Match 18 of The Hundred 2025 sees London Spirit locking horns with Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley, Leeds on Sunday, August 17. With both teams at different ends of the form spectrum, this promises to be a crucial clash in the race for playoff spots.
London Spirit, led by Kane Williamson, have shown flashes of brilliance this season with two wins and two losses so far. On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix, captained by Liam Livingstone, are struggling, having lost three of their four matches. They’ll need a strong performance here to stay in contention.
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix: Form Guide & Key Details
- London Spirit Recent Form: W L W L
- Birmingham Phoenix Recent Form: L W L L
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
- Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM IST
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app, Fancode
Both teams will look to gain momentum as the league stage heats up. London Spirit, with players like Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton performing well, will hope to put Birmingham under pressure early. Meanwhile, Phoenix will rely heavily on their big names like Liam Livingstone and Trent Boult to turn their season around.
Probable Playing XIs for Match 18 – Hundred 2025
Birmingham Phoenix Probable XI
- Will Smeed
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Clarke (wk)
- Liam Livingstone (c)
- Jacob Bethell
- Dan Mousley
- Louis Kimber
- Benny Howell
- Adam Milne
- Tim Southee
- Trent Boult
London Spirit Probable XI
- Kane Williamson (c)
- David Warner
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Ollie Pope
- Ashton Turner
- Sean Dickson
- Jamie Overton
- Liam Dawson
- Olly Stone
- Richard Gleeson
- Jafer Chohan
Full Squad Depth
Birmingham Phoenix Squad:
Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Aneurin Donald, Chris Wood, Tom Helm, Liam Patterson-White, Harry Moore, Freddie McCann
London Spirit Squad:
Kane Williamson, David Warner, Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson, Jafer Chohan, Keaton Jennings, Luke Wood, Daniel Worrall, Wayne Madsen, Ryan Higgins
IPL Players to Watch
Some top Indian Premier League talents will be in action in this match:
- Liam Livingstone (RCB)
- Jacob Bethell (RCB)
- Trent Boult (MI)
Fantasy Cricket Tips – Who To Pick?
Captain/Vice-Captain Suggestions:
- London Spirit: Kane Williamson or Jamie Smith
- Birmingham Phoenix: Liam Livingstone or Benny Howell
Fantasy players should look to balance proven performers like Williamson and Livingstone with impact players like Jamie Overton and Benny Howell who offer all-round value.
Where to Watch Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit Live?
You can catch the live action of Match 18 of The Hundred 2025 on the Sony Sports Network. For online viewers, the match will be available via SonyLIV or Fancode.
