Birmingham Phoenix Men lost to Trent Rockets Men in Match 31 of The Hundred 2025. Due to the lack of firepower from the Phoenix batting order, they were limited to 111/9 in their 100 balls when they batted first. Rehan Ahmed-led Rockets’ bowling attack put the home side on the back foot all through the innings. Trent Rockets chased in 99 balls, achieving 113/7 for victory. Although a few wickets fell towards the end, the Rockets remained calm and managed to win by 3 wickets. Below are the main reasons for the Birmingham Phoenix Men defeat: 

1. Rehan Ahmed’s Game-changing All-round Show

Rehan Ahmed had a great time with bat and ball. He was very impressive with the ball, getting 3/15 to dismantle the Phoenix batting. Later on, He batted brilliantly for 37 runs off 23 balls, and thus, he held the innings together with the bat. His brilliance across the board gave a complete turnaround to the Rockets’ side.

2. Poor Batting Depth and Collapse

Phoenix’s batting was terrible, losing wickets at regular intervals. No batter could provide a commanding knock to push the total higher and the lower order failed to add any useful runs as they ended up stagnant on just 111/9. That modest total was never going to be enough against the Rockets.

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3. Trent Rockets’ Nerveless Finish

Despite losing 7 wickets, the Rockets were composed at key moments. Joe Root's 25 and Ben Cox's important unbeaten 17 in a run chase were sufficient to keep them going. Partnerships at key moments absorbed the pressure that Phoenix was putting on them through their bowling. The Rockets crossed the line by 3 wickets with 1 ball to spare on a final score of 113/7.

During the 31st encounter of The Hundred 2025, Trent Rockets locked horns with Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The David Willey-led side won the toss and decided to bowl first on a surface that looked to get better in the second innings. 

Phoenix decided to retain the same playing eleven from the previous contest. On the other hand, the Rockets made two changes to the wicket-keeper, with Ben Cox and Ben Sanderson coming into the playing eleven, as Tom Moores and Sam Cook were omitted from the eleven.

Birmingham Phoenix struggle their way to 111/9

Ben Duckett continued to struggle in the opening position for 20 runs in 15 balls while Will Smeed smashed 23 runs in 12 balls at a strike rate of 191.67, shouldering on two fours and one six. Their middle order couldn’t make any contribution with the bat, as they were soon reduced to 92/8.

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Dan Mousley tried to stabilize the ship with 26 runs in just 25 balls at a strike rate of 104, shouldering on just one six before Trent Boult drilled two boundaries for his unbeaten 11 runs in six balls as they finished on 111/9 in their allotted 100 deliveries. Rehan Ahmed picked up three wickets for 15 runs in 20 deliveries while George Linde and Ben Sanderson grabbed two wickets each.

Trent Rockets complete nervous chase by three wickets

The 65-run stand between Joe Root and Rehan Ahmed kept the Rockets in the chase during the second innings of the fixture. The former smacked 25 runs in 25 balls at a strike rate of 100, with the help of three boundaries, while Rehan cracked 37 runs in 23 deliveries at a strike rate of just over 160, scoring five boundaries and one six.

From being 66/1, they lost their next five wickets for 23 runs in just 30 balls. Liam Pattherson-White picked up two wickets in the innings, while Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, and Trent Boult did. They needed six runs going into the last set with three wickets in hand before Ben Cox swept a boundary to complete the chase by three wickets on the penultimate delivery.

Match Scorecard Summary-

The 28th match of The Hundred 2025 took place at Old Trafford, Manchester. Home captain Phil Salt won the toss and chose to bat first. Manchester made a couple of changes, while Birmingham also shuffled their side. Salt gave a bright start with 31 runs from 20 balls, but the rest of the batting struggled. Heinrich Klaasen tried to fight back with 34 runs, yet the team could only reach 109 for 7 in their 100 balls.

For Birmingham, opener Ben Duckett stayed unbeaten on 49 runs, while Joe Clarke smashed a quick 40 off 21 balls. They chased down the target in style, winning by seven wickets with 17 balls left. Only Josh Tongue  took 2 wickets  and Sonny Baker took 1 wicket  had some success with the ball for Manchester.

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In Match 28 of the Hundred 2025, Manchester Originals Men posted 109/7 in 100 balls, with Heinrich Klaasen (34 off 35) and Phil Salt (31 off 20) being the only batters to cross 30. Rachin Ravindra chipped in with 13 off 7 but no one else supported. Birmingham Phoenix comfortably chased it down with 113/3 in 83 balls, powered by Joe Clarke’s 40 (21) and Ben Duckett’s unbeaten 49 (38), sealing a 7-wicket victory. Below are the main reasons for Manchester Originals Men defeat

1. Batting Struggles and Lack of Partnerships

Phil Salt made a bright start with 31 off 20, while Klaasen valiantly attempted to push the score along for 34 off 35, but the rest of the batting order's failure to support meant that partnerships couldn't develop and a deficit was left far short of a defendable total.

