Manchester Super Giants Beat Birmingham Phoenix by 87 Runs | MSG vs BP Match Result, The Hundred Men 2026
Manchester Super Giants defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 87 runs in The Hundred 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester Super Giants made a huge total of 187/5 from 100 balls. Birmingham Phoenix struggled during the chase. They were bowled out for 100 runs in 97 balls.
Jos Buttler’s 90 Runs Take Manchester Super Giants to a Big Win
Jos Buttler was named the Player of the Match for his excellent batting performance. He scored 90 runs from 50 balls. His batting helped Manchester Super Giants reach a big score of 187 runs. Buttler started playing slowly but increased his scoring speed later. He hit 7 fours and 5 sixes during his innings. His batting created pressure on Birmingham Phoenix bowlers. Buttler missed his century by only 10 runs. He gave Manchester Super Giants complete control of the match.
Jos Buttler Match Performance (The Hundred 2026, Match 7)
| Match | Venue | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Boundaries |
| Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix | Emirates Old Trafford | 90 | 50 | 180 | 7 Fours, 5 Sixes |
Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix Match Summary (The Hundred 2026)
Manchester Super Giants Innings
- Birmingham Phoenix won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Manchester Super Giants started their innings poorly. They lost early wickets as Tim Seifert was dismissed for 1 run.
- Captain Aiden Markram also lost his wicket after scoring 6 runs.
- Jos Buttler then changed the game with his brilliant batting. He scored runs quickly.
- Buttler completed his fifty from 31 balls. Heinrich Klaasen supported him with 20 runs from 11 balls.
- After Klaasen’s wicket, Leus du Plooy added 13 runs before getting run out.
- Tom Moores scored 39 runs from 17 balls. He hit 5 sixes and helped Manchester Super Giants post a total above 180.
- Buttler was dismissed after scoring 90 runs from 50 balls.
- Manchester Super Giants finished their innings with a big total of 187/5 in 100 balls.
Birmingham Phoenix Chase
- Birmingham Phoenix needed 188 runs to win the match.
- Joe Clarke and Will Smeed started the chase.
- Manchester Super Giants bowlers quickly put pressure on Birmingham Phoenix.
- Josh Tongue played an important role by taking early wickets. He dismissed Will Smeed and Rehan Ahmed in the early overs.
- Joe Clarke scored 20 runs before Liam Dawson dismissed him.
- Laurie Evans also failed to make a big impact. He only scored 13 runs.
- Captain Donovan Ferreira tried to keep Birmingham Phoenix in the game with 23 runs.
- Ferreira hit 2 fours and 1 six during his innings.
- Mitchell Owen added 13 runs, but Birmingham Phoenix kept losing wickets.
- Manchester Super Giants bowlers did not allow Phoenix to form partnerships.
- Liam Dawson was the best bowler with 3 wickets for 15 runs.
- Noor Ahmad also bowled well and took 2 wickets for 16 runs.
- Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for 100 runs in 97 balls.
- Manchester Super Giants won the match by 87 runs.
Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix Match Statistics (Scorecard)
Manchester Super Giants Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Jos Buttler | 90 | 50 | 7 | 5 | 180 | c Dwarshuis b Mahmood |
| Tom Moores | 39 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 229.41 | Not Out |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 20 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 181.81 | c Ferreira b Rehan Ahmed |
| Leus du Plooy | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 162.5 | Run Out |
| Liam Dawson | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 | Not Out |
| Aiden Markram | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | c & b Rehan Ahmed |
| Tim Seifert | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | c Clarke b Dwarshuis |
| Extras | 12 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 187/5 | 100 balls | - | - | - | - |
Manchester Super Giants Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | RPB |
| Liam Dawson | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0.88 |
| Noor Ahmad | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0.8 |
| Sonny Baker | 20 | 25 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Josh Tongue | 20 | 21 | 2 | 1.05 |
| Gus Atkinson | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Birmingham Phoenix Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Donovan Ferreira | 23 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 92 | c du Plooy b Noor Ahmad |
| Joe Clarke | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 117.64 | st Buttler b Dawson |
| Mitchell Owen | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 | c Atkinson b Baker |
| Laurie Evans | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 | c Seifert b Atkinson |
| Scott Currie | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 | Not Out |
| Will Smeed | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 100 | b Tongue |
| Usman Tariq | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | c Baker b Dawson |
| Sean Dickson | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c Atkinson b Dawson |
| Rehan Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Tongue |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Noor Ahmad |
| Saqib Mahmood | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Baker |
| Extras | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 100 All Out | 97 balls | - | - | - | - |
Birmingham Phoenix Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Wickets | RPB |
| Saqib Mahmood | 20 | 33 | 1 | 1.65 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 20 | 33 | 1 | 1.65 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 20 | 43 | 2 | 2.15 |
| Scott Currie | 15 | 28 | 0 | 1.86 |
| Usman Tariq | 15 | 29 | 0 | 1.93 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1.5 |
Top Run Scorers | MSG vs BP (The Hundred 2026, Match 7)
- Jos Buttler (Manchester Super Giants): 90 runs from 50 balls
- Tom Moores (Manchester Super Giants): 39 runs from 17 balls
- Donovan Ferreira (Birmingham Phoenix): 23 runs from 25 balls
Jos Buttler was the highest run scorer of the match. His batting helped Manchester Super Giants post a huge total. Tom Moores played a powerful role in finishing the innings with a strong total. Donovan Ferreira was the only Birmingham Phoenix batter who crossed the 20-run mark. No other player contributed enough in the chase.
Top Wicket Takers | MSG vs BP (The Hundred 2026, Match 7)
- Liam Dawson (Manchester Super Giants): 3 wickets for 15 runs
- Noor Ahmad (Manchester Super Giants): 2 wickets for 16 runs
- Sonny Baker (Manchester Super Giants): 2 wickets for 25 runs
- Josh Tongue (Manchester Super Giants): 2 wickets for 21 runs
Dawson controlled the middle overs. He stopped Birmingham Phoenix from forming partnerships. He dismissed important batters and helped bowl Phoenix out for 100 runs. Noor Ahmad bowled with great control. He took 2 wickets for 16 runs. Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue took two wickets each for Manchester Super Giants.
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FAQs
Who won the Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix match in The Hundred 2026?
Manchester Super Giants defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 87 runs at Emirates Old Trafford.
Who was the Player of the Match in Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix?
Jos Buttler was named the Player of the Match for his amazing performance of 90 runs from 50 balls.
Did Jos Buttler score a century against Birmingham Phoenix?
No, Jos Buttler missed his century by 10 runs. He scored 90 runs from 50 balls.
How did Tom Moores help Manchester Super Giants in the match?
Tom Moores scored 39 runs from 17 balls at the end of the innings. His quick batting helped Manchester Super Giants reach a big total of 187 runs.
Who was the top scorer for Birmingham Phoenix?
Donovan Ferreira was the top scorer for Birmingham Phoenix with 23 runs from 25 balls.
How many wickets did Liam Dawson take against Birmingham Phoenix?
Liam Dawson took 3 wickets for 15 runs. He was the best bowler for Manchester Super Giants.
Why did Birmingham Phoenix lose the match?
Birmingham Phoenix lost because they could not handle the pressure of chasing 188 runs. They kept losing wickets and were bowled out for 100 runs.
What was the turning point of the match?
Jos Buttler’s powerful batting and Liam Dawson’s 3 wickets were the key moments of the match. Both helped Manchester Super Giants win the match.
How many sixes did Jos Buttler hit in the match against Birmingham Phoenix?
Jos Buttler hit 5 sixes during his 90-run innings.
What was the Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix Women match result?
The Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix Women's match on July 26, 2026 was abandoned due to rain. Both teams got two points.