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Birmingham Phoenix take on Oval Invincibles at Edgbaston in a clash where both sides arrive in contrasting form in The Hundred 2025 game. The Invincibles are flying high; they sit atop the points table with a perfect record—2 wins from 2 games and a commanding net run rate (+3.133), making them early favorites for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Phoenix have struggled, losing both of their opening matches and languishing at the bottom of the table with 0 points and the lowest net run rate (-1.596).
Phoenix’s recent matches have exposed their batting vulnerabilities: they managed just 122/6 against Trent Rockets (losing by 6 wickets) and 106/7 against Southern Brave (beaten by 9 wickets). Their top order has collapsed early, with only Joe Clarke and Liam Livingstone showing some resistance. On the flip side, Oval Invincibles come in with momentum. They cruised past London Spirit by 6 wickets and thrashed Manchester Originals by 9 wickets, with big names like Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye firing up front and Rashid Khan starring with the ball. With Phoenix desperate to kickstart their campaign and Invincibles eyeing a third straight win, expect a fierce showdown at Edgbaston.
BPH vs OVI Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 04 | BPH won: 03 | OVI won: 01 | No results: 00
BPH vs OVI Match Details:
- Date and Time: August 12, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston Pitch Report:
The Edgbaston surface is renowned for producing exciting white-ball cricket, offering consistent bounce and carry that benefits both batters and pace bowlers. Under lights, stroke-makers particularly thrive as the ball comes on smoothly to the bat. While spinners might find some grip later in the game, it generally remains a batting-friendly wicket. Dew often influences conditions in evening matches, making chasing a popular choice for captains.
BPH vs OVI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett
- Batters: Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jacob Bethell
- All-rounders: Benny Howell, Tom Curran, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Rashid Khan
BPH vs OVI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Ben Duckett (c), Sam Curran (vc)
- Choice 2: Rashid Khan (c), Liam Livingstone (vc)
BPH vs OVI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Dan Mousley, Tim Southee, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff
BPH vs OVI Dream11 team for today’s match (August 12, 5:30 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
Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (wk/c), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff, Jordan Clark, Zafar Gohar, Miles Hammond, George Scrimshaw, Gus Atkinson
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