2. Phoenix’s Dominant Top Order

Birmingham Phoenix’s top order made the chase look easy. Joe Clarke’s explosive 40 off 21 set the tone, while Duckett anchored the innings with 49* off 38. Their batting dominance erased any hopes for the Originals to apply pressure.

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3. Originals’ Bowling Lacked Bite

Even with some early breakthroughs, Originals couldn't tighten things up at the back end. Their bowlers lacked accuracy and variation, allowing Phoenix to cruise. There was also little option to create pressure late in the innings, as it was another one-sided finish.

On the 28th fixture of The Hundred 2025, Manchester Originals met Birmingham Phoenix at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The home captain, Phil Salt, won the toss and decided to bat first on a dry surface. 

Manchester decided to leave out Lewis Gregory from the playing eleven, with Ish Sodhi and Tom Hartley coming into the side. On the flip side of the coin, Birmingham brought back Dan Mousley and Liam Patterson-White while Louis Kimber and Tim Southee took a rest from the successive games.

Manchester Originals post 109/7 in first innings

The captain of the Originals, Phil Salt, smashed 31 runs in 20 balls at a strike rate of 155, shouldering on two boundaries and three sixes. Their middle order couldn’t bat well, while Heinrich Klassen smashed 34 runs in 35 balls at a strike rate of less than 100, thanks to two boundaries and one six.

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Their lower order didn’t contribute much with the bat as they could post only 109 runs on the board in their allotted 100 balls for the loss of seven wickets.

Birmingham Phoenix chase down target by seven wickets

The left-handed opening batter, Ben Duckett, remained unbeaten in the second innings during the chase with 49 runs in 38 balls at a strike rate of 128.95, scoring five boundaries and two over boundaries.

The number three batter of the batting department, the wicket-keeper batter, Joe Clarke, smashed 40 runs in 21 deliveries at a strike rate of over 190, with the help of four boundaries and two sixes as they chased down the score by seven wickets in hand with 17 balls to spare.

Only Josh Tongue picked up two wickets in his spell of 20 balls, while Sonny Baker picked up one wicket in 20 balls.

Match Scorecard Summary-

Birmingham Phoenix Men has lost to Welsh Fire Men by 8 wickets in Match 24 of The Hundred 2025 at Edgbaston. Batting first, Phoenix scored only 138/9 in 100 balls, with Jacob Bethell leading the scoring with 38. Unfortunately, the middle order of Phoenix was able to contribute only a few brief knocks and the lack of partnerships and the flow of the innings continued throughout their innings. The target was comfortably achieved by the Welsh Fire, who ended at 140/2 in 89 balls after a calm and composed innings from their top order. Here are the main reasons why the Birmingham Phoenix Men lost the match.

1. Disjointed Batting Performance by Phoenix

Wickets kept falling at regular intervals in Phoenix’s innings, which is why they lacked a good flow of the game. In fact, the only positive was Jacob Bethell’s 38 off 28 balls. In no instance did a batter reach a start and go on to take charge of the match. The inability to stitch together big partnerships restricted them to a modest 138/9.

2. Fire’s Top Order Dominance

Welsh Fire’s chase was led by their top three, who each played important roles. Stephen Eskinazi made 42 off 29, Jonny Bairstow made 35 off 21, and Steve Smith top-scored with 47 not out off 36. Their ease of scoring meant the target was never in doubt as Welsh Fire cruised home comfortably.

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3. Lack of Penetration in Phoenix’s Bowling Attack

Phoenix's bowlers were unable to create any pressure, nor did they provide any breakthroughs when it mattered. Only Benny Howell (1/17) and Adam Milne (1/32) got amongst the wickets, while the rest of the attack, including Chris Wood (0/13), were unable to contain Fire's scoring. When Eskinazi and Smith were both dominating, Phoenix's bowlers had no answers and Fire easily secured the win with 11 balls to spare.

During the 24th fixture of The Hundred 2025, Birmingham Phoenix locked horns with the Welsh Fire at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The touring captain, Tom Abell, won the toss and decided to bowl first on a slow and dry surface. 

The Liam Livingstone-led side decided to retain the same playing eleven, while Welsh Fire made three changes. Ben Kellaway, Stephen Eskinazi, and Riley Meredith came into the playing eleven, with Matt Henry, Paul Walter, and Luke Wells getting out of the eleven.

Birmingham Phoenix limp their way to 138/9

Ben Ducett continued to struggle with their bat. Joe Clarke, the wicket-keeper batter, clubbed 24 runs in 12 balls with three fours and one six, while Will Smeed drilled 23 runs in 17 balls. However, none of them were able to convert them to a big score, which has been their issue this season.

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Jacob Bethell smashed 38 runs in 28 balls, scoring two boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 135.71 as they posted 138/9 in their allotted 100 balls. Chris Green was excellent with the ball, picking three wickets while Riley Meredith and Ben Kellaway bagged two wickets in the innings.

