Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) will lock horns with Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match No. 15 of The Hundred Men's 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday , August 1 .
Birmingham Phoenix have endured a mixed start to their campaign, winning just one of their three matches. They currently sit at the bottom of the points table and will be desperate to return to winning ways. Joe Clarke has led the batting unit with some impactful knocks, while Rehan Ahmed has been the standout performer with the ball.
Welsh Fire, meanwhile, have won two of their three games and are placed fifth in the standings with eight points. Led by Philip Salt, they possess a strong batting lineup featuring Joe Root, Matthew Short, Jordan Cox, and Rachin Ravindra.
BPH vs WEF Match Details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, Match 15, The Hundred Men's 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, August 01, 2026, 07:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Sony Sports Network and FanCode (App & Website) |
Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston is expected to provide an even contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers should enjoy some assistance with the new ball, courtesy of the early movement on offer. However, once the batters settle in, the surface generally becomes better for stroke-making due to its consistent bounce.
BPH vs WEF Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won By BPH | 3 |
| Won By WEF | 2 |
| No Result | - |
| First-ever Fixture | August 9, 2021 |
| Most Recent Fixture | August 22, 2025 |
BPH vs WEF Predicted Playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix (BPH):
Joe Clarke(w), Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Donovan Ferreira(c), Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Scott Currie, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq
Welsh Fire (WEF):
Philip Salt(w/c), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Marco Jansen, Asa Tribe, Ben Kellaway, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook
BPH vs WEF Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra has been one of Welsh Fire's most consistent performers with the bat in the ongoing edition of The Hundred. The New Zealand all-rounder has amassed 138 runs in three innings at an average of 46.00 and an impressive strike rate of 181.57, including a best of 98.
Probable Best Bowler: Rehan Ahmed
Rehan Ahmed has been Birmingham Phoenix's standout bowler this season. The young leg-spinner has picked up five wickets in three Hundred matches this season, consistently troubling batters with his variations and control. If he can strike in the middle overs once again, Birmingham Phoenix will fancy their chances of restricting Welsh Fire.
Today's Match Prediction: Chasing side to win the match