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London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix Predictions - Pepper to burn the Phoenix attack

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 26 Jul 2024

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London Spirit’s Michael Pepper recently scored 120* off 53 balls against Essex, showing exceptional form.
Birmingham Phoenix are in need of a win to boost their campaign in The Hundred.
Key player to watch: Michael Pepper from London Spirit. His performance could be pivotal in the outcome of the match.

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Michael Pepper ramps a four against the Hawks. (credit: Alex Davidson / Getty Images)

London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix Predictions

The Phoenix looked weak in their opener, while the Spirit put up more of a fight in their opening loss. It could be a close match, but I'm backing the Spirit to take this one.

London Spirit’s Michael Pepper has scored 34, 120*, 27 & 20 in his last 5 innings.
London Spirit’s Liam Dawson scored 45* off 19 balls against the Southern Brave.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Moeen Ali has scored 59 & 103 in his last 4 innings.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Liam Livingstone scored 54* & 36 in his last 3 innings.

Head-to-Head

The Phoenix have won the last three matches against the Spirit in The Hundred.

London Spirit Form

The Spirit went down to the Southern Brave by seven wickets in their first match of the season.

The Spirit got a late rally from number eight Liam Dawson, who smashed 45* off 19 balls with three sixes to lift his side to 138/9.

The Brave raced to the win off 89 balls for the loss of just three wickets. Dan Lawrence

(1/13, econ 1.30) returned the best figures for London Spirit.

London Spirit Team News

There are no injury reports from the London Spirit squad.

Birmingham Phoenix Form

The Phoenix lost their opener to the Oval Invincibles by eight wickets with 31 balls to spare.

The Invincibles rolled the Phoenix for 89 off 81 balls, Rishi Patel top-scoring with 25 after the top order had collapsed to 10/4.

The Invincibles knocked off the runs from just 69 balls with eight wickets in hand. Tim Southee bowled superbly to pick up 2/20.

Birmingham Phoenix Team News

Birmingham Phoenix will be looking for their top order to get among the runs against the Spirit.

Verdict

London Spirit v Birmingham Phoenix - The Hundred

I am backing London Spirit to win. I am also backing Michael Pepper to top score for London Spirit.

Moeen Ali is a good bet to top score for the Birmingham Phoenix.

London Spirit Win

Result

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