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Birmingham Phoenix are winless in the tournament (Twitter)

Edgbaston will host a sizzling encounter as Birmingham Phoenix takes on table-toppers, Oval Invincibles on Sunday, August 13, in Match 19 of The Hundred 2023.

BPH vs OVI: Team Previews

Birmingham Phoenix

The Phoenix, still nursing the sting from their six-wicket loss to Welsh Fire, will be on the hunt for redemption as they look to secure their first win. Their batting woes persisted in the last game, managing only 112-7, with Liam Livingstone’s 28 as the to-scorer. Livingstone has scored 55 runs this season with a strike rate of 122 in two innings while Ben Duckett has 69 runs to his name.

The spotlight, however, will be on skipper Moeen Ali, who is yet to unleash his full might. With the ball, Benny Howell stands out, delivering at an economy of just 5.55. Benny Howell, with his impressive economy of 5.55 and five wickets across three innings is the notable performer for the Phoenix with the ball.

Oval Invincibles

On the other hand, the Invincibles are riding a wave of victories with players like Jordan Cox and Sam Curran in sterling form. Cox, with a stellar 163 runs, and Curran’s all-round brilliance, have been vital to the team’s success.

Heinrich Klaasen’s fiery strike rate of 184 and 125 runs is proof of the depth in their batting lineup. On the bowling front, the Invincibles have Gus Atkinson, with 9 scalps at an economy rate of 7.78, and the ever-dangerous Sunil Narine, who has been particularly economical this season with six wickets to his name.

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BPH vs OVI: Match Details

BPH vs OVI: Pitch Report

Edgbaston's pitch leans in favour of the chasing team, with five out of four matches clinched by the side batting second. The trend is likely to continue in the upcoming game and with rain clouds looming, the toss might prove to be more decisive than ever with the DLS method in mind. Pacers will get assistance with the new ball and spinners will come into play more as the game progresses.

BPH vs OVI: Probable Playing 11

Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith (wk), Dan Mousley, Shadab Khan, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson

Oval Invincibles: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Sunil Narine, Gus Atkinson, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter

BPH vs OVI: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Jordan Cox
Batters: Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy
All-Rounders: Benny Howell, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Gus Atkinson

Captain: Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-Captain: Liam Livingstone

BPH vs OVI: Winner Prediction

Oval Invincibles will likely edge out Birmingham Phoenix considering their form and balanced team composition.

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