This is a mid-table clash as Manchester are in sixth place currently, while Birmingham are one place above them. Both teams have eight points from six matches, and almost a similar net run rate as well. 

With each side looking to turn things around, this could be a tense battle for much-needed points. Manchester Originals have won two of the three clashes at Emirates Old Trafford this season.

MNR vs BPH Match Details

Date: 24th August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

MNR vs BPH Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters MNR vs BPH

• Liam Livingston (BPH) - 227 runs in this tournament 

• Jos Buttler (MNR) - 208 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Clarke (BPH) - 183 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler MNR vs BPH

• Josh Tongue (MNR) - 10 wickets in this tournament

• Sonny Baker (MNR)  - 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Scott Currie (MNR) - 8 wickets in this tournament 

MNR vs BPH Recent Performance

MNR vs BPH Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If MNR bats first

• First Innings score prediction-MNR is expected to score 165-175 runs

• Result prediction- MNR will win the match by 10-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH is expected to score 140-150 runs.

• Result prediction- MNR will win the match by 5 wickets 

MNR vs BPH Predicted Playing XI

Manchester Originals (MNR) Playing XI 

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) Playing XI

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

MNR vs BPH Complete Squad

Manchester Originals - 

Jos Buttler, Noor Ahmad, Phil Salt, Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Lewis Gregory, Ben McKinney, Heinrich Klaasen, George Garton, Matthew Hurst, Josh Tongue, Scott Currie, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall, James Anderson, Marchant de Lange.

Birmingham Phoenix -

Liam Livingstone (captain), Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Joe Clarke, Jacob Bethell, Adam Milne, Benny Howell, Tim Southee, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Harry Moore, Tom Helm, Aneurin Donald, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber.

MNR vs BPH Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Manchester Originals To win

We predict that Manchester Originals will win this Hundred Men's match. Jos Buttler, Josh Tongue and Scott Currie will be key players to watch out for.

The Manchester Originals (MNR) take on the Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) in Match 28 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Both teams have won just two of their six games so far, with Phoenix in fifth and Originals just below on net run rate. Josh Tongue leads the Originals with 10 wickets, whilst Liam Livingstone leads the Phoenix with 227 runs. This match is huge for either side to gain enough momentum to push for the playoffs.

MNR vs BPH: Match Details

• Match: Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix
• Date: August 24, 2025
• Time: 10:30 PM IST
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 28

MNR vs BPH: Live Streaming Details

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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

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.

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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

MNR vs BPH Match Preview

Manchester Originals take on Birmingham Phoenix in match 10 of the 2023 Men’s Hundred on Monday evening at Old Trafford. So far in the tournament, the Originals have lost one game and had one no-result. Birmingham Phoenix has played two games with no results. Manchester Originals have played well in both games but have yet to win the tournament. They will always be a difficult side to beat with Jos Buttler at the top of the order. Birmingham Phoenix have yet to play in a completed game this season. They do, however, have some very talented white ball players who will be ready to go in this match.

MNR vs BPH Match Details

Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix – 10th Match

Venue: Old Trafford – Manchester

Date & Time: 07th August 2023 at 11:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

MNR vs BPH Venue Stats

MNR vs BPH Pitch Report

Although this pitch always has good pace and bounce, the bowlers should be able to take advantage of the moisture in the wicket from the recent heavy rain.

MNR vs BPH Weather Report

The temperature is expected to drop from 18 degrees to 15 degrees in Manchester on Monday evening, making for a cool evening.

MNR vs BPH Last Five Matches

MNR vs BPH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

MNR vs BPH Probable Playing XIs:

Manchester Originals Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Max Holden, Laurie Evans, Paul Walter, Ashton Turner, Jamie Overton, Usama Mir, Tom Hartley, Josh Little, Richard Gleeson

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Will Smeed, Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Chris Benjamin, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tom Helm, Kane Richardson

Topmost Picks for MNR vs BPH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Manchester Originals

• Jos Buttler- the England ODI and T20I skipper is also the captain of Manchester Originals. He hit five sixes and three fours in Saturday’s innings.
• Josh Little – The Ireland international dismissed both of Welsh Fire’s openers in Match 2. Joe Clarke went for a golden duck with Luke Wells dismissed after hitting a half-century.

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

• Ben Duckett- the left-hander is getting plenty of attention after impressing during the Men’s Ashes with his approach of looking to get bat on ball as much as possible. He is a fine white ball batter.
• Benny Howell- the right-arm medium fast bowler captained the team in the opening game and has built up a wealth of experience playing in T20 leagues across the globe over recent years.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MNR vs BPH Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett(VC), Liam Livingstone, Laurie Evans, Paul Walter, Kane Richardson, Shadab Khan(C), Chris Woakes, Josh Little, Tom Hartley

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MNR vs BPH Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(C), Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone(VC), Laurie Evans, Paul Walter, Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan, Chris Woakes, Josh Little, Tom Hartley

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shadab Khan, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

MNR vs BPH Probable Winners:

We expect Manchester Originals and Birmingham Phoenix to be desperate for a full match on Monday evening, given the amount of rain and lack of game time for both teams. We predict a close game with quick bowlers on both sides taking advantage of the cloudy conditions. Overall, we believe Manchester Originals will win this match. Considering the team combination, Manchester Originals is expected to win this match.