Invincibles open account thanks to Capsey blitz

Alice Capsey's half-century powered Oval Invincibles to their first win of The Hundred Women's Competition 2025, beating Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs at Edgbaston. Invincibles posted 174 for 5, the third-highest total in women's Hundred history. Phoenix were restricted to 152 for 6 in reply.

Electing to bat, Invincibles made a strong start with Lauren Winfield-Hill (33 off 27 balls) and Meg Lanning (36 off 19 balls) dominating the Powerplay, reaching 54 without loss. Lanning's aggressive knock, including six boundaries and a six, set the platform. Capsey then took over, scoring 52 off 29 balls with eight boundaries. Paige Scholfield provided valuable support in a 57-run stand with Capsey. Hannah Baker was the pick of the Phoenix bowlers with 2 for 24.

Phoenix struggled to chase the target of 175. Georgia Voll got off to a good start, but Marizanne Kapp and Amanda-Jade Wellington took wickets and effected a run-out, halting Phoenix's momentum. Ailsa Lister top-scored with 33 not out off 18 balls, but lacked support. Invincibles won by 22 runs.

Brief scores:

Oval Invincibles 174/5 in 100 balls (Alice Capsey 52, Meg Lanning 36, Lauren Winfield-Hill 33; Hannah Baker 2-24) beat Birmingham Phoenix 152/6 in 100 balls (Alisa Lister 33*, Ellyse Perry 29; Amanda Jade-Wellington 2-27) by 22 runs