Birmingham Phoenix will be taking on Oval Invincibles on the 12th of August at Edgbaston in Birmingham in match 10 of The Hundred Men’s 2025. It seems like the team has had a bruising opening delivery from the prosecuting attorney, having lost both of their games and currently holding down seventh place in the standings. Meanwhile, their momentum surely asks them to register that coveted first win of the season.
In contrast, the Oval Invincibles have been in sparkling form, winning a couple to sit atop the rankings with eight points. They will now aim to stretch their winning streak and hold onto their top spot.
The stage is set for an exciting duel between two teams at contrasting foils: the Oval Invincibles enjoying some serious momentum and the Phoenix looking to rediscover theirs. The Phoenix would have to get their act together and formulate a strong strategy to give the in-form Invincibles a run for their money.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Match Details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles, Match 10, The Hundred Men’s 2025 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Date & Time | Sunday, August 12, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network; FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Website) |
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won By Birmingham Phoenix | 03 |
| Won By Oval Invincibles | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
Pitch Report
A balanced wicket is expected to help both teams at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The average first-innings score here has been 145 runs. The team bowling first has won the last match at this venue. Hence, the team winning the toss might enjoy bowling first.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Strengths
Will Smeed and Ben Duckett provide explosive opening combinations with proven boundary-hitting abilities. Liam Livingstone’s captaincy experience and power-hitting capabilities anchor the middle order. The pace trio of Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Adam Milne offers world-class new-ball expertise and death bowling variations. Home advantage at Edgbaston delivers familiar pitch conditions and passionate crowd support.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Weaknesses
Two consecutive defeats have shattered confidence and created mounting pressure for a breakthrough victory. Over-dependence on top-order batters Smeed, Duckett, and Livingstone exposes middle-order fragility when early wickets fall. Death bowling consistency remains questionable despite an experienced pace attack. Fielding standards need significant improvement after costly lapses. Current seventh position reflects a poor tournament start requiring an immediate momentum shift.
Oval Invincibles’ Strengths
Will Jacks and Jordan Cox will form a dynamic batting partnership with aggressive stroke-play capabilities. Sam Curran’s dual role as captain-allrounder provides tactical flexibility and crucial overs. Rashid Khan’s world-class leg-spin bowling creates middle-overs pressure and wicket-taking opportunities. Perfect tournament start with two victories generates tremendous confidence and momentum. Balanced squad depth offers multiple match-winning options.
Oval Invincibles’ Weaknesses
Playing away from home eliminates familiar conditions and supportive crowd advantages at Edgbaston. Middle-order batting relies heavily on Curran and Billings beyond top three. Pace bowling attack lacks experienced depth beyond Saqib Mahmood and Jason Behrendorff. Maintaining winning momentum under pressure situations requires consistent performance levels. Death bowling execution needs refinement when defending moderate totals against power hitters.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Predicted Playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix (BPH):
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke(w), Liam Livingstone(c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Oval Invincibles (OVI):
Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings(w/c), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff
BPH vs OVI : Fantasy Teams Selection
BPH vs OVI Small League: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone (c), Sam Billings (wk), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Saqib Mahmood
BPH vs OVI Big League: Tawanda Muyeye, Aneurin Donald, Jordan Cox, Donovan Ferreira, Joe Clarke (wk), Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Tom Curran, Adam Milne, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff
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