The Hundred 2025 starts. The 16th game of the tournament will see Birmingham Phoenix vs 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 United Kingdom. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

Match info:

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit, 18th Match – The Hundred 2025
• Date: 17/08/2025
• Time: 10:30 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham United Kingdom

Players to watch out:

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH)

• Liam Livingstone (c) : The dominant allrounder, and captain who can turn a game as a power hitter and leg spinner.
• Trent Boult : The world-class fast bowler that swings the new ball and gets out key batsmen.
• Will Smeed:Young English opener in likes to come out guns blazing with the first delivery.
•  Benny Howell : Crafty all-rounder with changes in his bowling and comes handy down the order

London Spirit (LNS):

• David Warner : Aggressive batsman, a ferocious opener who can give the start for the team.
• New Zealand Kane Williamson (c) : Calming and classy bat who anchors the innings, able to steer chases in the right direction.
• Jamie Overton: a power hitter all rounder who lends strength to the middle order.
• Liam Dawson: Dependable spinner and lower order batsman adds balance.

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BPH vs LNS Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

London Spirit Probable Playing XIs

Jamie Smith (wk), David Warner, Kane Williamson (c), Ashton Turner, Ollie Pope, Jamie Overton, Sean Dickson, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall

The Welsh Fire Men have suffered a heavy defeat, losing by 83 runs against the Oval Invincibles Men in Match 16 in The Hundred 2025, at the Oval. Invincibles set a new record of 226/4, thanks to Jordan Cox's brilliant innings of 86 not out from 29 balls; in reply, Welsh Fire were bowled out for just 143 in 93, with only Jonny Bairstow making a telling contribution with his fifty. The result was a clear indication of the difference in quality and execution between the two teams. Here are the main reasons why the Welsh Fire Men lost the match.

1. Record-Breaking Batting by Oval Invincibles (226/4)

Jordan Cox put in a phenomenal performance and finished with an unbeaten 86 from just 29 balls, which included 10 sixes. His innings helped lift the Invincibles to a record total of 226/4, the highest ever team score in the men's Hundred. Will Jacks (38 from 28) and Tawanda Muyeye (33 from 15) gave a blazing opening, energizing that extraordinary total.

2. Fire’s batting collapse despite Bairstow’s fifty

When chasing 227, Welsh Fire made a shaky start, with Eskinazi, Smith, and Wells falling early. Jonny Bairstow gave effort with a rapid 50 off 28 balls, but when he fell, the rest of the lineup crumbled under scoreboard pressure.

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3. Tom Curran’s devastating spell

Tom Curran 4/15 tore Fire’s middle order apart, thus no revival was possible. Alongside Jason Behrendorff (3/20), the Invincibles’ bowlers kept control, preventing any meaningful partnerships beyond Bairstow and Kohler-Cadmore.

In Match 16 of The Hundred Men's 2025, Oval Invincibles will face off against Welsh Fire at the Kennington Oval, London, on Saturday, August 16, at 10:30 PM IST. The Invincibles are off to a great start, winning 2 of their 3 matches and currently topping the table with a huge NRR of 2.085 . Welsh Fire have struggled with just 1 win from 3 games and sit in 6th position. Sam Billings' side has a strong head-to-head advantage and Tom Ambell's team needs to play perfectly to get the win.

OVI vs WEF: Match Details

• Match: Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire
• Date: August 16, 2025
• Time: 10:30 PM IST
• Venue: Kennington Oval
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 16

OVI vs WEF: Live Streaming Details

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OVI vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs

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

Welsh Fire (WEF): Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith

Oval Invincibles (OVI) are going to face Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 16 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at the Kennington Oval, London, on Saturday, August 16, at 10:30 PM IST. The Invincibles have gotten off to a great start by winning two out of three matches and at the moment, they are at the top of the points table with a good NRR of 2.085. On the other hand, Welsh Fire have had a tough time in the competition with only one victory in three matches and occupy the 6th spot.

Sam Billings-led the Invincibles, who have a powerful batting lineup supported by the all-round depth, whereas Tom Abell's Welsh Fire would be quite anxious to get back on track after their last outing, where they managed to win the game. Considering the Oval-based side enjoys a very dominant head-to-head record, the Fire will certainly have to play almost flawlessly to overthrow the home team.

