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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
Oval Invincibles Women beat Birmingham Phoenix Women by 45 runs
Oval Invincibles have remained undefeated against Birmingham Phoenix across four matches.
We are backing Oval Invincibles as the winners of this match.
Tournament: | The Hundred Women, 2024 |
Format: | 100-ball |
Venue: | The Oval, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 22.3°C|Cloudy |
The fourth edition of The Hundred Women's competition kicks off on Tuesday, July 23rd, featuring England's top players alongside international stars. The opening match will see Oval Invincibles face Birmingham Phoenix. The Invincibles hold a perfect record against Phoenix, and will be looking to extend their winning streak.
132/6 in 20.0 6.6
142/5 in 20.0 7.1
143/4 in 20.0 7.15
129/5 in 20.0 6.45
134/6 in 20.0 6.7
131/4 in 20.0 6.55
132/6 in 20.0 6.6
142/5 in 20.0 7.1
Oval Invincibles Women had a forgettable season last year. They finished fifth on the table with just 7 points and couldn’t make it to the playoffs. The Invincibles managed just three wins last year and will be hoping to start on a winning note this time.
South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp was their best player last season. As a batter, she scored 147 runs in 7 innings at an average of 29.40 and a strike rate of 123. She was also their leading wicket-taker, claiming 11 wickets at an economy of just 5.91. Oval will depend on Kapp’s performance this year too.
Alice Capsey is also our pick for the batter who can do well in this game. She is Oval’s second-highest run-getter ever, with 380 runs in 21 innings at a strike rate of 131.
Among the bowlers, Kapp will, of course, be the most important. But also watch out for Sophia Smale and Paige Scholfield. Smale took 5 wickets last season at an economy of 7.20, while Scholfield ended up with 8 wickets at 8.15. Both will be crucial for Oval’s success.
Alice Capsey has been in top form having scored 129 runs in the recently concluded series against New Zealand Women. She is also the second highest run-scorer for the Oval Invincibles having scored 380 runs in 21 matches. Given her recent form and her record against the Birmingham Phoenix (60 runs in 50 balls), we back Capsey to score over 20.5 runs in today's match.
Lauren Winfield-Hill (c & wk), Laura Harris, Georgie Boyce, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Joanne Gardner, Lizzie Scott, Mady Villiers, Ryana Macdonald Gay, Eva Gray, Sophia Smale
Sophia Smale, Amanda Jade Wellington, Alice Capsey, Paige Scholfield, Ryana Macdonald, Joanne Gardner, Mady Villiers, Marizanne Kapp, Lauren Winfield, Laura May Harris, Rachel Slater
Birmingham Phoenix Women finished last on the table in 2023. They couldn’t manage to win a single game and lost seven, ending the season with a miserable 73-run loss against London Spirit Women.
The takes are against them against the Invincibles, but they do have a few stars who can turn things around for them.
Superstar Ellyse Perry will lead Birmingham Phoenix this season, marking her return to the competition after an injury-induced absence last year. With a remarkable career spanning nearly 17 years, Perry has established herself as one of the greatest women's cricketers, with over 6,000 runs and 300 wickets in international cricket. Her exceptional batting and bowling abilities, coupled with her leadership skills, make her a valuable asset to the team and a formidable opponent for other franchises.
Amy Jones has been their most dependable batter since the start. She is their leading run-getter, with 465 runs across 21 matches at a strike rate of 137. Last year, she accumulated 163 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 129.
The experienced Sophie Devine was the leading run-getter for Birmingham last season, with 191 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 132.63.
The bowling unit will be led by Katie Levick (11 wickets in 7 innings last season at an economy of 6.81) and Emily Arlott (7 wickets in 7 innings last season at an economy of 7.86).
Unfortunately, their bowling unit looks a little thin on paper and most of the heavy lifting will have to be done by the batters.
Ellyse Perry has scored 134 runs in the six innings she has played for the Birmingham Phoenix (W). A highly experienced campaigner who can score runs in quick time and bats in the top order. We back Perry to score over 18.5 runs in today's match against the Invincibles (W).
Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry (c), Fran Wilson, Amy Jones (wk), Suzie Bates, Sterre Kalis, Chloe Brewer, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Katie Levick, Charis Pavely
Hannah Baker, Issy Wong, Amy Jones, Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Charis Pavely, Sterre Kalis, Katie Levick, Emily Arlott, Seren Smale, Suzie Bates
The Kennington Oval pitch in London generally favors batters. However, the pitch offers some assistance to bowlers, especially with the new ball. Seam bowlers can exploit conditions early on, while spinners will need to be precise to succeed. This will be the first match of the season at the venue, so a fresh and hard pitch is expected that will be great for batting once the new ball loses its shine.
The weather in London during the game will be mostly cloudy with a ing shower or two expected. The match might be halted or delayed due to the showers.
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The average first innings score at Kennington Oval in the Hundred Women's over the previous five matches is just 117. The highest total posted here last season was 155-6 by Oval Invincibles against Trent Rockets. The Invincibles won that match by 3 runs. We are expecting a competitive score in this game and the team batting first will be looking to set a score of around 140-150 runs.
Although Kennington Oval usually favors the side batting first, the rain prediction on the day of the match might tempt both captains to field first here.
Oval Invincibles have dominated their matches against Birmingham Phoenix, maintaining an undefeated record in their previous encounters. This winning streak gives them a psychological advantage heading into the match. While Birmingham Phoenix boasts a strong batting lineup, their bowling has been inconsistent. The home advantage also tips the scales in favor of Oval Invincibles.
If Ellyse Perry can lead from the front, maybe that will inspire Birmingham to do wonders. However, we reckon that Oval Invincibles, given their track record and overall strength, will start as favorites for this game.
We are backing Oval Invincibles as the winners of this match.
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