The Hundred Men’s 2025 | Match - 24, BPH vs WEF | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Birmingham Phoenix will play against Welsh Fire in match 24 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. In the points table, Birmingham Phoenix stand 6th with 2 wins from 5 matches, while Welsh Fire are 8th with only 1 win from 4 games, both sides desperate for victories to stay in contention.

Birmingham Phoenix have shown flashes of brilliance this season but are yet to find consistency in their performances. Their batting has relied heavily on Liam Livingstone’s firepower and Jacob Bethell’s stroke play, while their pace attack has struggled to contain runs in the death overs. Coming off a loss to Northern Superchargers, Phoenix will be eager to regain momentum.

On the other hand, Welsh Fire have had a tough campaign so far with their batting unit failing to fire collectively. Despite having talented stroke-makers in their lineup, they have struggled to post or chase down competitive totals. With their bowlers also lacking penetration in crucial moments, Fire needs a complete team effort to revive their season.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 10:30 PM IST (05:00 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 11:00 PM IST (05:30 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Edgbaston, Birmingham

Head to Head

Matches Played - 04

Birmingham Phoenix won - 03           Welsh Fire won - 01

Last 5 meetings

Birmingham Phoenix won - 03           Welsh Fire won - 01

Pitch Report

The Edgbaston pitch offers a good balance for both batters and bowlers, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat early on. As the game progresses, seamers and spinners get assistance, making middle overs crucial. Teams batting first usually enjoy an advantage if they post a competitive total.

Weather Report

The weather forecast in Birmingham is expected to be mostly cloudy. There are 10% chances of rain during the game. The temperature is expected to be around 21 degree celsius with humidity likely to be around 54%.

Probable Playing XI  

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

Welsh Fire (WEF) - Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow(wk), Luke Wells, Tom Abell(c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Saif Zaib, Paul Walter, Chris Green, David Payne, Josh Hull, Riley Meredith

Must Picks

BPH - Liam Livingstone, Trent Boult

WEF - Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow

BPH vs WEF Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jonny Bairstow

Batters : Steven Smith, Liam Livingstone, Will Smeed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

All-rounder : Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Paul Walter

Bowlers : Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Riley Meredith

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Liam Livingstone

Vice-Captain : Jonny Bairstow

Prediction

Birmingham Phoenix look stronger on paper with a solid mix of power-hitters and world-class pacers, making them favorites in this clash. Welsh Fire have struggled with inconsistency and will rely heavily on Steven Smith and Jonny Bairstow to turn things around. Considering recent form and squad depth, Phoenix hold the upper hand in this encounter. 

Sportco predicts Birmingham Phoenix to beat Welsh Fire in match 24 of The Hundred Men’s 2025.

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