Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026, Match 32
Match summary
Birmingham Phoenix host MI London at Edgbaston on 12 August 2026. Our preview covers likely XIs, pitch, weather, expected scores and a verdict.
Match details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London, 32nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men’s 2026 |
| Date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | MI London |
| Toss pick | Birmingham Phoenix |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Birmingham Phoenix take on MI London at Edgbaston on Wednesday 12 August in the 32nd match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026, with a 6:30 pm local start in hot, dry conditions.
The Phoenix’s likely XI includes Mitchell Owen, Joe Clarke, Joe Weatherley, Laurie Evans and Sean Dickson, with Donovan Ferreira captaining from the middle order. Jordan Thompson and Rehan Ahmed give all-round options, while Tom Helm, Saqib Mahmood and Usman Tariq lead the bowling.
MI London are likely to field Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran, captain Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Ollie Pope and Sikandar Raza. Their bowlers include Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson and Nathan Sowter.
Good bounce and a fast outfield should encourage attacking batting, with a chance of early seam movement in the powerplay. Wickets in hand will matter for a late surge, and we expect MI London to edge it.
Edgbaston is usually a balanced surface. The new ball can swing and seam, especially in overcast weather, while true bounce lets batters play their shots once set. As the innings progresses the pitch eases for batting, though slower balls and spinners who vary pace can be effective in the middle overs. Teams often like to bat first here.
Wednesday 12 August is forecast to be hot, sunny and dry, around 32–33°C at the 6:30 pm local start. The chance of rain is very low. A light to moderate breeze may offer some relief, and dew is not expected to be a big factor in the early evening.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 160–175 | – |
| Second innings | 150–165 | – |
MI London
MI London’s star-studded batting and varied attack give them a slight edge over a Phoenix side that will be hoping for early wickets.
Toss pick: Birmingham Phoenix
FAQ
Who is predicted to win Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London?
Our preview favours MI London, thanks to the batting depth of Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran.
Should the team winning the toss bat or bowl?
We think the toss is slightly in favour of bowling first for early movement, but Edgbaston data points to a fairly strong record for teams batting first, with 170 or more a strong total.
What will the weather be like?
Hot, sunny and dry at around 32–33°C, with very little chance of rain.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Birmingham Phoenix
- Mitchell Owen
- Joe Clarkewk
- Joe Weatherley
- Laurie Evans
- Sean Dickson
- Donovan Ferreirac
- Jordan Thompson
- Rehan Ahmed
- Tom Helm
- Saqib Mahmood
- Usman Tariq
MI London
- Will Jacks
- James Vince
- Nicholas Pooranwk
- Sam Curranc
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Ollie Pope
- Sikandar Raza
- Tom Curran
- Trent Boult
- Richard Gleeson
- Nathan Sowter