Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Betting Tips - Phoenix set for victory in The Hundred clash
The Rose Bowl has proven to be a tough batting venue so far, with both teams seeking a crucial win in The Hundred. Birmingham Phoenix, boasting an impressive bowling lineup, are backed to bounce back after their defeat, especially with Joe Clarke in fine batting form and Rehan Ahmed delivering consistent wickets. Southern Brave are under pressure after losing three in a row, and will rely heavily on Tristan Stubbs. The predicted tight contest tips Phoenix for a slight edge.
- Rose Bowl is a tricky batting venue; Phoenix's bowlers give them an edge.
- Joe Clarke (Phoenix) is in top batting form; Rehan Ahmed is consistently taking wickets.
- Southern Brave have a strong recent H2H record but are struggling for consistency.
The Rose Bowl has proven a tough batting ground in the two games thus far. I expect the Phoenix, who have a strong bowling lineup, to come out on top.
- Key Stats - Joe Clarke in Good Form with the Bat
- Southern Brave lead H2H
- Southern Brave Struggling for Consistent Results
- Birmingham Phoenix can Bounce Back after Disappointing Defeat
- Predicted Lineups & Team news
Key Stats - Joe Clarke in Good Form with the Bat
- Southern Brave’s Tristan Stubbs has scored 43* & 38 in his last 2 knocks.
- Southern Brave’s Jamie Smith has scores of 30 & 49 in his last 2 innings.
- Southern Brave’s Marcus Stoinis has figures of 5/46, 1/29 & 3/17 in 4 matches.
- Birmingham Phoenix’s Joe Clarke has scored 64, 68 & 20 in his last 3 matches.
- Birmingham Phoenix’s Will Smeed has scores of 52, 21, 49 & 51 in his last 5 innings.
- Birmingham Phoenix’s Rehan Ahmed has taken 2/48 & 2/43 in his last 3 matches.
Southern Brave lead H2H
Southern Brave lead 3-1 in their last four matches against Birmingham Phoenix.
Southern Brave Struggling for Consistent Results
Southern Brave are running out of time if they are to keep their hopes of reaching the next round alive. Chris Jordan’s side have lost three matches in a row and were beaten by three wickets by MI London in their previous outing. However, they have enjoyed a strong record against Birmingham Phoenix in the past, and Jordan will want his players to use that as motivation in this crucial fixture.
Their batting has lacked consistency, which has been one of the major concerns. Jamie Smith was the standout performer in the last game with 49, and Southern Brave will need him to provide a solid start alongside Ben McKinney. Tristan Stubbs has looked in good touch and will be expected to play a key role in the middle order with David Miller and Marcus Stoinis.
There is also plenty of hitting power lower down, with Nikhil Chaudhary, Saif Zaib and Jordan capable of scoring quickly in the closing stages. If Southern Brave are to stay in contention, they will need a more complete batting effort.
With the ball, Jofra Archer remains the key figure and will be expected to strike early alongside Luke Wood. Adil Rashid has performed well this season and should again be important through the middle overs, with support from Stoinis. Chaudhary and Jordan will also need to play useful supporting roles as Southern Brave look to turn their campaign around.
Birmingham Phoenix can Bounce Back after Disappointing Defeat
Birmingham Phoenix also come into this match needing a response after a heavy defeat to Manchester Super Giants. Donovan Ferreira’s side went down by 87 runs in a match where they struggled badly with both bat and ball. The bowlers had few answers to Manchester’s powerful batting display, and Ferreira will demand a much sharper performance against another dangerous line-up.
Joe Clarke has been one of the positives for Phoenix, scoring 88 runs in two matches, and the team will look to him for an aggressive start alongside Will Smeed. Ferreira will be important in the middle order, where he needs to guide the innings with support from Rehan Ahmed and Laurie Evans.
Phoenix also have finishing options in Mitchell Owen and Sean Dickson, and they will be expected to provide late acceleration if the top and middle order build a platform.
The bowling attack will be under pressure after conceding 187 in the previous match. Saqib Mahmood and Ben Dwarshuis endured a tough outing and will need to make better use of the new ball. Scott Currie and Usman Tariq must also find control through the middle overs, while Rehan Ahmed and Ferreira will be needed in support.
Both sides arrive under pressure, which makes this a potentially fascinating contest. Southern Brave are fighting to keep their campaign alive, while Phoenix need a strong rebound after a bruising defeat.
Predicted Lineups & Team news
The average first-innings score at the Rose Bowl is 153, but sides batting first will likely target around 180. The Brave have scored under 140 in two of their three matches this season, while the Phoenix scored 214 in their opener but collapsed for 100 in their second match, so neither side is a sure bet at this stage.
Southern Brave (possible XI): Chris Jordan (c), Jamie Smith, Ben McKinney, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Nikhil Chaudhary, Saif Zaib, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid.
Birmingham Phoenix (possible XI): Donovan Ferreira (c), Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Scott Currie, Saqib Mohamood, Usman Tariq.
Verdict
Birmingham Phoenix are backed to win a tight contest, with Tristan Stubbs looking the most reliable of the struggling Brave batters. Joe Clarke has been scoring consistently for the Phoenix, while Rehan Ahmed has picked up two two-fers in his three matches in The Hundred this season.
Joe Clarke
Score Over 18.5 Runs
@5/6 - 2 Units
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS
Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.
Phoenix Win
Result
@6/7 - 1 Unit
Bet £10 Get £30
with bonus code NEWBONUS
Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The bonus code NEWBONUS can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. #ad
Rehan Ahmed
Take Over 1.5 Wickets
@9/4 - 1 Unit
100% up to £/€50 bonus
Get up to £/€50 on your first deposit
New players. Choose bonus at signup. Wager bonus 10x. Deposit used 1st. Any withdrawals void bonus. Valid 30 days. Odds, bet & payment limits. T&Cs apply. 18+.
Tristan Stubbs
Best Southern Brave Batter
@7/2 - 1 Unit
Bet £20 Get £10
Use promo code NEWBONUS
18+ New customers only. Bet £20 (or more) EVS (2.0) or greater Get 2 x £5 Free Bets. 1 x £5 Free Bet paid automatically & following £5 Free Bet after 24hrs. Min Free Bet odds 4/1 (5.0) on accumulators Trebles & upwards. Expires after 24hrs. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.
Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.
Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.
He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.
Read More
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
08 May 2026
- WNBA 2026 -
- Basketball
10 June 2026
- Volleyball Nations League 2026 -
- Volleyball
09 July 2026
- VCT 2026 China Stage 2 -
- Esports
Load More
Sports Tips Starts in
Today's Acca Tips
-
Soccer tips
-
Horse Racing tips
-
Tennis tips
