Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix, THMC, Today Match Prediction

MCR vs BRM Match Prediction & Analysis

Match 28 of the 2025 Men’s Hundred sees Manchester Originals face Birmingham Phoenix at Manchester tomorrow evening. 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.

MCR vs BRM Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MCR

L W L W L

TRE

101/3 in 14.4 6.82

THMC

Trent Rockets beat Manchester Originals by 7 wickets 19 Aug 2025

MCR

98/8 in 20.0 4.9

MCR

171/3 in 20.0 8.55

THMC

Manchester Originals beat Northern Superchargers by 57 runs 17 Aug 2025

NORS

114/10 in 17.2 6.55

WEF

137/8 in 20.0 6.85

THMC

Welsh Fire won by 25 runs 13 Aug 2025

MCR

112/10 in 19.2 5.77

MCR

163/6 in 20.0 8.15

THMC

Manchester Originals beat London Spirit by 10 runs 11 Aug 2025

LDN

153/6 in 20.0 7.65

OVL

129/1 in 11.2 11.32

THMC

Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals by 9 wickets 09 Aug 2025

MCR

128/10 in 20.0 6.4

BRM

L W L W L

BRM

138/9 in 20.0 6.9

THMC

Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by 8 wickets 22 Aug 2025

WEF

140/2 in 17.4 7.87

BRM

131/3 in 13.0 10.08

THMC

Birmingham Phoenix beat London Spirit by 7 wickets 17 Aug 2025

LDN

126/6 in 20.0 6.3

NORS

193/5 in 20.0 9.65

THMC

Northern Superchargers won by 36 runs 15 Aug 2025

BRM

157/9 in 20.0 7.85

BRM

182/6 in 19.3 9.29

THMC

Birmingham Phoenix beat Oval Invincibles by 4 wickets 12 Aug 2025

OVL

180/8 in 20.0 9

SOU

109/1 in 16.1 6.73

THMC

Southern Brave beat Birmingham Phoenix by 9 wickets 10 Aug 2025

BRM

106/7 in 20.0 5.3

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Manchester Originals Preview

Manchester Originals have struggled for consistency this season and can't seem to put back-to-back wins together. They've picked up two victories against four defeats, leaving them in sixth spot. With only two group matches remaining, time is running out fast or this campaign will be over.

Jos Buttler has carried their batting attack, scoring 208 runs across six outings at 135.06. He's already hit two half-centuries, and the Originals need another 40-plus contribution from him today. Philip Salt has also done well with 163 runs from six games at 133.60.

Heinrich Klaasen has made some contributions too, but they'll want much more from someone with his ability to destroy bowling attacks. 

Their bowling has been much better than their batting. Josh Tongue leads the way with 10 scalps in four matches while going at 7.60 per over. Scott Currie and Sonny Baker have taken eight wickets each and been pretty dependable. This trio must deliver again if the Originals want to get over the line.

Manchester Originals Predicted Playing XI:

Philip Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

Manchester Originals Actual Playing XI:

Jos Buttler, Scott Currie, Matthew Hurst, Ben McKinney, Philip Salt, Josh Tongue, Heinrich Klaasen, Rachin Ravindra, Lewis Gregory, Sonny Baker, Ish Sodhi

Birmingham Phoenix Preview

The Hundred 2025 has been pretty rough for Birmingham Phoenix, who've only managed two victories from six outings and lost the other four. Their most recent outing made things worse when they got hammered by eight wickets against Welsh Fire, who were sitting at the bottom of the table at the time.

Both their batting and bowling departments need to find form quickly with just two group games left, because another defeat might knock them out of contention.

Liam Livingstone has done most of the heavy lifting with the bat, scoring 227 runs across six games at 56.75 average and striking at 166.91. The Phoenix will need another big innings from him to have any realistic hope here.

Joe Clarke has been solid with 183 runs in six innings, and Jacob Bethell has chipped in with 118 during that period. Will Smeed has played some quick cameos, but the team wants him to turn one of those into a proper score at the top of the order.

Benny Howell has been their most reliable bowler, picking up seven wickets in six matches while going at 7.69 per over. Trent Boult and Tim Southee have shared eight wickets between them, and Livingstone's part-time spin has been useful in the middle period too.

Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing XI:

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

Birmingham Phoenix Actual Playing XI:

Jacob Bethell, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Benny Howell, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Liam Patterson-White

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The surface at Emirates Old Trafford is generally flat and true, favoring batsmen who play their shots early. Fast bowlers may get a bit of movement with the new ball, but the real challenge comes in the second half as the pitch slows slightly. The square boundaries are short, so expect plenty of action over the ropes. Spin could play a part later, but the team batting first will want to push for a big total. Cloud cover might help the seamers upfront, but once the sun is out, runs will come quickly.

The conditions in Manchester will be pleasantly warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine.

MCR vs BRM Pitch Report

The average score in the Men’s Hundred at Emirates Old Trafford is 131. From three contests at this venue during the current tournament, the highest total posted here is Manchester Originals’ 171-3 against Northern Superchargers. This suggests the surfaces here have been quite good for batting, and the side that bats first will target somewhere around 160 to give themselves a solid chance.

Toss: To Bat

At Emirates Old Trafford this year, the trend leans toward the team setting a total. Out of three games, two were claimed by those who batted first. It’s a pattern that suggests the toss winner will likely opt to post a score and let the opposition chase.