Match Details
Birmingham Phoenix faces London Spirit in the 18th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The BP-M vs LS-M fixture is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, 2025, with play starting at 5:00 PM GMT (6:00 PM local time UK).
BP-M vs LS-M Preview
Birmingham Phoenix sit at 7th in the points table with a record of 1 win and 3 losses (4 points), sporting an NRR of –1.303. London Spirit are placed 5th, also on 8 points but with a negative NRR of –0.342. A win here is crucial for both: Phoenix to regain form, and Spirit to climb further in the standings.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 18 Pitch & Weather Report
Weather Insight: Conditions are expected to be comfortable and dry, with highs of 76°F (24°C). Perfect for a high-energy evening of cricket under the lights.
Pitch Analysis: Edgbaston typically serves up high-scoring contests with reliable bounce and carry that favour both batters and pace bowlers. Under lights, stroke-makers benefit from the true surface. Spinners might find assistance in the middle overs, and dew could influence the decision, making chasing an attractive option.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 18 Predicted XI
Birmingham Phoenix: David Warner, Kane Williamson (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Ollie Pope, Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Daniel Worrall.
London Spirit: Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.
BP-M vs LS-M Dream11 Team
Captain: Liam Livingstone
Vice-Captain: Kane Williamson
Batsmen: Will Smeed, Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Ashton Turner
Wicket-Keeper: Joe Clarke
Bowlers: Chris Wood, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson
Where to Watch The Hundred 2025 BP-M vs LS-M Live?
All Hundred 2025 matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports subscription: £22/month for the nine‑channel sports package; or £43/month for full sports + Netflix.
- 16 matches, including women’s and men’s openers and both finals, also air on BBC TV and stream via BBC iPlayer.
- Live streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW (no contract needed), and also via BT Sport.
International Broadcasters for The Hundred 2025
Fans outside the UK can catch the action through the following platforms:
- North America: Willow TV and DAZN
- Caribbean: ESPN
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Indian Subcontinent: Fancode
- Australia and South East Asia: FOX Sports