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The Hundred Men’s competition reaches its climax as Birmingham Phoenix and Southern Brave face off in the eliminator at Kennington Oval. The winner will secure a place in the final against Welsh Fire.
Birmingham Phoenix: Riding High
Birmingham Phoenix have been in impressive form, winning their last four matches to secure a second-place finish. Their batting lineup, led by Ben Duckett and Moeen Ali, has been formidable, while the bowling attack, spearheaded by Adam Milne and Tim Southee, has been equally effective.
Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing XI:
Moeen Ali (c), Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Chris Wood
Southern Brave: Seeking Redemption
Southern Brave have shown glimpses of their potential but have been inconsistent throughout the tournament. Their batting lineup, featuring James Vince and Leus du Plooy, is strong, but the bowling attack has struggled at times. They will need to be at their best to defeat the in-form Phoenix.
Southern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
James Vince (c), Alex Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, James Coles, Laurie Evans, Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Akeal Hosein, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills
Key Players
- Birmingham Phoenix: Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
- Southern Brave: James Vince, Leus du Plooy, Jofra Archer, Akeal Hosein
Pitch and Conditions
The Kennington Oval pitch is expected to offer a balanced surface, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The weather forecast suggests clear skies, ideal for cricket.
Match Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix, with their recent form and balanced squad, are slight favorites to win this eliminator. However, Southern Brave have the potential to cause an upset if they can produce a complete performance.
Winner: Birmingham Phoenix Will Win
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