Match Info

• Match: Oval Invincibles Women vs Welsh Fire Women
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Toss: Oval Invincibles Women (bat)
• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Oval Invincibles Women put in a complete performance to defeat Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs in Match 16 at the Kennington Oval. After losing captain Winfield-Hill on the first ball, the Invincibles responded through a brilliant 55 off 34 from Alice Capsey, while Marizanne Kapp's unbeaten 47 helped them to a total of 150/5. In response, Welsh Fire got a blazing 56 from Sophia Dunkley, but the rest of the batting collapsed and couldn't keep her company as wickets were tumbling down. Spinners Sophia Smale (3/20) and Amanda-Jade Wellington (2/8) did their damage and ripped through the Welsh Fire lineup, bowling them out for 111 in 97 balls, and sealed a comfortable win.

The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Points Table (After Match 16)

Match Info

• Match: Oval Invincibles Women vs Welsh Fire Women
• Venue: Kennington Oval, London
• Toss: Oval Invincibles Women (bat)
• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Oval Invincibles Women defeated Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs at home in London following a dominant performance. After winning the toss and choosing to bat on a solid pitch, the Invincibles were hugely successful, recording 150/5 in 100 balls, highlighted by innings from Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp. Welsh Fire Women chased but ultimately fell all out at 111 runs in 97 balls, following an explosive start from Sophia Dunkley, but a disciplined Oval bowling attack led by Sophia Smale and Amanda-Jade Wellington was too much to recover from. 

Oval Invincibles Women Innings: 150/5 in 100 balls

The Invincibles were dealt an early blow, losing captain Winfield-Hill off the first ball of the innings, but made a recovery through the quickfire play of rising star Alice Capsey, who scored 55 runs off 34 balls at an impressive strike rate of 161.76. Meg Lanning chipped in with a nice 23 off 14 balls before Marizanne Kapp propelled the Invincibles in high gear and ensured a competitive total with 47 runs off 32 balls. Supporting Kapp was Amanda-Jade Wellington with 17 runs off nine balls. The two late-inning explosions ensured a target of 150, especially considering the strong spells from Shabnim Ismail and Hayley Matthews.

Oval Invincibles Women Batting Highlights:

• Alice Capsey – 55 (34)
• Marizanne Kapp – 47* (32)
• Meg Lanning – 23 (14)

Welsh Fire Women Bowling Highlights:

• Shabnim Ismail – 2/20 (20 balls)
• Hayley Matthews – 2/9 (20 balls)
• Katie Levick – 1/30 (20 balls)

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Welsh Fire Women Innings:

Welsh Fire Women were set the stiff target of 151, and a blistering knock of 56 off 41 by Sophia Dunkley allowed the Welsh Fire to get away to a rapid start. However, partners continued to fall around Dunkley, and when she was dismissed for 56 (with the score on 90/6), the Welsh Fire collapsed quickly. The middle and lower order for Welsh Fire never found a way to get going, and no batter beyond Dunkley or anybody else passed 16. The batters struggled to score freely against the Oval Invincibles spinners and lost wickets regularly.

Welsh Fire Women Batting Highlights:

• Sophia Dunkley—56 56 (41)
• Hayley Matthews -12 (8)
• Katie George -16 (14)

Oval Invincibles Women Bowling Highlights:

• Sophia Smale - 3/20 (15 balls)
• Amanda-Jade Wellington - 2/8 (20 balls)
• Marizanne Kapp - 2/10 (20 balls)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Alice Capsey – 55 (34)
• Best Batter: Sophia Dunkley – 56 (41)
• Best Bowler: Sophia Smale – 3/20 (15)

Oval Invincibles had two close games and will be pleased to come on the right side of one of them. However, they will be hoping to get the small moments right if they are to get some extra points going forward.

OVL vs WEL Match Details

Date: August 6th 2023

Time:  10:30 PM IST

Venue: Oval

OVL vs WEL Weather Report

It will be cloudy and humid throughout this fixture.

OVL vs WEL Pitch Report

The nature of the new ground is uncertain but given the nature of the format, a flat pitch offering a lot of runs could be expected making it better for the side batting second.

OVL vs WEL Predicted Playing XII

WEL Playing XI

Joe Clarke, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Chris Cooke, David Willey, Tom Abell, Glenn Phillips, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Roleof Van Der Merwe, Ben Green

OVL Playing XI

Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Ross Whiteley, Sam Billings, Henrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, James Neesham, Sunil Narine, Adam Zampa

OVL vs WEL Key Players

Joe Clarke

Joe Clarke was a standout performer last year with some consistent scores in the top-order. He has done pretty well in the domestic season as well and a good season here could see him put pressure on the national team selectors.

Will Jacks

Will Jacks has made some movement in his career over the last year having got a chance with the England team. He will want to prove that he is a pretty good option with the ball and can also be consistent against good quality bowlers.

OVL vs WEL Match Tips

Oval could be backing themselves here with a side full of players who have been in good form in recent months.

Match Prediction: Oval Invincibles Will Win the Match