The Hundred 2025 starts. The fourth game of the tournament will see Birmingham Phoenix taking on Trent Rockets at Edgbaston, with two sides that are bursting with star names. The 100-ball matches are action-packed and short, so it will be fireworks from some of the best batters and fast bowlers in world cricket under the lights at Birmingham Much of what is to follow for both sides this season will be on display in this match. 

Match Details:

• Fixture: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets
• Day & Date: Friday, 8 August 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM BST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Players to watch out:

• Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) - Fearless lad, power-hitter, team captain, and can change a match in a few balls.
• Trent Boult (Birmingham Phoenix) - World-class left-arm pacer who swings the new ball big time. 
• Tim Southee (Birmingham Phoenix) - Experienced seam bowler with sharp death over variations. 
• Will Smeed (Birmingham Phoenix) - Young opening batsman who has an attacking mindset and can start quickly. 
• Joe Root (Trent Rockets) - Dependable run scorer who keeps a hand on the innings and builds partnerships. 
• Marcus Stoinis (Trent Rockets) - A hard-hitting all-rounder who can hit big sixes and bowl crucial overs as well. 
• Lockie Ferguson (Trent Rockets) - One of the fastest bowlers worldwide, capable of bowling so fast it can make batters feel rattled.

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BP vs TR Predicted Playing XI

Birmingham Phoenix Playing XI 

Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Joe Clarke, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousely, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Louis Kimber 

Trent Rockets Playing XI

Tom Banton, Max Holden, Joe Root, Adam Hose, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Hain, George Linde, Akeal Hossein, Rehan Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson, David Willey

The Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) will lock horns with the Trent Rockets (TRT) in Match 4 of The Hundred Men's 2025 on Friday, August 8, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Phoenix, last season’s runners-up in the league stage, narrowly missed the final after a defeat to Southern Brave in the Eliminator. Led by Liam Livingstone, they will be eager to go one step further and secure their maiden title this year, with star players like Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee in the squad.

Trent Rockets, on the other hand, finished in mid-table in 2024 finishing in fifth place. With David Willey as captain and key match-winners including Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, and Lockie Ferguson, the Rockets will be eager to show more impact this time around. The two sides have racks of power hitters and quality bowlers, so a thrilling clash under lights is what fans can look forward to at Edgbaston.

BPH vs TRT: Match Details

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets 
• Date: August 8, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 4

BPH vs TRT: Live Streaming Details

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BPH vs TRT: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix
Liam Livingstone (c), Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Jacob Bethell, Aneurin Donald (wk), Dan Mousley, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Chris Wood, Liam Patterson-White

Trent Rockets
David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Sam Hain, Joe Root, George Linde, Tom Banton (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, John Turner

The Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) will lock horns with the Trent Rockets (TRT) in Match 4 of The  Hundred Men's 2025 on Friday, August 8, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Phoenix, last season’s runners-up in the league stage, narrowly missed the final after a defeat to Southern Brave in the Eliminator. Led by Liam Livingstone, they will be eager to go one step further and secure their maiden title this year, with star players like Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee in the squad.

Trent Rockets, on the other hand, finished in mid-table in 2024 finishing in fifth place. With David Willey as captain and key match-winners including Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, and Lockie Ferguson, the Rockets will be eager to show more impact this time around. The two sides have racks of power hitters and quality bowlers, so a thrilling clash under lights is what fans can look forward to at Edgbaston.

BPH vs TRT: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 7
• Birmingham Phoenix won – 5
• Trent Rockets won – 2
• No Result – 0
• Tied – 0

Phoenix holds the upper hand historically, having won five of their previous seven meetings against the Rockets.

BPH vs TRT: Pitch Report 

• The surface generally aids batting, but chasing has more success on this track.
  
• The smaller boundaries help in big-hitting, especially between the middle overs and death overs.
  
• Bowlers with variations, particularly slower balls and cutters, can be effective.
  
• A target in the range of 145-155 is considered competitive.
  

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BPH vs TRT: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix
Liam Livingstone (captain), Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Jacob Bethell, Aneurin Donald (wicketkeeper), Dan Mousley, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Chris Wood, Liam Patterson-White

Trent Rockets
David Willey (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Sam Hain, Joe Root, George Linde, Tom Banton (wicketkeeper), Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, John Turner

In the 3rd match of The Hundred Men's 2025, the Northern Superchargers absolutely thrashed the Welsh Fire and won the match by eight wickets at Headingley. Welsh Fire's openers had a good start, but soon the innings just collapsed, and they ended up with a total that was below par. The Superchargers' top order completed the chase with light work and thus maintained their winning streak in the tournament. Here are the top 3 reasons why Welsh Fire lost the match:

1. Middle and Lower Order Collapse

After a good start with Jonny Bairstow (42 off 23) and Steve Smith (29 off 18) combining for 62 for the first wicket, Welsh Fire's batting collapsed very quickly. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals; thus, they were not able to make use of the good foundation that they had given themselves, and hence, they fell from 62-1 to 143-9 at the end of their 100 balls. It was quite evident, as none of the batters coming after the top three reached 18, that the middle and lower order were a big reason for the failure of the team.

