Birmingham Phoenix face MI London in Match 32 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Edgbaston, with both sides looking to finish strongly in the league phase. MI London enter the contest as the stronger side on the available numbers, while Birmingham Phoenix need a major turnaround after a difficult campaign.
Match details
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 PM IST, 10:30 PM PST, 5:30 PM GMT
Team overviews
Birmingham Phoenix have endured a difficult season and enter this match with only one victory from seven games. They have collected four points and sit at the bottom of the standings. Their recent run has produced five consecutive defeats, leaving them under pressure to deliver a much-needed result. The Phoenix will need their batting unit to provide a strong foundation and their bowlers to make early breakthroughs against a dangerous MI London lineup.
MI London have enjoyed a considerably better campaign. They have won four of their seven matches and sit fourth in the standings with 16 points. Their previous outing ended in a six-wicket defeat against Trent Rockets, but their overall campaign has remained competitive. MI London will aim to return to winning ways and strengthen their position with another disciplined performance.
Key players
For Birmingham Phoenix, Mitchell Owen and Joe Clarke provide important batting options at the top, while Laurie Evans and Sean Dickson add experience to the middle order. Donovan Ferreira will lead the side and also offers an important all-round option. Rehan Ahmed could have a significant role during the middle phase, while Saqib Mahmood and Tom Helm will look to provide breakthroughs with the ball.
MI London possess considerable batting firepower through Will Jacks, James Vince and Nicholas Pooran. Jacks has scored 252 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 156.52 and remains one of their most dangerous attacking batters. Sam Curran will captain the side and provide balance with both bat and ball. Trent Boult and Richard Gleeson lead a strong pace attack, with Gleeson having taken 12 wickets in seven matches, including a best of 4/25.
Head-to-head record
The teams have met five times in the available record, with Birmingham Phoenix holding a clear advantage.
- Matches played: 5
- Birmingham Phoenix wins: 4
- MI London wins: 1
- No Result: 0
- First meeting: August 4, 2021
The head-to-head record gives Birmingham Phoenix confidence despite their contrasting form in the 2026 campaign.
Pitch report
Edgbaston should provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers could find some movement with the new ball, which could make the opening phase challenging for batters.
The surface should also provide good bounce and carry, allowing established batters to play their shots once they settle. The conditions could therefore reward disciplined bowling early before the batting side gains control.
The supplied match projection favors the team batting second, with both sides projected to reach between 170 and 180. The predicted powerplay range stands at 50-60 for the first listed chasing scenario and 45-55 for the second.
Probable playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix, Captain: Donovan Ferreira
- Mitchell Owen
- Joe Clarke (Wicketkeeper)
- Joe Weatherley
- Laurie Evans
- Sean Dickson
- Donovan Ferreira (Captain)
- Jordan Thompson
- Rehan Ahmed
- Tom Helm
- Saqib Mahmood
- Usman Tariq
MI London, Captain: Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- James Vince
- Nicholas Pooran (Wicketkeeper)
- Sam Curran (Captain)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Ollie Pope
- Sikandar Raza
- Tom Curran
- Trent Boult
- Richard Gleeson
- Nathan Sowter
Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Will Jacks
Will Jacks has produced consistent attacking performances for MI London during the tournament. His 252 runs from seven matches at a strike rate of 156.52 highlight his ability to change the momentum of an innings quickly. His aggressive approach could prove particularly valuable if MI London chase a competitive target.
Probable best bowler: Richard Gleeson
Richard Gleeson has been MI London’s leading wicket-taker, claiming 12 wickets in seven matches. His best figures of 4/25 demonstrate his ability to make decisive contributions with the ball. Birmingham Phoenix’s top order will need to handle his pace and variations carefully.
Probable match scenarios
Scenario 1: Birmingham Phoenix chase
- Powerplay: 50-60
- Predicted total: 170-180
- Expected result: Birmingham Phoenix to have the advantage while chasing
Scenario 2: MI London chase
- Powerplay: 45-55
- Predicted total: 170-180
- Expected result: MI London to have the advantage while chasing
The available match projection favors the team batting second, with both projected totals falling between 170 and 180.
Toss prediction
The supplied match information favors the chasing side. The conditions at Edgbaston could give bowlers some assistance early, while the batting side could benefit after settling into the surface.
Toss prediction: Field first.
Live streaming and broadcast
For India, the supplied broadcast information lists Sony Sports Network for television coverage and FanCode for live streaming through its app and website.
The provided match details do not specify official broadcast or streaming partners for Pakistan, the UK, Australia, or other global territories. To avoid introducing unverified information, no additional broadcasters or platforms are listed for those regions.
Match prediction
MI London enter the contest with the stronger overall campaign record, having won four of seven matches compared with Birmingham Phoenix’s single victory. The head-to-head record, however, gives Phoenix an advantage, with four wins from five previous meetings. Birmingham also have a powerful incentive to respond after five consecutive defeats, while MI London need to recover from their recent loss to Trent Rockets.
The individual matchups could decide the outcome. Will Jacks gives MI London considerable batting firepower, while Richard Gleeson’s 12 wickets make their bowling attack a serious threat. Birmingham Phoenix can counter through Mitchell Owen, Joe Clarke and Donovan Ferreira, but their recent consistency remains a concern.
The supplied win probability gives Birmingham Phoenix 40% and MI London 60%, making MI London the statistical favorite. However, the projected scores remain identical at 170-180 for both scenarios, which suggests that the toss and execution during the chase could play a significant role.
Prediction: MI London to win, with the chasing side holding the overall advantage.
