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Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Match 7th Preview
SOB vs BPH Both Teams’ Last 5 Matches Record
Southern Brave started their season with a great win as they beat Manchester Originals by 1 wicket. In bowling, Tymal Mills bowled brilliantly in the death overs to take 3 wickets and stop the run flow. Chris Jordan and Craig Overton also made important breakthroughs which put pressure on the opposition. In the chase, Brave's top order struggled a bit but George Garton and Chris Jordan formed a partnership. In the last moments of the match, Craig Overton scored 18 runs in just 8 balls to take the team to the finish line. This win can be a confidence booster for them as they kept their nerves strong in the close match.
Birmingham Phoenix had a bit of a disappointing start to the season as they were beaten by Trent Rockets by 6 wickets. The batting order collapsed in the powerplay itself and the scoreboard read just 26/4. Liam Livingstone tried to gain some momentum back by attacking with 39 runs but couldn’t get any major partnership. Hence the team was all out for just 122 runs. In bowling Benny Howell and Tim Southee bowled good spells and took wickets but found it difficult to defend small targets. Phoenix will need a better start in the powerplay and bring stability in the middle order in the next matches to keep their campaign strong.
The Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Report T20
The Rose Bowl pitch in Southampton offers help to pacers in the early part of the game. Bounce and movement with the new ball make life difficult for batters at the start. As the match progresses, batting becomes smoother and stroke play is easier. This is why chasing is often a good option here.
Looking at The Hundred 2024 data, both matches on this ground were won by teams batting second. Scores were quite balanced, with the first innings averaging 127 and the second innings 128. Bowlers can make an impact early, but later overs tend to shift in favour of batters, making this a ground where both departments have their moments.
Their rivalry is a good one. Southern Brave have been crushing Birmingham Phoenix in the past, winning five matches out of 6 matches. Last season, the two clashed twice and Brave won both the matches. They won the first match by 32 runs, in which they showed clear dominance in both the batting and bowling departments. Brave's track record against Phoenix has been very strong, which gives them a psychological edge in this rivalry.
The second match last season was a high-pressure do-or-die game, which went to the super five. James Vince's aggressive innings of 43 runs and Leus du Plooy's 39 runs were very crucial in it. Liam Livingstone made an explosive 55 for Phoenix, but Tymal Mills' 3/23 spell changed the flow of the match. In the Super Five, Brave kept his nerves under control and won the match. The pattern of this rivalry is clear that Brave performs better than Phoenix in pressure situations.
James Vince(c), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans(w), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley
Injury Update: None
Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke(w), Liam Livingstone(c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Injury Updates: None
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