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Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, THMC, Today Match Prediction
BRM vs WEF Win Probability
Toss Winner - Birmingham Phoenix won the toss and choose to bat first
Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets
Can Welsh Fire strengthen their position in the top five with another win?
- Rachin Ravindra is Welsh Fire's leading run-scorer this season with 138 runs in 3 innings at an average of 46.00.
- Joe Clarke is Birmingham Phoenix's leading run-scorer with 95 runs in 3 innings.
- Lockie Ferguson is Welsh Fire's leading wicket-taker with 4 wickets in 3 matches.
Welsh Fire to win the match.
| Tournament: | The Hundred Men's Competition, 2026 |
| Format: | 100-ball |
| Venue: | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.1°C|Sunny |
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BRM vs WEF Match Prediction & Analysis
Birmingham Phoenix will take on Welsh Fire in Match 15 of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Welsh Fire have made a good start to the season and are currently fifth in the points table with 8 points from 3 matches, having won 2 and lost 1. Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, are placed eighth with 4 points from 3 matches, managing 1 win and 2 defeats, and will be aiming to climb the standings with a victory.
In terms of recent form, Welsh Fire have won 2 and lost 3 of their last five matches, while Birmingham Phoenix have also won 2 and lost 3 of their previous five outings. The head-to-head record is closely contested, with Birmingham Phoenix leading 3-2 over Welsh Fire in their last five meetings.
Both teams head into this contest after defeats in their previous matches. Birmingham Phoenix went down to Southern Brave by 12 runs, while Welsh Fire suffered a heavy nine-wicket defeat to Trent Rockets. They will be looking to bounce back quickly and return to winning ways.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
BRM
L
L
W
L
W
BRM
187/5 in 20.0 9.35
100/10 in 19.2 5.15
114/7 in 19.4 5.76
111/9 in 20.0 5.55
109/7 in 20.0 5.45
113/3 in 16.3 6.81
WEF
L
W
W
L
L
WEF
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Birmingham Phoenix Preview
Birmingham Phoenix are coming into this match after suffering a 12-run defeat to Southern Brave in their previous outing. Chasing a modest target of 129, Phoenix were restricted to 116/9 despite Will Smeed's 35 off 28 balls, while Sean Dickson remained unbeaten on 20. Laurie Evans chipped in with 18, but the batting lineup failed to build any meaningful partnerships as the team lost wickets at regular intervals.
Earlier, the bowling unit did well to keep Southern Brave to 128/8. Rehan Ahmed was the standout performer with 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Ben Dwarshuis picked up 2/18. Scott Currie and Mitchell Owen claimed one wicket each, and Usman Tariq bowled an economical spell, but the bowlers were left with too little to defend after the batting collapse.
Joe Clarke has been Birmingham Phoenix's leading run-scorer this season with 95 runs in 3 innings at an average of 31.67, closely followed by Will Smeed (94 runs) and Rehan Ahmed (64 runs). With the ball, Rehan Ahmed leads the attack with 5 wickets in 3 matches, while Ben Dwarshuis has taken 4 wickets and continues to provide important breakthroughs with the new ball.
Birmingham Phoenix possess plenty of explosive batting talent but need greater consistency from their middle order after the last defeat. Playing at home, they will be eager to bounce back quickly and return to winning ways against Welsh Fire.
Key Players: Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed
Birmingham Phoenix Predicted Playing XI:
Joe Clarke (wk), Will Smeed, Laurie Evans, Rehan Ahmed, Donovan Ferreira (c), Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Usman Tariq, Scott Currie, Saqib Mahmood
Birmingham Phoenix Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Men's Competition, 2026
Birmingham Phoenix Actual Playing XI:
Rehan Ahmed, Will Smeed, Scott Currie, Chris Wood, Joe Clarke, Usman Tariq, Laurie Evans, Saqib Mahmood, Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson
Welsh Fire Preview
Welsh Fire head into this contest after a nine-wicket defeat to Trent Rockets in their previous match. Batting first, they managed 122/7 from 100 balls. Matthew Short top-scored with 36 off 26 balls, while Jordan Cox smashed 33 off just 16 deliveries. Rachin Ravindra added 16, but the batting unit couldn't build enough partnerships, leaving Welsh Fire with a below-par total.
The bowling attack found little success as Trent Rockets chased down the target in just 72 balls. Rachin Ravindra claimed the only wicket, while Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, and Ben Kellaway all went wicketless. The bowlers struggled to contain the Rockets' aggressive batting throughout the chase.
Rachin Ravindra has been Welsh Fire's leading run-scorer this season with 138 runs in 3 innings at an average of 46.00. Matthew Short has contributed 64 runs, while skipper Phil Salt has added 58 runs. With the ball, Lockie Ferguson leads the attack with 4 wickets in 3 matches, while Marco Jansen has chipped in with 2 wickets and has been effective with the new ball.
Despite the heavy defeat in their last outing, Welsh Fire have shown enough quality to remain among the stronger teams in the competition. They will be eager to bounce back quickly and strengthen their position in the top half of the table.
Key Players: Rachin Ravindra, Phil Salt, Lockie Ferguson
Welsh Fire Predicted Playing XI:
Phil Salt (c & wk), Matthew Short, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Jordan Cox, Marcus Stoinis, Asa Tribe, Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook
Welsh Fire Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Men's Competition, 2026
Welsh Fire Actual Playing XI:
Tom Kohler Cadmore, Philip Salt, Jordan Cox, Lockie Ferguson, Samuel Cook, Joe Root, Asa Tribe, Chris Woakes, Marco Jansen, Ben Kellaway, Rachin Ravindra
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Birmingham is expected to be partly sunny during the match, with the temperature around 23°C. Humidity will be approximately 47%, while 13 km/h winds are unlikely to have a major impact on play. There is no chance of rain, so ideal conditions are expected for a full 100-ball contest.
BRM vs WEF Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The surface at Edgbaston, Birmingham has produced entertaining contests in The Hundred Men's Competition. In the last five men's matches played at this venue, teams batting first have won 2 matches, while teams bowling first have won 3.
The average first-innings score is around 157, suggesting that totals in the 155-165 range are competitive. The pitch generally offers good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play their shots, although seamers can get some assistance with the new ball.
Score Prediction
If Birmingham Phoenix bat first: 155–165 runs
If Welsh Fire bat first: 160–170 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Teams bowling first have won 3 of the last 5 men's matches played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, giving chasing sides a slight advantage.
Toss Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix to win the toss.
BRM vs WEF
Winning Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix will be eager to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Southern Brave. They have match-winners like Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, and Rehan Ahmed, but their batting unit needs to deliver more consistently.
Welsh Fire have also suffered a defeat in their previous match but have looked the stronger side overall this season, winning two of their first three games. With the in-form Rachin Ravindra, experienced Phil Salt, and the pace of Lockie Ferguson, they appear to have a more balanced lineup.
Considering Welsh Fire's better start to the tournament and stronger overall form, they hold a slight edge heading into this contest.
Welsh Fire to win the match.
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