The Hundred Men Competition 2026 | 01-Aug-2026 07:00 PM | Edgbaston
WEF 138/3 (16)
BRM 137/9 (16.4)
Welsh Fire won by 7 wkts
Last Wicket:Jordan Cox b Saqib Mahmood 20(14) - 132/3
Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire
Birmingham Phoenix — Innings 1 (137/9 in 10 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen c Jordan Cox b Marco Jansen | 18 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Will Smeed c Sam Cook b Chris Woakes | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Joe Clarke (wk) c Jordan Cox b Lockie Ferguson | 35 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 152.17 | |
| Rehan Ahmed run out (Phil Salt/Marco Jansen) | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.5 | |
| Laurie Evans run out (Chris Woakes/Lockie Ferguson/Phil Salt) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Donovan Ferreira (c) c Kohler-Cadmore b Rachin Ravindra | 23 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 109.52 | |
| Sean Dickson c Rachin Ravindra b Lockie Ferguson | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110 | |
| Scott Currie c Asa Tribe b Marco Jansen | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 130.77 | |
| Chris Wood c Root b Sam Cook | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Saqib Mahmood not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Usman Tariq not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 1 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 137 | 9 wkts, 10 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 11 |
| Chris Woakes | 2 | 10 | 34 | 1 | 17 |
| Sam Cook | 2 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 19 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen & Will Smeed | 9 | 8 |
| Mitchell Owen & Joe Clarke | 44 | 23 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Joe Clarke | 17 | 16 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Laurie Evans | 1 | 2 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Donovan Ferreira | 6 | 12 |
| Sean Dickson & Donovan Ferreira | 28 | 14 |
| Sean Dickson & Scott Currie | 15 | 15 |
| Chris Wood & Scott Currie | 9 | 5 |
| Saqib Mahmood & Scott Currie | 3 | 4 |
| Saqib Mahmood & Usman Tariq | 3 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Smeed | 0.8 | 9 |
| 2 | Mitchell Owen | 3.1 | 53 |
| 3 | Joe Clarke | 4.6 | 70 |
| 4 | Laurie Evans | 4.8 | 73 |
| 5 | Rehan Ahmed | 5.9 | 79 |
| 6 | Donovan Ferreira | 7.3 | 107 |
| 7 | Sean Dickson | 8.8 | 122 |
| 8 | Chris Wood | 9.3 | 131 |
| 9 | Scott Currie | 9.7 | 134 |
Welsh Fire — Innings 2 (138/3 in 9.6 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (c) (wk) lbw b Mitchell Owen | 46 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 127.78 | |
| Joe Root not out | 58 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 145 | |
| Rachin Ravindra lbw b Chris Wood | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jordan Cox b Saqib Mahmood | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 138 | 3 wkts, 9.6 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Asa Tribe, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saqib Mahmood | 2 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 16 |
| Chris Wood | 2 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Scott Currie | 1.6 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 15 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Usman Tariq | 2 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Mitchell Owen | 0.5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 0.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 22 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Root | 77 | 57 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Root | 19 | 14 |
| Jordan Cox & Root | 36 | 24 |
| Kohler-Cadmore & Root | 6 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Salt | 5.5 | 77 |
| 2 | Rachin Ravindra | 6.9 | 96 |
| 3 | Jordan Cox | 9.3 | 132 |
Match Info
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men Competition 2026 |
| Time | 01-Aug-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Edgbaston Birmingham |
| Seating Capacity | 21000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire (BPH vs WEF)
Birmingham Phoenix will face Welsh Fire in a thrilling match on 01-Aug-2026 in The Hundred Men Competition 2026. The match will be played at Edgbaston at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Edgbaston Pitch Report for BPH vs WEF Match 15 Match
The pitch at Edgbaston Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, but it also gives the bowlers plenty to work with. Its surface generally offers pace and consistent bounce which makes it excellent for stroke play and gives batsmen a chance to showcase their batting skills.
Edgbaston Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Birmingham, US will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 28°C on the match day with 55% humidity and 6.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 81% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Birmingham Phoenix is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Welsh Fire remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in The Hundred Men Competition 2026.
The pitch at Edgbaston is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Birmingham Phoenix will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Welsh Fire will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Birmingham Phoenix batting and Welsh Fire bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Birmingham Phoenix showcase its strengths, or will Welsh Fire pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 01-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