OVI vs WEF: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Oval Invincibles won – 3
  
• Welsh Fire won – 0
  
• Tied – 1
  

The Invincibles have a better record in this fixture, where most of the time, the Invincibles have come out triumphant in their clashes with the Fire, having won three out of four games, and the Fire have yet to register any wins against the Invincibles.

OVI vs WEF: Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval in London is a batting-friendly venue, making it possible to post and chase massive scores. Dew in the second innings often makes it harder for bowlers to grip the ball, giving a significant advantage to power hitters and making chases even more favorable.

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OVI vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs

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

Welsh Fire (WEF): Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith

The Hundred 2025 starts. The 16th game of the tournament will see Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire 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 Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

Match Details – OVI vs WEF, 16th 100B, The Hundred 2025

• Date & Time: Today, 10:30 PM IST
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Teams: Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire

Players to watch out:

Oval Invincibles:

• Will Jacks : The Feisty opener can provide a blistering start to the side with his fearless stroke-play.
• Sam Curran : Dynamic all-rounder left-arm swing bowler and destructive lower-order hitting
• Rashid Khan: One of the best leg-spinners in the world, known to strangle oppositions in the middle overs and for picking up crucial wickets.
• Jason Behrendorff : A left-arm pacer who seems to swing the new ball and picks wickets upfront.

Welsh Fire:

• Steve Smith (Middle Order) :Reliable, the veteran guy who can find form anywhere in the world and anchors your innings with building partnerships.
• Jonny Bairstow : Attacking top-order batsman who can also keep wicket; strikes at high strike-rates in powerplays.
• Tom Abell : Dependable captain and middle order batter to ensure problematic situations are smoothed
• Riley Meredith: Express quick bowler known for the ability to generate bounce and pace

ALSO READ:The Hundred 2025: OVI vs WEF Dream11 Prediction 16th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

OVI vs WEF Probable Playing XIs:

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, Paul Walter, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull

OVI vs WEF Match Preview

Few pundits expected the Oval Invincibles' perfect start to the Men's Hundred to end when they faced Birmingham Phoenix on Tuesday, but that is exactly what happened at Edgbaston after Liam Livingstone hit the squad to victory. As a result, the swagger that was emanating from the players at The Oval in previous games might become slightly muted as they look to rebound quickly and return to winning ways against Welsh Fire.

OVI vs WEF Match Details 

Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire – 16th Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date & Time: 16th August 2025 at 10:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

OVI vs WEF Venue Stats

OVI vs WEF Pitch Report

The pitch at Kennington Oval 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.

OVI vs WEF Weather Report

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

OVI vs WEF Last Five Matches

OVI vs WEF Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: The Hundred 2025: OVI-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Prediction 16th Match

OVI vs WEF Probable Playing XIs:

Oval Invincibles Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Chris Green, Paul Walter, David Payne, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull

Topmost Picks for OVI vs WEF Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Oval Invincibles

• Will Jacks –  Will Jacks scored 24 runs off 24 balls, hitting 2 fours, at a strike rate of 100. 
• Rashid Khan –  Rashid Khan bowled 4 overs, conceding 11 runs and taking 3 wickets, at an economy rate of 2.75.

Top Picks – Welsh Fire

• Steve Smith – Steve Smith scored 26 runs off 22 balls, hitting 4 fours, at a strike rate of 118.34. 
• Riley Meredith –  Riley Meredith bowled 4 overs, conceding 9 runs and taking 4 wickets, at an economy rate of 2.68.

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

Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith, Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Donovan Ferreira, Sam Curran(C), Chris Green(VC), David Payne, Rashid Khan, Riley Meredith, Saqib Mahmood

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

Captain – Sam Curran, Will Jacks

Vice-captain – Chris Green, Steve Smith

OVI vs WEF Probable Winners:

Despite winning their first game of the season, Welsh Fire are expected to face a struggling Oval Invincibles in this match. We expect a convincing home victory. Considering the team combination, Oval Invincibles is expected to win this match.