Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Match 14 – Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, and Predicted XI for The Hundred 2025

It will be an interesting clash as Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix play The Hundred Men’s 2025 match 14 at Headingley, Leeds, on 15 August. Northern Superchargers have enjoyed a solid start to the tournament, having won two out of the three matches they have played so far.

They started with an eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire, followed by a five-wicket loss to Trent Rockets. Back to winning ways, they had a thrilling last-ball, three-wicket victory over Southern Brave, chasing 140 runs.

Birmingham Phoenix, however, has had a difficult time getting started. They lost their first two matches, falling to the Trent Rockets by six wickets in the first and by nine wickets to the Southern Brave in their second.

However, in their last outing, the Phoenix got their first win of the season, defeating the defending champions Oval Invincibles by four wickets. Captain Liam Livingstone was instrumental in the victory, smashing a brisk 69* off 47 balls.

The Superchargers sit fourth in the points table with two wins, while the Phoenix have managed only one win in three matches. The match is certainly going to be an interesting contest between two teams with contrasting momentum.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Match Details

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Head-to-Head Record

Pitch Report

Headingley in Leeds offers an agreeable surface where there is an equal contest between the bat and the ball. Prior to this, Welsh Fire put up 143/9 in the first innings on this very ground.

Northern Superchargers’ Strengths

Harry Brook‘s dynamic captaincy brings aggressive leadership and tactical awareness to the middle order. Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan provide a solid opening foundation with proven experience in pressure situations. Home advantage at Headingley offers familiar pitch conditions and passionate Yorkshire crowd support. Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin and Adil Rashid’s leg-spin create a formidable spin attack combination.

Northern Superchargers’ Weaknesses

Fourth position on the points table reflects inconsistent performances requiring immediate improvement for playoff qualification hopes. Middle-order depth beyond Brook and Lawrence lacks proven match-winning capabilities in pressure situations.

Death bowling execution needs refinement, particularly in close finishes like their recent three-wicket victory. Over-dependence on the opening pair creates vulnerability if early wickets fall quickly in challenging conditions.

Birmingham Phoenix’s Strengths

Liam Livingstone’s explosive captaincy offers match-winning potential, as evidenced by his unbeaten 69 against the Oval Invincibles, which showcased his leadership qualities. World-class pace attack featuring Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Adam Milne offers exceptional bowling variety and experience.

Ben Duckett and Will Smeed form a destructive opening partnership capable of dominating powerplay overs. Recent momentum from defeating defending champions creates confidence and belief in squad’s capabilities.

Birmingham Phoenix’s Weaknesses

Bottom-table position with one win from three matches creates pressure for immediate results and playoff qualification hopes. Away conditions at Headingley eliminate home advantage and familiar pitch knowledge that could benefit their bowling attack.

Middle-order batting beyond Livingstone lacks consistency and proven ability to construct match-winning partnerships. Bowling attack may struggle without spin options against the Superchargers’ strong batting lineup in Leeds conditions.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing XIs

Northern Superchargers (NOS):

Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Michael Pepper (WK), Harry Brook (C), Dan Lawrence, Graham Clark, Mitchell Santner, Tom Lawes, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Jacob Duffy.

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH):