Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | The Hundred 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men taking place? Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will take place on Wednesday 16th August, 2023 at 18:30 (UK)
Where is Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men taking place? Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will take place at Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England
Where can I get tickets for Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men? Click here for the latest ticket information for Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men
What TV channel is Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men on in the UK? Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will be televised live on Sky Sports. Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men will also be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men live via Sky Go. Southern Brave Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men can also be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTHERN BRAVE
Southern Brave are coming off the back of a resounding nine-wicket thrashing dealt out to Welsh Fire in Cardiff. James Vince’s side won the toss, bowled first and did so to magnificent effect, skittling out the Fire for just 87, left-arm pacer Tymal Mills taking a hat-trick, only the second in Men’s Hundred history. Chasing such a small total, the Brave were never in any danger of a collapse and reached their victory target in just 59 balls with opener Devon Conway batting through for 35 not out.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX
Birmingham Phoenix surprised many at the weekend when they pulled off a surprise victory against table toppers Oval Invincibles, who had yet to be beaten in the Men’s Hundred this season. The Phoenix struck 160/8 batting first, Surrey’s Jamie Smith ironically top-scoring with 60 against the franchise who are based at his home ground of the Kia Oval. But this was at Edgbaston, where the Phoenix are historically strong and an excellent bowling performance saw them restrict Oval Invincibles to just 119, thus winning by 41 runs.
THE PREDICTION
Both teams are coming off the back of significant victories and the pressure is on both with each desperate to put together a winning run in the second half of the tournament. Expect a significantly tighter encounter than each of their most recent wins, but what stands out is that Birmingham Phoenix boast slightly more experience and depth down the order should their top-line batters fail. That could be vital, whether they are setting or chasing a target and makes backing the visitors slightly more enticing on this occasion.
BETTING TIP: BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX TO WIN
