Manchester Super Giants come into this fixture of The Hundred 2026 sitting second on the table with four points and a dominant net run rate of +3.288 after comfortably winning their opening match. In stark contrast, Birmingham Phoenix occupies the bottom spot in eighth place with zero points and a heavy net run rate hit of -7.768 following a tough defeat in their first outing.
Squads:
Manchester Super Giants Women’s Cricket Team
Meg Lanning (C), Grace Ballinger, Maitlan Brown, Kathryn Bryce, Sophie Ecclestone, Joanne Gardner, Richa Ghosh, Beth Langston, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Smriti Mandhana, Mia Rogers, Paige Scholfield, Grace Scrivens, Bex Tyson, Mady Villiers, Natasha Wraith
Birmingham Phoenix Women’s Cricket Team
Ellyse Perry (C), Meg Austin, Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Brett, Alice Capsey, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Eva Gray, Alana King, Emma Lamb, Esmae MacGregor, Eve O’Neill, Davina Perrin, Kayla Reyneke, Linsey Smith, Jemima Spence
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 5
- Manchester Super Giants won – 2
- Birmingham Phoenix won – 2
- NR – 1
This rivalry remains dead-locked on knife-edge terms. With two wins apiece and a solitary wash-out from their five encounters, neither side has been able to establish true dominance. Expect another closely contested tussle where even the smallest tactical edge could tip the balance.
Where to Watch Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix
Date – July 26, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Old Trafford, Manchester
Schedule:
Manchester Super Giants Women
23rd July: vs London Spirit – Won by 7 wickets
26th July: vs Birmingham Phoenix
28th July: vs Sunrisers Leeds
31st July: vs Trent Rockets
2nd Aug: vs MI London
5th Aug: vs Welsh Fire
8th Aug: vs Southern Brave
11th Aug: vs Sunrisers Leeds
Birmingham Phoenix Women
July 24: vs Trent Rockets Women
July 26: vs Manchester Super Giants Women
July 30: vs Southern Brave Women
August 1: vs Welsh Fire Women
August 7: vs Sunrisers Leeds Women
August 9: vs London Spirit Women
August 12: vs MI London Women
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
UK – Sky Sports, The Hundred YouTube
Australia – Fox Sports
Caribbean – Rush
India – Star Sports
MENA – Cricbuzz TV
New Zealand – Sky Sport (NZ)
North America – Willow TV
Pakistan – Tapmad
SE Asia – Cricbuzz TV
Sub-Saharan Africa – Supersport
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