The Hundred Women’s 2025 Match 7: SOB-W vs BPH-W head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Southern Brave Women (SOB-W) are scheduled to play Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) in Match 7 of The Hundred Women's 2025 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Sunday, August 10. Southern Brave have catapulted themselves to third position on the points table with a six-wicket victory against Manchester Originals. An all-round performance from them demonstrated superb batting depth plus a disciplined bowling effort, thus paving a way for the season ahead to be challenging for the opponents.

In the same vein, Birmingham Phoenix also got off to a flying start by overcoming Trent Rockets in their first outing. Emma Lamb’s attacking innings, along with Ellyse Perry’s experienced leadership, were essential factors behind their triumph. The fact that both teams have not suffered any defeats makes this encounter a battle of high quality, as each side would like to remain unbeaten and improve their position in the league table.

SOB-W vs BPH-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 3
  
• Southern Brave Women won – 2
  
• Birmingham Phoenix Women won – 1
  
• No Result – 0
  

Southern Brave have the scalps of the rivals on their record, as they easily defeated the opponents in two of the past three encounters.

SOB-W vs BPH-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at The Rose Bowl is said to be amongst the most competitive in the country and it caters to all players. Fast bowlers, in particular, are having a ball here due to the bounce and movement available with the new ball. Batters who survive the early challenge may reap the benefits later on in the innings, so rotating the strike is crucial. Due to the balanced conditions, carrying out the execution of plans will be the most important factor to win the match.

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SOB-W vs BPH-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Southern Brave Women:

Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams (c), Mady Villiers, Rhianna Southby (wk), Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman

Birmingham Phoenix Women:

Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Em Arlott, Megan Schutt, Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker