The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Birmingham Phoenix v Oval Invincibles

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

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What's the match?

Birmingham Phoenix host Oval Invincibles in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6pm BST on Sunday, August 13.

Where is the match taking place?

Birmingham Phoenix's home ground is Edgbaston in Birmingham. 

Who's got the form?

Oval Invincibles are living up to their name in 2023, winning three and tying one of their first four matches to ascend to the top of the table.

A couple of matches have gone down to the final 10 balls but they also flexed their full potential againt Manchester Originals, romping to a 94-run win after bowling their visitors out for 92.

Birmingham Phoenix are at the opposite end of the table and are still searching for their first win of the season. Their opening two fixtures fell victim to the weather before they suffered consecutive defeats against Manchester Originals (49 runs) and Welsh Fire (six wickets).

What's the key matchup?

Birmingham Phoenix have been below par with the bat. Their batting line-up includes Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Shadab Khan, and Benny Howell but they were bowled out for 111 by the Originals and restricted to 112 for 7 by Welsh Fire.

Spencer Johnson and Gus Atkinson can expect to have productive outings with the ball, with fellow pacers Richard Gleeson, Josh Little, David Payne and Haris Rauf enjoying success against Phoenix.

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Birmingham Phoenix take on Oval Invincibles [ECB/Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match but availability is described as limited. 

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

What's the weather forecast?

A dry day in the West Midlands. Temperatures topping out at 20 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

Oval Invincibles: Sam Curran, Sunil Narine (Adam Zampa from August 13), Will Jacks, Jason Roy, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Tom Lawes, Heinrich Klaasen (Jimmy Neesham from August 20), Ross Whiteley, Jordan Cox, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Danny Briggs, Nathan Sowter, Zak Chappell, Tawanda Muyeye

What's the team news?

Chris Woakes is expected to be available to Birmingham Phoenix. Shadab Khan plays his final game of the season for the club. 

Adam Zampa is scheduled to replace Sunil Narine in the Oval Invincibles' squad from Sunday. Tom Curran has missed the past two games through a minor injury.

What are the possible starting XIs?

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

Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings, Ross Whiteley, Spencer Johnson, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa

What are the odds?

Oval Invincibles are the favourites, with odds of 8/11. Birmingham Phoenix are available at 11/10.

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Oval Invincibles beat Northern Superchargers [ECB/Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

Birmingham Phoenix have not been the sum of their parts of late. Oval Invincibles are in form. Away win.

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 match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.

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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