MO vs BP Match Prediction : 28th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

This game has a lot on the line not just in terms of a win and a loss for either team, but also in terms of play-off qualifications. The Manchester crowd should be firmly behind its team. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are among the cleanest hitters in the English white-ball set-up. They will need to step up for the Manchester Originals on gameday.

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Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix Head-to-Head Record

The Phoenix smashed the Originals by nine wickets in 2024. Before that, the Originals marched to three consecutive wins against the team from Birmingham.

Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix Live-streaming and Broadcast

Manchester Originals and Birmingham Phoenix will meet for business in this year’s Men’s Hundred on Sunday, 24 August 2025. The Indian audience will be able to catch the action on the Star Sports Network, the SonyLiv app and the FanCode app.

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MO vs BP Team Previews

Manchester Originals

Manchester Originals look loaded with instant-impact hitters and clever variety. Phil Salt captains with fearless intent. His scoring rate over 150 underlines why he’s the tone-setter at Old Trafford. He has more than 1000 Men’s Hundred runs. Ben McKinney brings left-handed aggression. Jos Buttler is still one of the world’s premier short-form finishers, especially in a tournament where he has over 800 runs.

Rachin Ravindra adds balance as a dynamic left-hand bat who can slide across roles and chip in with orthodox spin. Heinrich Klaasen’s spin-bashing reputation makes middle overs feel like a launch rather than consolidation. The South African hit a half-century against the Northern Superchargers.

Depth isn’t a worry either. Matty Hurst is a tidy understudy with bat in hand. Lewis Gregory’s smarts as a seam-bowling all-rounder keep the tempo high. He showed off his batting heroics with 33 not out against the Trent Rockets.

With Scott Currie and the lively Josh Tongue, the pace stocks have extra bite. Tongue took three consecutive three-wicket hauls in his first three games this season. Noor Ahmad’s left-arm mystery is ideal for squeezing set batters. This squad blends international stardust with hungry domestic quicks.

Manchester Originals Expected Playing 11

Phil Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Matty Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

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Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix boasts star players but appears to be on a delicate edge. The top order can be explosive, yet inconsistent. Will Smeed delivers aggressive intent but tends to be unpredictable with his returns. His Hundred strike rate over 150 reflects a high-risk, high-reward style.

Ben Duckett brings a measured sweep shot as his favourite shot but has struggled for productivity recently with a score of five runs against the Welsh Fire. Joe Clarke’s performances in the Men's Hundred have fluctuated, bringing instability if early wickets tumble.

The team’s fortunes revolve around Liam Livingstone. His exceptional power and useful bowling are vital, but relying so heavily on a single player like him poses a threat. If he's contained, the Phoenix often struggles to progress. Livingstone only made 16 runs in his previous innings.

The middle order, featuring Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber and Benny Howell, injects energy, though none are assured finishers at this level. Howell’s well-known array of cutters can tighten an innings but doesn't guarantee wickets every match.

The pace attack is impressive but fragile. Adam Milne’s speed is an asset, though his fitness is always a concern due to recurring injuries. Tim Southee and Trent Boult excel with the new ball but can be less effective on flat pitches with minimal swing.

Chris Wood offers a reliable left-arm option but wouldn't be a traditional strike bowler in the same sense as his fellow pace bowlers. The six bowlers of the bowling lineup could only muster two wickets against the Welsh Fire. Adam Milne even went for over 30 runs in his 15 balls.

Birmingham Phoenix Expected Playing 11

Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood

MO vs BP Toss Prediction

The Originals was convincingly outplayed by the Rockets after posting a meagre total on the board. The team from Manchester may prefer chasing under the lights. Last year’s head-to-head was won by the Phoenix in a chase.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Early on, especially under overcast skies, seamers often profit from some early movement. The pitch will settle as the batters settle and run-scoring becomes more free-flowing. Historically across various formats, this venue is known for its even bounce and fast outfield. Well-placed shots will be rewarded with quick boundaries. The Originals scored 171 for three in its previous home game.

Matchday in Manchester will be cloudy some warm and humid temperatures to follow. The chance of rain is only two percent.

MO vs BP: Who Will Win?

This is a potentially pivotal match for the league in terms of who can climb into the top three and which team’s campaign may be theoretically over after this. The Manchester outfit has the home crowd in its corner with world-class batters in the squad as the cherry on top. The Originals could close out the game in the middle sets against the Birmingham Phoenix.

Bet on Manchester Originals to win.

MO vs BP win percentage stands at 50% in favor of MO.

Todays Match Prediction: Manchester Originals to Win.