Men's Hundred,7th Match,Jul 26 2026- Manchester Super Giants Crush Birmingham Phoenix by 87 Runs and Claim a Huge Win

Jos Buttler Steals the Show with His Explosive 90

Winning the toss and bat first, Manchester Super Giants had a shaky start as Tim Seifert fell for just 1 and captain Aiden Markram managed only 6.

With the team under pressure, England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler produced a sensational counterattack. The experienced opener smashed 90 runs from only 50 balls, striking 7 fours and 5 towering sixes at an outstanding strike rate of 180.00.

Buttler received valuable support from Heinrich Klaasen, who scored a quick 20 off 11 balls, while Leus du Plooy contributed 13.

In the closing stages, Tom Moores provided the perfect finish with an unbeaten 39 off just 17 balls, including five massive sixes, while Liam Dawson remained unbeaten on 6 as the Super Giants posted an imposing 187/5 from their 100 balls.

For Birmingham Phoenix, Rehan Ahmed claimed 2 wickets, while Saqib Mahmood and Ben Dwarshuis picked up one wicket each.

Phoenix Collapse During Chase

Chasing a challenging target of 188, Birmingham Phoenix never found momentum.

Openers Joe Clarke (20) and Will Smeed (8) struggled against disciplined bowling before Josh Tongue struck twice in consecutive deliveries, dismissing Smeed and Rehan Ahmed to reduce Phoenix to 20/2.

The middle order failed to recover as Laurie Evans (13), captain Donovan Ferreira (23), and Mitchell Owen (13) all departed after brief starts.

Only Ferreira crossed the 20-run mark, while no batter managed a significant partnership.

Phoenix were eventually bowled out for 100 in 97 balls, handing Manchester Super Giants a comprehensive 87-run victory.

Bowlers Complete a Dominant Performance

Manchester's bowling attack shared the wickets brilliantly.

Liam Dawson: 3 wickets for 15 runs
Josh Tongue: 2 wickets for 21 runs
Noor Ahmad: 2 wickets for 16 runs
Sonny Baker: 2 wickets for 25 runs
Gus Atkinson: 1 wicket for 20 runs

The disciplined bowling unit never allowed Phoenix to settle, consistently taking wickets throughout the innings.

Match Summary
Manchester Super Giants – 187/5 (100 balls)
Jos Buttler – 90 (50)
Tom Moores – 39* (17)
Heinrich Klaasen – 20 (11)
Leus du Plooy – 13 (8)
Birmingham Phoenix – 100 All Out (97 balls)
Donovan Ferreira – 23 (25)
Joe Clarke – 20 (17)
Scott Currie – 14* (11)
Best Bowlers (Manchester Super Giants)
Liam Dawson – 3/15
Josh Tongue – 2/21
Noor Ahmad – 2/16
Sonny Baker – 2/25
Gus Atkinson – 1/20
Player of the Match

Jos Buttler was deservedly named Player of the Match after producing a magnificent 90 off 50 balls, setting up Manchester Super Giants' dominant victory with one of the finest innings of the tournament so far.

Conclusion

Manchester Super Giants produced one of the most complete performances of The Hundred Men's 2026 season. Jos Buttler's explosive batting laid the perfect foundation before Liam Dawson and the bowling attack dismantled Birmingham Phoenix with precision. The emphatic 87-run victory strengthens Manchester's position in the tournament and sends a strong message to the rest of the competition.