Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles: Birmingham Phoenix remain still at the bottom of the points standings as we enter the second half of the men’s Hundred 2023. They still have four games to change their luck, the first of which is coming Sunday at Edgbaston against Oval Invincibles. With 3 victories from 4 games and 7 points amassed, the Invincibles are enjoying a comfortable lead at the top of the standings.
The match between Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles will take place on August 13th, 2023 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles
Date: August 13th, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles
Birmingham Phoenix (Match Odds- 2.00)
Preview
Birmingham Phoenix just lost to Welsh Fire by six wickets. At Edgbaston, they were only able to put up a score of 112-7 after choosing to bat first. Welsh Fire’s reaction saw them reach the goal in just 85 balls. Once again, Birmingham’s batting let them down, with Liam Livingstone’s 28 off 20 deliveries being the highest total of the innings.
With 55 runs in 2 innings and a 122 strikeout-to-strikeout ratio, Livingstone is currently the team’s second-highest scorer for the season. With 69 runs in 3 innings at a 133 batting average, Birmingham’s opener Ben Duckett leads the team this season.
Captain Moeen Ali hasn’t really taken off yet, but he’s one of those players who, with a few lusty blows, can completely alter the course of a match. The fashionable left-handed batter is our pick to make a brief appearance in this game.
Only right-arm pacer Benny Howell has distinguished himself on the bowling front (5 wickets in 3 innings at an economy of 5.55). With the exception of Moeen and his off-spin, the rest have consistently given up runs, with Tom Helm and Adam Milne both averaging over 11.
Full Squad:
Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (Captain), Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Miles Hammond, Shadab Khan, Adam Milne, Benny Howell, Tom Helm, Will Smeed, Kane Richardson, Chris Benjamin, Dan Mousley
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Players to watch out for:
Ben Duckett
With 69 runs in 3 innings at a 133 batting average, Birmingham’s opener Ben Duckett leads the team this season.
Benny Howell
Only right-arm pacer Benny Howell has distinguished himself on the bowling front (5 wickets in 3 innings at an economy of 5.55).
Possible Playing XI:
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith (wk), Dan Mousley, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson
Oval Invincibles (Match Odds- 1.80)
Preview
The Oval Invincibles are performing well. They secured a stunning 9-run victory over Northern Superchargers after disposing of Manchester Originals by a score of 94 runs. Sam Curran made an impression with his bowling and batting, while Jordan Cox, who is in great form, struck an incredible unbeaten 73 to lead the side to the top of the standings. After 4 games, Cox has amassed 163 runs at a strike rate of 148 for the season.
Curran’s effort shone out in the game’s latter stages as he scored 24 runs off just 12 balls, helping the league-leading Invincibles to their impressive total of 185 for 5. He then made an outstanding catch and got a wicket to help keep the Superchargers to 176-8.
Heinrich Klaasen, who scored an incredible 46 runs off of 22 balls, was another player who stood out. With 125 runs this season, Klaasen has an astounding strike rate of 184. The squad will be depending on the middle order South African batter, who has the ability to truly win games.
Gus Atkinson has been the most reliable bowler for Oval this year, taking 9 wickets in just 4 matches at an economy of 7.78, ahead of Sam and Tom Curran, who have both taken 3 wickets each. Sunil Narine is another asset the Invincibles can rely on. The cunning off-spinner has taken 6 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of only 6.88. During the middle overs, he posed the most threat to Birmingham’s batters.
Full Squad:
Danny Briggs, Sunil Narine, Colin Ingram, Hilton Cartwright, Rilee Rossouw, Jason Roy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reece Topley, Sam Billings, Alex Blake, Jordan Clark, Laurie Evans, Rory Burns, Nathan Sowter, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Mohammad Hasnain, Will Jacks, Brandon Glover, Jordan Cox, Matt Milnes.
Players to watch out for:
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen, who scored an incredible 46 runs off of 22 balls, was another player who stood out. With 125 runs this season, Klaasen has an astounding strike rate of 184. The squad will be depending on the middle order South African batter, who has the ability to truly win games.
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson has been the most reliable bowler for Oval this year, taking 9 wickets in just 4 matches at an economy of 7.78, ahead of Sam and Tom Curran, who have both taken 3 wickets each.
Possible Playing XI:
Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Toss Prediction:
Birmingham often benefits the team batting second in this competition, with the chasing side winning 5 of the 4 games played here. In Birmingham, rain is also anticipated on Sunday, therefore the team that wins the toss will probably choose to bat second. They will have the advantage of knowing exactly what DLS goal they will need to chase by choosing to bat second, which will allow them to organize their innings accordingly.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Pitch Report:
The Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham is typically regarded as a solid batting surface with a balanced duel between bat and ball for a T20 game. However, the weather during the game is anticipated to be gloomy, and there may even be a few showers. The overhead conditions may make it easier for the seamers to produce greater movement. The wetness may also cause the pitch to slow down a little. The ball should come onto the bat nicely if the conditions are clear, allowing for aggressive strokeplay and powerful shots.
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Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles Match Prediction:
Birmingham Phoenix has won both games played between the Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix. They haven’t been at their best this year, though, and they’re having trouble building momentum. Livingstone and Duckett have played a significant role in their batting, while their bowling has been shoddy. On the other side, The Invincibles are at the top of their game. Their batting order is looking good, and they have a tremendously powerful bowling unit. They will start this match as the favorites.
We are predicting Oval Invincibles to win the game at the odds of 1.80
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles The Most Recommended Player To Bet:
Heinrich Klaasen, who scored an incredible 46 runs off of 22 balls, was another player who stood out. With 125 runs this season, Klaasen has an astounding strike rate of 184. The squad will be depending on the middle order South African batter, who has the ability to truly win games.
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