MI London narrowly beats Phoenix but exits The Hundred competition
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
MI London secured a narrow two-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston on August 12, 2026, but were eliminated from The Hundred. Despite needing to win by at least 59 runs to qualify for the eliminator, MI London finished with a total of 157-6. Their effort fell short as the Phoenix reached 99 runs, ending MI London's chance to defend their title. The match saw significant contributions, including three early wickets from MI London's bowlers. However, a steady partnership between Jake Weatherley and Sean Dickson helped Phoenix close in before MI London held on for the win.
- •MI London beat Birmingham Phoenix by two runs on August 12.
- •A total of 157-6 was insufficient to secure qualification.
- •Phoenix needed only 99 runs to eliminate MI London.
- •Trent Boult's late performances sealed the win for MI London.
- •SunRisers Leeds will play Manchester Super Giants next.
- 9:28 PMBBC Sport — MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator
"MI London hang on to beat Birmingham Phoenix by just two runs, but their margin of victory isn't big enough to help them finish in the top three of the Hundred table, meaning they're eliminated despite the victory at Edgbaston.
"MI London had the lights turned out on their hopes of claiming a fourth straight Hundred title despite beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix in a nip-and-tuck final men's group match.
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External links- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 9:28 PMMI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator
MI London hang on to beat Birmingham Phoenix by just two runs, but their margin of victory isn't big enough to help them finish in the top three of the Hundred table, meaning they're eliminated despite the victory at Edgbaston.
- Sky Sports—MI London's Hundred title defence over despite narrow win over Phoenix
MI London had the lights turned out on their hopes of claiming a fourth straight Hundred title despite beating bottom-placed Birmingham Phoenix in a nip-and-tuck final men's group match.
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