BP vs MIL 32 Match Highlight & Report The Hundred 2026 : MI London secured a thrilling 2-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix in the 32nd match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026. Batting first after Birmingham Phoenix won the toss and opted to bowl, MI London posted 157/6 from 100 balls. Birmingham Phoenix came extremely close during the chase but finished on 155/7, falling just short of the target.
The match produced several impressive individual performances, with Richard Gleeson emerging as the Player of the Match after taking 2 wickets for 29 runs. The result also marked the final league-stage match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026, with the Eliminator between Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds scheduled for August 14.
MI London Batting
MI London got off to a fast start after being asked to bat first. Will Jacks scored 11 runs from 7 balls, including two fours, before Chris Wood dismissed him.
James Vince then continued the attacking approach, scoring 22 runs from just 12 balls with three fours and a six. Nicholas Pooran provided the biggest contribution at the top of the order, smashing 36 runs from 21 balls with two fours and three sixes.
However, MI London lost captain Sam Curran cheaply for a duck. Jason Roy then added a valuable 26 runs from 21 balls, while Sikandar Raza contributed 17 from 13 balls.
The innings received a strong finish from Ollie Sykes and Tom Curran. Sykes remained unbeaten on 23 from 14 balls, hitting three fours, while Tom Curran smashed an unbeaten 17 from just 9 balls, including a four and a six.
MI London eventually finished on 157/6 from 100 balls, setting Birmingham Phoenix a target of 158.
Birmingham Phoenix Bowling
Birmingham Phoenix’s bowlers kept the scoring under control at different stages, but MI London managed to finish strongly.
Rehan Ahmed was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 7 runs from his 15 balls. His spell was extremely economical and put pressure on the MI London batting lineup.
Chris Wood also picked up two wickets, conceding 28 runs from his 20 balls. Tom Helm took one wicket for 46 runs, while Jordan Thompson claimed one wicket for 24 runs.
Donovan Ferreira bowled a disciplined spell, giving away just 18 runs from his 15 balls. Despite some excellent bowling performances, Birmingham Phoenix could not prevent MI London from reaching 157.
Birmingham Phoenix Batting
Chasing 158, Birmingham Phoenix needed a strong start but lost Joe Clarke for just 1 run. Mitchell Owen then provided some momentum, scoring 18 from 10 balls with two fours and a six.
Joe Weatherley played the most important innings for Phoenix, scoring 42 runs from 31 balls. His innings included five fours and one six and helped keep Birmingham Phoenix in the chase.
Sean Dickson added 23 runs from 17 balls, while captain Donovan Ferreira contributed 14 from 15 balls. However, Birmingham Phoenix continued to lose wickets at important moments.
The late surge came from Jordan Thompson and Rehan Ahmed. Thompson remained unbeaten on 23 from 13 balls, including one four and two sixes. Rehan Ahmed played an explosive cameo, scoring 23 runs from only 11 balls with two fours and two sixes.
Despite their late hitting, Birmingham Phoenix finished on 155/7 from 100 balls, losing the match by just 2 runs.
MI London Bowling
MI London’s bowlers held their nerve brilliantly in the final stages of the chase.
Richard Gleeson was the standout performer, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs from his 20 balls. His important wickets helped MI London maintain control during the chase.
Captain Sam Curran also made a major contribution with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 37 runs. Sikandar Raza took one wicket for just 16 runs, while Trent Boult picked up one wicket and conceded 42 runs.
The bowling attack also received useful support from Nathan Sowter and Tom Curran. With Birmingham Phoenix needing just a few runs in the final stages, MI London’s bowlers kept their composure and defended the total by the narrowest of margins.
Player of the Match
Richard Gleeson was named the Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance. He took 2 wickets while conceding 29 runs from 20 balls, playing an important role in restricting Birmingham Phoenix during their chase.
His wickets came at crucial moments and helped MI London maintain pressure when Birmingham Phoenix were threatening to complete the chase. Gleeson’s contribution proved decisive as MI London eventually defended 157 and won by just two runs.
Match Summary
MI London scored 157/6 from 100 balls after Birmingham Phoenix won the toss and chose to bowl first. Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 36, while Jason Roy, Ollie Sykes and Tom Curran made useful contributions.
In reply, Birmingham Phoenix reached 155/7 from 100 balls. Joe Weatherley scored 42, while Jordan Thompson and Rehan Ahmed produced late attacking cameos of 23 each. However, Phoenix fell just two runs short.
MI London won by 2 runs, with Richard Gleeson earning the Player of the Match award for his 2/29.
This was the 32nd and final league-stage match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026. The tournament now moves into the knockout stage, with the Eliminator between Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, at Kennington Oval, London.
Result: MI London won by 2 runs
Player of the Match: Richard Gleeson тАУ 2/29
Next Match: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds тАУ Eliminator, August 14, 2026
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