2. Effective Superchargers Bowling and Tactics

The Northern Superchargers bowling department had their individual stars in Adil Rashid (2-25), Imad Wasim (2-26), and Matty Potts (2-26), who were able to bust the Welsh Fire at the perfect time. The Fire were not allowed to accelerate in the last half of their innings owing to the well-disciplined bowling and the wickets taken in time and, therefore, kept them to a score that was nowhere near what it should have been for a match at Headingley.

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3. Superior Top-Order Chasing by Superchargers

The Superchargers easily chased down the target, thanks to Zak Crawley (67*) and Dawid Malan anchoring the innings, losing only 2 wickets and finishing with 11 balls to spare. Welsh Fire’s bowlers couldn’t find a way through, allowing the Superchargers to finish the match off comfortably.

BPH vs TRT Match Preview

The Hundred Men's Competition 2025 is underway. Birmingham Phoenix will begin their season with a home match against Trent Rockets. Last season, Birmingham Phoenix defeated Trent Rockets thrice in the league stage. Despite a few changes to the squad, Birmingham's batting has only improved. Joe Clarker has replaced Jamie Smith, and Trent Boult has replaced Sean Abbott in the bowling department. Trent Rockets, on the opposite hand, have lost several big-hitting players. There is no Rovman Powell or Alex Hales in the batting lineup.

BPH vs TRT Match Details 

Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets – 04th Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Date & Time: 08th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

BPH vs TRT Venue Stats

BPH vs TRT Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston Stadium is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

BPH vs TRT Weather Report

The climate at Birmingham is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

BPH vs TRT Last Five Matches

BPH vs TRT Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: The Hundred 2025: BPH-W vs TRT-W Dream11 Prediction 04th Match

BPH vs TRT Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Trent Rockets Probable Playing XIs

Tom Banton (wk), Adam Hose, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Marcus Stoinis, George Linde, David Willey (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sam Cook, Ben Sanderson, Lockie Ferguson

Topmost Picks for BPH vs TRT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

• Anuerin Donald –  Anuerin Donald has opened the innings for Birmingham on several occasions, but we believe Will Smeed would be a better choice. 
• Tim Southee –  Tim Southee scored a fifer against Trent Rockets in their most recent game at home in Birmingham.

Top Picks – Trent Rockets

• Tom Banton – Tom Banton is expected to find his groove early in the series to help the Rockets off to a flying start in Edgbaston. 
• Rehan Ahmed –  Rehan Ahmed, an off-spinning all-rounder, adds variety to his economical middle-overs bowling.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BPH vs TRT Dream11 Team:

Ben Duckett(VC), Tom Banton, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Marcus Stoinis(C), David Willey, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

The Hundred Men 2025 BPH vs TRT Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Marcus Stoinis, Tom Banton

Vice-captain – Ben Duckett, Tim Southee

BPH vs TRT Probable Winners:

Birmingham Phoenix has retained the majority of its most important players from last year. The Rockets, on the other hand, will have to adjust to new adjustments in their all-arounders department. Phoenix has a clear advantage in terms of squad strength, and combined with their home advantage, they are going in as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Birmingham Phoenix is expected to win this match.

BPH-W vs TRT-W Match Preview

Birmingham Phoenix Women will face Trent Rockets Women in the fourth match of The Hundred Women's Competition 2025 on August 8 at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The Hundred, an intense 100-ball tournament, is already a fan favorite on the English summer schedule. This match is significant because it marks the beginning of both teams' 2025 campaigns.

BPH-W vs TRT-W Match Details 

Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Trent Rockets Women – 04th Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Date & Time: 08th August 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

BPH-W vs TRT-W Venue Stats

BPH-W vs TRT-W Pitch Report

The pitch in Birmingham is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

BPH-W vs TRT-W Weather Report

The climate at Birmingham is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

BPH-W vs TRT-W Last Five Matches 

BPH-W vs TRT-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BPH-W vs TRT-W Probable Playing XIs:

Birmingham Phoenix Women Probable Playing XIs

Trent Rockets Women Probable Playing XIs

Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Natasha Wraith (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Heather Graham, Katie George, Alana King, Josie Groves, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon

Topmost Picks for BPH-W vs TRT-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix Women

• Sterre Kalis –  Sterre Kalis has scored 236 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 29.5 and a strike rate of 119.79.
• Ellyse Perry –  Ellyse Perry adds throughout value, collecting 203 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 125.3 and picking up 8 wickets at an economy of 7.13.

