Birmingham Phoenix Men won by a narrow margin of four wickets and limited time to complete their 181 run chase with just two balls remaining in the 10th match of The Hundred 2025. Donovan Ferreira was at the forefront of the Invincibles' charge with a sensational 63 off only 29 balls and Jordan Cox's support of 44 off 30 gave the Invincibles the score of 180/8. However, the home team's stay in the match competition was secured by Liam Livingstone's magnificent counterattack supported by Will Smeed's rapid fifty. Oval's bowling, despite good initial results, fell apart under pressure and they lost the game in the death overs. Here are the main reasons why the Birmingham Phoenix Men lost the match:

1. Liam Livingstone’s Unstoppable Assault

Livingstone blasted 69 not out off only 27 balls as he tore apart the Invincibles’ bowling with his precision hitting. His brutal 26 runs in five balls off Rashid Khan completely turned the momentum, leaving the bowlers with no response at the very end.

2. Rashid Khan’s Record-Worst Spell

Rashid Khan, usually the Invincibles’ trump card, endured a nightmare outing—conceding 59 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket. This was his most expensive spell in T20 cricket and the men’s Hundred, which proved decisive in letting Phoenix chase freely.

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3. Inconsistent Batting Foundation

Even with a scorecard of 180/8 the Invincibles lost vital wickets in the powerplay and struggled to build an innings, meaning they didn’t have the benefit of creating a solid batting platform to put on a really imposing total. This allowed Phoenix to have an achievable target.

Oval Invincibles Women bounced back from their recent defeat to seal a 22-run win against Birmingham Phoenix Women at Edgbaston. Invincibles batted first, posting a total of 174/5 in 100 balls, with Alice Capsey top scoring with a rapid 52 off 29, along with good support from Meg Lanning (36 off 19). While Phoenix started their innings in a steady fashion, the pressure from Amanda-Jade Wellington (2-27) and Marizanne Kapp (1-22) reaped sufficient breakthroughs to lower that momentum. Although Ellyse Perry's 29 off 16 and Ailsa Wister's unbeaten 33 off 18 gave hopes to Phoenix's run chase, they ended the innings on 152/6. This win for Invincibles places them into fourth position on the table, giving them a glimmer of hope that qualification remains alive.

The Hundred Women 2025 – Points Table

Key Stats

Match Info

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Oval Invincibles Women
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Toss: Oval Invincibles Women won the toss and opted to bat.
• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• Result: Oval Invincibles Women won by 22 runs.

The Oval Invincibles Women won a comprehensive victory over the Birmingham Phoenix Women by 22 runs in match 10 of the Hundred Women's Competition 2025. After electing to bat first, the Invincibles posted a score of 174/5 in 100 balls, thanks to a fantastic 52 off 29 from Alice Capsey and 36 off 19 from Lanning. In reply, Birmingham Phoenix Women had some resistance with Ellyse Perry 29 (16) and Ailsa Lister 33* (18), but could only get to 152/6 against a solid bowling attack from the Invincibles.

Oval Invincibles Women innings: 174/5 (100 balls)

Skipper Winfield-Hill (33 off 27) and Meg Lanning (36 off 19) got the innings off to a blistering start before Alice Capsey took center stage with a brilliant 52 off 29 balls, including 8 fours and 1 six. Paige Scholfield (25* off 16) chipped in at the end to contribute to the Invincibles' commanding total.

Batting Highlights - OVLW:

• Alice Capsey - 52 (29)
• Winfield-Hill - 33 (27)
• Meg Lanning - 36 (19)

Bowling Highlights - BRMW:

• Hannah Baker - 2/24 (20)
• Em Arlott - 2/25 (15)
• Megan Schutt - 1/34 (20)

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Birmingham Phoenix Women innings: 152/6 (100 balls)

In pursuit of 175, Phoenix lost two early wickets—but Perry's 29 from 16 and Lister's 33* from 18 kept their hopes alive. However, Amanda-Jade Wellington having 2/27 and a good spell from Marizanne Kapp (1/22) ensured the hosts would fall short of their target by 22 runs.

Batting highlights—BRMW:

• Ellyse Perry - 29 (16)
• Ailsa Lister - 33* (18)
• Emma Lamb - 25 (19)

Bowling highlights - OVLW:

• Amanda-Jade Wellington - 2/27 (20)
• Marizanne Kapp - 1/22 (20)
• Tash Farrant - 1/36 (20)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Alice Capsey – 52 (29)
• Best Batter: Alice Capsey – 52 (29)
• Best Bowler: Amanda-Jade Wellington – 2/27 (20 balls)

Birmingham Phoenix will play against Oval Invincibles in Match 10 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Edgbaston on Tuesday, August 12. Phoenix are currently sitting at seventh in the table after losing both of their opening matches and are aiming to get their first victory. The Invincibles have won both of their games so far and are top of the standings with eight points.

