London Spirit face Birmingham Phoenix in Match 28 of The Hundred 2026 at Lord’s in London on 2026-08-09. The Hundred’s unique 100-balls-per-side format, with its strategic timeouts and five-ball overs, creates a rhythm unlike any other cricket competition in the world.

London Spirit bring Lord’s prestige to this fixture against Birmingham Phoenix. Edgbaston’s Hollies Stand and Lord’s Long Room represent two extremes of English cricket culture, and when these teams meet, the contrast is as entertaining off the pitch as on it. With the group stage reaching its climax, this match could determine which teams make the playoffs and which go home early.

London Spirit are the reigning men’s champions, having won the 2023 edition at Lord’s. Zak Crawley brings elegant stroke-making at the top, Glenn Maxwell provides the X-factor that can turn any match in a single over, and Dan Lawrence adds versatility with bat and occasional spin.

Birmingham Phoenix are built around the all-round brilliance of Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone, two of the most versatile cricketers in the English game. Moeen’s off-spin and clean hitting complement Livingstone’s power and leg-spin. Chris Woakes provides the seam-bowling excellence that Edgbaston’s conditions reward.

For fans in the UK, the 18:00 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 13:00 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 22:30 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 03:00 AEST (next day). For the latest local time conversion, check London time and United Kingdom time.

Lord’s, the Home of Cricket, needs no introduction. The 30,000-capacity ground in St John’s Wood has hosted cricket since 1814 and brings a gravitas to The Hundred that no other venue can match. The famous slope, the Victorian pavilion, and the futuristic media centre create a setting where cricket’s oldest traditions meet its newest format.