# The Hundred 2026 men's competition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-hundred-2026-mens-competition > Updated: 2026-08-07T05:20:20.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Birmingham Phoenix were scheduled to face Welsh Fire at Edgbaston on 1 August. At that point, Phoenix had secured one win from three matches, while Welsh Fire sat second with two victories. By 7 August, Birmingham Phoenix's performance had declined significantly. In the men's competition, Sunrisers Leeds defeated Phoenix by 45 runs at Edgbaston, driven by a 65-run performance from Ryan Rickelton. This result left Phoenix at the bottom of the table and eliminated them from contention. In the women's competition, Sunrisers Leeds also secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix, led by Phoebe Litchfield's unbeaten 71. During this same period, other teams made significant progress in the tournament. The Trent Rockets secured a place in the knockout phase following a six-wicket win over MI London, extending their lead at the top of the standings. Additionally, the Manchester Super Giants maintained their pursuit of a top-three finish with a 10-run victory over Southern Brave. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Sunrisers Leeds and Trent Rockets secure key victories in The Hundred Sunrisers Leeds and Trent Rockets have made decisive moves in The Hundred, with Leeds securing key wins in both men's and women's fixtures and the Rockets clinching a spot in the knockout phase. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birmingham-phoenix-vs-sunrisers-leeds-the-hundred-2026-match-preview ### 2026-07-30: Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire at Edgbaston in The Hundred 2026 Birmingham Phoenix face Welsh Fire at Edgbaston on Aug 1, 2026. Phoenix aim to rebound after two losses; Welsh Fire sit second with two wins. Key players include Joe Clarke and captain Phil Salt; pitch favors a 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birmingham-phoenix-vs-welsh-fire-at-edgbaston-in-the-hundred-2026 --- Cite as: The Hundred 2026 men's competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/the-hundred-2026-mens-competition