The Hundred 2025 Match 28: MNR vs BPH head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

A crucial mid-table clash as Manchester Originals look to consolidate their position against Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford.

Gopi Marisetty
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On August 24, Manchester Originals (MNR) will face Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) in Match No. 28 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. So far, the two teams have had pretty similar campaigns, scoring only two wins out of six games each, with Phoenix placed fifth and Originals just below due to net run rate differences.

Josh Tongue is the main player for the Originals with 10 wickets in four innings, whereas Liam Livingstone is the leader of the Phoenix with 227 runs in six innings. Both sides will want to take advantage of this vital encounter to start their campaigns off well.

MNR vs BPH: Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played – 4
  • Manchester Originals won – 3
  • Birmingham Phoenix won – 1
  • No Result – 0

Manchester Originals have the upper hand in their previous meetings, counting three of the four matches as victories. Nevertheless, Phoenix will be looking to a long and successful run at home to exploit the home advantage and reverse the trend.

MNR vs BPH: Pitch Report

Old Trafford is likely to be a very good pitch for batting with great bounce and nice carry throughout the innings. Batters will be able to play through the line, so partnerships will be very important for setting or chasing high totals.

See Also: The Hundred 2025 Match 28: Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix live streaming & where to watch

MNR vs BPH: Predicted Playing XIs

Manchester Originals (MNR): Phil Salt (C), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Matty Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH): Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood

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