Published on: Aug 15, 2025 3:27 am IST|Updated on: Aug 14, 2025 4:44 pm IST
Headingley, Leeds, is all set to host match 14 of the Men’s Hundred 2025. The Northern Superchargers will be playing host to Birmingham Phoenix in what is expected to be a pulsating clash, especially when both teams managed to win their respective previous fixtures.
Currently placed 4th on the points table, the Northern Superchargers have registered two wins and a loss from 3 games this season. Their last win over Southern Brave must have infused confidence in their campaign, as they now eye a spot among the top three for the time being if they manage to win this contest.
Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, are stoked after winning their first game of the season. The Liam Livingstone-led side defeated the current table toppers, Oval Invincibles, in their previous fixture by chasing a humongous total of 180 runs. Skipper Livingstone led from the front with a swashbuckling 67 off 29 deliveries.
After losing their opening two games, a win over the table toppers must have given the Birmingham Phoenix a lot of confidence. They would like to take that confidence into the game against the Northern Superchargers, a team that is already eyeing to breach into the top three for the time being.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the NOS vs BPH Dream11 prediction.
Also Read: NOS vs BPH Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: The Hundred Men 2025, Match 14, August 15
Date: 15th August 2025 Time: 11:00 PM IST Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Matches Played: 4 BPH won: 2 NOS won: 1 No Result: 1
Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix have played 4 matches between them, out of which 2 have been won by Birmingham Phoenix, and only 1 has been won by Northern Superchargers. One match between these two sides ended without a result.
The surface at Headingley is expected to be a batting-friendly track, offering true bounce and good pace throughout the innings. Batters will enjoy playing through the line, especially once they settle in, with the short square boundaries adding to the scoring potential. While pacers may find some movement early on with the new ball, the pitch tends to flatten out quickly, making it easier for stroke-makers to dominate. Spinners could come into play during the middle overs, but they’ll need to rely on variations rather than turn. Historically, teams chasing have had success at this venue, and with dew likely in the evening, captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. A first-innings score in the range of 155–170 should be considered competitive, but with power-hitters on both sides, a high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Here’s a table featuring The Hundred stats at Headingley, Leeds:
NOS Expected Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Harry Brook (c), Dan Lawrence, Graham Clark, Mitchell Santner, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Jacob Duffy
BPH Expected Playing XI: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the Northern Superchargers are tipped as the favorites to win this match and breach into the top 3 for now.
The all-important clash between Birmingham Phoenix and Northern Superchargers will take place on Friday, August 15, at 11:00 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the SonyLiv App. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi) channels.
Wicket-keepers: Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke Batters: Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Will Smeed, Zak Crawley, Graham Clark All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Benny Howell Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Trent Boult
C/VC Options- Mitchell Santner, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Benny Howell