The Hundred Women’s, 2021, Match 23, Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire are all set to cross swords in the 23rd match of the Women’s Hundred at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Phoenix are in a lot of strife as they are in a three-match losing streak.

In their previous match, Oval Invincibles thrashed them by eight wickets. The team, led by Amy Ellen Jones, are placed right at the bottom of the points table.

The Fire, on the other hand, need a win to get into the top two. They had won two games in a row against Manchester Originals and the Invincibles. However, they faced defeat against the Trent Rockets.

Match Details

Match – Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire – 23rd match

Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham

Time – 07:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Edgbaston has been a decent one for batting. Run-making hasn’t been all that tough. However, it has favoured the chasing teams to a large extent. Therefore, batting second should be the way forward for both teams.

Avg first innings score: 134 (3 matches in the Hundred at Edgbaston)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1, N/R – 0

Playing combinations

Birmingham Phoenix

Predicted XI

Evelyn Jones, Shafali Verma, Amy Ellen Jones (c & wk), Katie Mack, Erin Burns, Georgia Elwiss, Gwenan Davies, Phoebe Franklin, Isabelle Wong, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood

Bench– Emily Arlott, Thea Brookes, Marie Kelly, Ria Fackrell

Welsh Fire

Predicted XI

Bryony Smith, Hayley Matthews, Georgia Redmayne, Sarah Taylor(w), Sophie Luff(c), Georgia Hennessy, Piepa Cleary, Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Nicole Harvey, Hannah Baker

Bench– Alex Griffiths, Alice MacLeod, Sune Luus, Natasha Wraith, Lauren Filer

Probable best batter of the match

Hayley Matthews— Welsh Fire

Hayley Matthews has been outstanding for the Fire in the ongoing edition of the Women’s Hundred. She has been one of the major reasons behind her team’s two wins thus far. The West indies’ batter has notched 183 runs at an average of 45.75 and a strike rate of 127.97. She has a top score of an unbeaten 71.

Probable best bowler of the match

Hayley Matthews— Welsh Fire

While her performance with the bat has been stupendous, Matthews hasn’t flattered to deceive even with the ball in hand. She’s been the standout performer for the Fire with her slow off-breaks. In five matches, she has picked up seven wickets. Her economy rate of 1.05 is the best among her teammates. The Fire will be hoping for her to deliver.

Today’s match prediction: Welsh Fire to win the match.

Disclaimer: This 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.