London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix at London (Lord’s) on 30 August (15h00) The twenty-second women’s match of ‘The Hundred’ tournament was a ‘must win’ match for Phoenix to qualify for the ‘Play-offs’ – which they failed to do. An extraordinary match unfolded, as Spirit’s memorable four-wicket win knocked Phoenix out of the tournament. Some of the ‘world’s best batters’
Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals at Edgbaston on 28 August (15h30) The twentieth women’s match of ‘The Hundred’ tournament was billed for Phoenix to secure their place in the ‘Play-offs’ as one of the top-three teams. Originals skipper Kate Cross later said her team ‘had nothing to lose’ to keep their chances alive to play in those
Birmingham Phoenix vs Northern Superchargers at Edgbaston on 19 August (15h30) A record crowd (13,087) turned-out to see women’s cricket played at Edgbaston; the eleventh women’s match of ‘The Hundred.’ After the match, Charles Dagnall interviewed match hero, Australian Sophie Molineux (POTM). Bowling for Phoenix, she ‘held her nerve’ in front of the home crowd by ‘controlling her breathing.’ When
Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets at Edgbaston on 15 August (15h00) With both teams having won their first match, the seventh women’s match of ‘The Hundred’ was billed by commentators as a ‘local Midlands Derby.’ POTM match hero Amy Jones (pictured) who made top score (44* not out) complemented batting partner Ellyse Perry who struck
Welsh Fire vs Birmingham Phoenix at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 13 August (14h30) Phoenix ‘comprehensively won’ the fourth women’s match of ‘The Hundred.’ Over 300 runs were scored and ten wickets fell, during a top-drawer match with spectacular catches. POTM: Australia’s Ellyse Perry’s half-century, hitting 58 runs (from 31 balls) earned ‘Hero of the Match’ medal for making
New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine has been named captain of Birmingham Phoenix’s women’s team for The Hundred. Devine recently captained the White Ferns in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia and is currently ranked the number one all-rounder in the ICC T20 International (T20I) rankings, having contributed 2,384 runs, at a strike rate
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