The Hundred Men’s 2025: Top 3 players battles to watch out for in match 24

Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire will square off in the 24th fixture of The Hundred Men’s 2025, scheduled for August 22, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

In their most recent game, Birmingham Phoenix defeated London Spirit at home to earn their second victory of the season. They now have eight points from two wins in five games, which places them fifth on The Hundred Men’s 2025 points table.

Welsh Fire, meanwhile, dropped to the bottom of the points table after losing to Southern Brave in Cardiff. They have four points with a net run rate of -0.915 after five games, winning one and losing four. To remain in the tournament, they must defeat the Birmingham Phoenix.

Here are the top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 24

1. Liam Livingstone vs Riley Meredith

With 211 runs in five matches, Liam Livingstone has led from the front for the Birmingham Phoenix side. However, the eye-catching thing is that he has smacked 11 fours and 17 sixes so far in the tournament and has scored at a strike rate of 166.14. He has taken on the best of the opposition bowlers and ripped them apart with his quick hands and big hitting.

To counter Livingstone, the best bet for the Welsh Fire is the pace of Riley Meredith. He has been impressive with his seven wickets in three games with a best of 4/9. Meredith bowls at express pace, and his ability to bowl short and hurry the batters is likely to make Livingstone uncomfortable. The battle against Livingstone will be a contest of power versus pace.

2. Jonny Bairstow vs. Trent Boult

Jonny Bairstow has shown the fans that he is not finished yet. He has 200 runs at a strike rate of 175.43 in five games this The Hundred Men’s season with two fifties and a best score of 86*. Bairstow has managed to lay a strong foundation for his team with the bat, and his aggressive nature will test the mettle of the opposition bowlers.

Hence, Trent Boult should be used when Bairstow is at the crease. Boult is known for bringing the ball in to the batter, and Bairstow’s feet does not move much at the start of the innings. There is a chance that Boult might get Bairstow out early by clean bowling him or LBW. His matchup with Bairstow will be pivotal in deciding the match’s momentum.

3. Jacob Bethell vs Chris Green

Jacob Bethell has impressed a lot in his first outing in the Hundred with 80 runs with a strike rate of 166.66. He has hit six fours and five sixes so far and has been the best batter for Phoenix in the middle order. Bethell has the ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed. However, the youngster will be challenged by quality spin.

And that’s where Chris Green comes in. The off-spinner has six wickets at an economy of 8.87 with a best of 3/19. He has the ability to tie the batter down and force them to play innovative shots against him to score runs. He has the knack of taking big wickets to break the flow of runs, and Bethell will need to be cautious against him.

FAQs

1. Which Birmingham Phoenix batter has the most runs in the Hundred Men’s tournament?

Birmingham Phoenix’s Liam Livingstone has the third-most runs in the history of The Hundred Men’s, with 966 runs at a strike rate of 150.70 in 35 games.

2. Which Welsh Fire bowler has the most wickets in the Hundred Men’s tournament?

David Payne has the most wickets in the Hundred for Welsh Fire with 30 scalps an economy of 9.19, and best bowling of 3/14.

3. Which one all-rounder from each team might make a big impact in match 23 of the Hundred Men’s 2025?

Liam Livingstone from Birmingham Phoenix and Chris Green from Welsh Fire are the all-rounders expected to make a big impact.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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