manchester super giants host the birmingham phoenix in the 7th match of 100 men competition 2026 At Emirates Old Trafford. Both the franchises are entering this important match with enthusiasm after winning their respective initial matches. Manchester started their campaign with a hard-fought seven-run win london spiritanchored by Tim SeifertFighting half-century and disciplined bowling Gus Atkinson. led by aiden markramThe Super Giants have a formidable lineup featuring heavyweights jos buttler And heinrich classenWith a powerful bowling attack in front of the spinners Noor Ahmed and speedster passion tongue.
During this time, birmingham phoenix Had a strong batting performance in a high-scoring 10-run win against Trent Rocketsfrom where the dynamic knocks joe clark, Will SmeedAnd Rehan Ahmed Pushed them past the 200-run hurdle. Donovan FerreiraWhile his team looks very dangerous with the bat Osman Tariq And chris wood Lead a disciplined bowling attack to suppress the Manchester top order. Old Trafford traditionally offers a balanced pitch that rewards clean ball-strikes early on while offering spin as the match progresses. With both teams packed with international star power looking to take early dominance in the standings, an exciting, 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 results: 0
old trafford pitch report
The track at Emirates Old Trafford for this match promises a fair competition between bat and ball. Known to provide genuine bounce and good pace on the surface, batsmen can rely on the bounce to freely play their shots through the line during the powerplay. However, as the ball loses its shine, pitches have historically become a little slower, allowing spinners to play with quicker turn and grip. With short square boundaries encouraging high-scoring bursts, the captain who wins the toss will likely lean towards the chase, hoping to take advantage on a fresh surface before taking the turn in the second innings.
squads
manchester super giants: Aiden Markram (captain), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Luc Du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Max Holden, Paul Walter, George Scrimshaw, Adam Finch, Tom Hartley, Tawanda Muye, James Sales
birmingham phoenix: Joe Clarke (wk), Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Donovan Ferreira (c), Mitchell Owen, Sean Dixon, Laurie Evans, ben dwarshuisScott Curry, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Chris Wood, Tom Helm, Joe Weatherly, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Montgomery, Ethan Brooks
Also read: The Hundred Men’s 2026: Birmingham Phoenix named in place of injured Jacob Bethel
MSG vs BP, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MSG won the toss and bowled first
- BP’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Total BP Score: 155-170
Case 2:
- BP won the toss and bowled first
- MSG’s powerplay score: 35-45
- MSG Total Score: 145-160
Match Prediction: The team bowling first will win the competition.
Also read: The Hundred Men’s 2026: Birmingham Phoenix named in place of injured Mustafizur Rahman
