The Hundred Mens Competition 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 04: Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix at a Glance

• Adam Lyth of the Northern Superchargers had the highest strike rate of 175.88 among the top 15 run scorers.
• Tom Helm of Birmingham Pheonix finished The Hundred 2022 with the most wickets (14).
• There has been only one victory between the two teams.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Team Preview

Northern Superchargers

The Northern Superchargers have recruited a great roster ahead of this season, but they will face a formidable opponent. The Superchargers are anticipated to give Birmingham Phoenix their all-out effort.

Even though the Men’s Ashes ended on Monday, Harry Brook and Ben Stokes are not anticipated to play in this first match. Reece Topley, a left-arm fast bowler, will make his return from injury in this game and is eager to demonstrate his fitness ahead of the ODI World Cup later this year.

Birmingham Phoenix

In the 2021 season, Birmingham Phoenix qualified for the Eliminator, and they are consistently seen as one of the favorites going into the event. They have a lot of versatility with the bat and the ball.

We expect Moeen Ali, who announced his retirement from Test cricket for the second time on Monday, to be available to lead his team in this match. Chris Woakes and Ben Duckett, both England internationals, are scheduled to miss the first match of The Hundred 2023.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Playing Squads

Northern Superchargers Squads

Northern Superchargers

Tom Banton (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Adam Lyth, Saif Zaib, Adam Hose, Matthew Short, David Wiese, Adil Rashid, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, and Reece Topley.

Birmingham Phoenix Squads 

Birmingham Phoenix

Moeen Ali (c), Chris Benjamin (wk), Liam Livingstone, Miles Hammond, Will Smeed, Jacob Bethell, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Tom Helm, Tanveer Sangha, and Adam Milne.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix outfield report

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix outfield report

We anticipate that both captains will want to field first in this match in order to take advantage of the overhead conditions.

Rain is expected in Leeds on Thursday evening, which may result in a shortened match at Headingley. The temperature will not rise over 18 degrees.

This summer’s Headingley surface has already produced several high-scoring T20 Blast games as well as an entertaining Test match. We anticipate a solid hitting surface.  

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Prediction

Winning the toss

• Birmingham Phoenix

Player of the Match

• Birmingham Phoenix – Liam Livingstone

Most sixes

• Northern Superchargers – Adam Lyth
• Birmingham Phoenix – Liam Livingstone

Most wickets

• Northern Superchargers – Adil Rashid
• Birmingham Phoenix – Tom Helm

Most runs

• Northern Superchargers – Adam Lyth
• Birmingham Phoenix – Liam Livingstone

Team Scores Batting First

• Northern Superchargers – 140+   
• Birmingham Phoenix – 150+

According to our prediction, Birmingham Phoenix will win this match.