The Hundred 2024: Eliminator, BPH vs SOB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BPH vs SOB?
Birmingham Phoenix lock horns with Southern Brave in the Eliminator on Saturday, August 17.
Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) clash against Southern Brave (SOB) in the Eliminator in The Hundred 2024 on Saturday, August 17, at the Kennington Oval in London.
Birmingham finished second on the points table, with six wins and two losses from the eight matches in the round-robin phase of the tournament. They are in red-hot form, having won their last four games en route to the Eliminator.
Meanwhile, Southern Brave ended their group-stage campaign at No. 3 in the standings. They won five games and lost two out of their eight games. James Vince's side's last encounter against Welsh Fire ended in a no result.
Birmingham Phoenix and Southern Brave faced each other earlier at Edgbaston. Vince's unbeaten 47-ball 90 helped Southern Brave post a daunting total of 169/2 after being invited to bat first. In Reply, Birmingham were restricted to 137/9 as Akeal Hosein and Chris Jordan starred with three-fors.
Match Details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave, Eliminator |
| Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
| Date & Time | August 17, Saturday, 10:30 pm IST |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv (app and website) and FanCode (app and website) |
Click Here: Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave, Eliminator - Live Cricket Score
Pitch Report
Three out of the four games played at the Kennington Oval in The Hundred 2024 have been won by chasing teams. The opening batters will have to be wary of the new ball, which could move around. However, batting will get easier as the ball gets older. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be the optimal strategy at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 05 |
| Won by Birmingham Phoenix | 01 |
| Won by Southern Brave | 04 |
| No Result | - |
| First-ever Fixture | 30/07/21 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 03/08/24 |
Also Read: The Hundred Men 2024 Schedule
Probable Playing XIs for BPH vs SOB, Eliminator
Birmingham Phoenix:
Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Moeen Ali (c), Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Chris Wood
Southern Brave:
Alex Davies (wk), James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills
Also Check: Fastest Balls in Cricket History
Probable Top Performers from BPH vs SOB
Probable Best Batter: James Vince
James Vince is the leading run-getter in The Hundred 2024 by a distance. He has amassed 357 runs from eight matches at a staggering average of 59.50 and a healthy strike rate of 148.75. The right-handed batter has registered four half-centuries so far and will want to continue his splendid form in the do-or-die clash on Saturday.
Also Check: Most Runs in The Hundred Men 2024
Probable Best Bowler: Tim Southee
Tim Southee has bowled superbly in The Hundred 2024. When the conditions have been in favour of swing bowling, the New Zealand star has made the new ball talk. In eight games, he has accounted for 14 wickets at an average of 12.50 and a strike rate of 10.71. His economy rate is also an impressive 7. Earlier this week, he bagged a five-for against Trent Rockets. His spell with the new ball is going to be very crucial for Birmingham Phoenix.
Click Here: Most Wickets in The Hundred Men 2024
Today's Match Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix to win the match
Scenario 1
Birmingham Phoenix win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay Score: 35-45
SOB: 140-160
Birmingham Phoenix win the match.
Scenario 2
Southern Brave win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay Score: 40-50
BPH: 150-170
Birmingham Phoenix win the match.
Also Check: BPH vs SOB Dream11 Prediction
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author's understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Download Our App