Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave Prediction: Brave won four out of five games against Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix and Southern Brave are going head to head in the Eliminator of The Hundred Men at The Oval, United Kingdom on 17th August 2024. Southern Brave won four out of five games against Phoenix. Who will win this game of cricket?

Birmingham Phoenix form

At last, Moeen Ali's side has found top form when needed most, resoundingly beating Manchester Originals by 9 wickets in a rain-affected match to finish second on the points table. But they will know they have a poor record against the Southern Brave as they head into the game. Ali will look to lead from the front as the leader of his side and take them through to the final for the first time since 2021.

Ben Duckett scored 262 runs in eight matches and will be looking to give a good start at the top with Jamie Smith. It will be Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, and Dan Mousely down the order, coming into play with some crucial runs, while Jacob Bethell, Sean Abbott, and Benny Howell are also expected to score runs for the team.

The sharp bowling unit will have to maintain their winning run; Adam Milne and Tim Southee will have to be good with the new ball and find those important breakthroughs upfront. Chris Wood and Sean Abbott need to contribute consistently. Since it is going to play a huge part in the game, they'll have to be relentless. What is more, it is these same stubborn efforts from Ali, Livingstone, and Howell in the supporting bowling roles that will be huge components of this side's chances of success.

Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing XI

Moeen Ali (c), Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith ( wk), Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Adam Zampa, Tim Southee, Pat Brown, Chris Woakes

Southern Brave Form

James Vince's side found solace in a tie against Welsh Fire one match ago, as the intervention of the rain. They very closely avoided a defeat after their bowlers let Welsh Fire put 181 runs on the board in the first innings. A loss in that match would rule them totally out of contention. Vince will look for a much-improved performance from his bowlers in the next game, and he will hope that they go on the good work against the Phoenix. Vince has been the highest run-getter this season and hence he would want to provide a good start along with Alex Davies. The team heavily relies on Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans, and James Coles to be the mainstays in the middle order and put on substantial partnerships. The hitting in the final overs for the innings should be done by Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, and Danny Briggs. They were below par with the ball in the last game. They need a better start from Jofra Archer and Akeal Hosein. Tymal Mills will also bring in that much-needed experience at the middle overs along with Danny Briggs. Chris Jordan will look to deliver after a poor last game, as well as offer an eye-catching performance with the ball in this match.

Southern Brave Playing XI Prediction

James Vince (c), Alex Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

Phoenix vs Brave Betting Tips and Match Prediction

The team has been brilliant in the way that it has won the last four games going into this one. However, that has largely been down to batsmen, with the bowling unit not being very consistent. If it is to win, it will be imperative that the bowlers have a great day at work. One the other hand, Southern Brave has a very good record with the Phoenix and also has an illustrious batting line-up. We feel the match might go to either side, but Southern Brave has a slight edge to win. Our tip is that Southern Brave will win.