BP vs WF Match Prediction : 15th Match, The Hundred Menās Competition, 2026
BIP vs WEF Win Probability
46%
Birmingham Phoenix
54%
Welsh Fire
Welsh Fire To Win, 1.75
Welsh Fire have won two of their last three meetings against Birmingham Phoenix.
Seven of the last eight Hundred matches played at this venue have been won by the team chasing.
Welsh Fire appear to have the stronger and deeper batting line-up.
BIP vs WEF Betting Tips
Laurie Evans to score under 17.5 runs
Laurie Evans has struggled to find form this season, scoring just 31 runs at an average of 15. His record against Welsh Fire is equally underwhelming, averaging just over nine across six innings. Given his recent performances and past record in this fixture, we are backing him to fall short once again.
Highest individual score over 64.5
Edgbaston has traditionally been an excellent venue for batting, with true pace and bounce allowing stroke-makers to play freely. With both teams boasting several experienced and aggressive batters, at least one player looks well placed to produce a substantial innings.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Birmingham Phoenix
Welsh Fire
Birmingham Phoenix will be looking to end their losing streak when they host Welsh Fire in match number 15 of the ongoing edition of The Hundred. The two sides meet on Saturday at Edgbaston, with Birmingham searching for their first points after a disappointing start to the campaign, while Welsh Fire aim to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry has been closely contested, with Birmingham Phoenix winning three of the five meetings between the two teams. Welsh Fire have claimed victory twice.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire Live-streaming and Broadcast
The match will be broadcast and streamed across multiple regions as follows:
- UK: Sky Sports, BBC Sport
- India: FanCode
- Australia: FOX Sports
- UAE: beIN SPORTS
- USA: Willow TV
BP vs WF Team Previews
Birmingham Phoenix
Birmingham Phoenix come into this contest on the back of consecutive defeats and are desperate to revive their campaign. They currently sit at the bottom of the points table and have the weakest net run rate in the competition.
Apart from the opening pair of Joe Clarke and Will Smeed, the batting unit has struggled to deliver consistently. While Clarke and Smeed have been the team's leading run-scorers, neither has managed to convert promising starts into match-winning innings on a regular basis. The middle order features talented players such as Sean Dickson, Donovan Ferreira, and Laurie Evans, but all three have failed to make a significant impact so far.
The bowling attack has also lacked consistency. Rehan Ahmed has been the standout performer with five wickets and will once again lead the spin department alongside Usman Tariq. The pace trio of Ben Dwarshuis, Saqib Mehmood, and Scott Currie has combined for just eight wickets and will need to produce a much stronger performance.
Birmingham Phoenix Expected Playing 11
Joe Clarke (WK), Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Donovan Ferreira (C), Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Scott Currie, Saqib Mehmood, Usman Tariq
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Welsh Fire
After opening the tournament with back-to-back victories, Welsh Fire suffered their first defeat of the season against Trent Rockets on Wednesday. Despite that setback, they remain one of the strongest teams in the competition and will be eager to return to winning ways.
Much will depend on the experienced opening pair of Phil Salt and Matthew Short. Although both are capable of dominating bowling attacks, neither has produced their best cricket so far this season. Rachin Ravindra has been Welsh Fire's standout batter, scoring 138 runs at an average of 46. He will once again be expected to anchor the innings, with Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and Asa Tribe providing support through the middle order.
The presence of Marco Jansen and Ben Kellaway gives Welsh Fire valuable all-round depth. With the ball, Lockie Ferguson has led the attack brilliantly with four wickets and will once again be supported by Chris Woakes and Sam Cook. While the pace attack is among the strongest in the tournament, the spin department appears comparatively less experienced.
Welsh Fire Expected Playing 11
Phil Salt (C & WK), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen, Asa Tribe, Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook
BP vs WF Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Edgbaston is expected to provide another excellent batting surface. The pitch is typically flat with good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play their shots confidently once they get set. A first-innings total approaching 200 will be the target for the side batting first. Fast bowlers will have very little margin for error and must rely on clever variations to contain the scoring, while the spinners could find some assistance during the latter stages of the innings.
The weather forecast is favourable, with clear skies and pleasant temperatures expected throughout the match.
BP vs WF : Who Will Win?
Both teams head into this contest after suffering defeats and will be eager to get back to winning ways. While the match promises to be closely fought, we are backing Welsh Fire to come out on top. They possess a stronger batting line-up with greater depth, complemented by an experienced pace attack capable of exploiting any early assistance.
Birmingham Phoenix, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency with the bat and may once again find it difficult to post or chase a competitive total.
Bet on Welsh Fire to win.
BP vs WF win percentage stands at 54% in favor of WF.
