BPH vs SUL Dream11 Prediction, Match 24, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Playing XI, Pitch Report
BPH vs SUL Dream11 Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix host Sunrisers Leeds (SUL) in Match 24 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday, August 7, with the men’s contest starting at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST). Phoenix arrive in freefall, winless in their last four matches, while Sunrisers Leeds come into this game full of confidence off the back of a dominant win. Here is the full BPH vs SUL Dream11 prediction, covering match details, current form, pitch report, and playing XI.
BPH vs SUL Match Details
- Match: Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) vs Sunrisers Leeds (SUL), 24th Match, The Hundred Men’s 2026
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM local (BST) / 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
The Story Behind This Match: Phoenix’s Slide Continues
Birmingham Phoenix’s season has unravelled since their opening-day win over Trent Rockets. They have now lost four matches in a row — to Manchester Super Giants, Southern Brave, Welsh Fire, and most recently a seven-wicket defeat to Trent Rockets in the reverse fixture, where Joe Clarke’s 63 was not enough to lift them past a below-par 111. That total was chased down comfortably, with Sam Billings striking an unbeaten 31 off just 19 balls to finish the game with plenty to spare. Phoenix continue to play without regular captain Jacob Bethell, who was ruled out for the season through injury, with Donovan Ferreira leading the side in his absence.
Sunrisers Leeds, by contrast, sit fifth in the table with three wins and two losses, and arrive at Edgbaston in excellent form after thrashing London Spirit by 37 runs in their previous match, posting a massive 241 for 2 in their 100 balls. Mitchell Marsh was outstanding in that innings, striking 76, and has now amassed 290 runs this season — the most of any player in this fixture by some distance. Nathan Ellis leads Sunrisers Leeds’ wicket-takers with 7 scalps.
BPH vs SUL Pitch Report
Edgbaston, Birmingham Phoenix’s home ground since 2021, is regarded as a balanced surface offering something for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers tend to find early movement and bounce with the new ball, particularly under overcast conditions, while the even bounce as the pitch settles allows batters to play their strokes freely. The average first-innings total in T20 cricket at this ground sits around 145, and teams have historically shown a slight preference for chasing here.
BPH vs SUL Probable Playing XI
Birmingham Phoenix (Probable XI): Donovan Ferreira (c), Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, Laurie Evans, Sean Dickson, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Montgomery, Jordan Thompson, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Wood, Ben Dwarshuis
Sunrisers Leeds (Probable XI): Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Zak Crawley (c), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Tom Alsop, Liam Patterson-White, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis, Abrar Ahmed
Probable XIs are based on recent squad selections and may change ahead of the toss.
BPH vs SUL Players to Watch
Best Batting Picks: Mitchell Marsh is the standout name in this entire fixture on the back of his 290 runs this season and a match-winning 76 in the previous game, while Joe Clarke remains Phoenix’s most reliable batting option despite the team’s poor run of results.
Best Bowling Picks: Nathan Ellis (7 wickets) and Brydon Carse give Sunrisers Leeds a dangerous new-ball combination, while Rehan Ahmed and Chris Wood offer Phoenix their best route back into the contest with the ball.
BPH vs SUL Dream11 Team: Suggested Composition
With Edgbaston offering a fair balance between bat and ball, a balanced BPH vs SUL Dream11 team should lean toward Sunrisers Leeds’ in-form top order while still covering Phoenix’s key wicket-taking options:
- Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton (SUL)
- Batters: Mitchell Marsh (SUL), Harry Brook (SUL), Joe Clarke (BPH), Zak Crawley (SUL)
- All-Rounders: Donovan Ferreira (BPH), Dan Lawrence (SUL)
- Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (SUL), Brydon Carse (SUL), Rehan Ahmed (BPH), Chris Wood (BPH)
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks: Mitchell Marsh is the standout captaincy option given his tournament-leading run tally and current form, with Joe Clarke a strong vice-captain pick as Phoenix’s most consistent batter this season.
Dream11 credit values change on a match-by-match basis and are updated on the app closer to the toss, so always confirm final credits and team combinations on the Dream11 app before finalising your team.
BPH vs SUL Today Match Prediction
Sunrisers Leeds go into this contest as clear favourites, riding the momentum of a dominant win and with Mitchell Marsh in career-best form, against a Birmingham Phoenix side that has now lost four matches in a row. Phoenix have shown enough with the bat in patches to suggest they can trouble any attack, but they will need a complete performance across both disciplines to end their losing run against a Sunrisers Leeds side playing with real confidence.
BPH vs SUL FAQs
Where is the BPH vs SUL match being played?
The match is being played at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Birmingham Phoenix’s home ground.
What time does the BPH vs SUL match start?
The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) on August 7, 2026.
How many matches has Birmingham Phoenix lost in a row?
Four. They lost to Manchester Super Giants, Southern Brave, Welsh Fire, and most recently Trent Rockets by 7 wickets.
Who should I pick as captain for my BPH vs SUL Dream11 team?
Mitchell Marsh (SUL) is the clear leading captaincy pick given his 290 runs this season, with Joe Clarke (BPH) a strong vice-captain option.
Disclaimer: This BPH vs SUL Dream11 prediction is intended for informational purposes and is based on publicly available team news, match reports, and pitch reports as of August 6, 2026. Playing XIs are probable line-ups and may change ahead of the toss — always verify final teams before submitting your fantasy squad. This article does not promote or facilitate paid fantasy contests.
