Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire - Players & Playing XI · The Hundred 2023
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Based on 6 H2H matches (2021–2026)
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BP
W2 L4
WF
W4 L3
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Joe Clarke
WF
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
MSG
Sixes (1+)
Samuel Cook
TR
Wickets (1+)
Philip Salt
MSG
Catches (1+)
Jordan Cox
MIL
Catches (1+)
Will Smeed
BP
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
MSG
Fours (2+)
Joe Root
TR
Catches (1+)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smeed | c Joe Clarke b Roelof van der Merwe | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Ben Duckett | c Haris Rauf b Roelof van der Merwe | 25 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 125 |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | b Haris Rauf | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Moeen Ali (c) | c Roelof van der Merwe b David Payne | 17 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Liam Livingstone | b Haris Rauf | 28 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 140 |
| Dan Mousley | c Ben Green b David Payne | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Shadab Khan | c Shaheen Afridi b Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Benny Howell | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Adam Milne | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Welsh Fire · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 20 | 26 | 1 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 |
| David Willey | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 20 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Payne | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0.73 | 0 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 15 | 16 | 2 | 1.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wells | 15 | 21 | 0 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 |
| Ben Green | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 |
Welsh Fire · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevie Eskinazi | c Dan Mousley b Benny Howell | 43 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 238.89 |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | st Jamie Smith b Benny Howell | 16 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 94.12 |
| Luke Wells | lbw b Moeen Ali | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tom Abell (c) | not out | 23* | 18 | 3 | 0 | 127.78 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Shadab Khan b Shadab Khan | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| David Willey | not out | 15* | 15 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Birmingham Phoenix · Bowling
| Bowler | B | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 10 | 23 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| Kane Richardson | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Helm | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Mousley | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 15 | 16 | 1 | 1.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Benny Howell | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali (c) | 20 | 15 | 1 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1.4 | 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 |
Stevie Eskinazi
WF
|
94.2 |
| 2 |
Moeen Ali
BP
|
84.4 |
| 3 |
Benny Howell
BP
|
79.1 |
| 4 |
Liam Livingstone
BP
|
53.9 |
| 5 |
Haris Rauf
WF
|
49.4 |
| 6 |
Ben Duckett
BP
|
44.1 |
| 7 |
David Payne
WF
|
42.8 |
| 8 |
Tom Abell
WF
|
38.1 |
| 9 |
Roelof van der Merwe
WF
|
35.7 |
| 10 |
Shadab Khan
BP
|
23.8 |
| 11 |
David Willey
WF
|
21.2 |
| 12 |
Joe Clarke
WF
|
20.4 |
| 13 |
Jamie Smith
BP
|
19.7 |
| 14 |
Shaheen Afridi
WF
|
19.0 |
| 15 |
Will Smeed
BP
|
13.3 |
| 16 |
Dan Mousley
BP
|
13.3 |
| 17 |
Glenn Phillips
WF
|
7.6 |
| 18 |
Luke Wells
WF
|
6.8 |
| 19 |
Adam Milne
BP
|
2.4 |
| 20 |
Ben Green
WF
|
2.4 |
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
Welsh Fire won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) in The Hundred 2023 at Edgbaston on 10 August 2023. Stevie Eskinazi top-scored with 43 off 18 balls and David Payne took 2/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Birmingham Phoenix XI: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Moeen Ali (c), Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson. Welsh Fire XI: Stevie Eskinazi, Joe Clarke (wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell (c), Glenn Phillips, David Willey, Ben Green, Shaheen Afridi, Roelof van der Merwe, Haris Rauf, David Payne.
Who won Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Welsh Fire won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining).
When and where was Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire played?
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Thursday 10 August 2023, in The Hundred 2023.
What were the final scores in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Birmingham Phoenix scored 112/7 in 100 balls. Welsh Fire scored 116/4 in 85 balls.
Who was the Statz MVP in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Stevie Eskinazi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 94/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
Stevie Eskinazi top-scored with 43 off 18 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire?
David Payne took 2/11 in 15 balls.