The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Birmingham Phoenix v London Spirit

Team news, key matchups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

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What's the match?

Birmingham Phoenix host London Spirit in the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Thursday, August 24.

Where is the match taking place?

Birmingham Phoenix's home ground is Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Who's got the form?

The two bottom sides in the women's competition have endured miserable campaigns, with a single win between them.

London Spirit's 21-run victory over Oval Invincibles is their only success so far, while Phoenix's only point came in a washout against Trent Rockets.

Only Amy Jones and Sophie Devine have fired with the bat, with Phoenix never recovering from the late loss of Ellyse Perry ahead of the tournament. Overseas fast bowler Tess Flintoff has only taken three wickets, two more than Devine.

What's the key matchup?

Spirit's two abandonments mean that they have only played five matches, so their batting lineup will feel short-changed by their tournament numbers.

Heather Knight is due a score, having missed last year's competition with a hip issue, while Richa Ghosh is a far better player than her competition stats suggest.

Katie Levick has been Birmingham's key bowler; she has 10 wickets to her name.

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Richa Ghosh is key for Spirit [Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

Tickets are on sale for this game, with availability listed as "limited".

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A dry day in Birmingham, albeit cloudy, with highs of 19 degrees Celsius. 

What are the squads?

Birmingham Phoenix: Amy Jones, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Sophie Devine, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick, Eve Jones, Abtaha Maqsood, Erin Burns, Chloe Brewer, Sterre Kalis, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Charis Pavely, Tess Flintoff

London Spirit: Heather Knight, Amelia Kerr, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Grace Harris, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro, Sophie Luff, Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland, Richa Ghosh, Lauren Filer, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan

What's the team news?

Issy Wong hasn't played for Phoenix since August 13 and has struggled for rhythm this season, but she is part of the England squad to face Sri Lanka so could be given an opportunity on Thursday.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Birmingham Phoenix: Sophie Devine, Eve Jones, Amy Jones, Erin Burns, Sterre Kalis, Tess Flintoff, Abbey Freeborn, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick

London Spirit: Grace Harris, Dani Gibson, Amelia Kerr, Heather Knight, Richa Ghosh, Grace Scrivens, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris, Lauren Filer

What are the odds?

London Spirit are heavy favourites at 4/6, with Birmingham Phoenix outsiders at 13/10.

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Emily Arlott was excellent last time out for Phoenix [Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

London Spirit should win comfortably.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

This game will also be carried live on BBC Two, as well as on the BBCiPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. 

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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