By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 10, Sun – Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix, SB-M vs BP-M, Match 7
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Match starts at Aug 10, 13:30 GMT (14:30 local time, 18:30 Pakistan Time)
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 7 Preview
Southern Brave sit in 4th place after a strong opening win, with 1 win from 1 match, accumulating 4 points and a healthy net run rate of +0.167. Birmingham Phoenix, on the other hand, are in 7th place with no wins yet (1 loss), zero points, and a negative NRR of –1.785. With momentum clearly in the Brave’s favor, and home advantage at The Rose Bowl, they enter the game as firm favorites, while Phoenix look to bounce back and turn their campaign around.
SB-M vs BP-M Pitch & Weather Report
The Rose Bowl is known for its balanced yet slightly slow nature, rewarding patience. Early overs favor pacers with some movement, while spinners can exploit the grip and slower surface later on. First-innings scores in The Hundred at this venue average around 146 runs, reflecting a moderate-scoring track.
Weather conditions are ideal: dry and mostly clear, with temperatures starting cool and rising into the afternoon—perfect for cricket with no interruptions expected.
SB-M vs BP-M Predicted XI
Southern Brave: James Vince (c), Leus du Plooy, Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley
Birmingham Phoenix: Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke (wk), Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 7 Dream11 Team
From the predicted XIs, a balanced Dream11 XI could be:
- Wicket-keeper: Laurie Evans
- Batters: James Vince (c), Jason Roy, Ben Duckett, Will Smeed
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Hilton Cartwright, Benny Howell
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley
Where to watch BP-M vs TR-M?
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
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