Women’s 2025 promises to be a high-stakes showdown at Edgbaston, as Birmingham Phoenix Women host Oval Invincibles Women. Both sides enter this fixture under pressure, having endured rocky starts to their campaigns, and will be desperate to spark a turnaround.

In a tournament as short and unforgiving as The Hundred, momentum is everything. The Phoenix are looking to ignite their campaign at home, while the Invincibles — three-time champions — are out to prove that their early stumbles are merely temporary setbacks.

Current Form and Stakes

The Birmingham Phoenix, captained by Ellyse Perry, suffered a setback in their previous game and know that every point matters from here on. Their campaign so far has lacked the rhythm and dominance fans expect, but their squad has enough match-winners to turn things around.

For the Oval Invincibles, it’s unfamiliar territory. Known for starting strong and closing games clinically, they have instead slipped in crunch moments. Despite boasting a galaxy of international stars like Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp, they remain winless after two nail-biting losses. A win here could reignite their season and restore confidence in the camp.

Head-to-Head Record – Invincibles’ Unbeaten Streak

One of the biggest psychological hurdles for Birmingham Phoenix is their historical record against Oval Invincibles:

Matches Played	Phoenix Wins	Invincibles Wins	No Result
5	0	5	0

The Invincibles have never lost to the Phoenix in The Hundred Women’s history, a stat that will boost their morale despite current form struggles. For Phoenix, breaking this streak in front of their home crowd would be the perfect way to revive their campaign.

Team Analysis – Birmingham Phoenix Women

Captain: Ellyse Perry
Coach’s Game Plan: Utilize home advantage, control the middle overs with spin and pace variations, and maximize powerplay batting.

Strengths

World-class leadership: Perry’s calm demeanor under pressure and experience across formats is invaluable.
Batting firepower: Amy Jones and Emma Lamb can provide explosive starts, while Georgia Voll adds solidity.
Pace spearhead: Megan Schutt’s ability to swing the new ball and bowl yorkers at the death.

Concerns

Middle-order fragility: Collapse risk if early wickets fall.
Over-reliance on Perry: While a talisman, the team needs multiple players stepping up simultaneously.

Key Players to Watch

Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper-Batter): Known for aggressive stroke play in the powerplay.
Emma Lamb (Batter): Capable of both anchoring and accelerating innings.
Megan Schutt (Bowler): Wicket-taking threat in both powerplay and death overs.

Team Analysis – Oval Invincibles Women

Captain: Lauren Winfield-Hill
Coach’s Game Plan: Exploit Phoenix’s middle-order weakness, dominate powerplay batting, and use all-rounders to maintain flexibility.

Strengths

Star-studded core: Lanning, Kapp, and Capsey provide world-class quality in both departments.
Versatile bowling attack: Tash Farrant’s left-arm swing, Amanda-Jade Wellington’s spin, and Kapp’s seam bowling.
Big-game temperament: Proven track record in knockout matches.

Concerns

Finishing games: Recent losses have exposed lapses in pressure moments.
Over-dependence on top order: Middle-lower order yet to fire consistently.

Key Players to Watch

Meg Lanning (Batter): One of the best readers of the game; dangerous if she gets set.
Marizanne Kapp (All-rounder): Capable of changing matches with bat or ball single-handedly.
Alice Capsey (All-rounder): Young, fearless, and a strike-rate booster.

Edgbaston Pitch & Conditions Report

Edgbaston is traditionally a balanced surface, offering something for everyone.

Early Overs: New ball movement for pacers; expect swing under lights.
Spinners: Grip and bounce help in middle overs.
Batting: True bounce makes shot-making easier after the first 20–25 balls.
Boundaries: Short square boundaries encourage high scoring in the powerplay.
Dew Factor: Chasing teams often benefit from easier batting conditions late in the evening.

Average First Innings Score: 135–145 runs.
Winning Trend: Teams batting second hold a slight advantage.

Key Tactical Battles

1. Megan Schutt vs Meg Lanning

A clash between two cricketing brains — Schutt’s inswingers vs Lanning’s impeccable timing.

2. Ellyse Perry vs Marizanne Kapp

Two of the finest all-rounders in women’s cricket, each capable of delivering match-defining performances.

3. Amy Jones vs Tash Farrant

Jones’ attacking intent against Farrant’s disciplined swing bowling could set the tone for Phoenix’s innings.

Possible Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Women

Georgia Voll
Emma Lamb
Marie Kelly
Ellyse Perry (c)
Amy Jones (wk)
Sterre Kalis
Em Arlott
Megan Schutt
Hannah Baker
Mary Taylor
Millie Taylor

Oval Invincibles Women

Lauren Winfield-Hill (c/wk)
Meg Lanning
Alice Capsey
Marizanne Kapp
Paige Scholfield
Joanne Gardner
Phoebe Franklin
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Tash Farrant
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Sophia Smale

Fantasy Cricket – Dream11 Prediction

Top Picks

Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Lauren Winfield-Hill
Batters: Emma Lamb, Meg Lanning, Georgia Voll
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Em Arlott, Tash Farrant

Captaincy Options:

Option 1: Marizanne Kapp (c), Ellyse Perry (vc)
Option 2: Amy Jones (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill (vc)

Backup Picks: Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophia Smale.

Match Prediction

Given current form and historical dominance, the Oval Invincibles might start as slight favourites. However, with home advantage and the motivation to break a 5-match losing streak against the Invincibles, the Birmingham Phoenix cannot be underestimated.

Prediction: Oval Invincibles to edge a close contest — unless Perry’s Phoenix rise to the occasion with a complete team performance.