The Manchester Super Giants host the Birmingham Phoenix in the 7th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford. Both franchises enter this marquee clash riding high on momentum following victories in their respective opening fixtures. Manchester kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought seven-run win over London Spirit, anchored by Tim Seifert’s fighting half-century and disciplined bowling from Gus Atkinson. Led by Aiden Markram, the Super Giants possess a formidable lineup featuring heavyweights Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen, alongside a potent bowling attack fronted by spinner Noor Ahmad and speedster Josh Tongue.
Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix demonstrated sheer batting muscle in a high-scoring 10-run triumph against Trent Rockets, where dynamic knocks from Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, and Rehan Ahmed propelled them beyond the 200-run barrier. Donovan Ferreira‘s side appears exceptionally dangerous with the bat, while Usman Tariq and Chris Wood lead a disciplined bowling attack looking to stifle Manchester’s top order. Old Trafford traditionally provides a balanced pitch that rewards clean ball-striking early on while offering spin as the match progresses. With both squads packed with international star power seeking early dominance in the standings, a thrilling, high-octane contest awaits.
MSG vs BP, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 26, 07:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM Local
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
MSG vs BP Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 5 | Manchester Super Giants: 3 | Birmingham Phoenix: 2 | No Result: 0
Old Trafford Pitch Report
The track at Emirates Old Trafford for this encounter promises a fair contest between bat and ball. Known for offering true bounce and good pace off the surface, batters can trust the bounce early on to play their shots freely through the line during the powerplay. However, as the ball loses its shine, the pitch historically tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play with sharp turn and grip. With short square boundaries encouraging high-scoring bursts, the captain winning the toss will likely lean toward chasing, hoping to capitalize on a fresh surface before it takes turn in the second innings.
Squads
Manchester Super Giants: Aiden Markram (c), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Max Holden, Paul Walter, George Scrimshaw, Adam Finch, Tom Hartley, Tawanda Muyeye, James Sales
Birmingham Phoenix: Joe Clarke (wk), Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Donovan Ferreira (c), Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Laurie Evans, Ben Dwarshuis, Scott Currie, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Chris Wood, Tom Helm, Joe Weatherley, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Montgomery, Ethan Brookes
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MSG vs BP, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MSG wins the toss and bowls first
- BP’s powerplay score: 40-50
- BP’s total score: 155-170
Case 2:
- BP wins the toss and bowls first
- MSG’s powerplay score: 35-45
- MSG’s total score: 145-160
Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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