Balanced Birmingham Phoenix set out to avenge season that got away

THE HUNDRED 2023 - TEAM GUIDE: Phoenix fans can prepare themselves for an entertaining campaign, with an abundance of star quality on show. A place in the knockouts really ought to be achieved, writes ELIZABETH BOTCHERBY

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