The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Birmingham Phoenix v Oval Invincibles

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

What's the match?

Birmingham Phoenix host Oval Invincibles in the next match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 2.30pm BST on Sunday, August 13.

Where is the match taking place?

Birmingham Phoenix's home ground is Edgbaston in Birmingham. 

Who's got the form?

Two sides in the wrong half of the table.

Defending champions Oval Invincibles have only won one of their four matches to date, with defeats to Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers and a washed out clash with London Spirit derailing the first half of their campaign.

Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, are yet to pick up a win this season, with their one point coming from a rained-off meeting with Trent Rockets. They haven't been too far away from winning, however - against Manchester Originals, they came within two balls of defending 87 while they only lost to Welsh Fire after Shabnim Ismail's hattrick heroics.

What's the key matchup?

After a couple of disappointing batting innings, Birmingham Phoenix opted to mix things up against Welsh Fire, with Tess Flintoff replacing Eve Jones at the top of the order.

Flintoff responded with 55 runs off 45 deliveries, staying in the middle until the 98th ball of her side's chase before becoming the first victim of Ismail's burst.

The Australian scored a 16-ball half-century during the 2022/23 WBBL, so certainly has the potential to make an explosive start.

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Birmingham Phoenix take on Oval Invincibles [ECB/Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match but availability is described as limited. 

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

What's the weather forecast?

A dry day in the West Midlands. Temperatures topping out at 20 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

Oval Invincibles: Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lizzie Scott, Suzie Bates, Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield, Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli, Sophia Smale, Hannah Rainey, Cordelia Griffith, Claudie Cooper

What's the team news?

Dane van Niekerk sat out Oval Invincibles' game against Northern Superchargers through injury, with Suzie Bates captaining the team. Oval said the move was precautionary, but van Niekerk could well miss the trip to Birmingham Phoenix.

What are the possible starting XIs?

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

Oval Invincibles: Suzie Bates, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Paige Scholfield, Cordelia Griffith, Kira Chathli Mady Villiers, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Eva Gray

What are the odds?

Oval Invincibles are a best price of 8/11 for the win, with Birmingham Phoenix available at 10/11.

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Oval Invincibles were beaten by Northern Superchargers [ECB/Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

Oval Invincibles look thin with bat and ball. Home win.

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 match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.

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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