Birmingham Phoenix Women vs MI London Women Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026
Match summary
Birmingham Phoenix Women meet MI London Women at Edgbaston on 12 August 2026. Our preview covers form, key players, pitch, weather and a verdict.
Match details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix Women vs MI London Women, 32nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Women’s 2026 |
| Date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 3:00 pm local |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | MI London Women |
| Toss pick | MI London Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Birmingham Phoenix Women come into this game after a 32-run defeat to London Spirit Women, their third loss in a row. They bowled well enough to hold Spirit to 140, with Alana King taking two wickets, but Davina Perrin (25) and Emma Lamb (36) could not build momentum in the chase.
Perrin and Tammy Beaumont have added 171 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 98.30, which suggests a faster start is needed. Alice Capsey has 77 runs at a strike rate of 128, and Ellyse Perry leads the team with 161 runs at 130. Lamb has made 45, 47 and 36 in her last three innings, at a strike rate of 136.17. The attack has taken only 16 wickets in six games, with Capsey on five and King on four.
MI London Women also arrive after defeat, losing by nine wickets to Trent Rockets Women after making 121. Kira Chathli top-scored with 31 from 27 balls. Amelia Kerr leads their batting with 173 runs at a strike rate of 136.22 and has taken five wickets, while Chinelle Henry has 136 runs at 143.15. Hayley Matthews has 105 runs and leads the bowling with ten wickets, with Kirstie Gordon and Kerr on five each.
With both teams hunting a turnaround, the contest could turn on Phoenix’s top order against MI London’s all-rounders. We narrowly back MI London.
Edgbaston is generally a balanced surface. Seamers can find early swing and movement, especially under cloud, and the true bounce lets set batters play shots. The pitch eases for batting as the game goes on, but slower balls and spinners who vary their pace remain useful in the middle overs.
Wednesday 12 August is expected to be very warm and mostly sunny, around 32°C at the 3:00 pm local start. Rain is very unlikely, a light to moderate breeze may offer some relief, and dew should not be a factor in the afternoon.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 130–145 | – |
| Second innings | 125–140 | – |
MI London Women
Both sides are short of form, but Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews and Chinelle Henry give MI London the better all-round options.
Toss pick: MI London Women
FAQ
Who is predicted to win Birmingham Phoenix Women vs MI London Women?
Our preview picks MI London Women, who have more all-round strength through Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews.
What are Birmingham Phoenix Women’s main concerns?
They have lost three in a row, have taken only 16 wickets in six matches, and their openers need a faster start.
What is a competitive total at Edgbaston?
Around 140 or more should give the side batting first a competitive score.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Birmingham Phoenix Women
- Davina Perrin
- Tammy Beaumont
- Ellyse Perryc
- Alice Capsey
- Emma Lamb
- Annerie Dercksen
- Jemima Spencewk
- Fatima Sana
- Alana King
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Filer
MI London Women
- Hayley Matthews
- Kira Chathliwk
- Hollie Armitagec
- Amelia Kerr
- Nicola Carey
- Chinelle Henry
- Alice Monaghan
- Kalea Moore
- Kirstie Gordon
- Tara Norris
- Alexa Stonehouse