Manchester Super Giants face Birmingham Phoenix in Match 7 of The Hundred 2026 at Old Trafford in Manchester on 2026-07-26. 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.

Manchester Super Giants and Birmingham Phoenix bring Midlands-versus-northwest energy to The Hundred. Old Trafford and Edgbaston are two of the greatest cricket grounds in England, and both teams will be desperate to establish home dominance. These are always fiercely competitive matches.

Manchester Super Giants, formerly known as Manchester Originals, 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.

The Manchester Super Giants, formerly the Manchester Originals, are now backed by the Lucknow Super Giants franchise. Jos Buttler is one of the greatest white-ball batters England has ever produced, and his captaincy brings a winning mentality. Rashid Khan is arguably the best T20 spinner on the planet, and Tom Hartley’s left-arm spin adds another dimension.

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 14:30 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 09:30 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 19:00 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 23:30 AEST. For the latest local time conversion, check Manchester time and United Kingdom time.

Old Trafford in Manchester has been staging cricket since 1857, making it one of the oldest grounds in the world. The 26,000-capacity venue brings northern grit and passion to The Hundred. Manchester’s famously unpredictable weather adds a tactical dimension, while the Stretford End crowd brings a football-style intensity that visiting teams find deeply uncomfortable.