Match Preview – London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix( LS vs BP ), Dream11 Prediction, The Hundred, 28th Match. Who Will Win, On Aug 9, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix( LS vs BP ), 28th Match, The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
• Date and Time: August 9,  05:00 pm GMT / 10:30 pm IST / 06:00 pm local time
• Venue: Lord’s, London

LS vs BP Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – London Spirit

Who will win the match? – London Spirit

London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix Preview:

London Spirit( LS ) is set to face Birmingham Phoenix( BP ) in their 28th match during The Hundred Mens Competition 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the The Lord’s, London on Sunday, August 9.

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LS vs BP Possible Playing XI:

London Spirit: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow(w), Liam Livingstone(c), Dewald Brevis, James Coles, Joseph Moores, David Willey, Jamie Overton, Mason Crane, Matthew Fisher, Adam Milne.

Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Mitchell Owen, Joe Clarke(w), Rehan Ahmed, Laurie Evans, Donovan Ferreira(c), Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq.

LS vs BP Recent 5 Match Performance:

LS vs BP Head-To-Head Records:

LS vs BP Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

LS vs BP Pitch Report:

The pitch at Lord’s, London generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. The surface provides good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots confidently once they settle in, while fast bowlers can extract swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially under typical English conditions. As the innings progresses, the pitch tends to become better for batting, with the quick outfield rewarding well-timed strokes. Spinners can also play an important role during the middle overs by using variations and changes of pace. In T20 matches, a first-innings score around 160–175 is usually competitive, while anything above 180 can put the chasing side under pressure. Overall, Lord’s is expected to provide an entertaining and evenly balanced battle between batters and bowlers.

LS vs BP Weather Report:

The weather at Lord’s, London is expected to be excellent for cricket on Sunday, August 9, with temperatures around 23–25°C at the scheduled 6:00 PM local start. The evening should bring dry conditions with sunny intervals and clear spells, creating a pleasant atmosphere for players and spectators. The chance of rain is very low, making weather interruptions highly unlikely. A light breeze may provide some early assistance to seam bowlers with the new ball, while comfortable humidity levels should keep conditions enjoyable throughout the match. As the game progresses into the evening, a small amount of dew could develop, which may make the ball slightly difficult to grip and give a slight advantage to the team batting second. Overall, the forecast suggests a full, uninterrupted match with a good balance between batting and bowling conditions.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings Expected Score: 145–160 runs

2nd Innings Expected Score: 140–155 runs

Key Note:

Balanced Pitch: Lord's generally offers a competitive surface with good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots while keeping bowlers interested.

Early Swing: The evening conditions may help fast bowlers with some movement in the opening overs, especially under slightly cooler conditions.

Batting Conditions: Once batters settle in, the pitch should become easier for stroke-making, with timing improving as the innings progresses.

Boundary Factor: The large dimensions at Lord's require smart running between the wickets, while clean hitters can still clear the ropes with proper timing.

Middle Overs: Spinners and slower-ball variations could be effective as batters look to accelerate during the middle phase.

Dew Factor: Light dew is expected in the second innings, which may make the ball slightly slippery and could give a small advantage to the chasing side.

Winning Score: A first-innings total around 155+ should be competitive, while teams chasing below 150 will feel confident if they preserve wickets for the final stages.

London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix Full Squad:

London Spirit: Dewald Brevis, Kiran Carlson, Liam Livingstone, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Jonny Bairstow, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe and Andrew Tye.

Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Laurie Evans, Matthew Montgomery, Sean Dickson, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Thompson, Scott Currie, Donovan Ferreira, Joe Clarke, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Chris Wood, Mustafizur Rahman, Tom Helm.