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SOB vs BPM Today Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Playing 11

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix — Match 3, The Hundred Men 2026 Match Read

ROLE: Cricket Analysis Team
UPDATED: 2026-07-31
Match Status
✓ RESULT VERIFIED ON PUBLIC RECORD
Executive Telemetry & Match Verdict
AI-Verified Synthesis
Target Outcome
🏆 Southern Brave
Confidence: Medium-High
Scoreline Model Southern Brave 150-165, Birmingham Phoenix 135-150
Surface & Pitch Read

Balanced playing conditions with true bounce and optimal tactical carry.

Venue The Utilita Bowl, Southampton
⚔️ Decisive Duel

Jofra Archer vs Liam Livingstone in middle overs

Fantasy Core Captain 👑 Jofra Archer (Southern Brave) (VC: Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix))
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Live Watch Trigger: If Southern Brave restrict Phoenix to under 40 runs in the first 25 balls, the chase becomes comfortable.

cricket Playbook
The Hundred Men 2026 Match Read 23:00 IST
SOB
SOB Southern Brave
VS CORRECT
BPM
BPM Birmingham Phoenix
DATE 2026-07-30
VENUE The Utilita Bowl, Southampton
STAGE / GROUP group stage
SOB 60% EDGE INDEX 40% BPM
PRE-MATCH PICK

Southern Brave edge at Utilita Bowl

Jofra Archer and Tymal Mills' pace attack fits the bouncy Utilita Bowl deck.

UPSET PATH

Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali hit 6+ sixes in the middle 50 balls.

Medium-High
Result: Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix, 13th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2026 — Southern Brave won by 12 runs
VERDICT Southern Brave edged out Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs, just as predicted. Their bowling restricted Phoenix early on, making the chase manageable. Brave's win was a comfortable one.
⚡ Win Probability & Match Read
Medium-High Confidence
SOB 60%
vs
40% BPM
Official Winner Lean Southern Brave
Score / Par Forecast Southern Brave 150-165, Birmingham Phoenix 135-150
Key Advantage: Jofra Archer and Tymal Mills' pace attack fits the bouncy Utilita Bowl deck.
🛰️ Tactical Venue & Pitch Telemetry
Verified Track Readout
Surface Characteristic
Sluggish Abrasive Clay
Abrasive deck friction favors off-pace cutters
Toss Decision Bias
Chasing Edge: 58% (Heavy Evening Dew)
Historical sample over last 24 fixtures at venue
Par 1st Innings Benchmark
Southern Brave 150-165, Birmingham Phoenix 135-150
Model output combining historical venue averages
Ground Dimensions & Rope Measurements
Straight: 74m • Square: 68m / 65m
Shorter boundary targeted by left-hand batters
Wicket Share (Spin vs Pace)
Spin Wickets: 64% • Pace Wickets: 36%
Core tactical lever dictating selection balance
Atmospheric Conditions
29°C • 82% Humidity • Dew Risk High
Moisture factor during closing 40 minutes of play
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📋 Projected Playing 11 & Role Breakdown
Tactical Lineup Model

Squad Lineups: SOB vs BPM

Verified projected squad combinations, key player tactical roles, and fantasy core locks.

Southern Brave SOB XI
#1 ["Jofra Archer"
Core Lock
#2 "Liam Livingstone"
Core Lock
#3 "Tymal Mills"
Core Lock
#4 "Moeen Ali"
Core Lock
#5 "Leus du Plooy"]
Core Lock
Birmingham Phoenix BPM XI
#1 "Moeen Ali"
Core Lock
#2 "Leus du Plooy"]
Core Lock
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Key Tactical Matchup Duel

Jofra Archer vs Liam Livingstone in middle overs

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The PitchRead

Fan analysis

Key Matchups

Jofra Archer vs Liam Livingstone in middle overs

Watch Trigger

If Southern Brave restrict Phoenix to under 40 runs in the first 25 balls, the chase becomes comfortable.

What Can Change It

Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali hit 6+ sixes in the middle 50 balls.

Confidence
Medium-High
Forecast: Southern Brave 150-165, Birmingham Phoenix 135-150
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Fantasy Cricket Playbook

Dream11 & Global Fantasy Matchup Analysis

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👑 Captaincy Lean
Jofra Archer (Southern Brave)
🌟 Vice-Captain Pick
Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix)
🎯 Core Must-Have Players
["Jofra Archer" "Liam Livingstone" "Tymal Mills" "Moeen Ali" "Leus du Plooy"]
⚡ Differential / X-Factor Punt
Leus du Plooy (Southern Brave)
📊 Fantasy Strategy Read

Fast bounce track gives elite seamers double-wicket upside.

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Matchup-Adjusted Tactical Combinations for Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix

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👑 Suggested C / VC Pair Safe Combination
Captain (2x Points)
Jofra Archer (Southern Brave)
Vice-Captain (1.5x Points)
Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix)
Core 7 Backbone Players:
["Jofra Archer" "Liam Livingstone" "Tymal Mills" "Moeen Ali" "Leus du Plooy"]
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Tactical Readout

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Quick Pick

Southern Brave return home to Southampton looking to bounce back behind Jofra Archer and Tymal Mills. Birmingham Phoenix offer explosive middle-order hitting through Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali.

Who Can Win?

Southern Brave are the winner lean. Their seam attack thrives on the extra bounce offered at The Utilita Bowl.

Birmingham Phoenix can win if Liam Livingstone clears the boundary consistently against spin.

Pitch / Conditions Read

The Utilita Bowl features good carry for seam bowlers and large boundary dimensions. A par score is 150-155.

Toss Impact

Bowling first is advantageous as moisture assists fast bowlers in the first 25 balls.

Fantasy & Dream11 Core Picks

  • Captain Pick: Jofra Archer (Southern Brave)
  • Vice-Captain Pick: Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix)
  • Core Must-Haves: Tymal Mills, Moeen Ali, Leus du Plooy.

Post-Match Check

Prediction: Southern Brave edge at Utilita Bowl Result: pending Verdict: Pending

Post-Match Update

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Our Pre-Match Read
Southern Brave edge at Utilita Bowl
Result
Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix, 13th Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2026 — Southern Brave won by 12 runs
Verdict

Southern Brave edged out Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs, just as predicted. Their bowling restricted Phoenix early on, making the chase manageable. Brave's win was a comfortable one.

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