Birmingham Phoenix Men suffered a 36-run defeat against Northern Superchargers Men in Match 14 of The Hundred 2025 at Headingley. The Superchargers, powered by Dawid Malan’s 58 and Zak Crawley’s 45, piled up a massive 193/5 on the board. In reply, Phoenix could only manage 157/9, despite a fighting 46 from Liam Livingstone and 48 from Jacob Bethell. The early collapse and key breakthroughs at crucial stages left Phoenix well short in the chase. Here are the key reasons why Birmingham Phoenix lost the match.

1. Superchargers’ powerful batting display

Northern Superchargers set the tone by piling up 193/5, the highest total of the season so far. Zak Crawley (45 off 23) and Dawid Malan (58 off 34) blasted a rapid opening partnership before Harry Brook’s 31 off 14 balls late cameo lifted the total further. Phoenix was left with a mountain to climb right from the start.

2. Early collapse in the power play

Phoenix started their chase as poorly as possible, losing three wickets from the first 25 balls. Matthew Potts took two wickets in the powerplay, piercing through the top order and leaving Phoenix nothing but disarray. As the run rate began to climb, their middle order was left under pressure to bat to catch up.

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3. Rashid’s breakthrough and disciplined bowling

After a solid 80 run stand between Livingstone and Bethell, Phoenix lost all of their momentum. Adil Rashid’s clever caught-and-bowled dismissal of Bethell turned the tide back in Northern’s favor. With Potts (3/26) and others keeping it tight, Phoenix’s chase fizzled out.

Northern Superchargers (NOS) are going to face Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) in match 14 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Headingley, Leeds. The game will take place on Friday, August 15, at 11:00 PM IST. The Superchargers have managed to win 2 out of their 3 games and will be looking to add more victories to their run. After losing their first two matches, Phoenix secured a victory against Oval Invincibles to turn their fortunes around. A vital game for both sides, who will be eager to grab as many points as possible in the mid-season clash.

NOS vs BPH: Match Details

• Match: Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix
• Date: August 15, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 14

NOS vs BPH: Live Streaming Details

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NOS vs BPH: Predicted Playing XIs

Northern Superchargers (NOS): Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Michael Pepper (wk), Harry Brook (c), Dan Lawrence, Graham Clark, Mitchell Santner, Tom Lawes, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Jacob Duffy

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH): Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

In Match 14 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at Headingley, Leeds, Northern Superchargers (NOS) will face off against Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) on Friday, August 15 at 11:00 PM IST. The Superchargers, led by Harry Brook, have begun the tournament in strong fashion, winning two of their first three fixtures and will look to continue on an upward trajectory in front of their home fans.

The Birmingham Phoenix, on the other hand, had a terrible start to the season as they lost their first two matches but they eventually got going with a four-wicket win over the Oval Invincibles, the champions of last season. Liam Livingstone’s men will be eager to build on that success and secure consecutive wins to move up the standings.

NOS vs BPH: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 4
  
• Northern Superchargers won – 1
  
• Birmingham Phoenix won – 2
  
• No Result – 1
  
• Birmingham Phoenix holds the edge in the head-to-head rivalry, but the Superchargers will be keen to level the score in front of their home fans.
  

NOS vs BPH: Pitch Report

The surface at Headingley offers good pace and bounce, and thus the batters who are confident in their stroke play can find the pitch very rewarding. While the seamers may get some movement off the pitch early on, the spinners are likely to get more wickets as the game goes on. Because of the bigger size of the ground, captains could be going for batting first and then putting up a high total, which could be difficult to chase.

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NOS vs BPH: Predicted Playing XIs

Northern Superchargers (NOS): Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Michael Pepper (wk), Harry Brook (c), Dan Lawrence, Graham Clark, Mitchell Santner, Tom Lawes, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Jacob Duffy

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH): Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

NOS vs BPH Match Preview

The Hundred may continue to divide opinions in the cricket world, but one thing is certain: the quality of the play and the excitement that the competition brings to August in the United Kingdom. So far in this year's tournament, the Oval Invincibles have two wins from three games and the highest net-run rate, but there are three other teams with eight points heading into Thursday's game.

NOS vs BPH Match Details 

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix – 14th Match, The Hundred Men's 2025

Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds

Date & Time: 15th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

NOS vs BPH Venue Stats

NOS vs BPH Pitch Report

Headingley consistently produces a good pitch with plenty for both batsmen and bowlers. There will be some turn, but the ball is going to roll onto the bat at a good pace, allowing the stroke-makers to showcase their abilities.

