The Hundred Women's 2024: Match 5, LNS-W vs BPH-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between LNS-W vs BPH-W?
London Spirit Women take on Birmingham Phoenix Women in game 5 of The Hundred on Saturday, July 27.
The fifth match of the fourth edition of the Women's Hundred will witness an encounter between the London Spirit and the Birmingham Phoenix at the iconic Lord's in London on July 27, 2024.
Heather Knight & Co. are coming off an emphatic six-wicket win in their previous game against Southern Brave. Knight played a captain knock to chase down the target of 152 runs and won the game with three balls to spare. Erin Burns was also good with the ball as she picked up two crucial wickets in the first innings.
On the other hand, the Birmingham-based team suffered a 45-run defeat in their opening game of the competition against Oval Invincibles Women. For Oval, Paige Scholfield and Alice Capsey played impressive innings to post a total of 150 runs. In reply, the Ellyse Perry-led side faced a batting collapse and were bundled out for 105 runs.
Match Details
| Match | London Spirits Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women, Match 5, Women's Hundred 2024 |
| Venue | Lord's, London |
| Date & Time | July 27, Saturday, 7:30 pm IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode, Sony Liv (app and website) |
Pitch Report
Lord's Cricket Ground has traditionally favored batters while evening matches under floodlights often give bowlers an advantage. The team that wins the toss will likely choose to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target and put pressure on the opposition during their chase.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Won by London Spirit Women | 3 |
| Won by Birmingham Phoenix Women | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | 23 July, 2021 |
| Most-recent Fixture |
24 August 2023 |
Probable Playing XIs
London Spirits Women: Meg Lanning, Georgia Redmayne(w), Heather Knight(c), Danielle Gibson, Erin Burns, Cordelia Griffith, Charlotte Dean, Eva Gray, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris
Birmingham Phoenix Women: Suzie Bates, Sterre Kalis, Ellyse Perry(c), Sophie Devine, Amy Jones(w), Seren Smale, Emily Arlott, Issy Wong, Charis Pavely, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Heather Knight
Skipper Heather Knight could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Birmingham Phoenix. The 33-year-old looked in fine touch against Southern Brave as she played a match-winning innings of 65 runs to help her side win their opening game by six wickets.
Probable Best Bowler: Emily Arlott
Emily Arlott could be the best bowler in the upcoming match against London Spirit Women. The 26-year-old pacer scalped two wickets in the last match against Oval Invincibles. The seamer looked good with her line and lengths and will be hoping for a similar performance in this game.
Today's Match Prediction: Defending team to win
Scenario 1
London Spirit Women win the toss and opt to bat first.
Powerplay Score: 40-50
LNS-W: 140-150
London Spirit Women to win the match.
Scenario 2
Birmingham Phoenix Women win the toss and opt to bat first.
Powerplay Score: 30-40
BPH-W: 130-140
Birmingham Phoenix Women to win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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