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Capsey’s Dazzling Half-Century Inspires Oval Invincibles to First Win in The Hundred Women’s 2025
Invincibles Break Losing Streak with Commanding Victory Over Birmingham Phoenix
Alice Capsey produced a batting masterclass at Edgbaston to power Oval Invincibles Women to their maiden victory of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025. Her scintillating 52 off 29 deliveries laid the foundation for a comprehensive 22-run win over Birmingham Phoenix Women, as Invincibles posted a formidable 174/5 before restricting the hosts to 152/6.
The victory not only lifted the spirits of the Invincibles after two straight losses but also showcased the depth and balance in their batting line-up, supported by disciplined bowling in key moments.
Lanning and Winfield-Hill Set the Tone Early
Powerplay Dominance Creates Momentum
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Invincibles made a statement right from the start. Lauren Winfield-Hill (33 off 27 balls) and skipper Meg Lanning (36 off 19 balls) took full advantage of the 25-ball Powerplay, racing to 54 without loss.
Lanning’s aggressive strokeplay — laced with six boundaries and one six — unsettled the Phoenix bowlers. She consistently found the gaps and rotated the strike efficiently, allowing the run rate to soar.
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Capsey’s Class Takes Invincibles to Historic Total
Once Lanning departed, Alice Capsey took centre stage. Combining elegant timing with fearless hitting, the England allrounder struck eight crisp boundaries on her way to a 29-ball fifty. She found a reliable partner in Paige Scholfield, who contributed valuable runs during their 57-run partnership.
The Phoenix bowlers found it tough to contain the aggression, with only Hannah Baker offering some resistance, returning an impressive 2-24 from her 20-ball spell. By the end of the innings, Invincibles had amassed 174/5, marking the third-highest total in Women’s Hundred history.
Phoenix Struggle Despite Bright Start in the Chase
The Birmingham Phoenix began their reply with promise as Georgia Voll played a few aggressive strokes to get the scoreboard moving. However, experienced campaigners Marizanne Kapp and Amanda-Jade Wellington soon halted the momentum. Wellington’s variations proved decisive, as she picked up 2-27 and was involved in a crucial run-out.
Every time Phoenix looked like building a partnership, Invincibles struck back. Despite the best efforts of Ailsa Lister — who scored an unbeaten 33 off 18 balls — and Ellyse Perry (29 off 21), the hosts kept falling behind the required rate.
Invincibles Seal Win and Build Momentum
The visitors eventually closed out the game comfortably, securing a 22-run victory and collecting their first points of the season. This result not only boosts their position in the standings but also serves as a much-needed confidence booster ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Match Summary:
Oval Invincibles Women: 174/5 in 100 balls (Alice Capsey 52, Meg Lanning 36, Lauren Winfield-Hill 33; Hannah Baker 2-24)
Birmingham Phoenix Women: 152/6 in 100 balls (Ailsa Lister 33*, Ellyse Perry 29; Amanda-Jade Wellington 2-27)
Result: Oval Invincibles Women won by 22 runs
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