Match 28 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 sees London Spirit hosting Birmingham Phoenix at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. With both franchises enduring difficult campaigns and out of contention for the knockout spots, this late-stage fixture becomes a battle for pride to finish the group stage on a high note.
London Spirit come into the match aiming to turn around a string of tough losses, relying heavily on the dynamic opening pair of Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Jonny Bairstow, along with middle-order firepower from skipper Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Adam Zampa and Tymal Mills, will need to step up on home turf.
On the other side, Donovan Ferreira-led Birmingham Phoenix are looking for a sparks-flying performance from top-order stroke-makers like Will Smeed and Joe Clarke, while reliant on their diverse bowling option featuring mystery spinner Usman Tariq and pace from Ben Dwarshuis and Saqib Mahmood.
LS vs BP, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 9, 10:30 PM IST / 5 PM GMT / 6 PM Local
- Venue: Lord’s, London
LS vs BP Head-to-Head Record in The Hundred
Matches played: 5 | London Spirit won: 0 | Birmingham Phoenix won: 5 | No Result: 1
Headingley Pitch Report
Recorded historical averages at Headingley in The Hundred sit at approximately 166 for the first innings and 151 for the second, reflecting a ground that rewards positive, aggressive strokeplay. The pitch at Leeds traditionally offers a hard, true surface with consistent bounce that batters can trust, allowing for quick scoring during the powerplay overs. However, with overhead conditions in Leeds often playing a factor, fast bowlers can expect a touch of early seam movement with the brand-new ball, while wrist-spinners tend to find grip as the match progresses. Given the fast outfield and short squarish boundaries, captains generally prefer to win the toss and field first to calculate run chases effectively under lights.
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Squads:
London Spirit: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow(w), Liam Livingstone(c), Dewald Brevis, David Willey, James Coles, Jamie Overton, Joseph Moores, Mason Crane, Matthew Fisher, Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe, James Rew, Tymal Mills
Birmingham Phoenix: Mitchell Owen, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke(w), Rehan Ahmed, Sean Dickson, Donovan Ferreira(c), Jordan Thompson, Scott Currie, Tom Helm, Chris Wood, Usman Tariq, Ethan Brookes, Matthew Montgomery, Joe Weatherley, Saqib Mahmood, Ben Dwarshuis, Laurie Evans
LS vs BP, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- LS wins the toss and bowls first
- BP’s powerplay score: 40-45
- BP’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- BP wins the toss and bowls first
- LS’s powerplay score: 40-45
- LS’s total score: 150-160
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest
