It’s crunch time for Birmingham Phoenix as they welcome London Spirit to Edgbaston for the 18th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025. Phoenix have had a frustrating run, managing just one win from four games despite having plenty of big names. London Spirit, meanwhile, have enjoyed a steadier campaign, with wins from half their matches and recent momentum. The visitors have extra motivation to notch their first ever win over Phoenix in this head-to-head rivalry.
BP- M vs LS- M Win Probability - The Hundred Mens 18th Match
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit 18th Match Details
| Match | The Hundred 2025 Mens- 18th Match |
| Date | Sunday, August 17, 2025 |
| Time | 22:30 PM (IST), 06:00 PM (Local) |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | Sony Liv & Fan Code |
BP- M vs LS- M Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
Both squads feature match-winners and experienced campaigners, but current form gives London Spirit a slight edge. Phoenix have struggled for momentum, with only Livingstone and Bethell offering resistance in their last outing- no one else passing 20. Their top order needs to deliver more consistently; the Boult-Milne-Southee pace attack has also blown hot and cold. Spirit, on the other hand, look balanced with David Warner’s top-of-the-order aggression, Kane Williamson’s anchoring, and Ashton Turner and Jamie Smith bringing flexibility in the middle. Their bowling boasts plenty of variety and has stepped up when needed. The Spirit have never beaten Phoenix in the Hundred but, with better role clarity and collective form, are tipped to break the streak this time.
Birmingham Phoenix- M vs London Spirit- M Head to Head
| Total Match Played | 04 |
| BP- M Won | 04 |
| LS- M Won | 03 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
BP- M vs LS- M Teams Preview (Top Players to Bet)
Birmingham Phoenix
Phoenix boast a string of power-hitters—Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke—but have been over-reliant on Liam Livingstone to rescue the innings. Bethell adds flair but is still developing as a finisher, and Benny Howell’s bowling has outshone his batting. Their Kiwi pace trio (Boult, Milne, Southee) and Chris Wood bring experience, but lacked control in the previous game.
BP- M Probable Playing XI–
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood
Top Player to Bet On– Liam Livingstone & Tim Southee
London Spirit
Spirit’s lineup looks deep and flexible. David Warner leads in the powerplay, Jamie Smith adds middle-order tempo, and Williamson, Turner, and Pope build around them. With Jamie Overton’s pace and Liam Dawson’s spin, Spirit have good options with both bat and ball. Their adaptable pace attack (Wood, Gleeson, Worrall) is built for the Hundred’s demands.
LS- M Probable Playing XI–
Jamie Smith (WK), David Warner, Kane Williamson (C), Ashton Turner, Ollie Pope, Jamie Overton, Sean Dickson, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall
Top Player to Bet On– David Warner & Richard Gleeson
BP- M vs LS- M Weather & Pitch Report
Edgbaston offers a true surface and reliable bounce-rewarding stroke-makers and supporting batters who play through the line. Seamers need early breakthroughs; after that, run-scoring gets easier. Conditions are set to be clear and warm, with no rain on the radar.
BP- M vs LS- M Dream11 Teams
- Wicket-keeper– Joe Clarke, Jamie Smith
- Batter– David Warner (C), Liam Livingstone, Kane Williamson, Ben Duckett
- All-rounder– Jacob Bethell (VC), Benny Howell, Liam Dawson
- Bowler– Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson
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