NOS vs BPH Weather Report

The climate is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

NOS vs BPH Last Five Matches

NOS vs BPH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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NOS vs BPH Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Probable Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Topmost Picks for NOS vs BPH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers

• Zak Crawley –  He has scored 98 runs in three matches, with an average of 49 and a strike rate of 163.33.
• Imad Wasim –  Imad Wasim is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in two matches and an economy of 6.75.

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

• Liam Livingstone – He is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 120 runs in three matches at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 157.89.
• Benny Howell –  He is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in three matches and an economy of 7.41.

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

Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook(VC), Liam Livingstone(C), Benny Howell, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Trent Boult, Jacob Duffy

The Hundred Men's 2025 NOS vs BPH Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Liam Livingstone, Imad Wasim

Vice-captain – Harry Brook, Benny Howell

NOS vs BPH Probable Winners:

This appears to be an excellent contest, with Birmingham Phoenix demonstrating real character and talent in their last game. However, the Northern Superchargers will play in front of their home crowd, and we expect them to win once more. Considering the team combination, Northern Superchargers is expected to win this match.

NOS vs BPH Match Preview

Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix meet in the fourth match of the 2023 Men’s Hundred on Thursday evening at Headingley, Leeds. In 2022, the Superchargers finished sixth with eight points from eight games. Phoenix finished second, with 10 points. The Northern Superchargers have assembled a strong team of players ahead of the season, but they will face a formidable opponent. The Superchargers are expected to push Birmingham Phoenix all the way to the finish line. Birmingham Phoenix reached the Eliminator in the 2021 season and is widely regarded as one of the tournament’s favorites. They have a lot of depth with both the bat and the ball.

NOS vs BPH Match Details

Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix – 4th Match

Venue: Headingley Stadium – Leeds

Date & Time: 03rd August 2023 at 11:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

NOS vs BPH Venue Stats

NOS vs BPH Pitch Report

This summer’s Headingley surface has already produced some high-scoring T20 Blast games as well as an exciting Test match. We anticipate a good batting surface.

NOS vs BPH Weather Report

Rain is expected in Leeds on Thursday evening, which may result in a shortened game at Headingley. The temperature will not rise above 18 degrees.

NOS vs BPH Last Five Matches

NOS vs BPH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

NOS vs BPH Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Probable Playing XIs

Tom Banton (wk) (c), Adam Lyth, Bas de Leede, Saif Zaib, Matthew Short, Adam Hose, Harry Brook, Wayne Parnell, Adil Rashid, Callum Parkinson, Reece Topley

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Moeen Ali (c), Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Chris Benjamin (wk), Miles Hammond, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Shadab Khan, Tom Helm, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha

Topmost Picks for NOS vs BPH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers

• Tom Banton – The 24 year old will captain the Northern Superchargers across this competition. He comes into this match after playing in the Zimbabwe Afro T10.
• Adil Rashid – The England international spinner has been enjoying a break from the game since playing in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad in April. He is very accurate and gets turn from most pitches.

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

• Liam Livingstone – The England international is destructive with the bat through his excellent timing and power. He is also a very useful spin bowler.
• Adam Milne – The 31 year old right-arm fast bowler has experience in this country from playing in the T20 Blast for Kent Spitfires. His pace will always cause problems.

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

Tom Banton, Chris Benjamin, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone(C), Will Smeed, Matthew Short, Ben Stokes(VC), Shadab Khan, Moeen Ali, Wayne Parnell, Chris Woakes

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

Tom Banton, Adam Lyth, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Will Smeed, Bas de Leede(VC), Ben Stokes, Shadab Khan(C), Moeen Ali, Wayne Parnell, Chris Woakes

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Liam Livingstone, Shadab Khan

Vice-captain – Ben Stokes, Bas de Leede

Wicketkeeper – Tom Banton

NOS vs BPH Probable Winners:

This game looks set to provide plenty of entertainment and quality as both sides begin their 2023 campaign in front of a large crowd in Leeds. Northern Superchargers will be competitive with Tom Banton and Matthew Short in good form, but Birmingham Phoenix’s batting line-up appears to be a class above. Birmingham Phoenix will win, in our opinion. Considering the team combination, Birmingham Phoenix is expected to win this match.