Cricket Prediction | SB vs BP | The Hundred 2025 | 7th Match | August 10 – Who Will Crack Under Pressure?

SB vs BP Match Analysis

The 7th match of The Hundred men’s competition sees Southern Brave take on Birmingham Phoenix at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on August 10, 2025, starting at 1:30 PM UTC.

Southern Brave brings a blend of strategic experience and explosive talent to this encounter. With James Vince at the helm—a respected leader and consistent force with the bat—the team strikes a fine balance between seasoned campaigners and dynamic hitters.

Birmingham Phoenix are nothing if not formidable, captained by Liam Livingstone, a dynamic all-rounder who leads with both flair and maturity. Their batting unit is rich in aggressive strokeplay, led by Livingstone, Ben Duckett, and Will Smeed.

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Team Preview & Squads

Southern Brave

James Vince is a dependable leader and elite top-order batter. After steering SB to the maiden Hundred championship in 2021, he still plays a crucial role with both strategy and bat in hand.

The SB boast a deep and dynamic batting unit. With Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, and Finn Allen capable of quickfire starts, and the middle order bolstered by versatile all-rounders like Michael Bracewell and Hilton Cartwright, they’re well-equipped to build or chase challenging totals.

Their bowling arsenal is formidable, with Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, and Reece Topley offering pace, variation, and death-over acumen. This quartet provides them with real flexibility across various bowling phases.

In their last outing on August 6, Southern Brave edged Manchester Originals in a nail-biter in Manchester. Chasing 132, they reached 133/9 in 19.4 overs, winning by just one wicket with one ball to spare—showcasing both nerve and resilience in the closing stages.

Southern Brave Squad

Southern Brave Squad

James Vince (c), Toby Albert, Finn Allen, Jofra Archer, Michael Bracewell, Danny Briggs, Hilton Cartwright, James Coles, Leus du Plooy, Laurie Evans (wk), Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Craig Overton, Jason Roy, Jordan Thompson, Reece Topley.

Birmingham Phoenix

Liam Livingstone’s aggressive batting, athletic fielding, and handy off-spin make him an inspirational leader. His experience adds RPM to the Phoenix’s charge.

BP’s middle order is packed with flair: besides Livingstone and Duckett, Smeed (who scored The Hundred’s first century in 2022), and Joe Clarke (wk) bring stability and strike-rate.

Their pace contingent is headlined by Trent Boult and Tim Southee, backed by Adam Milne and Tom Helm. This yield of swing, seam, and pinpoint death bowling poses a serious threat to any batting lineup.

On August 8 at Birmingham, BP managed 122/6 but were chased down by Trent Rockets, who posted 123/4 in 78 balls to win by 6 wickets with 22 balls remaining—an abrupt end to Phoenix’s momentum.

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.

SB vs BP Outfield Report

The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Southampton’s surface generally offers balanced batting conditions, with moderate pace and bounce. Pacers tend to find early movement off the pitch, while batters who take their time often flourish later with boundaries on offer.

Today’s forecast shows predominantly sunny skies, with temperatures climbing from around 13 °C in the morning to a peak near 25 °C in the afternoon—a comfortable setting for both players and a sizeable crowd.

Historically, at this venue, first-innings totals hover around the mid-140s. A well-timed innings could push for 160+, while a disciplined bowling performance could see totals contained to 120–130.

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Southern Brave have dominated this rivalry, winning 4 of their last 5 encounters, while Phoenix have managed just one victory in that span.

SB vs BP Prediction

According to cricket analysts Royal Southern Brave have a 53% chance of Winning.