Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana met England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham during Birmingham Phoenix’s The Hundred fixture at Edgbaston on 1 August 2026.
Bellingham was present at the venue in his role as a minority part-owner and investor in Birmingham Phoenix.
Instagram Post Goes Viral
Fatima Sana shared a carousel of photos from the day on Instagram, including a picture with the Real Madrid midfielder, who has recently gone viral online following the popular “Jude aura” trend.
She captioned the post:
“What a day at Edgbaston. Our first W at home this season. Let’s go!”
Bellingham Signs Sana’s Batting Gloves
A separate video also showed Jude Bellingham chatting with Fatima Sana before signing her batting gloves, creating a memorable moment for the Pakistan skipper.
Fans React to the Cross-Sport Meeting
The Instagram post quickly gained traction on social media, attracting more than 123,000 likes. Bellingham himself also liked the post, delighting fans from both the cricket and football communities.
Birmingham Phoenix Celebrate First Home Win
The meeting came after Birmingham Phoenix registered their first home victory of the season at Edgbaston, giving Fatima Sana another reason to celebrate during a memorable day.