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Birmingham Phoenix just need a point against Manchester Originals to sneak into the top three ahead of Northern Superchargers on this, the final night of league action.
DATE & TIME: Thursday August 15th 2024: USA ET – 1:30pm / USA PT – 10:30am / UK – 6:30pm / India – 11:00pm
VENUE: Edgbaston, Birmingham England
WEATHER: Cloudy with a chance of rain across the scheduled hours of play, whilst temperatures remain at 20c.
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BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN FORM: THREE CONSECUTIVE WINS AS PHOENIX START TO RISE
Birmingham Phoenix are clicking right when it matters and one more positive result would ensure a spot in Saturday’s eliminator match at the Kia Oval. After a slightly frustrating first half of the competition, Moeen Ali’s side have hit their stride now and look a very dangerous all-round unit.
MANCHESTER ORIGINALS MEN FORM: ORIGINALS COULD YET FINISH BOTTOM WITH ONE WIN FROM SEVEN
Although Manchester Originals have shown that they aren’t ending the season meekly despite already been out of contention, their lack of cutting edge in crunch moments continues to cost them. Once again they threw away what looked to be a winning position last time out vs Northern Superchargers as Nicholas Pooran took them down.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
The experienced Tim Southee has proven to be an excellent overseas signing for the Phoenix this year, making the most of bowler-friendly conditions. With the balls being used offering extra movement, a bowler of Southee’s skills has taken full advantage and the New Zealand stalwart now boasts 13 wickets across the tournament. Back the right-arm quick to utilise his control well and pick up another 2+ wickets in this final group game.
MANCHESTER ORIGINALS MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
Although the Originals in general have not been at the levels they would’ve hoped for pre-tournament, England opener Phil Salt has performed as expected at the top of the order. With added pressure on him following the injury to opening partner Jos Buttler, which led to Salt being named captain, the Lancashire man has racked up 216 runs in seven innings at a solid average of 30.85. Such numbers warrant investment via the ‘Batter Match Runs’ market, specifically to accrue a score of over 23.3 match runs against the Phoenix.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN VS MANCHESTER ORIGINALS MEN EXPERT PREDICTION
It’s important to note that rain could have a part to play when considering the forecast in Birmingham on Thursday evening. However, the likelihood is that enough time will be afforded to get a completed game in, although an abandonment would see Birmingham Phoenix through ahead of Northern Superchargers on net-run-rate.
Assuming a full contest is played out, the in-form Phoenix should dominate Manchester Originals and even if the match turned out to be closer than expected, the tendency of Manchester this year to consistently come out second best in tight encounters makes backing Birmingham Phoenix the sensible play.
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN VS MANCHESTER ORIGINALS MEN TOP TIP: BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX MEN TO WIN