The Hundred 2025 starts. The 16th game of the tournament will see Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit with two sides that are bursting with star names. The 100-ball matches are action-packed and short, so it will be fireworks from some of the best batters and fast bowlers in world cricket under the lights at Edgbaston, Birmingham United Kingdom. Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

Match info:

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit, 18th Match – The Hundred 2025
• Date: 17/08/2025
• Time: 10:30 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham United Kingdom

Players to watch out:

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH)

• Liam Livingstone (c) : The dominant allrounder, and captain who can turn a game as a power hitter and leg spinner.
• Trent Boult : The world-class fast bowler that swings the new ball and gets out key batsmen.
• Will Smeed:Young English opener in likes to come out guns blazing with the first delivery.
•  Benny Howell : Crafty all-rounder with changes in his bowling and comes handy down the order

London Spirit (LNS):

• David Warner : Aggressive batsman, a ferocious opener who can give the start for the team.
• New Zealand Kane Williamson (c) : Calming and classy bat who anchors the innings, able to steer chases in the right direction.
• Jamie Overton: a power hitter all rounder who lends strength to the middle order.
• Liam Dawson: Dependable spinner and lower order batsman adds balance.

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BPH vs LNS Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

London Spirit Probable Playing XIs

Jamie Smith (wk), David Warner, Kane Williamson (c), Ashton Turner, Ollie Pope, Jamie Overton, Sean Dickson, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall