Birmingham Phoenix Women Seek First Victory Against Welsh Fire Women in The Hundred 2026
Birmingham Phoenix Women are set to face Welsh Fire Women in the 15th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST and will be broadcast across JioStar Network channels, with digital streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
What Happened
Heading into this contest, Birmingham Phoenix Women sit at the bottom of the tournament standings after failing to secure a win in their opening three games. They have recorded two losses and one match with no result. On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women hold sixth position on the points table with four points, having recorded one win and two losses in their three appearances so far.
Key Highlights
- Head-to-Head Record: In five previous meetings between the two sides, Birmingham Phoenix Women have won three matches while Welsh Fire Women have won two.
- Pitch Conditions: The surface at Edgbaston Stadium is anticipated to provide a balanced clash. Batters can utilize early true bounce before the track slows down to favor spin and change-of-pace bowling.
- Key Batter: Georgia Voll leads the batting effort for Welsh Fire Women, having scored 112 runs across three innings at an average of 37.33, including one half-century.
- Key Bowler: Heather Graham has taken five wickets in three matches for Welsh Fire Women, posting best bowling figures of 4/19 and an economy rate of 8.04.
- Predicted Birmingham Phoenix XI: Davina Perrin, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry (c), Annerie Dercksen, Jemima Spence (w), Fatima Sana, Alana King, Eva Gray, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer.
- Predicted Welsh Fire XI: Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Emily Arlott, Niamh Holland, Rhianna Southby (w), Sophia Smale, Grace Potts.
Why This Matters
This match offers Birmingham Phoenix Women an opportunity to gain ground from the bottom of the points table by securing their first victory of the 2026 campaign. Meanwhile, Welsh Fire Women can strengthen their position in the standings and build momentum with a second win of the season.
What to Watch Next
The fixture takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Viewers in India can watch the match live via JioStar Network channels or stream it through the JioHotstar app and website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the match between Birmingham Phoenix Women and Welsh Fire Women taking place?
The match will be played on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
What is the head-to-head record between these two teams?
Out of five matches played between them since August 2021, Birmingham Phoenix Women have won three, while Welsh Fire Women have won two.
Where can fans watch the live broadcast of the match in India?
The match will be broadcast on JioStar Network channels and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
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