Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Predictions - Du Plooy to dominate the Phoenix

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Leus du Plooy has scored 105*, 57 & 25 in his last three innings.
Liam Livingstone has scored 41*, 33, 35 & 39 in his last five innings.
Can Southern Brave make it two wins on the trot by beating the Phoenix?

Leus du Plooy flicks a ball to leg against the Phoenix. (credit: Philip Brown/Getty Images)

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Predictions

Last seasons’ losing finalists the Southern Brave pulled off a great one-wicket win over the Manchester Originals. They look in good shape to beat the Birmingham Phoenix, who underwhelmed in their opener.

Southern Brave’s Leus du Plooy hit 25 off 21 balls as they beat the Manchester Originals.
Southern Brave’s James Coles has scored 62, 39, 52, 108 & 47 in his last 7 innings.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Liam Livingstone (794 runs, ave 33.08) bats at a strike rate of 145.95 in The Hundred.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Ben Duckett has scored 94, 43 & 54 in his last 4 innings.

Head-to-Head

Southern Brave have won four and lost one of their last five matches against the Birmingham Phoenix, including the last three matches on the bounce.

Southern Brave Form

The Brave started their The Hundred campaign with a thrilling one-ball win over the Manchester Originals.

Tymal Mills made things tough for the Originals batters, returning figures of 3/22 with the ball as they posted 131/4 off their 100 balls.

Leus du Plooy (25 off 21 balls) and Jason Roy (30 off 22) put the Brave into a winning position before they slipped to 104/8. Craig Overton scored 18* off 8 balls to secure their 99-ball win.

Southern Brave Team News

The Brave are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Birmingham Phoenix Form

The Phoenix lost their opener to the Trent Rockets by six wickets against the Trent Rockets.

Liam Livingstone’s 39 off 30 balls was the top score for the Birmingham Phoenix as they ended their 100 balls on 122/6.

The Rockets raced to a 78-ball win for the loss of four wickets. Tim Southee (2/36) and Benny Howell (2/25) starred with the ball for the Phoenix.

Birmingham Phoenix Team News

On a paceman-friendly pitch the Phoenix batters will need to play confidently to set or chase a competitive score against the Brave.

Verdict

Southern Brave v Birmingham Phoenix

I am backing Southern Brave to win. I am also backing Leus du Plooy to top score for Southern Brave.

Liam Livingstone is a good bet to top score for the Birmingham Phoenix.

Southern Brave Win

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