Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire - Players & Playing XI · The Hundred 2021
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Based on 6 H2H matches (2021–2026)
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Laurie Evans
MIL
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Will Smeed
BP
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
MSG
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Saqib Mahmood
MIL
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Dillon Pennington
BP
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Lockie Ferguson
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Jordan Thompson
SL
Sixes (1+)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
SL
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Top Performers in H2H
From 6 H2H matches
Edgbaston
Birmingham, England
Based on the last 22 Hundred matches at this venue (since Jul 2021). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP vs WF 22 Aug 2025 | 138/9 (100 balls) | 140/2 (89 balls) | 278 |
| BP vs TR 24 Jul 2026 | 214/4 (100 balls) | 204/7 (100 balls) | 418 |
| BP vs WF 01 Aug 2026 | 137/9 (100 balls) | 138/3 (96 balls) | 275 |
| BP vs SL 07 Aug 2026 | 169/7 (100 balls) | 124/8 (100 balls) | 293 |
| BP vs MIL 12 Aug 2026 | 157/6 (100 balls) | 155/7 (100 balls) | 312 |
BP at Edgbaston
Top Scorer
Will Smeed
450 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Benny Howell
24 wkts
WF at Edgbaston
Top Scorer
Stevie Eskinazi
85 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
David Payne
5 wkts
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Birmingham Phoenix
Playing XI in this match
Welsh Fire
Playing XI in this match
Birmingham Phoenix · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | c Glenn Phillips b Matt Milnes | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Will Smeed | not out | 65* | 38 | 4 | 4 | 171.05 |
| Moeen Ali (c) | c Fielder b James Neesham | 59 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 210.71 |
| Liam Livingstone | c Fielder b David Payne | 31 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 163.16 |
| Chris Benjamin (wk) | b David Payne | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Benny Howell | c Ben Duckett b David Payne | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Miles Hammond | not out | 7* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 233.33 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Fletcher | 20 | 21 | 0 | 1.05 | 1 | 0 |
| David Payne | 20 | 38 | 3 | 1.9 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Milnes | 20 | 41 | 1 | 2.05 | 0 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 20 | 27 | 0 | 1.35 | 0 | 0 |
| Graeme White | 10 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 0 |
Welsh Fire · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton (wk) | lbw b Adam Milne | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Cockbain | c Finn Allen b Moeen Ali | 32 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 128 |
| Ben Duckett (c) | b Benny Howell | 16 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 160 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Moeen Ali b Imran Tahir | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Leus du Plooy | c Imran Tahir b Imran Tahir | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| James Neesham | c Adam Milne b Pat Brown | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Graeme White | c Adam Milne b Benny Howell | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Qais Ahmad | c Will Smeed b Imran Tahir | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Luke Fletcher | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Matt Milnes | lbw b Imran Tahir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Payne | b Imran Tahir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Birmingham Phoenix · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tom Helm | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 19 | 25 | 5 | 1.32 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Brown | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Benny Howell | 20 | 12 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali (c) | 10 | 21 | 1 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Moeen Ali
BP
|
112.5 |
| 2 |
Benny Howell
BP
|
95.1 |
| 3 |
Will Smeed
BP
|
84.5 |
| 4 |
Imran Tahir
BP
|
68.4 |
| 5 |
Ian Cockbain
WF
|
60.6 |
| 6 |
David Payne
WF
|
58.4 |
| 7 |
Liam Livingstone
BP
|
48.8 |
| 8 |
Ben Duckett
WF
|
45.6 |
| 9 |
Graeme White
WF
|
41.2 |
| 10 |
Matt Milnes
WF
|
27.1 |
| 11 |
James Neesham
WF
|
19.6 |
| 12 |
Luke Fletcher
WF
|
17.4 |
| 13 |
Glenn Phillips
WF
|
15.8 |
| 14 |
Miles Hammond
BP
|
14.5 |
| 15 |
Qais Ahmad
WF
|
13.2 |
| 16 |
Adam Milne
BP
|
9.3 |
| 17 |
Pat Brown
BP
|
7.0 |
| 18 |
Chris Benjamin
BP
|
3.0 |
| 19 |
Finn Allen
BP
|
1.8 |
| 20 |
Leus du Plooy
WF
|
0.8 |
| 21 |
Tom Banton
WF
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire: who played
Birmingham Phoenix won by 93 runs in The Hundred 2021 at Edgbaston on 9 August 2021. Will Smeed top-scored with 65 off 38 balls and Imran Tahir took 5/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Birmingham Phoenix XI: Finn Allen, Will Smeed, Moeen Ali (c), Liam Livingstone, Chris Benjamin (wk), Benny Howell, Miles Hammond, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Pat Brown, Imran Tahir. Welsh Fire XI: Tom Banton (wk), Ian Cockbain, Ben Duckett (c), Glenn Phillips, Leus du Plooy, James Neesham, Graeme White, Qais Ahmad, Luke Fletcher, Matt Milnes, David Payne.
Who won Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Birmingham Phoenix won by 93 runs.
When and where was Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire played?
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Monday 9 August 2021, in The Hundred 2021.
What were the final scores in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Birmingham Phoenix scored 184/5 in 100 balls. Welsh Fire scored 91/10 in 74 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Moeen Ali was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 112/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Will Smeed top-scored with 65 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Imran Tahir took 5/25 in 19 balls.