Cricket betting tips: Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit preview and best bets for The Hundred

Sunday evening at Edgbaston sees Birmingham Phoenix welcome London Spirit in what already feels like a pivotal encounter in the men’s Hundred. The home side, who only lost twice in the group stage last season, are rooted to the bottom of the standings after just one win from four games and can ill afford further slip-ups if they want to keep their play-off hopes alive. Read on to find a detailed preview and the best bet recommendation for this clash, and don’t forget to take advantage of the selected betting offers listed below to maximise your betting value.

Cricket betting tips: Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit predictions

Can Phoenix Halt Their Slide or Will Spirit Extend Their Momentum?

• Livingstone has scored 166 runs in four innings at an average of 55.33.
• Boult returned figures of 2 for 20 in his last match at Edgbaston.
• Duckett has managed only 38 runs in four innings, averaging 9.5.

Our Best Bet

Their problems have been both with the ball and with a lack of reliable batting support for captain Liam Livingstone, who has carried the side almost single-handedly.

The Spirit come into this clash in far brighter shape, having already picked up two victories this term, which is double their tally from the entire previous campaign. A reshuffled batting order has started to click, with Jamie Smith promoted to open and immediately striking 52 off 34 balls, while Kane Williamson followed with his best score of the season in the same outing. David Warner remains their most consistent run-getter, and together this trio gives the Spirit a platform that looks far stronger than Birmingham’s faltering top order.

With both men’s teams looking to define their campaigns, the day also features a women’s clash where Birmingham Phoenix Women face the reigning champions, London Spirit Women. The Phoenix have struggled badly in this edition while the Spirit, with three wins from four, have already shown the form expected of defending champions.

Edgbaston has been a good wicket for batting recently, with Livingstone chasing down 181 almost single-handedly earlier in the week. A target of 150 is considered the minimum on this pitch, but both camps may prefer to chase given how conditions tend to settle under lights.

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Best Bet for Today’s Action

Ben Duckett Over 21 Runs & Trent Boult Over 1 Wicket @ 11/2

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Birmingham Phoenix are in dire need of their senior players to step up, and two individuals in particular stand out as the most likely to make a significant contribution. Ben Duckett has endured a rough start to this campaign with just 38 runs in four innings, but his proven ability suggests he is due a score. Opening the batting means he will face plenty of deliveries, and Edgbaston’s true pitch provides an opportunity for him to regain rhythm. Setting his line at 21 runs offers a realistic threshold, and if he survives the new ball, his natural fluency could quickly push him beyond that mark.

On the bowling side, Trent Boult remains Birmingham’s most dangerous threat with the ball. The left-arm quick claimed two for 20 in his last appearance at this venue and continues to ask questions with his pace and swing, particularly early on. The Phoenix have been leaking runs in the field, but Boult’s ability to strike up front makes him a key figure against a Spirit batting line-up that is finding form. Backing him to take at least one wicket looks a solid inclusion, particularly as Spirit’s attacking style should present chances.

This combination provides a well-balanced bet: a top-order batter with the chance to make an overdue contribution, and a proven fast bowler who thrives in these conditions. At 11/2, the value looks appealing, offering a strong case for inclusion as our best bet of the day.pening pair will know they need a solid start to match Invincibles’ batting depth, and Smith remains their most dependable option for anchoring those early overs. Combining Jacks’ aggression with Smith’s placement creates an appealing bet that ties in both teams’ strengths at the top of the innings.

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