The BBC has released a highlights package of the Women's Hundred match between Birmingham Phoenix and MI London, filmed at Edgbaston. The short programme runs for around 10 minutes, was first broadcast on 12 August 2026 and, according to the outlet's listing, will remain accessible for 29 days.
What the highlights cover
The clip forms part of the BBC's series of condensed match packages for the Women's Hundred. The episode featuring the Phoenix and MI London is one of a string of women's highlights the broadcaster has made available online, giving supporters who missed the live action a chance to catch the key moments.
- Programme duration: 10 minutes
- First shown on: 12 August 2026
- Availability window: 29 days from first showing
- Venue: Edgbaston (Birmingham)
- Included in a series of women's highlight episodes
Series context and other match packages
The Phoenix v MI London package sits alongside a number of other women's match highlights released by the BBC. The listings show packages for encounters including:
- Welsh Fire v London Spirit
- Manchester Super Giants v SunRisers Leeds
- Trent Rockets v Southern Brave
- London Spirit v Birmingham Phoenix
- SunRisers Leeds v Welsh Fire
These edited reels are aimed at viewers who want the defining moments without watching full matches. For London followers of MI London, the clips provide a concise record of the club's tournament moments, available on the BBC's platform for a limited period.
Local relevance and access
MI London represents the capital in the Hundred competition and, while the match itself took place at Edgbaston in Birmingham, the highlights package is of direct interest to London supporters and local cricket communities. The BBC's decision to make the short-form edits available online broadens access for fans who could not attend fixtures in person or watch live coverage.
Supporters wanting to watch the package should note the limited window of access. After the listed 29-day availability period the clip may be removed from the broadcaster's platform. For immediate access, viewers can find the clip under the BBC's sport and iPlayer listings for the Hundred highlights series.
Broadcast presentation and value
The BBC's highlight formats typically condense the match into key sequences — wickets, boundaries, and pivotal sessions — which can be useful for casual fans and those following the tournament across multiple teams. For more detailed analysis, full-match replays and extended coverage are usually offered elsewhere in the competition schedule.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix v MI London (Women's Hundred) |
| Venue | Edgbaston |
| Duration (highlight) | 10 minutes |
| First shown | 12 August 2026 |
| Available for | 29 days |
Why it matters to London readers
For Londoners who follow MI London, highlights like this are an efficient way to track the team's progress across the Hundred. Younger supporters and local clubs use these short edits for coaching points and inspiration; meanwhile, fans planning to attend future fixtures can scout players' form and tactical trends without committing to full-match viewing.
While the match was staged outside the capital, the coverage keeps MI London in the spotlight and provides a shared reference for conversations in local cricket circles, pubs and social media. If you missed this particular package, check the BBC's Hundred highlights index for other short-form episodes while they remain online.
Practical note: search the BBC Sport pages or iPlayer under "The Hundred" and the women's highlights series to find the Birmingham Phoenix v MI London reel before it expires from the site.
