In the Women’s Hundred 2026, Birmingham Phoenix, sitting at the very bottom of the table, occupy eighth position with just 6 points from 7 matches, posting a lone victory alongside 5 losses and 1 abandoned game. Just above them in seventh place are MI London, who also hold 6 points from 7 outings with a single win, 5 losses, and 1 tied match, maintaining a slightly superior net run rate. With qualification out of reach, both sides are playing strictly for pride to end their disappointing campaigns on a positive note.
Birmingham Phoenix have relied heavily on individual moments of brilliance from star figures like Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey, but cohesive team performances have eluded them throughout the tournament. Their middle order has repeatedly faltered in tight chases, leaving their bowlers with too much ground to cover.
MI London bring quality to the park through match-winners like Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews, but execution in high-pressure moments has cost them multiple winnable games. If their big-name stars can finally click in unison, they should have enough firepower to dominate the bottom-of-the-table battle at Edgbaston.
Squads:
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
MI London Women’s Cricket Team
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Francesca Sweet, Hollie Armitage (C), Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Tara Norris, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Amelia Kerr, Kira Chathli, Eleanor Threlkeld, Kirstie Gordon, Alexa Stonehouse, Danielle Gregory, Kate Coppack
Players to watch out:
Ellyse Perry
Featuring for Birmingham Phoenix, Ellyse Perry has scored 161 runs across 6 innings, remaining unbeaten twice to secure a 40.25 average. She has scored at a strike rate of 129.83 off 124 balls, with a top score of 68*. Her tally includes 1 half-century, 20 boundaries, and 3 hits over the ropes.
Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr has contributed 173 runs in 6 innings for MI London while remaining not out twice, giving her an average of 43.25. Striking at 136.22 across 127 deliveries, her top score is 69*. She has crossed fifty once during the campaign, racking up 16 fours and 5 sixes along the way.
Alice Capsey
Alice Capsey has bowled 16 overs (80 balls) in 6 matches for Birmingham Phoenix, taking 5 wickets. Her best bowling effort in an innings stands at 2/24. She currently holds a bowling average of 27.00 alongside an economy rate of 10.12 and a strike rate of 16.00.
Hayley Matthews
Leading the spin threat for MI London, Hayley Matthews has picked up 10 wickets in 7 matches. She has bowled 23 overs (115 balls) with a strike rate of 11.50 and an average of 18.40. Her campaign highlights include the best bowling performance of 4/22, which is her only four-wicket haul of the tournament.
Pitch:
Edgbaston features one of the truest batting tracks in England, renowned for consistent carry and dependable bounce. Once top-order batters navigate the initial new-ball movement, the surface becomes a stroke-maker’s paradise.
Weather:
The conditions will be bright and very warm, climbing to a high near 30°C before dipping to 14°C overnight. Rain risk is under 5% with light, gentle winds throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ellyse Perry, Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Danielle Gregory
Match Details:
Date – August 12, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on the Star Sports network.
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