MI London edges Birmingham Phoenix amid solar eclipse at Edgbaston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

MI London and Birmingham Phoenix faced off at Edgbaston on August 12 during a partial solar eclipse. As 92% of the sun was obscured, the match continued with floodlights in use. MI London posted 157 runs, while Birmingham Phoenix fell short at 155. This unusual setting provided a unique atmosphere for players and spectators, who were warned to avoid staring at the eclipse. MI London’s playoff hopes remain uncertain.
- •Match occurred during a solar eclipse at Edgbaston.
- •Eclipse peaked at 7:11 p.m. local time.
- •MI London scored 157 runs; Birmingham Phoenix scored 155.
- •Floodlights were used during the eclipse.
- •Birmingham Phoenix finished bottom of the table.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Solar Eclipse in The Hundred: How cricket was played as skies turned dark in Edgaston
"A rare solar eclipse briefly plunged Edgbaston into darkness as The Hundred continued, creating an extraordinary backdrop for cricket.
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