Match Details

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Toss: London Spirit Women (bat)
• Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025

London Spirit Women defeated Birmingham Phoenix Women by 88 runs following one of the more one-sided and lopsided matches at Edgbaston. The Spirit, who batted first after Birmingham won the toss, relatively easily made their way to a target of 164/6 from 100 balls, led by the entertaining 69 off 35 balls by Kira Chathli and some explosive hitting from Grace Harris (34 off 15). Emily Arlott (3/25) bowled excellently but sadly received little help and support from her teammates. After Canberra's total, the Phoenix was in for a shock, as having to face a disciplined London Spirit attack saw them collapse to 76 all out from only 79 balls. Charlie Dean (2/4) and Eva Gray (2/13) excelled for the Spirit and ensured the bonus point win.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Updated Points Table (After Match 18)

Key Stats

Birmingham Phoenix Women were beaten by London Spirit Women by 88 runs in Match 18 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Edgbaston. Chasing 165, Phoenix collapsed from 16/0 to 76 all out in 79 balls under the pressure. Before that, Kira Chathli's rapid 69 off 35 balls and Grace Harris's cameo of 34 off 15, propelled Spirit to a formidable total of 164/6. Although Emily Arlott took 3/25, Phoenix's batting unit only put up a mocking performance against a clearly disciplined bowling standout of Spirit. Here are the main reasons why Birmingham Phoenix Women lost the match:

1. London Spirit’s Batting Brilliance

London Spirit made a massive score of 164/6, putting them in a strong position. Kira Chathli cut a stunning 69 off only 35 balls, while Grace Harris provided late power with 25 off 11. Their fearless batting made a move that Phoenix struggled to match.

2. Birmingham Phoenix Batting Collapse

Phoenix never got going in the chase, crumbling to 76 all out. Emma Lamb top-scored with 23 off 13, but apart from Emily Arlott (10) and Amy Jones (10), None of their batters could build partnerships, and they slipped to 58/7 before collapsing further. The lack of resistance against disciplined bowling left them out of the contest.

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3. Spirit’s Disciplined Bowling and Fielding

London Spirit’s bowlers were precise, making run-scoring hard at every point. Eva Gray ended with 2/13 and captain Charlotte Dean ended with 2/16; Charli Knott was also successful with 1/7. Their accuracy, in conjunction with good fielding, ensured this was a complete win for the team.

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) is scheduled to meet London Spirit Women (LNS-W) in Match 18 of The Hundred Women's 2025 at Edgbaston on Sunday, August 17. Phoenix are currently struggling, sitting in seventh place with only one win from four matches, losing three consecutive matches since their opening match win. London Spirit is in third place with three wins and some consistency after a recent defeat. London Spirit has a 100% record against Phoenix.

BPH-W vs LNS-W: Match Details

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women
• Date: August 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 18

BPH-W vs LNS-W: Live Streaming Details

BPH-W vs LNS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Ailsa Lister, Sterre Kalis, Emily Arlott, Megan Schutt, Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker

London Spirit Women (LNS-W): Kira Chathli, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Cordelia Griffith, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean (c), Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray, Rebecca Tyson

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) will lock horns with London Spirit Women (LNS-W) in Match 18 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Sunday, August 17, at 7:00 PM IST. Phoenix are struggling at the seventh spot with just one win from four outings, having lost three on the bounce after starting their campaign with a victory over Trent Rockets Women. They will be desperate to find winning form again in front of their home crowd.

London Spirit Women, meanwhile, sit comfortably in third place with three wins under their belt. Despite their recent loss to Trent Rockets Women, the Charlotte Dean-led side has shown good balance across departments and will aim to bounce back strongly. Spirit are going into this match as favorites given their clean slate record against Phoenix.

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

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Birmingham Phoenix Women won – 0
  
• London Spirit Women won – 4
  
• No Result – 0
  

So far, London Spirit Women have been the dominant team in this rivalry, winning all four encounters, and will aim to improve their record at Edgbaston

BPH-W vs LNS-W: Pitch Report

The Edgbaston surface usually offers seamers some early movement so the Powerplay is tough for batters. Once you get past the Powerplay, conditions usually favor a more comfortable batting performance as the boundaries are shorter and offer value in terms of runs made for shots played. With weather conditions also in play, captains may prefer chasing under lights.

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BPH-W vs LNS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Ailsa Lister, Sterre Kalis, Emily Arlott, Megan Schutt, Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker

London Spirit Women (LNS-W): Kira Chathli, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Cordelia Griffith, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean (c), Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray, Rebecca Tyson

BPH-W vs LNS-W Match Preview

The 18th match of The Hundred Women's Competition 2025 will be played at Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket Ground, with the host Birmingham Phoenix facing the London Spirit women. Birmingham Phoenix, who have only won one of their four matches, will be desperate to put on a strong performance against the London Spirit women in this home match. On the other hand, the London Spirit women will be hoping to make an impressive comeback after losing their first game of the season. Last season, the London Spirit women were able to register a comfortable victory over the Birmingham Phoenix women in a game played at Lord's.

BPH-W vs LNS-W Match Details 

Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women – 18th Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Date & Time: 17th August 2025 at 07:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

BPH-W vs LNS-W Venue Stats

BPH-W vs LNS-W Pitch Report

The pitch in Birmingham 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-W vs LNS-W Weather Report

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

BPH-W vs LNS-W Last Five Matches 

BPH-W vs LNS-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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BPH-W vs LNS-W Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Women Probable Playing XIs

London Spirit Women Probable Playing XIs

Kira Chathli, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Cordelia Griffith, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean (c), Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray, Rebecca Tyson

Topmost Picks for BPH-W vs LNS-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix Women

• Em Arlott –  Em Arlott played well for Birmingham Phoenix women, finishing the innings with a top-score of 32 not out off 25 balls with three boundaries.
• Ellyse Perry –  Ellyse Perry offers balance with 243 runs at 123.97 SR and 9 wickets at an economy rate of 7.4

Top Picks – London Spirit Women

• Charli Knott – Charli Knott played well for the London Spirit women and finished the match achieving a top-score of 33 runs off 25 balls, with three fours and one six.
• Eva Gray –  Medium-pacer Eva Gray was the pick of the bowlers for the London Spirit women, taking 4 for 19 in her full quota of overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BPH-W vs LNS-W Dream11 Team:

Kira Chathli, Emma Lamb, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris(C), Charli Knott, Em Arlott(VC), Georgia Voll, Megan Schutt, Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn, Eva Gray

The Hundred Women 2025 BPH-W vs LNS-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Grace Harris, Charli Knott

Vice-captain – Ellyse Perry, Em Arlott

BPH-W vs LNS-W Probable Winners:

Given their current form, the London Spirit women are likely to win their match against the Birmingham Phoenix women. With Grace Harris, Issy Wong, Kiran Chathli, and Eva Gray in good form this season, team leadership will be hoping that the London Spirit women may provide a clinical effort with bat and ball. Considering the team combination, London Spirit Women is expected to win this match.