Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix,28th Match,The Hundred Mens Competition 2025,2025-08-24 18:00 GMT

Here's a comprehensive summary and analysis of the upcoming T20 match between Manchester Originals Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men on 24 August 2025, based on the provided data:

🏏 Match Overview

Teams:

• Manchester Originals Men
• Birmingham Phoenix Men

Date & Time:

• 24 August 2025, 10:30 PM (GMT)
• 23:00 IST

Venue:

• Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Format:

• T20 (The Hundred Men's Competition)

📊 Head-to-Head Record (Recent Matches)

Overall H2H (Last 5 Matches):

• Phoenix: 3 wins
• Originals: 2 wins

🧠 Team Analysis

🔵 Manchester Originals Men

• Current Standing: 7th in the league (2 wins from 6 matches)
• Form: Struggling; have lost their last 4 matches
• Key Players:
  • Jos Buttler (wk-batsman): 208 runs in 6 matches, SR 135
  • Philip Salt (batsman): 163 runs
  • Josh Tongue (bowler): 10 wickets in 4 games
• Predicted XI:
  • Philip Salt (c)
  • Ben McKinney
  • Jos Buttler (wk)
  • Rachin Ravindra
  • Heinrich Klaasen
  • Matthew Hurst
  • Lewis Gregory
  • Scott Currie
  • Noor Ahmad
  • Josh Tongue
  • Sonny Baker

🔴 Birmingham Phoenix Men

• Current Standing: 6th in the league (2 wins from 6 matches)
• Form: Slightly better than Originals but inconsistent
• Key Players:
  • Liam Livingstone (batsman): 227 runs, SR 166
  • Joe Clarke (wk-batsman): 183 runs
  • Benny Howell (bowler): 7 wickets
• Predicted XI:
  • Will Smeed
  • Ben Duckett
  • Joe Clarke (wk)
  • Liam Livingstone (c)
  • Jacob Bethell
  • Louis Kimber
  • Benny Howell
  • Chris Wood
  • Adam Milne
  • Tim Southee
  • Trent Boult

🌡️ Pitch & Weather Report

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Pitch Conditions:

• Balanced pitch with good bounce
• Favors stroke play
• Moderate scoring
• Par score around 160
• Useful for bowlers in the second half

Weather Forecast (24 August 2025):

• 03 PM: 27°C, 0% rain, 4 km/h wind, 0% cloud cover
• 06 PM: 33°C, 0% rain, 3 km/h wind, 0% cloud cover
• Expected Playing Conditions: Dry and sunny; no rain expected
• Early Swing Possible due to cloud cover at the start

🤝 Toss Prediction

• Toss Prediction: Batting first is the preferred option
• Reason: 2 of the last 3 games at this venue were won by the side batting first
• Form & Conditions favor batting at the start of the innings

🏆 Match Prediction

Favored Team: Manchester Originals Men (75% chance)

• Reasoning:
  • Home advantage
  • Jos Buttler and Philip Salt in good form
  • Strong bowling attack with Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, and Lewis Gregory
  • Better recent performance compared to Phoenix (even though both are struggling)

Contesting Team: Birmingham Phoenix Men (25% chance)

• Reasoning:
  • Liam Livingstone has been in great form with the bat
  • Strong bowling unit including Trent Boult and Tim Southee
  • Could capitalize if they get a good start and restrict the run rate

🎯 Fantasy Cricket Tips

🔝 Top 3 Batsmen to Consider

1. Jos Buttler (MO) – High strike rate, consistent performer
2. Philip Salt (MO) – Reliable opener
3. Liam Livingstone (BPH) – Explosive finisher, in great form

⚾ Top 3 Bowlers to Consider

1. Josh Tongue (MO) – Match-winner with pace
2. Trent Boult (BPH) – Left-arm pacer, useful in death overs
3. Benny Howell (BPH) – Experienced all-rounder

🧠 Captaincy Picks

• Captain (C): Jos Buttler
• Vice-Captain (VC): Liam Livingstone

📝 Final Thoughts

This match promises to be a close contest, but Manchester Originals come in with the advantage of home conditions and key form players in Buttler and Salt. While Phoenix has the firepower to chase, they need a solid start and tight bowling to pull off a win.

Expected Result:

• Manchester Originals to win by 5-7 runs
• Total Runs Prediction: 165-170
• Wickets: 7-8 for the bowling side

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