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The Hundred Men preview – Trent Rockets the team to beat in new-look format for 2026

William Munt previews the 2026 men’s competition of The Hundred, assessing every squad’s chances, key players and potential bargains ahead of the tournament.
Jacob Bethell will captain Birmingham Phoenix.

William Munt previews the 2026 men’s competition

Birmingham Phoenix
Ground: Edgbaston
Coach: Shane Bond
Captain: Jacob Bethell
2025 Finish: 5th
Star names: The Phoenix boast a strong overseas contingent, with Donovan Ferreira and Mitch Owen adding firepower with the bat and Mustafizur Rahman skill with the ball.
Bargains to watch: Will Smeed has already shown that he has the potential to win games on his own in The Hundred, whilst wildcard Sean Dickson has a history of popping up with important knocks at the backend of tournaments.
Prediction: 6th – Phoenix fans can expect a similar season...

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