Published on: Jul 25, 2026 7:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 25, 2026 9:24 am IST
Emirates Old Trafford is all set to make its first appearance in the Hundred 2026. The iconic venue will host match 7 of the tournament, which will see the home team, Manchester Super Giants, lock horns with the Birmingham Phoenix. This is going to be the second game of both these teams in this edition of The Hundred. The Super Giants, playing their first home game of this season, must be looking to secure their second win on the bounce and give their home fans a reason to cheer. Phoenix, meanwhile, will look to settle the dust by spoiling Manchester’s first home game. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 7th match of the Hundred 2026, MSG vs BP, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Manchester Super Giants have kicked off their season on a promising note. Defeating the London Spirit in their opening fixture of The Hundred 2026, they should feel confident. Phoenix, meanwhile, won their opener against the Trent Rockets by 10 runs and will look to carry on their winning momentum. Playing at home, the Super Giants must back themselves to secure a win. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to lean in favor of the Super Giants. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 7th match of the Hundred 2026, MSG vs BP, at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
BP: 42% win chance MSG: 58% win chance
Tim Seifert was the top scorer in the last game for Manchester. The New Zealand wicket-keeper batter will be looking to contribute yet again in this game.
The veteran English wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 299 runs in his last 9 innings at a strike rate of 144. Even though he got out cheaply in the last game, Buttler remains a key bet in this game.
The experienced English batter has amassed 229 runs in his last 8 innings at a brilliant strike-rate of 154. Clarke will be a top bet in this game in Phoenix's batting order.
The Phoenix skipper will be one of the key batters in the side in the lower middle order to give that extra cushion to the team with his explosive batting.
Check out our prediction for the MSG vs BP Men’s Hundred 2026 match 7.
The Manchester Super Giants will be seeking their second win on the bounce as Emirates Old Trafford makes its debut in The Hundred 2026. Match 7 sees the home side take on Birmingham Phoenix in what promises to be a high-energy contest. MSG opened their campaign with a solid victory, thanks to Tim Seifert’s composed 67 off 45 balls that set up a total of 138. Their bowlers then stepped up, with Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker claiming two wickets apiece to ensure the target was defended comfortably.
Now, back on home turf, Aiden Markram and his men will aim to build on that momentum. The familiarity of Old Trafford conditions, coupled with the confidence from their opening win, gives them a strong platform to push for consecutive victories. With Seifert in form, the bowling unit doing a fairly decent job, and the crowd behind them, the Super Giants will look to deliver another commanding performance and establish themselves as early contenders in the tournament.
Birmingham Phoenix will look to carry on from where they left off in the last game as they head into their second fixture of The Hundred 2026. Their campaign began on a high with a thrilling 10-run victory over the Trent Rockets. The opening pair of Joe Clarke and Will Smeed provided a blistering start, laying the foundation for a massive total. Rehan Ahmed’s quick runs and skipper Donovan Ferreira’s composed knock ensured Phoenix reached an imposing 214, a score that always looked daunting.
Although the Rockets fought hard in the chase, Phoenix’s bowlers held their nerve to secure the win. That performance has given the side momentum and confidence, which they will look to carry forward into this contest. With their batting lineup firing and the bowling unit showing resilience under pressure, Phoenix appear well-balanced and ready to challenge any opposition.
Playing with intent and maintaining the same aggressive approach will be key. If Clarke, Smeed, and Ferreira continue their form along with the likes of Mitchell Owen and Rehan Ahmed, Phoenix could well establish themselves as early frontrunners in the tournament. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 5 MSG won: 3 BP won: 2 No Result: 0 RECENT form BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX: W L W L W RECENT form MANCHESTER SUPER GIANTS: W L L W W
Only 5 times have Birmingham Phoenix and Manchester Super Giants locked horns in The Hundred. The Super Giants have the upper hand, having won three games, whereas the Phoenix have won two. The last two games have been won by the Phoenix.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Birmingham Phoenix and Manchester Super Giants, fare in the 7th match of Men’s Hundred 2026? Let’s take a look.
Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, Rehan Ahmed, Donovan Ferreira (C/WK), Mitchell Owen, Sean Dickson, Ben Dwarshuis, Usman Tariq, Saqib Mahmood, Chris Wood, Scott Currie
Tim Seifert, Aiden Markram (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 7th match of the Men’s Hundred 2026 between the Manchester Super Giants and Birmingham Phoenix at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
At Emirates Old Trafford, the toss-winning captain is expected to chase. The pitch offers early seam movement but becomes friendlier for batting as the game progresses. With par scores around 140–160 and conditions easing under afternoon skies, chasing provides the safer route, allowing teams to pace their innings and capitalize on the balanced surface later.
The online live streaming of the 7th match of Men’s Hundred 2026 between Birmingham Phoenix and Manchester Super Giants will take place live on the JioHotstar app. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network channels.
Having won their opening game, the Manchester Super Giants must be feeling quite confident. They should enter this game, which will be played at their home, with their tails up. The Super Giants have the upper hand in head-to-head battles between the two sides and will look to reign supreme in this fixture as well. Therefore, per our prediction, Manchester Super Giants are expected to win the men’s Hundred 2026 Match 7: MSG vs BP.
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