Southern Brave will host Birmingham Phoenix in Match 13 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at the Rose Bowl, with both sides desperate for a result after contrasting recent form.
Southern Brave have lost all three of their matches so far, most recently going down by 3 wickets to MI London off the very last ball, and captain Chris Jordan will see this as close to a must-win game.
Birmingham Phoenix smashed 214 for 4 to beat Trent Rockets in their opener before being bowled out for just 100 in an 87-run defeat to Manchester Super Giants.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at the Rose Bowl, and our prediction for Match 13.
Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix – Details
Southern Brave have won six of their seven previous meetings with Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, but arrive under real pressure after a winless start to the season.
| Match | 13th Match, Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Thursday, 30 July 2026 |
| Venue | Rose Bowl (Utilita Bowl), Southampton |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Odds for SB vs BPH
| Platform | SB Win Odds | BPH Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.87 | 1.94 |
| 4rabet | 2.90 | 1.95 |
| BetVibe | 2.81 | 1.88 |
| Stake | 2.92 | 1.98 |
Southern Brave & Birmingham Phoenix Squads for The Hundred 2026
Southern Brave will lean heavily on Tristan Stubbs, who has scored 43 not out and 38 in the side’s last two defeats and has a strong record at the Rose Bowl in T20 Blast cricket for Hampshire this summer. Birmingham Phoenix, led in Jacob Bethell’s absence by stand-in captain Donovan Ferreira, will look to build on their emphatic opening win over Trent Rockets.
Southern Brave
Chris Jordan (c), Tom Abell, Jofra Archer, Nikhil Chaudhary, Caleb Falconer, Ben McKinney, David Miller, Michael Pepper, Adil Rashid, Thomas Rew, Jamie Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, Luke Wood, Dan Worrall, Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib.
Birmingham Phoenix
Donovan Ferreira (c), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Joe Clarke, Sean Dickson, Laurie Evans, Will Smeed, Joe Weatherley, Scott Currie, Tom Helm, Saqib Mahmood, Mustafizur Rahman, Usman Tariq, Jordan Thompson, Chris Wood, Mitch Owen, Matt Montgomery.
Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix – Pitch & Weather Report
Southern Brave have played three times at the Rose Bowl already this The Hundred Men’s 2026 season, with totals generally sitting in the 125-135 range in low-scoring, tightly fought contests.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | The Rose Bowl has generally offered good pace and carry for seamers with the new ball this season, with spin coming into play as the surface has worn through the middle overs. |
| Batting Conditions | A first-innings total in the 130-160 range has looked competitive at this venue in the men’s game so far this season, though Birmingham Phoenix have shown 200-plus is possible in the right conditions. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball seamers have found early movement at this venue, with spinners sharing the wickets through the middle overs. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | As an evening fixture, some dew could be a factor in the second innings, and sides have generally looked to bowl first under lights here. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 25°C, dropping to roughly 14°C by the close of play. |
| Weather | Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for Thursday evening. |
| Precipitation | A 20% chance of rain, so there is a modest risk of interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Moderate humidity with a light breeze, typical of a changeable English summer evening. |
Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Southern Brave have held the upper hand against Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, winning five of the seven previous meetings between the two sides. Although Birmingham Phoenix have claimed two victories in the rivalry, Southern Brave have enjoyed the better record overall heading into this clash.
| Matches | Southern Brave Won | Birmingham Phoenix Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Both teams head into this fixture looking to build momentum in the early stages of the tournament. Southern Brave will aim to extend their advantage in the rivalry, while Birmingham Phoenix will be eager to narrow the gap and claim an important victory.
Players to Watch for Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix
- Tristan Stubbs (SB) — Has top-scored in Southern Brave’s last two defeats with 43 not out and 38, and brings strong recent form at the Rose Bowl from his T20 Blast season with Hampshire.
- Chris Jordan (SB) — Southern Brave’s captain will see this as close to a must-win game after a winless start, and his death bowling remains a key weapon.
- Jofra Archer (SB) — Yet to take a wicket this season, the England quick will be desperate to make an impact with the new ball at his home venue.
- Joe Clarke (BP) — Part of the batting effort that posted 212 for 4 against Trent Rockets, and a key wicket for Southern Brave to target early.
- Donovan Ferreira (BP) — Leading the side in Jacob Bethell’s absence, the South African offers power through the middle order and has stepped up to the captaincy for this stretch of matches.
- Saqib Mahmood (BP) — One of Birmingham Phoenix’s key auction signings with the ball, and a threat with the new ball on a pitch offering some early movement.
Winner Prediction
Both sides arrive under pressure, but Birmingham Phoenix have shown they can score heavily when conditions are right, and that batting depth gives them a narrow edge over a Southern Brave side still searching for its first win.
Southern Brave’s home record against Phoenix and Stubbs’ excellent form at the Rose Bowl make this a genuine coin-flip, but a slight edge goes to Birmingham Phoenix given the shape of their most recent performances with the bat.
