Joe Weatherley

Joe Weatherley is an experienced right-handed batter who will represent Birmingham Phoenix in the 2026 Men’s Hundred after being signed as an injury replacement for Jacob Bethell. The Hampshire batter has previously featured for Southern Brave and brings valuable experience of the 100-ball format. Weatherley can operate in the top or middle order, combining controlled strike rotation with the ability to accelerate once settled.

Weatherley enters the tournament in outstanding form after finishing the 2026 Vitality Blast as its leading run-scorer. He accumulated 591 runs at an average of 49.25 and a strike rate of 150, including an unbeaten 88 in the semi-final and 75 in the final. His consistency throughout the competition demonstrated his ability to construct substantial innings while maintaining an aggressive scoring rate.

For Birmingham Phoenix, Weatherley provides dependable batting depth and could be used either to stabilise the innings after early wickets or maintain momentum through the middle sets. His recent form makes him an interesting Men’s Hundred and fantasy-cricket option, although his value will depend heavily on his place in the playing XI and assigned batting position. A regular top-three role would significantly increase his run-scoring potential.