The Hundred 2025 Match 24: BPH vs WEF head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire will meet in a must-win match on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Edgbaston. This will be Match No. 24 of The Hundred Men's tournament. Both teams are in a difficult situation in terms of their tournaments, with Welsh Fire having just lost a close game to Southern Brave. Another loss here would eliminate Welsh Fire from the tournament. Both teams have to consider this majority a do-or-die battle.

As for Birmingham Phoenix, they have just eight points through their matches up to this point, so they will also be under pressure. To stay in the hunt for the next round, Liam Livingstone’s men must win their remaining three fixtures, which would take them to the qualification mark of 20 points. With both sides desperate for survival, fans can expect a fiery contest at Edgbaston, where every run and wicket will matter significantly.

BPH vs WEF: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 4
  
• Won by Birmingham Phoenix: 3
  
• Won by Welsh Fire: 1

BPH vs WEF: Pitch Report

The Edgbaston pitch will offer some assistance early to seamers when the clouds are around. Batters will find it difficult in the first few overs but once set, they will get good value for their shots on this true surface. Partnerships will matter and both sides will be looking to exploit these conditions tactically.

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BPH vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH): Joe Clarke (wk), Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone (c), Louis Kimber, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult

Welsh Fire (WEF): Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Chris Green, Saif Zaib, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Matt Henry