Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix, representing the historic region of England's West Midlands, is a cricket team founded in 2019 as part of The Hundred competition—a fresh and innovative pivot to engage wider audiences in the sport. The idea was straightforward: an enthralling, short-format tournament to capture the imagination of cricket lovers old and new.

While still early in their journey, Birmingham Phoenix quickly marked their presence. By the 2021 season, they reached the inaugural final of The Hundred, narrowly missing out on the trophy. This achievement underscored their potential and hinted at the gallant spirit that they'd bring to the competition in future campaigns.

Over the seasons, the team has boasted an impressive array of talent. Moeen Ali, the local lad and all-rounder, has been instrumental, both as a charismatic leader and a reliable performer with both bat and ball. Liam Livingstone, a fearsome striker of the ball, serves as a linchpin in their batting line-up, consistently leaving onlookers in awe with his power-hitting. On the women’s side, players like Amy Jones have provided reliability and flair, making significant contributions behind the stumps and with the willow.

When it comes to rivalry, the clashes with Southern Brave have quickly developed a bit of an edge. These encounters never fail to provide scintillating cricket, thanks to the fiercely competitive spirit both teams bring to the pitch.

The Phoenix play their home games at Edgbaston Stadium, a ground steeped in cricketing history and famed for its passionate crowd. Edgbaston’s storied stands reverberate with chants and spirited support, creating an atmosphere that many claim can even unsettle the international opposition on their day. Fans, known for their loyalty and boisterous enthusiasm, contribute richly to the unique matchday culture, adorning themselves in the fiery hues of the Phoenix with unshakeable pride.

Birmingham Phoenix epitomises the “never-say-die” spirit of their region—unexpectedly audacious, resilient, and incredibly exciting. Embracing an aggressive and dynamic style of play, the team's approach is defined by bold batting and strategic bowling. As they continue to mature in The Hundred, they are steadily weaving themselves into the fabric of English cricket, nurturing a growing tradition that fans fervently support. With each season, the Phoenix aim to rise higher, driven by ambition and the steadfast backing of their boisterous followers.

Play Offs, Eliminator, The Hundred - August 17, 2024

Birmingham Phoenix

126/7 (16.4) & 7/2 (0.5)

Southern Brave

126/6 (16.4) & 11/0 (0.4)

Match tied (Southern Brave won the Super Over)

Player of the Match

Jofra Archer

Regular Season, 32nd Match, The Hundred - August 15, 2024

Birmingham Phoenix

42/1 (3.4)

Manchester Originals

41/5 (5)

Birmingham Phoenix won by 9 wckets (with 8 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Adam Milne

Regular Season, 28th Match, The Hundred - August 12, 2024

Birmingham Phoenix

120/4 (15.3)

Trent Rockets

118/9 (16.4)

Birmingham Phoenix won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Tim Southee

Regular Season, 25th Match, The Hundred - August 10, 2024

Welsh Fire

146/8 (16.4)

Birmingham Phoenix

149/5 (15.3)

Birmingham Phoenix won by 5 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Sean Abbott

Regular Season, 19th Match, The Hundred - August 6, 2024

Birmingham Phoenix

86/0 (6.3)

Northern Superchargers

83/10 (16)

Birmingham Phoenix won by 10 wickets (with 61 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Tim Southee

Regular Season, 13th Match, The Hundred - August 3, 2024

Birmingham Phoenix

137/9 (16.4)

Southern Brave

169/2 (16.4)

Southern Brave won by 32 runs

Player of the Match

James Vince

Regular Season, 9th Match, The Hundred - July 31, 2024

Trent Rockets

132/8 (16.4)

Birmingham Phoenix

138/6 (16.4)

Birmingham Phoenix won by 6 runs

Player of the Match

Dan Mousley

Regular Season, 5th Match, The Hundred - July 27, 2024

London Spirit

127/7 (16.4)

Birmingham Phoenix

131/7 (16.3)

Birmingham Phoenix won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Regular Season, 1st Match, The Hundred - July 23, 2024

Oval Invincibles

93/2 (11.3)

Birmingham Phoenix

89/10 (13.3)

Oval Invincibles won by 8 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Adam Zampa

Miles Hammond
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Liam Livingstone
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 31

Moeen Ali
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Daniel Bell-Drummond
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Chris Cooke
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 39

Benny Howell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Tom Helm
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Finn Allen
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 26

Adam Milne
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 33

Imran Tahir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 46

Chris Benjamin
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 26

Pat Brown
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Will Smeed
Position: Batsman
Age: 23

Dillon Pennington
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Tom Abell
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

David Bedingham
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 31

Dan Mousley
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 23

Graeme van Buuren
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 34

Kane Richardson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Matthew Wade
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Henry Brookes
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Timm van der Gugten
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Brett D'Oliveira
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 33

Ben Dwarshuis
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Sol Budinger
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Tanveer Sangha
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 23

Jacob Bethell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 21

Ben Duckett
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Jamie Smith
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 24

Shadab Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 26

Chris Woakes
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Aneurin Donald
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 28

Rishi Patel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 26

Sean Abbott
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Tim Southee
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

James Fuller
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Louis Kimber
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 28

Chris Wood
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Edgbaston
City: Birmingham
Country: England
Capacity: 24803

Lord's
City: London
Country: England
Capacity: 30000

Kennington Oval
City: London
Country: England
Capacity: 23500