The Hundred 2025: Batters to Watch in the 10th Match of BP vs OI Clash

Get set, cricket fans! Birmingham Phoenix (BP) will battle Oval Invincibles (OI) in what promises to be an exciting 10th match of The Hundred 2025. If you are wondering who will be the star batters, then you’ve come to the right place.

This is not any old match so keeping note of the batters and there significant big hits, smart innings, quick strike rates could very much be the match winner and instead of getting anxious and worried, just get a nibble and sit back and let us explain the star batters to keep an eye on when these two powerhouses match up!

Ben Duckett:  BP

It’s no surprise that Ben Duckett tops the Birmingham Phoenix charts, given his outstanding performances this season. Duckett has scored 289 runs at a decent average of 48.17 and an astounding strike rate of 160.55; he is the style of batter that can get the innings moving right from ball one.

What sets him apart is that he can marry aggression and timing; the medium-pace bowlers find that even on an off day, if he gets a half-decent piece of width, he’s punishing it to the boundary. His consistency and ability to time the ball mean that with Duckett in at the start of BP’s innings, they rarely get off to a slow start. Moreover, if Duckett gets to do his thing early in this 10th match, the OI bowlers will be in for a tough game.

Liam Livingstone: BP

Up next is Liam Livingstone, a big hitter who has also shown great creativity when the game is on the line. While his book of numbers this season, 185 runs at a strike rate of 122.51, might not read “explosive” as loudly as some, Livingstone’s style of play is in the more developed realm of intelligent power hitting, as opposed to just swinging for the fences (although he is capable of doing this).

His ability to rotate the strike and find gaps consistently can shape the game for bowlers; he is a dangerous all-round option. Specifically, Livingstone’s clever shot selection enables him to maintain pressure, often shifting tight situations back in BP’s favour.

Will Jacks: OI

Keep an eye on Will Jacks when Oval Invincibles come out to bat. Jack has scored 235 runs this season, having a strike rate of 158.78! He is the ultimate aggressive batter, who is always looking to pressure the bowlers. He takes a fearless approach, swinging hard and swinging fast to find the boundary.

While he can hit the ball hard, Jacks has shown glimpses of smart cricketing brains, knowing when to accelerate the run rate and when to strike. For OI, he is their key player, whether he is scoring runs upfront to set up a platform for a big total, or to chase down a challenging chase. Jacks will make BP pay if they miss-hit their bowling!

Whether it be Ben Duckett’s classy start, Liam Livingstone’s power, or Will Jacks’ audacity with the bat – it’s the 10th match of The Hundred 2025, so we expect some classy batting! Each player has some distinct strengths, so it will be a good battle considering how highly skilled and talented they are against each other.

Who do you believe will command the most attention? It’s an exciting time for cricket fans! Who do you think will be a standout batter? Let us know!