The Birmingham Phoenix will take on London Spirit on 17 August in match 18 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The early matches of Birmingham Phoenix have not gone in their favor, thus falling to seventh in the points table. They started with two defeats before putting together a win against Oval Invincibles.
The loss to Northern Superchargers by 36 runs in their last match ensured that the momentum for them was lost. The Phoenix will be looking to bounce back quickly and bag the crucial points in the tournament.
London Spirit have been a little bit up and down, with two wins and two losses out of four matches. The Spirit lost against Oval Invincibles before going on to beat Welsh Fire. They were up against Manchester Originals next and were beaten, but they did win last time around.
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit Match Details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit, Match 18, The Hundred Men’s 2025 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Date & Time | Sunday, August 17, 10:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network; FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Website) |
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won By Birmingham Phoenix | 04 |
| Won By London Spirit | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
Pitch Report
A high-scoring game is expected at Edgbaston, Birmingham. New-ball bowlers will need to make early inroads. Batting second should be the way to go at this venue; scoreboard pressure will be something to factor in.
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit – Match Analysis
Birmingham Phoenix’s Strengths
Home advantage at Edgbaston provides familiar pitch conditions and passionate Birmingham crowd support, creating momentum-building opportunities. Recent victory against Oval Invincibles demonstrates the squad’s capability to defeat top-table opposition and perform under pressure. Explosive batting lineup featuring Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, and Liam Livingstone offers match-winning potential against any bowling attack. World-class bowling attack with Tim Southee and Trent Boult brings international experience and proven wicket-taking ability.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Weaknesses
Seventh table position with one win from four matches reflects poor early-season consistency requiring immediate performance improvements. Recent 36-run defeat to the Northern Superchargers highlights batting fragility and momentum loss against quality opposition bowling attacks. Pressure from a disappointing start creates an expectation burden for crucial points acquisition and playoff qualification hopes. Inconsistent performances despite a talented squad indicate team chemistry and tactical execution issues needing urgent resolution.
London Spirit’s Strengths
Balanced record with two wins from four matches demonstrates competitive capability and potential for tournament progression. Recent victory provides positive momentum and confidence boost for challenging mid-table opposition away from home conditions. Star-studded batting lineup featuring David Warner and Kane Williamson offers international class and match-winning experience. Quality bowling options create tactical flexibility and wicket-taking potential against struggling opposition batting lineups.
London Spirit’s Weaknesses
Inconsistent form with alternating wins and losses reflects lack of sustained performance levels throughout early tournament stages. Away conditions at Edgbaston eliminate home advantage and familiar pitch knowledge benefits against desperate opposition. Recent defeat to Manchester Originals creates pressure for immediate bounce-back performance and momentum recovery. Mid-table position requires consistent victories for playoff qualification, demanding exceptional performance standards against motivated home opposition.
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit Predicted Playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix (BPH):
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood.
London Spirit (LNS):
Jamie Smith (WK), David Warner, Kane Williamson (C), Ashton Turner, Ollie Pope, Jamie Overton, Sean Dickson, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall.
BPH vs LNS: Fantasy Teams Selection
BPH vs LNS Small League: Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Dawid Malan, Phil Salt, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Adil Rashid, Tom Hartley, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts
BPH vs LNS Big League: Zak Crawley, Ben McKinney, Michael Pepper (WK), Mark Chapman, Heinrich Klaasen, Dan Lawrence, Tom Lawes, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Jacob Duffy, Sonny Baker
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