SB vs BP Match Prediction : 13th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition, 2026

The Southern Brave will be searching for their first win of the season when they take on the Birmingham Phoenix in match number 13 of the ongoing edition of The Hundred. The two teams will meet on Thursday at The Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Head-to-Head Record

Of the seven meetings between these two teams, Southern Brave have won six, while Birmingham Phoenix have managed just one victory.

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Live-streaming and Broadcast

The match will be broadcast and streamed across multiple regions as follows:

SB vs BP Team Previews

Southern Brave

Southern Brave have endured a disappointing start to the campaign, losing all three of their matches so far. They currently sit seventh on the points table and will be desperate to get their season back on track.

The batting line-up has been their biggest concern. Despite boasting quality players such as Jamie Smith, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, and Ben McKinney, none of them have been able to produce a match-winning innings. In fact, Southern Brave are yet to register a half-century after three matches. The lower middle order also lacks depth, with Marcus Stoinis being the only genuine all-rounder capable of making a significant impact with both bat and ball.

Surprisingly, the bowling attack has also failed to live up to expectations. Jofra Archer is yet to take a wicket this season, while Chris Jordan has managed only one scalp. The spin department has been far more effective, with Adil Rashid and Nikhil Chaudhary sharing seven wickets between them.

Southern Brave Expected Playing 11

Jamie Smith (WK), Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (C), Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saif Zaib, Luke Wood

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Birmingham Phoenix

After winning their opening fixture, Birmingham Phoenix suffered a heavy defeat against the Manchester Super Giants on Sunday. The loss not only cost them valuable points but also significantly dented their net run rate. However, with the tournament still in its early stages, they will be eager to bounce back.

Much will depend on the opening pair of Joe Clarke and Will Smeed. Both have shown glimpses of form, but the team will need at least one of them to convert a promising start into a substantial innings. The middle order features experienced players such as Donovan Ferreira, Sean Dickson, and Laurie Evans, although none have made a meaningful impact so far. The all-rounders, Mitchell Owen and Rehan Ahmed, have also struggled to contribute consistently with the bat.

Birmingham Phoenix possess a well-balanced bowling attack, but it is yet to hit top gear. Scott Currie, Ben Dwarshuis, and Saqib Mehmood have combined for five wickets and will lead the pace attack once again. Rehan Ahmed and Usman Tariq provide variety in the spin department, with both bowlers picking up two wickets each.

Birmingham Phoenix Expected Playing 11

Joe Clarke (WK), Will Smeed, Laurie Evans, Donovan Ferreira (C), Rehan Ahmed, Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Scott Currie, Saqib Mehmood, Usman Tariq

SB vs BP Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Southampton has a healthy covering of grass, offering plenty of assistance to the seamers early in the innings. The new ball is expected to swing through the air and generate movement off the seam, making the opening overs crucial for both batting sides. Once the batters settle in, stroke-making should become much easier. A first-innings total of around 150 is likely to be competitive on this surface.

The weather is expected to remain clear, with pleasant temperatures throughout the match.

SB vs BP : Who Will Win?

Both teams are yet to produce their best cricket this season and will be desperate to get their campaign back on track. While there is little to separate the two sides on current form, we are backing Southern Brave to edge this contest. Their high-quality pace attack is well suited to the conditions at Southampton and could prove to be the decisive factor. That said, Birmingham Phoenix have enough batting firepower to ensure a closely fought contest.

Bet on Southern Brave to win.

SB vs BP win percentage stands at 50% in favor of SB.