Sunrisers Leeds arrive at Edgbaston having just posted the highest total in Hundred history, a 241-2 built on fifties from Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook, while bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix were beaten again in their last outing by Trent Rockets.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Edgbaston, and our prediction for Match 24 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds Match 24 – Details
Sunrisers Leeds head into this contest on the back of a record-breaking 37-run win over London Spirit that boosted their playoff hopes. Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back after a seven-wicket defeat to Trent Rockets in their previous match.
| Match | 24th Match, Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Friday, 7 August 2026 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Odds for BPH vs SL Match 24
| Platform | BPH Win Odds | SL Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.56 | 1.84 |
| 4rabet | 2.60 | 1.89 |
| BetVibe | 2.51 | 1.80 |
| Stake | 2.61 | 1.92 |
Birmingham Phoenix & Sunrisers Leeds Squads for The Hundred 2026
Birmingham Phoenix have struggled all season despite Joe Clarke’s consistency at the top of the order, with a seam attack in Chris Wood and Tom Helm still searching for control.
Sunrisers Leeds, captained by Zak Crawley, have found irresistible form at the top of the order, with Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook combining for a Hundred-record 241-2 in their last outing.
Birmingham Phoenix
Jacob Bethell (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sean Dickson, Donovan Ferreira, Matt Montgomery, Mitch Owen, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Scott Currie, Tom Helm, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Jordan Thompson, Chris Wood, Ben Dwarshuis.
Sunrisers Leeds
Zak Crawley (c), Ryan Rickelton, Harry Brook, Mitchell Marsh, Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, Brydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Reece Topley, Abrar Ahmed, Liam Patterson-White, Ed Barnard, Benny Howell.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds Match 24 – Pitch & Weather Report
Edgbaston has generally been a flat, dry surface in this Hundred Men’s competition, offering good pace early but relatively little for the spinners.
Pitch Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A flat, dry surface that generally favours batters once the innings gets going, with turn hard to find for spinners. |
| Batting Conditions | The average first-innings score in Hundred matches at this venue is 136, though the ground has produced some of the competition’s highest individual totals in recent seasons. |
| Bowling Assistance | Fast bowlers can find early swing and seam under lights, particularly with the new ball. |
| Toss Factor | Batting first has generally carried an advantage at Edgbaston, especially in day-night matches once the pitch dries out. |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A high of around 23°C (73°F), dropping to roughly 10°C (50°F) later in the evening. |
| Weather | Largely clear conditions are forecast for Friday in Birmingham. |
| Precipitation | A 10% chance of rain — a low risk of interruption. |
| Conditions | Cool and dry, with good conditions for stroke play once the new ball loses its shine. |
Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Birmingham Phoenix and Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) have shared a closely contested rivalry in The Hundred. The two teams have faced each other five times, with Birmingham Phoenix winning three matches and Sunrisers Leeds claiming two victories.
Birmingham Phoenix have won the last two meetings between the sides, giving them a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record.
| Matches | Birmingham Phoenix Won | Sunrisers Leeds Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Birmingham Phoenix completed a season double over Sunrisers Leeds in 2025, including a 12-run victory in their most recent meeting. Sunrisers Leeds’ two wins in this rivalry came during the 2022 and 2023 editions, while Birmingham Phoenix have claimed the other three encounters.
Players to Watch for Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds Match 24
- Jacob Bethell (BP) — The young captain has previous form against Sunrisers, hitting an 80-run stand with Liam Livingstone in their 2025 meeting.
- Joe Clarke (BP) — Phoenix’s leading run-scorer this year, having top-scored with 62 in the defeat to Trent Rockets.
- Chris Wood (BP) — The left-arm seamer offers Phoenix’s best hope of early breakthroughs with the new ball.
- Harry Brook (SRL) — Struck the joint-fastest fifty in Hundred history, a 15-ball effort, in the record-breaking win over London Spirit.
- Ryan Rickelton (SRL) — His unbeaten 94 was the standout innings of Sunrisers’ record total and he remains the tournament’s form opener.
- Mitchell Marsh (SRL) — Set the tone with a rapid 76 at the top of the order and has been Sunrisers’ most consistent batter all season.
Winner Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds arrive off the back of the highest total in Hundred history, with Marsh, Rickelton and Brook all firing in the same innings, a level of form that will worry any opponent.
Birmingham Phoenix have shown fight in patches through Bethell and Clarke, but a seam attack short on control and a place rooted to the bottom of the table tell their own story. Sunrisers Leeds start as clear favourites to continue their surge up the standings.
