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Birmingham Phoenix are set to lock horns with London Spirit in a high-voltage clash at Edgbaston on August 17, with both teams keen to strengthen their campaign in The Hundred 2025.
For the hosts, the spotlight will be on skipper Liam Livingstone, whose explosive power-hitting will form the backbone of their batting lineup, supported by the likes of Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, and Joe Clarke. In the bowling department, the presence of Trent Boult and Tim Southee gives Phoenix a world-class edge, adding depth and experience to their attack.
London Spirit, meanwhile, arrive with a blend of experience and flair. David Warner and Kane Williamson are expected to steady the innings at the top, while Ollie Pope and Jamie Overton bring the firepower in the middle order. Their pace arsenal, led by Daniel Worrall and Olly Stone, could be crucial on the Edgbaston surface, with Liam Dawson’s spin providing control in the middle overs.
With Phoenix banking on their dynamic all-rounders and Spirit boasting international stalwarts, fans can expect an enthralling contest of power-hitting and smart bowling — a recipe for fireworks under the Edgbaston evening sky.
BPH vs LNS Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 04 | BPH won: 04 | LNS won: 00 | No results: 00
BPH vs LNS Match Details:
- Date and Time: August 17, 10:30 PM IST / 5:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston Pitch Report:
The Edgbaston pitch is known for delivering thrilling white-ball contests, with reliable bounce and carry that aid both batters and fast bowlers. Under the floodlights, stroke-players enjoy the true nature of the surface as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. Spinners may get some assistance as the game progresses, but overall it tends to favor batting. Dew is often a factor in evening games, prompting captains to prefer bowling first and chasing targets.
BPH vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Jamie Smith
- Batters: David Warner, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell
- All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Benny Howell, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult
BPH vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Ben Duckett (c), Jamie Smith (vc)
- Choice 2: Joe Clarke (c), Liam Livingstone (vc)
BPH vs LNS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff
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BPH vs LNS Dream11 team for today’s match (August 17, 5:00 PM GMT):
Squads:
Birmingham Phoenix: Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Joe Clarke (wk), Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Dan Mousley, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood, Tom Helm, Aneurin Donald, Freddie McCann, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber
London Spirit: Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Kane Williamson, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings, Jamie Overton, David Warner, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith, Ashton Turner, Jafer Chohan, Wayne Madsen
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