Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | The Hundred 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men taking place? Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will take place on Monday 7th August, 2023 at 18:30 (UK)
Where is Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men taking place? Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will take place at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England
Where can I get tickets for Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men? Click here for the latest ticket information for Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men
What TV channel is Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men on in the UK? Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
MANCHESTER ORIGINALS
Manchester Originals batted for 80 balls at Emirates Old Trafford against London Spirit, making 138/5 before the rain picked up and forced the players off, ultimately curtailing the match. Skipper Jos Buttler had entertained the crowd over that period though, smashing 62 from 36 balls including three 4s and five 6s as the Originals looked set to put up a competitive score, but in the end that had to settle for a first point of the tournament this year.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX
Birmingham Phoenix are still yet to complete a game in the Men’s Hundred, as a full washout at Edgbaston on Saturday against Trent Rockets followed up their curtailed game at Northern Superchargers on the Thursday prior, a contest which would more than likely have seen them ultimately lose if not for the rain. With two points on the board as a result, they will hope for better here vs the Originals and it remains to be seen if captain Moeen Ali and big-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone will feature.
THE PREDICTION
This is likely to prove a very close encounter between two well-matched teams. Key though for the hosts is that their ace in the pack Buttler is in very good form with the bat and a player like him could wind up being the difference between the two sides. The Birmingham Phoenix pace bowling attack doesn’t look the strongest on paper and could be set for some tap from the Manchester Originals top order. With home advantage in their favour, back the Originals to pick up their first win of the competition at the third time of asking.
BETTING TIP: MANCHESTER ORIGINALS TO WIN
