Persistent bad weather at Old Trafford meant the scheduled Women's Hundred match between Manchester Super Giants and Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned without a ball being bowled, leaving the Phoenix with a solitary points return from their opening two fixtures.
Points gained but no play for Phoenix
The washout, which ended any chance of contesting match seven of the Women’s Hundred, awarded each side two points. For Birmingham Phoenix that moved them onto two points from two games but did nothing to address a poor net run rate, listed at -7.768 in the competition table after eight matches across the tournament.
"The fixture between Manchester Super Giants and Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned without a single ball being bowled."
That outcome preserves the status quo in the short term but is a clear setback for the Phoenix, who began the campaign with a defeat to Trent Rockets. The loss of a playing opportunity matters in a short tournament where net run rate and bonus points can prove decisive in qualification for later stages.
Where the teams sit now
The wider Women’s Hundred standings after the weekend’s games show a tightly packed early table with teams separated by small margins of net run rate and points.
| Team | Played | Won | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Brave | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +0.349 |
| Manchester Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | +3.288 |
| Trent Rockets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +2.685 |
| Welsh Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +1.300 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.943 |
| London Spirit | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -1.434 |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7.768 |
| MI London | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.862 |
Context and local impact
For supporters and stakeholders in Birmingham, the washout is an unwelcome interruption. The Phoenix have not yet registered a win this season and will be keen to use upcoming fixtures to rebuild momentum. With such a compact schedule in The Hundred, every match matters: a single high-scoring victory by an opponent can swing net run rates dramatically, which in turn influences qualification calculations.
- Birmingham Phoenix now have 2 points from 2 matches.
- The washout denies both sides the chance to improve their net run rate.
- Standings remain congested, making subsequent results crucial.
Readers in Birmingham following the Phoenix's campaign should note the early-season standings and expect forthcoming fixtures to be pivotal. InfoRadar will continue to report on the team’s progress and any team news affecting selection and form as the competition moves on.