Top Picks – Trent Rockets Women

• Nat Sciver-Brunt – Nat Sciver-Brunt now has 342 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 48.86 and a strike rate of 137.34.
• Heather Graham –  Heather Graham bolsters the lineup with 9 wickets in 8 games and an economy rate of 6.88.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BPH-W vs TRT-W Dream11 Team:

Amy Jones, Georgia Voll, Emi Lamb, Ellyse Perry(C), Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Em Arlott, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Graham, Charis Pavely, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse

The Hundred Women 2025 BPH-W vs TRT-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt

Vice-captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry

BPH-W vs TRT-W Probable Winners:

With both teams beginning their 2025 seasons, the Trent Rockets Women appear to have the advantage going into this matchup. They finished higher on the table last season, have a more stable core, and have champions like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner in excellent form. While Birmingham Phoenix Women have home court advantage and an effective lineup led by Ellyse Perry, their inconsistent play last season indicates that they will need a strong collective performance to win. Trent Rockets' overall strength provides them a slight advantage in this opening battle. Considering the team combination, Trent Rockets Women is expected to win this match.

The third of the fifth season of The Hundred 2025 saw the Northern Superchargers taking on the tourists Welsh Fire, at Leeds in Headingley. The home captain, Harry Brook, returned to the 100-ball side after his international assignment and decided to bowl first on the surface, which was expected to get better for battering under lights.

They also got the services of Zak Crawley at the opening position, along with the premier white-ball spinner, Adil Rashid. Mohammed Amir, Imad Wasim, and David Miller are three international members of the side. Welsh Fire had Steve Smith on debut as they went with a seemingly balanced squad.

Welsh Fire struggle for 143/9

Both Bairstow and Smith gave them a fine opening stand of 62 runs in 37 balls as the former cracked 42 runs in just 23 balls, with the help of seven boundaries. However, after losing the first wicket, they continued to lose wickets at regular intervals and soon found themselves 102/5 in 68 deliveries.

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Smith nailed 29 runs in 18 balls, shouldering on two fours and one six at a strike rate of 161.11. But none of the other hands in the line-up crossed the 20-run mark as they lost their way to 143/9. Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, and Imad Wasim shared six wickets between them.

Zak Crawley's 67* leads Northern Superchargers' comfortable victory

Superchargers had a similar start with 60 runs coming in the first six sets of five balls. Dawid Malan was on 30 runs in 18 balls while Crawley made his way to 27 runs in 13 balls. They continued their treatment with the bat as the touring bowlers failed to get their line and lengths right. The openers' running between the wickets were also exceptional in the chase. 

Malan added 11 more runs to the previous score in as many balls while Crawley celebrated a fine half-century. Brook charged on his very first delivery for a six. The only sucess for the Fire came in the bowling of Riley Meredith at the start. Crawley remained unbeaten on 67 runs while Brook managed 25*. The home side chased down the score by eight wickets and 11 balls to spare. 

Match Scorecard Summary- 

On Thursday, August 7, Northern Superchargers (NOS) will battle Welsh Fire (WEF) in Match 3 of The Hundred 2025 at Headingley, Leeds. It will be an electrifying encounter between two sides, who both will be looking forward to inaugurating their campaigns with a win.

The Superchargers finished in fourth place last season and just missed out on an Eliminator spot. They have Harry Brook as captain, they also have players like Dawid Malan and David Miller, and they will be looking to launch a real title challenge this year. Meanwhile, Welsh Fire ended sixth in 2024 and are looking to bounce back. Tom Abell will lead the side, with the addition of Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith, and Riley Meredith providing the batting depth.

NOS vs WEF: Head-to-Head Record 

• Matches Played - 4
• Won by NOS -1
• Won by WEF - 2
• No Result - 1

Previous contests between Welsh Fire and Northern Superchargers see the latter holding a slender lead. However, the new rosters of both teams make a rematch an unknown quantity.

NOS vs WEF: Pitch Report

The surface at Headingley usually provides an even contest between bat and ball:

• Pace and bounce make it attractive for stroke play.
  
• The large ground dimensions can test power hitters.
  
• Seamers could be very effective in the early overs before the ball gets old.
• At the same time, as the game gets longer, spinners are able to fit in with their small changes and variations.

It is very likely that this match will be evenly fought, as both sides will look to put up a 140-150+ total and at the same time try to restrict the opposition through their bowling.

