Match Details:
Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Mi London Women( BP-W vs MIL-W ), 32nd Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026
Date and Time: August 12, 02:00 am GMT / 07:30 pm IST / 03:00 pm local time
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
BP-W vs MIL-W Tips & Match Prediction:
Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Mi London Women Preview:
Birmingham Phoenix Women( BP-W ) is set to face MI London Women( MIL-W ) in their 32nd match during The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the The Edgbaston, Birmingham on Wednesday, August 12.
Birmingham Phoenix Women will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 32-run defeat against London Spirit Women in their previous match. Bowling first, Phoenix did a decent job of restricting Spirit to 140, with Alana King picking up two wickets. However, the chase never really got going. Davina Perrin scored 25 and Emma Lamb added 36, but regular wickets prevented Phoenix from building any momentum. The defeat was their third in a row and highlighted some of the issues they need to address.
Davina Perrin is expected to open alongside Tammy Beaumont. The pair have added 171 runs in six matches, although their strike rate of 98.30 suggests Phoenix need a faster start. Alice Capsey is likely to bat at No. 3 and has scored 77 runs in six games at a strike rate of 128. The slow scoring at the top has often put additional pressure on Ellyse Perry and Emma Lamb in the middle order.
Perry will be joined in the middle order by Emma Lamb, Annerie Dercksen and Jemima Spence. Perry managed just 10 in the previous game but remains Phoenix’s leading run-scorer this season with 161 runs at a strike rate of 130. Emma Lamb has been in particularly good form, scoring 128 runs across her last three innings, with scores of 45, 47 and 36. Her strike rate of 136.17 is the best among Phoenix’s regular batters, making her one of the key players to watch.
Bowling remains a major concern for Birmingham Phoenix Women. They have taken only 16 wickets in six matches, leaving the attack under pressure. Alice Capsey leads the wicket-taking charts for the team with five wickets from four games, while Alana King has four wickets after claiming two in the previous match. Fatima Sana and Linsey Smith have taken two wickets each in six games, but their high bowling average of 59.75 shows how difficult it has been for Phoenix to consistently contain opposition batters.
MI London Women also arrive after another disappointing result, losing to Trent Rockets Women by nine wickets in their previous game. Batting first, MI London could manage only 121 runs. Kira Chathli top-scored with 31 off 27 balls, while Alice Monaghan and Chinelle Henry contributed 27 runs each. Their bowlers then struggled to defend the modest total, with Tara Norris the only wicket-taker as Trent Rockets chased down the target with 18 balls remaining.
Hayley Matthews is expected to open with Kira Chathli. Matthews scored only 10 in the last match but remains an important part of the batting lineup, having made 105 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 120. Chathli’s 31 in the previous game took her total to 62 runs from five innings. Captain Hollie Armitage is likely to come in at No. 3 and has scored 90 runs at a strike rate of 102.
Amelia Kerr will anchor the middle order alongside Nicola Carey, Alice Monaghan and Chinelle Henry. Kerr scored 17 in the previous match but has been MI London’s standout batter this season, leading the team’s run-scoring with 173 runs at an impressive strike rate of 136.22. She has also contributed with the ball, taking five wickets at an economy rate of 7.92. Chinelle Henry has also been a major threat, scoring 136 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 143.15, the highest among MI London’s batters.
Matthews is also expected to lead the bowling attack alongside Kirstie Gordon, Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey. With 10 wickets this season, Matthews is MI London’s leading wicket-taker and will be one of the main threats for Phoenix’s batters. Gordon and Kerr have five wickets each, while Carey has taken three in seven matches.
Both teams enter this contest needing a turnaround. Birmingham Phoenix Women will be desperate to end their three-match losing streak, while MI London Women need a stronger all-round performance after another heavy defeat. With both sides struggling for consistency, the battle between Phoenix’s top order and MI London’s key all-rounders could prove decisive.
BP-W vs MIL-W Possible Playing XI:
Birmingham Phoenix Women: Davina Perrin, Tammy Beaumont, Ellyse Perry(c), Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb, Annerie Dercksen, Jemima Spence(w), Fatima Sana, Alana King, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer.
MI London Women: Hayley Matthews, Kira Chathli(w), Hollie Armitage(c), Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Kirstie Gordon, Tara Norris, Alexa Stonehouse.
BP-W vs MIL-W Recent 5 Match Performance:
Birmingham Phoenix Women:
L
W
L
L
L
MI London Women:
L
T
L
W
L
BP-W vs MIL-W Head-To-Head Records:
StatsMatchBP-W WonMIL-W WonNRTieOverall60600Recent 5 Matches50500BP-W vs MIL-W Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
BP-W vs MIL-W Pitch Report:
The pitch at Edgbaston, Birmingham is generally a balanced surface that offers something for both batters and bowlers in T20 cricket. Fast bowlers can expect some early swing and seam movement with the new ball, particularly under overcast conditions, while the true bounce allows batters to play their shots once they settle in. As the match progresses, the pitch becomes better for stroke-making, although slower balls and spinners who vary their pace can still be effective in the middle overs. Teams often prefer to bat first in T20s at this venue, with first-innings scores of 170-185 considered competitive, while totals above 190 can be difficult to chase.
BP-W vs MIL-W Weather Report:
The weather at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on August 12 at 3:00 PM local time is expected to be very warm and mostly sunny, with temperatures around 32°C. Rain chances should remain very low, making weather interruptions unlikely, while a light to moderate breeze may provide some relief from the heat. The warm conditions could make the match physically demanding for the players, but the dry surface should provide good playing conditions. Dew will not be a factor during the afternoon, and overall, the forecast looks excellent for cricket.
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Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Mi London Women Full Squad:
Birmingham Phoenix Women: Davina Perrin, Cordelia Griffith, Eve ONeill, Emma Lamb, Annerie Dercksen, Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry, Kayla Reyneke, Lucy Hamilton, Tammy Beaumont, Jemima Spence, Linsey Smith, Alana King, Esmae MacGregor, Phoebe Brett, Eva Gray, Lauren Filer.
MI London Women: Kira Chathli(w), Hayley Matthews, Hollie Armitage(c), Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Alice Monaghan, Chinelle Henry, Alice Davidson-Richards, Tara Norris, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Eleanor Threlkeld, Kalea Moore, Danielle Gregory, Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet
