The Hundred Men’s, 2021, Match 31, Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

The Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix are set to lock horns in Match 31 of the Men’s Hundred on Tuesday at the Headingly, Leeds. The Phoenix, led by Liam Livingstone, have already gone beyond the first round. However, the next match on August 17 holds a lot of significance for them.

If they secure a win, they will get a direct entry into the final, being the table-toppers. It would mean that the Southern Brave will face Trent Rockets in the Eliminator. As far as the Superchargers are concerned, they are out of contention and would now want to spoil the Phoenix’s party to some extent.

Match Details

Match – Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix – 31st match

Venue – Headingley, Leeds

Time – 11:00 PM IST, 05:30 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch in Leeds has been an excellent one for batting thus far in the tournament. The teams batting first have got a fair amount of advantage. Chasing can be avoided. There are chances of rain around 4 PM and hence, there could be a delay or two.

Avg first innings score: 167 (3 matches in the Hundred at Headingley)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, N/R – 0

Playing combinations

Northern Superchargers

Predicted XI

Chris Lynn, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, David Willey (C), Dane Vilas, Jordan Thompson, John Simpson (wk), Ben Raine, Brydon Carse, Matty Potts, Adil Rashid, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Bench– Harry Brook, Faf du Plessis, Callum Parkinson, Matthew Fisher, Adam Lyth

Birmingham Phoenix

Predicted XI

Finn Allen, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone (C), Miles Hammond, Chris Benjamin, Benny Howell, Chris Cooke (wk), Dillon Pennington, Tom Helm, Pat Brown, Imran Tahir.

Bench– Adam Milne, Adam Hose, Tom Abell, Daniel Bell-Drummond

Probable best batter of the match

Will Smeed— Birmingham Phoenix

Will Smeed has been in stupendous form in the ongoing edition of the Hundred. The right-hander has notched 164 runs from four matches at an incredible average of 54.66. Moreover, his strike rate of 184.26 suggests that he can hit the ball a fair distance. Smeed has already hit 13 fours and 10 sixes for the Phoenix and given an account of himself.

Probable best bowler of the match

Adil Rashid — Northern Superchargers

Adil Rashid has bowled exceptionally for the Superchargers in the ongoing edition of the Men’s Hundred. In six matches, the leg-spinner has picked up as many as 12 wickets. It goes without saying that he’s the standout bowler for his team in the tournament.

Today’s match prediction: Birmingham Phoenix to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.