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NOS vs WEF: Predicted Playing XIs

Northern Superchargers (NOS):
Harry Brook (c), Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, David Miller, Rocky Flintoff, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Ben Dwarshuis, Pat Brown

Welsh Fire (WEF):
Tom Abell (c), Jonny Bairstow, Steven Smith, Luke Wells, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Paul Walter, Chris Green, Josh Hull, Ajeet Dale, Riley Meredith, David Payne

NOS vs WEF Match Preview

In the third game of The Hundred Men's Competition 2025, the Northern Superchargers will take on the Welsh Fire. Northern Superchargers come into the match at Headingley with an impressive squad and a point to prove. After finishing last in 2023, they reloaded with proven champions and a balanced roster. Welsh Fire finished sixth last season. The Welsh team will look to build on this momentum. After finishing near the bottom of the table, they climbed to a top-four spot in 2023 before falling out of the leading four again in 2024.

NOS vs WEF Match Details 

Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire – 03rd Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground - Leeds

Date & Time: 07th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

NOS vs WEF Venue Stats

NOS vs WEF Pitch Report

Headingley in Leeds is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

NOS vs WEF Weather Report

The climate at Leeds is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

NOS vs WEF Last Five Matches

NOS vs WEF Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: The Hundred 2025: NOS-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Prediction 03rd Match

NOS vs WEF Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Probable Playing XIs

Stephen Eskinazi, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Steve Smith, Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wells, Paul Walter, Chris Woakes, Chris Green, David Payne, Riley Meredith

Topmost Picks for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers

• Dawid Malan –  Dawid Malan scored the most runs in the Hundred in 2024, totaling 377 is expected to start off with the same note for his team. 
• Adil Rashid –  Adil Rashid, a leg-spinner, was the joint top wicket-taker in 2024 with 12 scalps and is expected to prove his value for his team.

Top Picks – Welsh Fire

• Jonny Bairstow – Jonny Bairstow was the team's top batter last season, and he is expected to deliver a positive start. 
• Chris Green –  Chris Green, an off-spinning all-rounder, adds variety to his economical middle-overs bowling.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NOS vs WEF Dream11 Team:

Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harry Brook(VC), David Miller, Steve Smith(C), Paul Walter, Dan Lawrence, Chris Green, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Riley Meredith

The Hundred Men 2025 NOS vs WEF Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Steve Smith, Dawid Malan

Vice-captain – Harry Brook, Chris Green

NOS vs WEF Probable Winners:

The Northern Superchargers have struggled against the Welsh Fire. However, the hosts have generally outperformed the rest of the league. The Superchargers went unbeaten in their final game of last season and could continue that streak with a win to begin 2025. Considering the team combination, Northern Superchargers is expected to win this match.

NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Preview

Northern Superchargers Women will begin their campaign at home against Welsh Fire, the 2024 competition's runners-up. The Welsh Fire's top order, which includes Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, and Hayley Matthews, promises some big hits early on. Phoebe Litchfield and all-around player Annabel Sutherland are the hosts' key middle-order batsmen. They have significant scoring duties and will be expected to establish a strong partnership with the Superchargers Women.

NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Details 

Northern Superchargers Women vs Welsh Fire Women – 03rd Match, The Hundred Women 2025

Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds

Date & Time: 07th August 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

NOS-W vs WEF-W Venue Stats

NOS-W vs WEF-W Pitch Report

Headingley in Leeds is a batsman's dream. There are plenty of runs available on this surface, and the primary batters in both teams will be eager to make the most of the circumstances at the venue.

NOS-W vs WEF-W Weather Report

The climate at Leeds is anticipated to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 21°C  

NOS-W vs WEF-W Last Five Matches 

NOS-W vs WEF-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NOS-W vs WEF-W Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Superchargers Women Probable Playing XIs

Welsh Fire Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont (c), Hayley Matthews, Sarah Bryce (wk), Jess Jonassen, Georgia Elwiss, Katie George, Emily Windsor, Freya Davies, Georgia Davis, Shabnim Ismail

Topmost Picks for NOS-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Northern Superchargers Women

• Phoebe Litchfield –  Phoebe Litchfield at number three is a reliable middle-order batter who will be one to watch out for. 
• Georgia Wareham –  Georgia Wareham has plenty of international experience, having taken 71 wickets for Australia at an economy rate of 6.12 in T20Is.

Top Picks – Welsh Fire Women

• Hayley Matthews – Hayley Matthews, the West Indies Women's captain, has been reliable for her national team with both bat and ball.
• Jess Jonassen –  Jess Jonassen is in a vital spot in the batting order and will need support from the other wicket-keeper batter.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NOS-W vs WEF-W Dream11 Team:

Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland(VC), Hayley Matthews(C), Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Shabnim Ismail

The Hundred Women 2025 NOS-W vs WEF-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Hayley Matthews, Phoebe Litchfield

Vice-captain – Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham

NOS-W vs WEF-W Probable Winners:

It ought to be a close contest between the two evenly matched teams. Both squads' bowling attacks are solid, with many seasoned and reliable players capable of delivering consistent breakthroughs. However, Welsh Fire Women will have a slight advantage going into the contest and will be the favorites in our predictions. Considering the team combination, Welsh Fire Women is expected to win this match.