Thursday Night Clash at Utilita Bowl: The 2026 edition of The Hundred delivers a high-voltage primetime fixture as inaugural champions Southern Brave host Birmingham Phoenix under the floodlights in Match 13 at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton! Stream every 100-ball boundary, 5-ball tactical set, and high-octane set live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV! As the group stage moves toward its halfway point, locking in two points is vital to building momentum for a top-three playoff push. Both squads possess deep, power-packed rosters filled with international stars and proven franchise performers. For Southern Brave, skippered by veteran all-rounder Chris Jordan, maximizing home advantage at the Utilita Bowl is the primary objective. Featuring explosive top-order strokeplay from Jamie Smith and Ben McKinney, alongside elite middle-order firepower in Tristan Stubbs, Marcus Stoinis, and [[/fighter/david-miller/40383/:David Miller]], the Brave boast immense depth. Backed by express pace from [[/fighter/jofra-archer/39927/:Jofra Archer]] and Dan Worrall, as well as world-class leg-spin from [[/fighter/adil-rashid/40378/:Adil Rashid]], the home side presents a formidable challenge. For Birmingham Phoenix, claiming a big road victory against Southern Brave is essential to remaining in key playoff positioning. Driven by destructive top-order hitting and strong all-round capabilities-backed by dynamic fast-bowling combinations and adaptable spin options-the Phoenix are built to capitalize on fast-scoring conditions. Pitch and Weather Report The surface at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton consistently offers a true pitch with reliable pace and bounce. Seamers can extract early swing under the lights during the opening 10-ball block, but batters generally thrive as the ball comes nicely onto the bat during middle-over sets. The weather forecast for Thursday evening in Southampton calls for clear, dry, and mild summer conditions with temperatures hovering around 19–21°C. With ideal playing conditions predicted, the toss-winning captain will likely choose to bowl first to establish clear second-innings chasing parameters.