Welsh Fire complete comfortable chase by eight wickets 

Welsh Fire went off to a flying start with the 72-run opening partnership in just 46 balls. Stephen Eskinazi smacked 42 runs in just 29 balls at a strike rate of around 145, with the help of seven boundaries, which put a great platform for them chasing the target. Jonny Baistow continued the same rhythm and momentum in the chase with 35 runs in 21 balls, thanks to three boundaries and two over-boundaries at a strike rate of 167. 

Steve Smith, from the other end, was making the job done as he swung his willow for a six to bring the equation into single digits. He remained unbeaten on 47 runs in 36 balls with the help of three boundaries and two sixes as Welsh Fire complete chase by eight wickets and 11 balls to spare. 

Match Scorecard Summary-

During the 18th fixture of The Hundred 2025, the Birmingham Phoenix met the London Spirit at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The home captain, Liam Livingtone, won the toss and decided to bowl first on the surface, which they expected to get better in the second innings. 

The home side went with the same playing eleven despite their defeat in the previous encounter. On the other hand, the London side brought back Olly Stone into the eleven in place of Jamie Overton as the only change of the eleven.

London Spirit struggle their way to 126/5

London had the worst start with Jamie Smith, the wicket-keeper, getting back to the dressing room on a two-ball duck. His opening partner, David Warner, ended with nine runs in 12 balls. Captain Kane Williamson defended his way to 33 runs in 29 balls at a strike rate of 113.79.

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Ashton Turner clubbed 20 runs in 15 balls while Liam Dawson ended with an unbeaten 12 runs in eight balls at a strike rate of 150. They limp their way to the end with 126/5 in their allotted 100 balls in the first innings.

Birmingham Phoenix complete easy chase with 35 balls to spare

Phoenix also had the same struggling start in the chase. Ben Duckett ended with 11 runs in 10 balls while Will Smeed returned to the dressing room for a two-ball duck. But the change of momentum came through the number three batter, Joe Clark, who ended with 54 runs in 25 balls at a strike rate of 216, with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes.

Later, the home captain, Liam Livingstone, came out in an aggressive mood and drilled 45 runs in 20 balls at a strike rate of 225, shouldering on five sixes and one four. Phoenix chased down the target by seven wickets with 35 balls to spare. That was a huge victory for the side, who has now gone up to the sixth position in the points table. 

In the 14th match of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers took on Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley, Leeds. Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone won the toss and chose to bowl, thinking the pitch would be better for batting later. David Miller came in for Graham Clark for the Superchargers, while Chris Wood replaced Dan Mousley for Phoenix.

Zak Crawley got the hosts off to a flying start with 45 runs from 23 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Dawid Malan followed with a classy 58 from 34 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. Captain Harry Brook finished strong with 31 off 14 balls, and Dan Lawrence chipped in with 15 runs, helping the team post a big total of 193/5 in their 100 balls.

Phoenix had a terrible start, losing three wickets in the first 16 balls. Ben Duckett’s poor form continued, but Livingstone and Jacob Bethell fought back with an 80-run partnership. Bethell hit 48 off 23 balls with three fours and three sixes, while Livingstone scored 46 off 31 with one four and four sixes. Once they got out, the chase lost momentum, and Northern Superchargers wrapped up a 36-run win to move to the top of the points table.

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Birmingham Phoenix Men suffered a 36-run defeat against Northern Superchargers Men in Match 14 of The Hundred 2025 at Headingley. The Superchargers, powered by Dawid Malan’s 58 and Zak Crawley’s 45, piled up a massive 193/5 on the board. In reply, Phoenix could only manage 157/9, despite a fighting 46 from Liam Livingstone and 48 from Jacob Bethell. The early collapse and key breakthroughs at crucial stages left Phoenix well short in the chase. Here are the key reasons why Birmingham Phoenix lost the match.

1. Superchargers’ powerful batting display

Northern Superchargers set the tone by piling up 193/5, the highest total of the season so far. Zak Crawley (45 off 23) and Dawid Malan (58 off 34) blasted a rapid opening partnership before Harry Brook’s 31 off 14 balls late cameo lifted the total further. Phoenix was left with a mountain to climb right from the start.

2. Early collapse in the power play

Phoenix started their chase as poorly as possible, losing three wickets from the first 25 balls. Matthew Potts took two wickets in the powerplay, piercing through the top order and leaving Phoenix nothing but disarray. As the run rate began to climb, their middle order was left under pressure to bat to catch up.

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3. Rashid’s breakthrough and disciplined bowling

After a solid 80 run stand between Livingstone and Bethell, Phoenix lost all of their momentum. Adil Rashid’s clever caught-and-bowled dismissal of Bethell turned the tide back in Northern’s favor. With Potts (3/26) and others keeping it tight, Phoenix’s chase fizzled out.