Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Match Prediction & Betting Tips, The Hundred 2023
Match 4 of the 2023 Men’s Hundred brings Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix together on Thursday evening at Headingley, Leeds. The Superchargers finished in sixth place with eight points from eight games in 2022. Phoenix finished two places above with 10 points. Read on as we preview this match. This clash begins at 18:30 local time.
Northern Superchargers have assembled some excellent players ahead of this season but are up against a very strong team. We expect the Superchargers to push Birmingham Phoenix all the way.
Birmingham Phoenix reached the Eliminator in the 2021 season and are always considered as one of the favourites ahead of the tournament. They have plenty of depth with both bat and ball.
Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Sky Go and FanCode.
NOS vs BPH Match Toss Prediction
We expect both skippers will want to field first in this game with a view of getting an advantage from the overhead conditions.
NOS vs BPH Pitch Report
This Headingley surface has already delivered some high scoring T20 Blast games and an exciting Test match this summer. We expect a good batting wicket.
Leeds Weather Report
Rain is forecast across Thursday evening in Leeds and we could well end up seeing a reduced game at Headingley. The temperature will be no higher than 18 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix, The Hundred 2023
Northern Superchargers Team News & Playing 11
NOS Team News
Although the Men’s Ashes did come to an end on Monday, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes are not expected to feature in this opening game. Left-arm pace bowler Reece Topley will make his return from injury in this game and is keen to prove his fitness ahead of the ODI World Cup later this year.
NOS Key Players
- Tom Banton - The 24 year old will captain the Northern Superchargers across this competition. He comes into this match after playing in the Zimbabwe Afro T10.
- Wayne Parnell - The South African all-rounder is a very useful left arm medium fast bowler in cloudy conditions. He has taken 283 T20 wickets across his career.
- Adil Rashid - The England international spinner has been enjoying a break from the game since playing in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad in April. He is very accurate and gets turn from most pitches.
NOS Team Form
Although Northern Superchargers did not qualify for the end of season play-offs last year, they won three of their final four matches.
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Northern Superchargers Predicted Playing 11
Tom Banton (wk) (c), Adam Lyth, Bas de Leede, Saif Zaib, Matthew Short, Adam Hose, David Wiese, Wayne Parnell, Adil Rashid, Callum Parkinson, Reece Topley,
Birmingham Phoenix Team News & Playing 11
BPH Team News
We expect Moeen Ali, who confirmed his Test cricket retirement for the second time in his career on Monday, to be available to lead his side in this game. Fellow England internationals Chris Woakes and Ben Duckett are expected to miss this opening match of The Hundred 2023.
BPH Key Players
- Liam Livingstone - The England international is destructive with the bat through his excellent timing and power. He is also a very useful spin bowler.
- Will Smeed - The young opening batter only plays in white-ball cricket at the moment. He hit the first ever century in The Hundred last season.
- Adam Milne - The 31 year old right-arm fast bowler has experience in this country from playing in the T20 Blast for Kent Spitfires. His pace will always cause problems.
BPH Team Form
Birmingham Phoenix won three of their last five matches last season and beat London Spirit by 1 wicket from the final ball in their most recent game.
Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing 11
Moeen Ali (c), Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Chris Benjamin (wk), Miles Hammond, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Shadab Khan, Tom Helm, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha
Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Head to Head
This will be the third contest between the sides with both picking up one win each from the opening two games. The Superchargers won by 32 runs in last year’s clash.
NOS vs BPH Head to Head Stats in The Hundred
| |
Matches Played |
NOS Won |
BPH Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Betting Odds
The hosts are the underdogs ahead of this game with Northern Superchargers 2.00 to win. Birmingham Phoenix are 1.72 to start this campaign with a victory.
Who will win Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Match?
The two teams look to be well matched and Northern Superchargers will be well supported by their home fans. However, Birmingham Phoenix look to have the edge in the batting department.
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🏆 Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Prediction
Playing in front of a big crowd in Leeds, this game looks set to provide plenty of entertainment and quality as both sides begin their 2023 campaign. With Tom Banton and Matthew Short both in good form, Northern Superchargers will be competitive but the batting line-up for Birmingham Phoenix looks to be a class above. Our prediction is for Birmingham Phoenix to win.
Aug 03, 2023
23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT
Headingley Stadium - Leeds, England
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