Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, 15th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 

Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, 15th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 

The 15th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Match Overview & Key Information

  • Tournament: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
  • Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham 
  • Current Standing Context: Welsh Fire enters the contest with momentum, having won two of their opening three matches. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix searched for consistency, holding a record of one victory and two losses, following a recent 12-run defeat to Southern Brave. 

Team squads with their playing role 

The official squad player roles for both the Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire men’s teams ahead of their 2026 fixture are structured below according to ESPN Cricinfo data:

Birmingham Phoenix Men’s Squad

Captain: Donovan Ferreira
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Donovan Ferreira (C)Allrounder
Joe ClarkeTop-order Batter
Will SmeedTop-order Batter
Sean DicksonMiddle-order Batter
Laurie EvansMiddle-order Batter
Matthew MontgomeryBatting Allrounder
Mitchell OwenAllrounder
Jacob BethellBatting Allrounder
Ethan BrookesBowling Allrounder
Scott CurrieBowling Allrounder
Jordan ThompsonBowling Allrounder
Rehan AhmedBowling Allrounder
Ben DwarshuisBowler
Tom HelmBowler
Saqib MahmoodBowler
Usman TariqBowler
Chris WoodBowler

Welsh Fire Men’s Squad

Captain: Phil Salt
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Phil Salt (C)Wicketkeeper Batter
Jordan CoxWicketkeeper Batter
Tom Kohler-CadmoreWicketkeeper Batter
Joe RootTop-order Batter
Asa TribeTop-order Batter
Ben KellawayBatting Allrounder
Rachin RavindraBatting Allrounder
Matthew ShortBatting Allrounder
Chris WoakesAllrounder
Jordan ClarkAllrounder
Tom AspinwallBowling Allrounder
Marco JansenBowling Allrounder
Jafer ChohanBowler
Sam CookBowler
Lockie FergusonBowler
Dillon PenningtonBowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix enters the 15th match as the favourite with a 60% chance of winning, while Welsh Fire holds a 40% win probability. Based on major algorithmic models and the Forebet Cricket Prediction Index, Birmingham Phoenix has a slight statistical edge heading into this contest.

Birmingham Phoenix 60%
Welsh Fire 40%
TeamWinning Probability
Birmingham Phoenix60%
Welsh Fire40%

Head-to-Head Record

Birmingham Phoenix holds a narrow 3-2 lead over Welsh Fire in their historical head-to-head record since the tournament began in 2021. 

The overall results breakdown and match history illustrate a highly competitive rivalry:

Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire have met five times in The Hundred Men’s Competition. Birmingham Phoenix holds a narrow advantage with 3 wins, while Welsh Fire has secured 2 victories. None of their encounters have ended without a result.

Overall Head-to-Head Record

MetricDetails
Total Matches Played5
Birmingham Phoenix Wins3
Welsh Fire Wins2
No Result / Abandoned0

Match Day Forecast

The match-day weather forecast for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham, indicates ideal cricketing conditions with no risk of rain delays.

The afternoon will be partly sunny with a peak temperature of 22°C, providing a warm, clear window for the entire duration of the match. 

Current Conditions (As of July 31, 2026)

  • Temperature: 16°C
  • Sky Condition: Sunny
  • Wind Speed: 3 mph from the Northwest
  • Humidity: 66%

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Pleasant weather is expected throughout the match with temperatures holding steady at 22°C. Skies will remain partly sunny to mostly sunny, while the chance of rain stays between 0% and 10%, ensuring favorable conditions for uninterrupted cricket.

Hourly Match Day Forecast (August 1, 2026)

TimeSky ConditionTemperatureChance of Rain
2 PM (Pre-Match / Toss)Partly Sunny22°C5%
3 PM (First Innings)Partly Sunny22°C5%
4 PM (Mid-Innings)Partly Sunny22°C5%
5 PM (Second Innings)Partly Sunny22°C10%
6 PM (Post-Match)Mostly Sunny22°C0%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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