Jos Buttler in action | Source: Twitter
The 10th match of the Hundred 2023 will be played between Manchester Originals and Birmingham Phoenix on Monday, August 7 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
MNR vs BPH: Team Previews
Manchester Originals
Manchester Originals experienced rain disruptions in both their matches. The first match against Welsh Fire was limited to 40 deliveries, leading to a narrow nine-run defeat. In their next match against London Spirits, rain prevented the game from proceeding after Manchester Originals put up a total of 135 runs for the loss of five wickets in 80 deliveries.
Jos Buttler, the captain of Manchester Originals, displayed a brilliant form in the last game, smashing 62 runs off just 36 balls, including three boundaries and five sixes. As they look to build on their last match, Buttler and his team are determined to clinch their first win in the tournament.
Birmingham Phoenix
Birmingham Phoenix, on the other hand, haven't had the chance to play in the ongoing 2023 season of The Hundred yet. Their opening match against Northern Supercharges and their second match against Trent Rockets were both abandoned without a single ball being bowled.
Moeen Ali will lead the Birmingham Phoenix, and they have a formidable lineup featuring Will Smeed, Benny Howell, Ben Duckett, and Shadab Khan among their seasoned campaigners. With such a strong team, they are striving to kickstart their tournament campaign with a victory.
MNR vs BPH: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date & Time: August 07, 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford
Live Streaming: FanCode App, Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch at Old Trafford is batting-friendly, offering true bounce and good pace. Bowlers will have to be accurate and disciplined to prevent easy scoring opportunities. Chasing the target would be a wise choice for teams playing here.
MNR vs BPH: Probable Playing XIs
Manchester Originals
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Laurie Evans, Max Holden, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Joshua Little, Richard Gleeson
Birmingham Phoenix
Miles Hammond, Will Smeed, Jamie Smith, Moeen Ali (C), Shadab Khan Khan, Benny Howell, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett (wk), Adam Milne, Kane Richardson
MNR vs BPH: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Philip Salt
Batters: Max Holden, Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Will Smeed
All-Rounders: Paul Walter, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Josh Little, Tom Hartley, Adam Milne
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-Captain: Shadab Khan
Prediction
Manchester Originals are the favourites to win this game with firepower in both batting and bowling department.