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SB vs BP 13 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred 2026

Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix Highlights & Report | The Hundred Men 2026

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SB vs BP 13 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred 2026 : Southern Brave continued their winning momentum in The Hundred Men’s 2026, defeating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs in the 13th match of the tournament. After posting 128/8 from 100 balls, Southern Brave produced a disciplined bowling performance to bowl Birmingham Phoenix out of the contest, restricting them to 116/9.

Marcus Stoinis and David Miller Rescue Southern Brave

Batting first, Southern Brave lost early wickets and found themselves under pressure. Marcus Stoinis played a crucial knock of 34 runs off 26 balls, striking two fours and two sixes to rebuild the innings. David Miller provided valuable support with 24 runs, while Tom Abell contributed 22 runs to keep the scoreboard moving.

In the final stages, Luke Wood added some quick runs to help Southern Brave finish on a competitive 128/8, despite an impressive bowling display from Birmingham Phoenix.

For Birmingham Phoenix, Rehan Ahmed was the standout bowler with 3 wickets, while Ben Dwarshuis claimed 2 wickets.

Will Smeed’s Fightback Ends in Defeat

Chasing 129, Birmingham Phoenix never managed to build a strong partnership. Will Smeed top-scored with 35 runs, while Sean Dickson remained unbeaten on 20 and Laurie Evans added 18 runs.

However, regular wickets kept putting pressure on the batting side, and the middle order failed to capitalize. As a result, Birmingham Phoenix finished on 116/9, falling 12 runs short of the target.

Southern Brave Bowlers Seal the Victory

Southern Brave’s bowling attack delivered an outstanding performance while defending a modest total. Luke Wood starred with 3 wickets, while Marcus Stoinis backed up his batting effort by taking 2 wickets. Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Chris Jordan also chipped in with one wicket each to ensure Birmingham Phoenix never gained momentum.

Player of the Match

Marcus Stoinis (Southern Brave) was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance. He scored 34 runs off 26 balls and later picked up 2 crucial wickets, playing a key role in Southern Brave’s victory.

Turning Point of the Match

Marcus Stoinis’ counter-attacking innings helped Southern Brave recover from early setbacks, while Luke Wood’s three-wicket spell during the chase completely shifted the momentum in Southern Brave’s favour.

Southern Brave Continue Their Winning Momentum

With this hard-fought 12-run victory, Southern Brave finally registered their first win of The Hundred Men 2026 and opened their account in the tournament. After a disappointing start to the season, the team delivered a complete all-round performance, with Marcus Stoinis leading the way with both bat and ball, while the bowling attack defended a modest target brilliantly.

The win earned Southern Brave two crucial points, but they remain seventh in the points table. However, this victory could prove to be a turning point in their campaign, as it gives the team much-needed confidence heading into the upcoming matches. If Southern Brave can continue this momentum, they will still have a strong chance of climbing the standings and staying in the race for the knockout stage.

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