The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London

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Market context

The Hundred is a fast-paced domestic Twenty20 competition in England, and this market concerns a group-stage fixture between Birmingham Phoenix and MI London on 12 August 2026. A YES share represents a bet on Birmingham Phoenix to win; a NO share represents a bet on MI London to win. The current 0% probability assigned to YES suggests the market is pricing an extremely low chance of a Phoenix victory, though this may reflect thin liquidity or an early-stage market rather than genuine certainty about the outcome.

The Hundred's format and historical results provide context for interpreting such extreme probabilities. Since the competition's inception in 2021, both franchises have shown variable form across seasons, with neither establishing dominance. Group-stage matches in The Hundred typically feature competitive cricket; upsets occur regularly enough that 0% probabilities are unusual unless driven by external factors such as team composition announcements or injury news. Previous seasons have seen lower-ranked teams upset favourites in knockout stages, suggesting that pre-match pricing can shift substantially once squad lists and venue conditions become clear.

Traders should monitor official team announcements regarding player availability, particularly injury updates and overseas player confirmations, which typically emerge in late July 2026. The Hundred's scheduling occasionally produces weather delays or pitch-condition changes that affect team preparation. Venue-specific factors—Old Trafford or Edgbaston, depending on final fixture allocation—influence pace and bounce characteristics. Settlement occurs at 17:30 UTC on 19 August, allowing three days post-match for any administrative rulings or tiebreak determinations under the competition's playing conditions.

Methodology

Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). That keeps the comparison honest — a single canonical probability across the row, with the venue-by-venue trade-offs spelt out in the columns next to it.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

UK Frequently Asked Questions

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How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

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