Oval Invincibles vs Birmingham Phoenix – Women’s Hundred Live Coverage & Analysis

Match Type: The Hundred 2025 – Women’s Competition

Fixture: Oval Invincibles Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Kick-Off: Likely early evening (e.g., ~2:45 PM local, check listings)

Tune in using Sky Sports/NOW in the UK, FanCode or Sony LIV in South Asia, Tapmad in Pakistan, 7plus or Fox Cricket in Australia, Willow TV in North America—plus digital access through Tapmad in Pakistan and global platforms.

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Oval Invincibles Women

• Lauren Winfield-Hill (c) – Wicketkeeper-batter, brought stability at the top.
   
• Marizanne Kapp – South African all-rounder; scored 147 runs and took 11 wickets last season, making her a key threat.
   
• Alice Capsey – Young batting all-rounder known for match-winning strikes and handy seam overs.
   
• Paige Scholfield – Bowling all-rounder who exceeded 8 wickets at an economy around 8.15 last year.
   
• Amanda‑Jade Wellington – Australia’s leg-spinner, key bowler in 2024 opener (3‑9), capable of breaking partnerships.
   

Birmingham Phoenix Women

• Sophie Devine (c) – Kiwi star all-rounder: scored 191 runs in 2024, capable of rapid power hitting.
   
• Amy Jones – England keeper-batter with strong finishing; featured prominently in fantasy picks last year.
   
• Ellyse Perry – Legendary all-rounder: international experience, bagged 126 wickets and over 6,000 runs.
   
• Katie Levick – Leading Phoenix wicket-taker (11 scalps); leg-spin specialist.
   
• Issy Wong – Young pacer with breakthrough potential in powerplay overs.
   

Head-to-Head & Form Guide

• Oval Invincibles dominate recent meetings: 5 wins from last 5 matchups.
   
• Confidence vs desperation: Invincibles, though finishing mid-table last year, are favorites (Odds ~55%); Phoenix are winless in comparable fixtures but eager for redemption.
   

Pitch & Match Conditions

• Venue: The Oval track is typically batting-friendly, supporting high scores (first-innings standards ~140–165 runs).
   
• Toss insight: Smart teams prefer to bat first, with defending totals seeing success last season.
   
• Match time: Day-match sunshine expected to help batters; spinners like Levick and Wellington will thrive mid-late overs.
   

Tactical Battle – What to Watch

1. Powerplay aggression: Devine, Jones, Capsey, Winfield-Hill will dictate early momentum.
    
2. Spin success vs pace control: Wellington’s leg-spin versus Devine/Perry’s all-round contributions will be pivotal.
    
3. Death overs showdown: Both captains' bowling options will determine final overs outcome—penalties vs containment.
    

Fantasy & Betting Picks

• Captains to target: Marizanne Kapp and Sophie Devine for their dual contributions; Amy Jones also useful for finishing roles.
   
• Top wicket-takers: Katie Levick for Phoenix, Amanda-Jade Wellington for Invincibles.
   
• Value picks: Alice Capsey (batting + spin) and Issy Wong (pace breakout) are tactical dart selections.
   

Global Viewing Guide

• UK: Sky Sports / BBC free-to-air on select women's fixtures / stream via NOW TV.
   
• India/South Asia: FanCode & Sony LIV (the latter likely carries women’s fixtures) .
   
• Pakistan: Tapmad streams The Hundred live in Pakistan, including women’s matches.
   
• Australia: 7plus (Free), Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports pay models.
   
• USA/Canada: Willow TV (standalone/Sling) and ESPN+ select coverage.
   
• Rest of world: ICC.tv or local rights may apply; VPN access recommended for geo-blocked regions.
   

Final Word

Expect a high-intensity opener between two evenly matched teams. Oval Invincibles come in as favorites, with key strengths in spin and middle-order depth. Birmingham Phoenix are dark horses, eager to turn the tide using Devine’s power and Levick’s spin wizardry. With batting-friendly conditions and match-up excitement, this Women’s Hundred clash is set to deliver edge-of-the-seat entertainment.