By Zainab Shafiq 
Match Details
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, The Hundred Men’s 2025 Match 24, BP-M vs WF-M
Edgbaston, Birmingham — Match starts at Aug 22, 17:30 GMT / 18:30 local (BST)
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 24 BP-M vs WF-M Preview
Welsh Fire occupy the bottom spot in the standings after five matches, with just one win and four losses, earning 4 points and posting a negative net run rate of –0.915. On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix sit 5th, having played five and won two, also on 8 points but a slightly better NRR of –0.425. Recent expert predictions lean heavily in favor of the home side, Phoenix enter as clear favorites based on form, firepower, and home advantage.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 24 Pitch & Weather Report
The Edgbaston forecast shows persistent cloud cover and comfortable temperatures around 21 °C at kickoff gradually cooling to ~16 °C by nightfall. Conditions are ideal for fast bowlers early on .
Edgbaston is traditionally a batting-friendly venue – a flat deck, pacey outfield, and minimal seam movement once the ball settles. With no rain expected, this should be an uninterrupted match suitable for stroke-play fireworks.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 24 Predicted XI
Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Welsh Fire: Tom Abell (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Matt Henry
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 24 BP-M vs WF-M Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Joe Clarke
- Batters: Liam Livingstone (c), Ben Duckett, Jonny Bairstow (vc), Will Smeed
- All-rounders: Jacob Bethell, Steven Smith
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Chris Wood, Ajeet Dale, Tim Southee
Where to Watch The Hundred 2025 BP-M vs WF-M Live?
All Hundred 2025 matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports subscription: £22/month for the nine‑channel sports package; or £43/month for full sports + Netflix.
- 16 matches, including women’s and men’s openers and both finals, also air on BBC TV and stream via BBC iPlayer.
- Live streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW (no contract needed), and also via BT Sport.
International Broadcasters for The Hundred 2025
Fans outside the UK can catch the action through the following platforms:
- North America: Willow TV and DAZN
- Caribbean: ESPN
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Indian Subcontinent: Fancode
- Australia and South East Asia: FOX Sports