London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix Fantasy XI, Captain Picks & Pitch Report — The Hundred 2026 Match 28
London Spirit take on Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2026 at Lord's on August 9, 2026, with play starting at 10:30 PM IST. LS arrive with 1 win from their last 5, BPH with 1 from 5. Innings at this ground have averaged 108 across 4 completed matches. Joe Clarke is the form pick of the two squads with 192 runs in 5 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Lord's has averaged 108 runs an innings this season, from 4 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 80 to 138, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. LS have played 2 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 118 and winning 0 of 2 with a best of 131.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
London Spirit have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Birmingham Phoenix have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Key Players to Watch
157 runs and 2 wickets in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Liam Livingstone one of LS's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 71.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 211.
David Willey brings 95 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for LS, averaging 69.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 159.
Dewald Brevis has 137 runs in 5 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026, averaging 51.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 76.
47 runs and 4 wickets in 5 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Jamie Overton one of LS's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 50 fantasy points a game and with a best of 109.
Joe Clarke brings 192 runs in 5 matches to this fixture for BPH, averaging 72.4 fantasy points a game and with a best of 147.
Rehan Ahmed has 82 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026, averaging 60.4 fantasy points a game and with a best of 129.
5 runs and 5 wickets in 4 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Ben Dwarshuis one of BPH's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 52.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 78.
Mitchell Owen brings 45 runs and 3 wickets in 5 matches to this fixture for BPH, averaging 40.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 56.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
192 runs in 5 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 72.4 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
157 runs and 2 wickets in 5 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 71.8 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
157 runs and 2 wickets in 5 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 71.8 points a game — a high-floor pick.
95 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for LS in The Hundred 2026 at 69.2 points a game — a high-floor pick.
192 runs in 5 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 72.4 points a game — a high-floor pick.
82 runs and 5 wickets in 5 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 60.4 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred 2026, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 44.2-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Chris Wood has already posted a single-match best of 128 fantasy points against a 37.8-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.
With 3 all-rounders in this XI you are covered whichever discipline decides the match, and Joe Clarke takes the armband. That balance is worth protecting — resist swapping an all-rounder out for a specialist batter just because the pitch looks flat at the toss.
Match Trivia
The highest individual score at Lord's in The Hundred 2026 is Liam Livingstone's 69 off 40 balls.
The best bowling figures at Lord's in The Hundred 2026 are Jofra Archer's 4/9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix?
This shapes as a genuinely open contest; the toss and conditions could prove decisive.
Who should be captain for London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix in fantasy cricket?
Joe Clarke is the top captain pick, with Liam Livingstone as vice-captain. 192 runs in 5 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 72.4 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Lord's?
Lord's has averaged 108 runs an innings this season, from 4 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 80 to 138, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. LS have played 2 matches here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 118 and winning 0 of 2 with a best of 131.
When is London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix?
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix is scheduled for August 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM IST, Lord's.
What is the head-to-head record between London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix?
No completed head-to-head meetings between LS and BPH are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have London Spirit and Birmingham Phoenix been performing recently?
London Spirit have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question. Birmingham Phoenix have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Who is a good differential pick for London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix?
Lhuan-Dre Pretorius (LS) — In The Hundred 2026, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 44.2-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix?
The highest individual score at Lord's in The Hundred 2026 is Liam Livingstone's 69 off 40 balls. The best bowling figures at Lord's in The Hundred 2026 are Jofra Archer's 4/9.
What's a good fantasy XI for London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Joe Clarke, Dewald Brevis, Mitchell Owen, Donovan Ferreira, Liam Livingstone, David Willey, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Ben Dwarshuis, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Jonny Bairstow. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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