Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | The Hundred 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men taking place? Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men will take place on Thursday 10th August, 2023 at 18:30 (UK)
Where is Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men taking place? Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men? Click here for the latest ticket information for Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men
What TV channel is Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men on in the UK? Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Welsh Fire Men live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX
Birmingham Phoenix were tipped as a side capable of performing really well in this year’s Hundred on the men’s side, so it’s been a surprise that they have struggled so much. Chasing 161 to beat Manchester Originals at Emirates Old Trafford this past Monday, their batting never really got going with wickets going down regularly and the Phoenix ultimately losing by 49 runs after being bowled out for just 111. They sit bottom of the table on just two points following a defeat and two wash abandonments.
WELSH FIRE
After an excellent start to the tournament, Welsh Fire will hope to get back on track after taking just a point from their last two games. Defeat at the hands of Southern Brave was followed up by a tie against Oval Invincibles and the frustrating thing from a Fire point of view will have been how close they came to winning both matches. On another day, they could have taken four points from four and thus come into this encounter on the back of a three-game winning streak.
THE PREDICTION
Birmingham Phoenix need to start winning to really kick start a push up the table with their two points so far gained on the back of washouts. Their key players are back fit and at home where they have been consistently strong over the past two years, they have no excuse not to perform. Welsh Fire have struggled in getting over the line recently and that could easily end up having an effect on them from a mental aspect if this game finds itself in the balance going into the latter stages. With that in mind, the smart play may be to back what would be a crucial Birmingham Phoenix win.
BETTING TIP: BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX TO WIN
