Birmingham Phoenix face MI London in Match 32 of The Hundred 2026 at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 2026-08-12. 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.

MI London and Birmingham Phoenix represent the south-north divide that runs through English cricket. The Oval’s sophistication against Edgbaston’s raw energy. Both venues are among the loudest in the country, and both teams have match-winners capable of deciding contests single-handedly.

MI London, formerly known as Oval Invincibles, brings new branding and fresh investment to the 2026 season. The franchise connection adds international scouting networks and analytical resources that raise the standard of competition across the tournament.

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.

MI London, formerly the Oval Invincibles, now carry the Mumbai Indians brand into English cricket. The franchise rebranding brings IPL-level investment and global scouting to The Hundred. Sam Curran provides all-round brilliance, Will Jacks is one of the most explosive batters in English cricket, and Jason Roy brings proven white-ball pedigree at the top of the order.

For fans in the UK, the 18:30 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 13:30 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 23:00 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 03:30 AEST (next day). For the latest local time conversion, check Birmingham time and United Kingdom time.

Edgbaston in Birmingham has earned the nickname ‘Fortress Edgbaston’ for good reason. The 25,000-capacity ground in the Midlands is one of the loudest in English cricket, with the Hollies Stand creating a wall of noise that has unsettled international teams for decades. For The Hundred, Edgbaston brings a party atmosphere that rivals anything in the tournament.