Match Details

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Trent Rockets Women
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Toss: Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and elected to bat first.
• Date: Friday, August 8, 2025.

Match In Summary

Birmingham Phoenix Women achieved a convincing victory over Trent Rockets Women, which was an 11-run victory at Edgbaston in Match 4 of the 2025 Hundred. Phoenix, batting first, got off to a flyer thanks to Emma Lamb's brilliant 55 off 32 balls and good late-order hitting from Ailsa Lister and Marie Kelly to post a competitive 148-5. In response, Trent Rockets had a valiant effort, highlighted by Nat Sciver-Brunt's brilliant 64 off 41 balls, but despite a good effort from their top order, they were held to 137-6 by regular wickets and some excellent death bowling from Phoenix. Phoenix's Hannah Baker with 2 wickets; Em Arlott bowled economically to make sure that Birmingham had a perfect start to the tournament with a big win.

Updated Points Table – The Hundred Women 2025 (After Match 4)

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Key Player Stats (After Match 4)

Match Information

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Trent Rockets Women
• Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Toss: Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and chose to bat.
• Date: Friday, August 8, 2025.

After a nail-biting contest in Match 4 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025, Birmingham Phoenix Women came out on top with an exciting 11-run victory over Trent Rockets Women at the Edgbaston ground. Phoenix won the toss and decided to bat first. With a fantastic innings from Emma Lamb, Phoenix would finish their innings with a score that turned out to be very defendable. After chasing down the required runs, which saw a blazingly rapid innings from Nat Sciver-Brunt, the Rockets finished just short as disciplined bowling from Birmingham sealed the deal in front of a roaring crowd.

Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings: 148/5 in 100 balls

Phoenix made a slow start, as Georgia Voll (19 from 16) played some nice shots before she fell to Alana King. When Emma Lamb came to the crease, the match changed dramatically as she scored 55 from 32 balls at a strike rate of 171.88, with 9 fours and a six. Ellyse Perry scored 14, while Amy Jones and Sterre Kalis scored 8 and 4,, respectively. 

The innings was finished off late by Ailsa Lister (21 from 17)* and *Marie Kelly (23 from 10)**, who helped Phoenix finish on 148/5. 

BPHW Batting Highlights:

• Emma Lamb - 55 (32)
• Marie Kelly - 23* (10)
• Ailsa Lister - 21* (17) 

TREW Bowling Highlights:

• Alana King - 2/30 (20 balls)
• Ashleigh Gardner—1/32 (20 balls)
• Heather Graham - 1/18 (15 balls)

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Trent Rockets Women Innings: 137/6 in 100 balls

In pursuit of 149, the Rockets lost Grace Scrivens (2) to Perry early, followed quickly by Bryony Smith (29 from 19) to Em Arlott. The Rockets were unable to settle, and Captain Ashleigh Gardner (2) went soon after Heather Graham (8), leaving even more of the chase in the hands of Nat Sciver-Brunt, who played a wonderful innings of 64 off 41 balls that included 8 fours and a six.

However, with wickets going regularly and the Phoenix bowlers keeping the pressure on, the scoring wasn't easy. Emma Jones (9*) and Alana King (5*) were left with too much to do, and ultimately the Rockets closed on 137/6, 11 runs short.

BPHW Batting Highlights:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt - 64 (41)
• Bryony Smith - 29 (19)
• Emma Jones - 9* (6)

BPHW Bowling Highlights:

• Hannah Baker - 2/18 (15 balls)
• Em Arlott—2/38 (20 balls)
• Ellyse Perry - 1/17 (20 balls)

Match Summary

Both Birmingham and Trent missed out on the Finals last seasons with a tough end having had some issues with consistency. Can they get back this season with a more solid unit.

BP-W vs TR-W Match Details

Date: August 8th 2025

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

BP-W vs TR-W Weather Report

Edgbaston is clear for the evening.

BP-W vs TR-W Pitch Report

Edgbaston is likely to be on the slower side and batting again remains a challenge.

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BP-W vs TR-W Predicted Playing XI

Trent Rockets Playing XI 

Grace Scrivens, Eleanor Threlkeld, Emma Jones, Ashleigh Gardener, Heather Graham, Alana King, Nat Sciver Brunt, Bryony Smith, Natasha Wraith, Sophie Morris, Kristie Gordon 

Birmingham Phoenix Playing XI

Marie Kelly, Sterre Kalis, Georigia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Georgie Boyce, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Amy Jones, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Em Arlott

BP-W vs TR-W Players to Watch

Ellyse Perry

The Legendary all-rounder comes in to the Hundred. She is one of the most dynamic players in the World and will enjoy the limelight in a new format.

Alana King

Alana King has had a good year on her side as well and will be looking to change the fortunes fo her side quickly.

BP-W vs TR-W Match Tips

Birmingham are likely to start favorites at home and with a star studded line-up

Match Prediction: Birmingham Phoenix Will Win the Match