Birmingham Phoenix face Welsh Fire in Match 15 of The Hundred 2026 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground (25,000 capacity) in Birmingham, England on Saturday 1 August 2026, with first ball at 14:30 BST (UTC+1). Edgbaston, nicknamed ‘Fortress Edgbaston’ for its intimidating atmosphere, brings Midlands-versus-Wales rivalry to The Hundred.

Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire is a West Midlands-meets-Wales derby that captures the geographic heart of The Hundred. Edgbaston and Sophia Gardens are close enough for fans to travel between venues, and the cross-border rivalry adds genuine edge to these fixtures. In previous seasons, these matches have been decided by the finest of margins, and the proximity of the two fanbases means the travelling support is always vocal and visible.

Birmingham Phoenix are built around the all-round brilliance of Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone, two of the most versatile cricketers in the English game. Moeen’s off-spin and clean hitting complement Livingstone’s power and leg-spin. Chris Woakes provides the seam-bowling excellence that Edgbaston’s conditions reward.

Welsh Fire carry the hopes of an entire nation. Jonny Bairstow’s power hitting is the centrepiece of their batting, while Josh Tongue’s pace bowling has marked him as one of England’s most exciting fast-bowling prospects. Tom Banton provides explosive hitting at the top with his unorthodox shot-making.

For fans in the UK, the 14:30 BST (UTC+1) start is a Saturday afternoon slot. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 09:30 EDT, a morning fixture. In Mumbai, the match begins at 19:00 IST, a convenient early-evening watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 23:30 AEST. For the latest local time conversion, check Birmingham time and United Kingdom time.

Edgbaston’s 25,000-capacity ground is one of the loudest in English cricket. The Hollies Stand’s wall of noise has unsettled international teams for decades, and for The Hundred, the party atmosphere here rivals anything in the competition. A Saturday afternoon start amplifies every aspect of that experience.