BPH vs OVI: Match Details

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles 
• Date: August 12, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Tournament: The Hundred Men's 2025 – Match 10

BPH vs OVI: Live streaming Details

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BPH vs OVI: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH):
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke (w), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Oval Invincibles (OVI):
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (w/c), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

The Hundred Men’s 2025 journey goes on with the 10th game between Birmingham Phoenix and Oval Invincibles at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Tuesday, August 12. The first two matches of the competition were not very successful for Phoenix, as they lost both times and currently occupy the seventh position in the table. So, they will certainly try to return to the winning track in front of their home fans and claim their first victory. Meanwhile, the Oval Invincibles have been excellent, winning both their matches and leading the table with eight points.

BPH vs OVI: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 04
  
• Won by Birmingham Phoenix: 03
  
• Won by Oval Invincibles: 01
  
• No Result: 00
  

BPH vs OVI: Pitch Report

Edgbaston tends to be a fair surface throughout, offering a good contest between the batters and bowlers. The record first-innings score at this ground is approximately 145 and the team batting second has had the upper hand in recent times. Thus, the captains winning the toss may choose to bowl first so that they can take advantage of any early movement and judge the conditions before setting off in the chase.

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BPH vs OVI: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH):
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke (w), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Oval Invincibles (OVI):
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (w/c), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

The Hundred 2025 starts. The 10th game of the tournament will see Manchester Originals taking on London Spirit, with two sides that are bursting with star names. The 100-ball matches are action-packed and short, so it will be fireworks from some of the best batters and fast bowlers in world cricket under the lights at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

MATCH DETAILS

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles, The Hundred 2025
• Date & Time: 12 August 2025, 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Live: Star Sports Network & FanCode

Players to Watch Out For

Birmingham Phoenix

• Will Smeed (Opener) : Hard hitter at the top, and can get boundaries from nowhere to give Somerset a flying start.
• Liam Livingstone (Captain & All-Rounder) : A match-winner with the bat and ball, he is capable of both leaving the ground and containing a batsman into submission.
• Benny Howell (All-Rounder) : Efficient with the ball changing his variations and useful runs down the order, a handy all-round asset.
• Trent Boult (Fast Bowler) :picks early wickets with his swing, seam and control over the powerplay.

Oval Invincibles

• Will Jacks (Opener): Can play some attacking cricket from ball 1 itself and can use the bowlers to his advantage right away.
• Sam Curran (All-Rounder) : A reliable all-rounder who hits sixes in the death overs as well can deliver crucial wickets with the ball.
• Rashid Khan (Spinner): One of the most difficult bowlers to face, his bag full of tricks and variations can put a hard stop to any scoring momentum
• Fast Bowler : Jason Behrendorff (Age 28, Left-Arm Great who looks to strike early and ties up the back-end of the innings). 

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BPH vs OVI Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

BPH vs OVI Match Preview

The Hundred Men's Competition 2025 is underway. Birmingham Phoenix will return to Edgbaston for another domestic game as they seek their first win of The Hundred 2025. They lost by six wickets in their first game on this ground. The Oval Invincibles will be carrying winning momentum into Birmingham. They have won two consecutive games in a row, completely outperforming the opposition in every aspect.

BPH vs OVI Match Details 

Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles – 10th Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Date & Time: 12th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

BPH vs OVI Venue Stats

BPH vs OVI Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston Stadium is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

BPH vs OVI Weather Report

The climate at Birmingham is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

BPH vs OVI Last Five Matches

BPH vs OVI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BPH vs OVI Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff

Topmost Picks for BPH vs OVI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

• Joe Clarke –  Joe Clarke scored 36 runs off 27 balls, hitting 4 fours, at a strike rate of 133.33 
• Benny Howell –  Benny Howell bowled 4 overs, conceding 17 runs and taking 1 wicket, at an economy rate of 4.25.

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles

• Tom Banton – Will Jacks scored 61 runs off 26 balls, hitting 10 fours, at a strike rate of 234.62. 
• Rashid Khan –  Rashid Khan bowled 4 overs, conceding 19 runs and taking 3 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.75.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BPH vs OVI Dream11 Team:

Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Liam Livingstone(VC), Sam Curran(C), Benny Howell, Tim Southee, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Jason Behrendorff

The Hundred Men 2025 BPH vs OVI Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Sam Curran, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Liam Livingstone, Rashid Khan

BPH vs OVI Probable Winners:

Birmingham Phoenix are eager to win. They have a few of the best T20 bowlers on their roster. However, the home team will face a shaky batting lineup and the opposition's strong, in-form bowling attack. The Invincibles will have a slight advantage going into this match and will begin as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles is expected to win this match.