On August 7, Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the 25th fixture of The Hundred Men’s 2026, featuring a clash between Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) and Sunrisers Leeds (SRL). Both squads enter this matchup carrying very different levels of confidence; while the Sunrisers Leeds aim to strengthen their bid for a spot in the playoffs, the Birmingham Phoenix are desperate to turn their fortunes around following yet another disheartening loss.
Occupying the cellar of the standings, Birmingham Phoenix have secured only a single win across their five outings. While Joe Clarke has stood out as their premier performer with the bat, and Ben Dwarshuis has spearheaded the bowling department, the squad’s unpredictable batting display has severely hindered their progress. To pose a threat to a confident Sunrisers Leeds team, they must deliver a cohesive team performance.
Conversely, Sunrisers Leeds find themselves in fifth position after clinching three victories out of five matches. The batting lineup has been supercharged by the outstanding form of Mitchell Marsh, who has found reliable partners in Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook, while Nathan Ellis continues to lead their bowling unit with precision. Fresh from registering a historic total of 241/2 in their last match, SRL will step onto the field brimming with self-belief.
BPH vs SRL, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Fixture Information
- Schedule: August 7, at 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
- Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
BPH vs SRL Head-to-Head Statistics
Total Encounters: 5 | Birmingham Phoenix Victories: 2 | Sunrisers Leeds Victories: 2 | No Result: 1
Pitch Conditions at Edgbaston
The track at Edgbaston is anticipated to offer an even battle between batsmen and bowlers. Seamers should find some encouraging assistance during the initial overs with the new ball, particularly under the floodlights where subtle movement off the seam is expected early on. Consequently, the top-order batters must show caution in the beginning before trying to play expansive shots.
With the progression of the game, the deck typically flattens out, offering a reliable bounce that allows batsmen to play their strokes with conviction. Additionally, the rapid outfield combined with short square boundaries makes this ground highly favorable for high-scoring shots. Slow bowlers might find some purchase during the middle overs provided they adjust their speed and maintain precise lines, though they are not expected to control the game. A score in the range of 165 to 180 runs in the first innings will be a fighting total, and the skipper winning the toss will probably opt to bowl first.
Team Lineups
Birmingham Phoenix Squad: Donovan Ferreira (c), Mitchell Owen, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Tom Helm, Joe Weatherley, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Montgomery, Ethan Brookes, Scott Currie
Sunrisers Leeds Squad: Zak Crawley (c), Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Revis, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed, Benny Howell, Ed Barnard, Tom Alsop, Liam Patterson-White, Tom Lawes, Charlie Allison
Match Forecast: BPH vs SRL, The Hundred Men’s 2026
Scenario 1:
- If SRL wins the toss and chooses to bowl
- Powerplay total for BPH: 40–45 runs
- Projected full score for BPH: 155–165 runs
Scenario 2:
- If BPH wins the toss and chooses to bowl
- Powerplay total for SRL: 50–55 runs
- Projected full score for SRL: 175–185 runs
Predicted Winner: The squad chasing is expected to win the match.
