The Hundred 2025: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Players to watch out

Birmingham Phoenix face Trent Rockets in a high-energy clash in The Hundred 2025, with both teams looking to start strong. Fans can expect power-hitting, quick wickets, and non-stop action at Edgbaston.

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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

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