Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire face off in the 24th match of The Hundred 2025 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. The Phoenix have found some form after a shaky start, with a commanding seven-wicket victory over London Spirit boosting their confidence. Welsh Fire, however, have struggled all season with just one win from five matches and sit at the bottom of the table. Fire captain Jonny Bairstow’s impressive batting has been a rare bright spot for the side. Both teams will look to make a statement as the tournament progresses.
BP- M vs WL- M Win Probability - The Hundred Mens 24th Match
Birmingham Phoenix- M vs Welsh Fire-M 24th Match Details
| Match | The Hundred 2025 Mens- 24th Match |
| Date | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| Time | 23:00 PM (IST), 06:30 PM (Local) |
| Venue | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | Sony Liv & Fan Code |
Birmingham Phoenix- M vs Welsh Fire- M Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
Birmingham Phoenix enter this fixture as clear favorites, having turned their form around with recent match-winning performances. They possess strong batting firepower in Liam Livingstone and Joe Clarke, supported by dependable bowling from Benny Howell and the pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee. Welsh Fire’s batting has been one-dimensional, heavily reliant on Jonny Bairstow, and their bowling lacks the penetration needed on a pitch that offers pace and bounce favoring aggressive strokeplay. Based on current form, team balance, and historical dominance, the Phoenix are expected to secure a comfortable victory.
Birmingham Phoenix- M vs Welsh Fire- M Head to Head
| Total Match Played | 05 |
| Birmingham Phoenix- M Won | 04 |
| Welsh Fire- M Won | 01 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
Birmingham Phoenix- M vs Welsh Fire-M Teams Preview (Top Players to Bet)
Birmingham Phoenix
Birmingham Phoenix have gradually gelled as a unit with openers Will Smeed and Ben Duckett providing solid starts, while Joe Clarke and Liam Livingstone have anchored the middle order. Livingstone has been their standout player, amassing 211 runs at an impressive strike rate over five matches. The bowling attack features the reliable Benny Howell and experienced seamers Trent Boult and Tim Southee. Their ability to apply pressure in the death overs adds to their winning chances.
BP- M Probable Playing XI-
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Top Player to Bet On- Liam Livingstone & Trent Boult
Welsh Fire
Welsh Fire continue to look fragile with the bat, with Jonny Bairstow’s tremendous consistency being their solitary strength. Backed by Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Tom Abell down the order, the batting lineup lacks impact from others. The bowling attack has shown patches of effectiveness through Matt Henry and Chris Green but will need to rise collectively to compete on this rhythm-friendly pitch.
WF- M Probable Playing XI-
Jonny Bairstow (WK), Steven Smith, Tom Abell (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wells, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Matt Henry
Top Player to Bet On- Jonny Bairstow & Matt Henry
BP vs WF Weather & Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch is known for its batsman-friendly nature complemented by good pace and rebound, allowing stroke players to dominate if timing is on point. The surface tends to flatten in the middle overs while seam bowlers challenge early with swing and bounce, especially under floodlights. Spinners can become influential later, depending on moisture levels. The weather forecast for match time is cloudy, around 28°C with moderate humidity and light breeze; there is a possibility of light precipitation that might slightly affect conditions but is unlikely to cause interruptions.
Birmingham Phoenix- M vs Welsh Fire- M Dream 11 Teams
- Wicket-keeper- Joe Clarke
- Batter- Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow (C), Will Smeed, Ben Duckett
- All-rounder- Benny Howell, Chris Green
- Bowler- Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Adam Milne
Pro Tip: Always review and adjust your fantasy team after the confirmed playing XI announcements, which usually come about 30 minutes before the match starts. Ensure your lineup matches the official squad, especially post 10:30 PM IST.
Disclaimer: These predictions are made after thorough analysis of recent performances, player form, pitch, and weather conditions. Betting involves risk; please bet responsibly
