Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women taking place? Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women will take place on Friday 23rd July, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women taking place? Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham
What is the expected weather for Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women? 25c with sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women? Click here for the latest ticket information for Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women
What TV channel is Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women on in the UK? Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Birmingham Phoenix Women vs London Spirit Women live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX WOMEN
- Birmingham Phoenix were hit hard by the late withdrawal of their two Australian overseas players in Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, however in 17-year-old Indian international Shafali Verma, they boast one of the biggest hitters in the competition and a future superstar of the game.
- Captain Amy Jones will no doubt prove an important player for the Phoenix with both the bat and the gloves and her experience as a regular player for England will be crucial in guiding this squad.
- Jones is not the only England international among the squad, with Georgia Elwiss having featured sporadically for her country, whilst 19-year-old Issy Wong could be set for a breakout tournament with her pace bowling a potent weapon for Birmingham.
LONDON SPIRIT WOMEN
- England captain Heather Knight leads London Spirit into battle alongside head coach Trevor Griffin, with the two having formed a successful partnership in previous years, winning two Kia Super League titles for Western Storm.
- Knight is also joined by England batter Tammy Beaumont who will be tasked with getting the Spirit off to a fast start at the top of the order, whilst teammate Freya Davies will lead the bowling attack with her right-arm pace.
- In West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin, London Spirit have an explosive asset with the bat who also provides a bowling option and she lines up alongside South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon and Indian batter Deepti Sharma.
THE PREDICTION
If Birmingham Phoenix are to triumph in their first match of the Hundred, plenty will depend on whether Shafali Verma and/or Amy Jones fires with the bat with both capable of fireworks. However, their side was hit the hardest by the raft of overseas withdrawals and do appear to lack the experience of London Spirit, which in a new format of cricket may be decisive. The likes of Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont are proven on the big stage, knowing what it takes to win matches like these and backed up by the quality of Dottin, Tryon and Sharma, arguably the most impressive overseas trio of all eight teams in the competition, London Spirit should open their Hundred campaign with a win.
