Birmingham Phoenix hold the home advantage at Edgbaston and a 52% win probability, making them the narrow favourites in this Hundred fixture. Mitchell Owen is the key, his explosive all-round ability gives Phoenix a genuine match-winner, and Donovan Ferreira’s captaincy provides the tactical structure to back it up. MI London bring real bite in Will Jacks, Rashid Khan, and Trent Boult, so this is far from settled. This BP vs MIL match prediction covers the pitch, playing XI analysis, head-to-head records, and fantasy cricket tips to help you make your call tonight.
Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London Match Details
Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London | 32nd Match | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 |
Date | 12/08/2026 (Wednesday) |
Time | BDT 11:30 PM / PKT 10:30 PM / INR 11:00 PM |
Format | The Hundred |
Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Recent Performance | Birmingham Phoenix – L L L L L, MI London – W L W W L |
BP vs MIL The Hundred 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The Hundred 2026 is available across multiple broadcast and streaming platforms globally. Check your regional provider below:
- Pakistan: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode
- India: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, SonyLIV, FanCode
- Bangladesh: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, SkyGO app (Note: Match 32 is not on the BBC free-to-air broadcast schedule)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV, Willow Xtra
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports (Australia) / Sky Sport (New Zealand)
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- MENA: Cricbuzz TV
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London Toss Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix are tipped to win the toss and elect to bat first at Edgbaston. The home surface rewards early aggression, and Phoenix will want to post a total for their pace attack to defend with a dry ball. Dew is a realistic factor deep into the evening, making chasing conditions slightly easier, so locking in a score first is the logical call for Ferreira’s side.
Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch Report
Edgbaston is among the more batter-friendly surfaces in The Hundred, with a true bounce and a fast outfield that rewards clean striking. Seamers generate assistance during the powerplay, but the surface eases as the innings develops, regularly producing scores above 155. Teams that negotiate the new ball well tend to cash in through the middle overs, and this Edgbaston surface is no different, high-tempo strokeplay is expected from both sides.
Weather Report
Birmingham’s August evenings bring temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius, with some cloud cover likely during the night fixture. Significant rain is not forecast, but dew is a genuine factor as the match progresses into the later overs, potentially assisting bowlers gripping the ball on the second innings. Conditions should allow a full 100-ball contest at Edgbaston, with both pace and spin likely to find something at different stages.
BP vs MIL Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 5 |
Birmingham Phoenix Won | 3 |
MI London Won | 2 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | August 4, 2021 |
Most-recent Fixture | August 12, 2025 |
Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London Team Preview & Squads
Birmingham Phoenix
Donovan Ferreira has had a mixed tournament with the bat, but he brings genuine all-round value that Phoenix cannot afford to overlook. His medium-pace offers a useful mid-innings option, and his ability to grind out runs under pressure gives the lower order meaningful depth. Leading this side through five consecutive defeats demands resilience, and Ferreira’s composure in front of a home Edgbaston crowd will be critical to reversing Phoenix’s fortunes tonight.
The batting structure of this Birmingham Phoenix preview is built around Mitchell Owen and Joe Clarke. Owen is Phoenix’s most dangerous weapon, a powerful left-hander who can dismantle a bowling attack from the very first ball. Clarke adds class and composure, building partnerships that set the platform for the middle order to explode. Both are capable of hitting sixes in clusters, and their opening partnership could be the difference if Phoenix bat first.
Tom Helm leads the bowling effort with genuine pace and the ability to move the ball in Birmingham’s evening conditions. Mitchell Owen’s dual role adds significant depth — he can bowl nagging, effective lines at medium pace and change the game with bat or ball in the same match. Ferreira’s own seam contribution gives Phoenix a flexible attack, and if they can exploit the powerplay with wickets, Edgbaston’s atmosphere could push them over the line.
Birmingham Phoenix Squads
Birmingham Phoenix
Donovan Ferreira, Ethan Brookes, Joe Clarke, Scott Currie, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Laurie Evans, Tom Helm, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Montgomery, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Will Smeed, Jordan Thompson, Usman Tariq, Joe Weatherley, Chris Wood
MI London
Sam Curran is one of the most versatile all-rounders in the global T20 circuit, his left-arm swing is threatening with the new ball, and his ability to bat aggressively or anchor under pressure makes him genuinely difficult to plan for. MI London’s recent form has been inconsistent, but Curran’s individual quality ensures they carry a match-winner in every game. His impact at Edgbaston could define how this fixture unfolds.
This MI London preview is centred on Will Jacks as the primary batting threat. His ability to find boundaries all around the ground, combined with an appetite for big hitting when the conditions suit, makes him the most dangerous batter MI London possess at Edgbaston tonight. Nicholas Pooran and Jason Roy provide serious firepower at the top, while Ollie Pope and Josh Philippe give the middle order reliable options when early wickets fall.
Trent Boult is MI London’s marquee bowler, his left-arm swing in the powerplay has been among the most challenging in The Hundred, and he is the predicted wicket-taker for this fixture. Richard Gleeson adds raw pace to complement Boult’s swing, while Rashid Khan’s leg-spin offers a completely different challenge in the middle overs. Sikandar Raza rounds out a deep, well-balanced bowling unit that can take wickets at any stage of the innings.
MI London Squads
MI London
Sam Curran, Trent Boult, Tom Curran, Richard Gleeson, Eddie Jack, Will Jacks, Sebastian Morgan, Callum Parkinson, Josh Philippe, Nicholas Pooran, Ollie Pope, Rashid Khan, Jason Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Sowter, Olly Stone, Ollie Sykes, James Vince
BP vs MIL Prediction
Event | Birmingham Phoenix | MI London |
Toss Winner | Birmingham Phoenix | – |
Player of the Match | Mitchell Owen | – |
Top Run Scorer | Mitchell Owen | Will Jacks |
Top Wicket Taker | Donovan Ferreira | Trent Boult |
Most Sixes | Mitchell Owen | Will Jacks |
Predicted Score | 160+ | 150+ |
Win Probability | 52% | 48% |
Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London Winning Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix are the predicted winners of this Hundred clash with a 52% win probability, their home advantage at Edgbaston and Mitchell Owen’s explosive all-round ceiling giving them the edge. If Phoenix can post 160+ and their pace attack exploits the dry powerplay ball, this could be a night to remember for the home crowd, who badly need a win after five straight defeats. That said, Trent Boult’s swing and Rashid Khan’s spin make MI London capable of spoiling the party. Can Phoenix finally snap their losing run at home? Follow JeetBuzz for live scores, real-time stats, and comprehensive analysis throughout The Hundred 2026.
FAQ: The Hundred 2026 – 32nd Match
Q: What time does the Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London match start in IST?
A: The match begins at 11:00 PM IST on August 12, 2026.
Q: Who is predicted to take the most wickets for MI London against Birmingham Phoenix?
A: Trent Boult is the predicted top wicket-taker for MI London in this fixture.
Q: Where can fans in the USA watch the Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London match live?
A: The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).