The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Birmingham Phoenix v London Spirit

Team news, key matchups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start time, venue, squad lists and more

What's the match?

Birmingham Phoenix host London Spirit in the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6.30pm BST on Thursday, August 24.

Where is the match taking place?

Birmingham Phoenix's home ground is Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Who's got the form?

Neither, really.

Both sides are playing for no more than pride, with the two teams worst affected by the inclement August weather already out of the tournament.

Phoenix have won just once, against Oval Invincibles, while Spirit have won two of their last four and, had they overcome Invincibles in either of two tight finishes, would still have a chance of qualifying for the eliminator. As it is, their competition ends at Edgbaston.

What's the key matchup?

Birmingham Phoenix's top order of Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali is somehow yet to fire.

They have one last go of it against Spirit, for whom Adam Rossington and Dan Lawrence have been most consistent with the bat.

Phoenix haven't fired this year [Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

Tickets are on sale for this game, with availability listed as "limited".

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A dry day in Birmingham, albeit cloudy, with highs of 19 degrees Celsius. 

What are the squads?

Birmingham Phoenix: Chris Woakes, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan (Tanveer Sangha from August 14), Adam Milne, Benny Howell, Will Smeed, Kane Richardson, Jamie Smith, Tom Helm, Miles Hammond, Chris Benjamin, Dan Mousley, Henry Brookes, Jacob Bethell

London Spirit: Mark Wood, Nathan Ellis (Tim Southee from August 21), Liam Dawson, Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Jordan Thompson, Mason Crane, Adam Rossington, Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara, Michael Pepper, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Matt Critchley, Matthew Wade, Daryl Mitchell, Dan Worrall

What's the team news?

Tim Southee has replaced Nathan Ellis for Spirit, while this is a final opportunity to give gametime to those who haven't yet featured.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Chris Woakes, Adam Milne, Kane Richardson, Tanveer Sangha

London Spirit: Adam Rossington, Zak Crawley, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Wade, Daryl Mitchell, Ravi Bopara, Matt Critchley, Liam Dawson, Jordan Thompson, Tim Southee

What are the odds?

London Spirit are favourites at 4/5, while Birmingham Phoenix are at 25/19.

Dan Lawrence is Spirit captain [Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

Birmingham Phoenix to come good.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

This game will also be carried live on BBC Two, as well as on the BBCiPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. 

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports

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