Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals Match Prediction – The Hundred 32nd 100 Balls

The Hundred 2024 is in full swing, and today's match will see Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals 100 Balls The Hundred 32nd Today Cricket Prediction, Who will win today match, 15-Aug. This match promises excitement as Birmingham Phoenix seeks to continue their winning streak, while Manchester Originals will fight to gain some pride. Let's dive into the match details, preview, and prediction.

Match Details

Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Manchester Originals, 32nd Match, The Hundred Men's Competition 2024
Date: 15 August 2024
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Match Preview

Birmingham Phoenix has been in spectacular form, with three consecutive wins boosting their confidence. Their bowling unit, featuring Tim Southee, Adam Milne, and Sean Abbott, has consistently delivered, making them a formidable force. Moeen Ali's leadership has also been impressive, and their batting lineup is spearheaded by Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone.

On the other hand, Manchester Originals have had a mixed season with just one win. Captain Phil Salt has been their shining star with consecutive half-centuries. Though their bowling has struggled, players like Fazalhaq Farooqi and Scott Currie will be pivotal if they are to challenge Birmingham Phoenix.

Head to Head

Teams	Wins	Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Birmingham Phoenix	3	W, W, W
Manchester Originals	1	L, L, W

Pitch Report

Edgbaston, Birmingham, is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, but in recent matches, the bowlers have found success, especially in the first innings. The average first-innings score over the last 6 matches is around 122 runs, and the pitch has seen frequent batting collapses in the first innings.

Teams winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first, trying to restrict the opposition and chase down the target.

Probable Best Performer of the Match

For Birmingham Phoenix, Liam Livingstone is expected to shine with the bat, while Adam Milne could be their top bowler. For Manchester Originals, Phil Salt will be the key batter, with Fazalhaq Farooqi expected to lead the bowling attack.

Previous Match Recap

In their last match, Birmingham Phoenix claimed victory thanks to their bowling prowess. Sean Abbott and Tim Southee took crucial wickets, while Liam Livingstone delivered a match-winning knock. For Manchester Originals, their previous match saw Phil Salt and Max Holden step up, but the team couldn’t secure a win, largely due to their struggling bowling unit.

Toss Prediction

The toss will be crucial in determining the flow of the game. Who will win the toss today? Our prediction suggests Manchester Originals might win the toss and choose to bowl first, given the pitch conditions at Edgbaston.

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