Cricket Prediction | NSC vs BP | The Hundred 2025 | 14th Match | August 15 – Can a Collapse Change the Game?

NSC vs BP Match Analysis

The 14th match of the Men’s Hundred 2025 will see Northern Superchargers take on Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley, Leeds, on August 15, 2025. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM BST, promising an exciting evening clash between two in-form teams.

Northern Superchargers have been showing steady form in this season, with a strong mix of experienced internationals and young talent. Their top-order batting, led by Dawid Malan and Harry Brook, provides stability, while middle-order hitters like Dan Lawrence can accelerate when needed.

Birmingham Phoenix have made a strong start to the season, led by dynamic captain Liam Livingstone. Their batting lineup has depth with Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, and Will Smeed capable of providing big scores.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Team Preview & Squads

Northern Superchargers

Harry Brook leads Northern Superchargers with a calm and strategic approach. Known for his aggressive batting, Brook can turn games in a few overs. His leadership has encouraged young players to perform with freedom while maintaining team balance.

NSC’s batting order is versatile, with Zak Crawley and Dawid Malan anchoring the innings. Dan Lawrence and Graham Clark can rotate the strike effectively in the middle overs. Their finishing strength comes from David Miller, who can hit big in the death overs if the platform is set.

Northern Superchargers possess a well-rounded bowling lineup with Pat Brown, Matthew Potts, and Jacob Duffy leading the attack. Mitchell Santner and Imad Wasim provide spin options, useful on slower tracks.

In their previous match against Brave at Southampton, NSC chased down a target of 140 with a thrilling finish. Brave posted 139/5, and NSC reached 141/7 in 100 balls, winning by 3 wickets with no balls to spare. Anchored by Dawid Malan’s crucial knock and supported by Pat Brown and the seamers’ pressure, NSC secured the win—boosting morale for their upcoming game versus Phoenix.

Northern Superchargers Squad

Northern Superchargers Squad

Harry Brook (C), Pat Brown, Brydon Carse, Graham Clark, Zak Crawley, Jacob Duffy, Ben Dwarshuis, Rocky Flintoff, James Fuller, Imad Wasim, Tom Lawes, Dan Lawrence, Dawid Malan, David Miller, Michael Pepper (Wk), Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Mitchell Santner

Birmingham Phoenix

Liam Livingstone leads BP with aggressive intent and sharp tactical insight. Beyond his finishing prowess, he provides valuable leadership to rising stars such as Jacob Bethell. Livingstone’s form at the top of the order will be key to Phoenix’s performance.

Ben Duckett threads it through, McCann smashes it over—Phoenix laying down a statement early! Middle-order hitters like Aneurin Donald and Will Smeed can accelerate when required. Joe Clarke, as a wicket-keeper batter, adds flexibility and experience to the lineup.

The bowling unit has a fine balance of pace and spin. Trent Boult and Adam Milne provide express pace upfront, while Chris Wood and Tim Southee offer swing options. All-rounders Benny Howell and Dan Mousley provide variations to keep the batsmen guessing.

In a close and exciting match, BP overcame Oval Invincibles in Birmingham. After the Invincibles posted 180/8, Phoenix chased it down, scoring 182/6 in 98 balls to win by 4 wickets with 2 balls remaining. Liam Livingstone and Joe Clarke were instrumental in pacing the chase, while the bowlers restricted the Invincibles in crucial overs. The win boosts their morale ahead of the clash with NSC.

Birmingham Phoenix Squad

Birmingham Phoenix Squad

Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Trent Boult, Joe Clarke (wk), Aneurin Donald, Ben Duckett, Tom Helm, Benny Howell, Louis Kimber, Freddie McCann, Adam Milne, Dan Mousley, Liam Patterson-White, Will Smeed, Tim Southee, Chris Wood

NSC vs BP Outfield Report

Headingley, Leeds

The Headingley surface in Leeds typically favors batsmen, with consistent bounce and pace off the wicket. Spinners may get an occasional turn, especially in the middle overs. Fast bowlers can exploit seam movement early in the innings, making the toss an important factor.

The forecast suggests mild conditions with temperatures around 22°C. Skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with minimal chance of rain disrupting the game. Swing bowlers might get some assistance from the light wind during the opening overs.

Historically, teams batting first at Headingley have posted scores ranging from 130 to 190 in Men’s Hundred matches. Chasing teams have successfully reached 180-185 on good batting days, while a below-par total of 130 has been defendable on slower tracks. The pitch offers an interesting contest between bat and ball throughout the match.

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last 5 encounters, NSC and Phoenix have shared wins evenly, making their head-to-head record highly competitive.

NSC vs BP Prediction

According to cricket analysts Northern Superchargers have a 54% chance of Winning.