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Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) will face Sunrisers Leeds (SRL) in Match 25 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on August 7. The two teams head into the contest with contrasting momentum, as Sunrisers Leeds continue their push towards the knockout stage while Birmingham Phoenix look to revive their campaign after another disappointing defeat.
Birmingham Phoenix currently sit at the bottom of the points table, having managed just one victory from five matches. Joe Clarke has been the lone bright spot with the bat, while Ben Dwarshuis has led the bowling attack. However, the team’s inconsistent batting performances have made life difficult, and they will need a collective effort to challenge an in-form Sunrisers Leeds side.
Sunrisers Leeds, meanwhile, occupy fifth place with three wins from five games. Mitchell Marsh has been in sensational touch with the bat, receiving strong support from Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook, while Nathan Ellis has spearheaded the bowling attack. After posting a record-breaking 241/2 in their previous outing, SRL will be full of confidence heading into this fixture.
BPH vs SRL, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 7, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
BPH vs SRL Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 5 | BPH Won: 2 | SRL Won: 2 | No Result: 1
Edgbaston Pitch Report
The Edgbaston surface is expected to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy some assistance with the new ball, especially under the evening conditions, where there could be a hint of seam movement during the opening phase of the innings. Batters will need to negotiate the first few deliveries carefully before looking to accelerate.
As the match progresses, the wicket generally settles down, allowing stroke-makers to trust the bounce and play through the line with confidence. The quick outfield and relatively short square boundaries also make it an attractive venue for aggressive batting. Spinners could come into play during the middle phase if they vary their pace and hit consistent lengths, although they are unlikely to dominate proceedings. A first-innings total of around 165-180 should be competitive, with captains likely to prefer chasing after winning the toss.
Squads
Birmingham Phoenix: 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: 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
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BPH vs SRL, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- SRL wins the toss and bowls first
- BPH’s Powerplay Score: 40–45
- BPH’s Total Score: 155–165
Case 2:
- BPH wins the toss and bowls first
- SRL’s Powerplay Score: 50–55
- SRL’s Total Score: 175–185
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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