Southern Brave Women host Birmingham Phoenix Women in Match 13 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 at the Rose Bowl, with the unbeaten league leaders looking to make it four wins from four against a Phoenix side yet to register a win.
Southern Brave have won every match so far, the latest a nerve-jangling 1-run victory over MI London, and captain Sophie Molineux arrives in red-hot form after leading Australia to T20 World Cup glory at Lord’s this summer.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for just 64 in a nine-wicket defeat to Trent Rockets in their opener, before rain denied them a chance to respond in their following fixture against Manchester Super Giants.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at the Rose Bowl, and our prediction for Match 13.
Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women – Details
Southern Brave are the form side of the entire The Hundred Women’s 2026 competition, while Birmingham Phoenix remain without a win after a heavy defeat and a washout.
| Match | 13th Match, Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women |
| Tournament | The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Thursday, 30 July 2026 |
| Venue | Rose Bowl (Utilita Bowl), Southampton |
| Start Time | 3:00 PM local / BST, 7:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for SB W vs BPH W
| Platform | SB W Win Odds | BPH W Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.47 | 3.25 |
| 4rabet | 1.50 | 3.27 |
| BetVibe | 1.41 | 3.20 |
| Stake | 1.51 | 3.29 |
Southern Brave & Birmingham Phoenix Squads for The Hundred 2026
Southern Brave will again lean on Sophie Molineux and Jemimah Rodrigues, both central to a perfect start to the season. Birmingham Phoenix need a much bigger contribution from captain Ellyse Perry and the auction’s biggest investment, spinner Linsey Smith, if they are to open their account at Southampton.
Southern Brave Women
Sophie Molineux (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Lizelle Lee, Maia Bouchier, Phoebe Franklin, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Ellie Anderson, Jodi Grewcock, Rebecca Odgers, Daisy Gibb, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser.
Birmingham Phoenix Women
Ellyse Perry (c), Annerie Dercksen, Alice Capsey, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Alana King, Jemima Spencer, Lucy Hamilton, Eva Gray, Emma Lamb, Phoebe Brett, Esmae MacGregor.
Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women – Pitch & Weather Report
Southern Brave have played twice at the Rose Bowl already this season, with totals in the 120-130 range proving competitive in both games so far.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | The Rose Bowl has generally offered good pace and carry for seamers with the new ball this season, with spin coming into play as the surface has worn through the middle overs. |
| Batting Conditions | A first-innings total in the 120-140 range has looked competitive at this venue in the women’s game so far this season. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball swing has proved effective early on, while spinners have shared the wickets through the middle overs in matches played here. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | This is an afternoon fixture, so dew is not expected to be a factor, and sides have generally looked to bowl first at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 25°C, cooling to roughly 14°C by the close of play. |
| Weather | Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Thursday afternoon. |
| Precipitation | A 20% chance of rain, so there is a modest risk of interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Moderate humidity with a light breeze, typical of a changeable English summer afternoon. |
Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Southern Brave Women have enjoyed the upper hand against Birmingham Phoenix Women in The Hundred, winning three of the four previous meetings between the two sides. Birmingham Phoenix Women claimed their only victory in the rivalry in 2024, but Southern Brave responded with a 15-run win in the most recent encounter in 2025.
| Matches | Southern Brave Women Won | Birmingham Phoenix Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Both teams head into this fixture aiming to strengthen their early-season campaigns. Southern Brave Women will look to extend their dominance in the rivalry, while Birmingham Phoenix Women will be eager to level the score after falling short in the most recent meeting.
Players to Watch for Southern Brave Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women
- Sophie Molineux (SB) — The Brave captain arrives in inspired form after leading Australia to T20 World Cup glory at Lord’s this summer, and won player of the match in the season opener with 22 off 16 balls and 3 for 14.
- Jemimah Rodrigues (SB) — Her unbeaten 42 sealed victory over Sunrisers Leeds, and she remains Southern Brave’s most composed finisher under pressure.
- Laura Wolvaardt (SB) — The South African top-order batter has given Southern Brave a reliable platform at the top of the innings all season.
- Ellyse Perry (BP) — Birmingham Phoenix’s captain and one of the game’s most decorated all-rounders will be central to any turnaround, offering control with the ball and stability with the bat.
- Alice Capsey (BP) — The auction’s marquee retention gives Phoenix genuine power and all-round balance in the middle order.
- Linsey Smith (BP) — The left-arm spinner was the Phoenix auction’s biggest investment and offers control on a surface that has assisted spin as the innings wears on.
Winner Prediction
Southern Brave are the form side of the entire competition, unbeaten in three and inspired by Molineux’s World Cup-winning summer, while Birmingham Phoenix are still searching for their first meaningful runs on the board.
With home advantage, momentum and considerably more depth across the XI, Southern Brave look the clear favourites to make it four wins from four.
