The Hundred Men’s 2025: Predicting Birmingham Phoenix XI for match 28

The 28th fixture of the Hundred Men’s 2025 will feature Manchester Originals facing Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford in Manchester on August 24, 2025.

Here is the predicted Birmingham Phoenix XI for match 28 of The Hundred Men’s 2025:

Top Order: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK)

Will Smeed has 87 runs in five games at a strike rate of 145 and a best of 51. Ben Duckett is still in Test cricket mode with 54 runs in 54 balls with 20 runs. Joe Clarke has hammered 183 runs in five games with a strike rate of 152.50 and a best of 54. He has ensured the Phoenix get good starts at the top.

Middle Order: Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber

Liam Livingstone has excelled as captain of the Birmingham team with 211 runs with a strike rate of 166.14 with a best of 69* with 11 fours and 17 sixes. Jacob Bethell has scored 80 runs at a decent 166.66 striking rate. Louis Kimber has played three matches with 14 runs thus far in 13 fours so far.

Lower Order: Benny Howell, Chris Wood

Benny Howell has taken six wickets and made 27 runs in 23 balls, performing well in his role as the all-rounder. Chris Wood has taken three wickets thus far, while he is yet to get a chance to shine with the bat.

Bowlers: Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

The Birmingham Phoenix have trusted their New Zealand pace bowling attack. Adam Milne has two wickets, Tim Southee has taken three wickets, and Trent Boult has taken five wickets. Phoenix will need a better performance from the trio if they need to get back to winning rhythm.

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