Match Details

• Match: Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women, 31st Match, The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Toss: Birmingham Phoenix Women won the toss and opted to bat
• Result: Trent Rockets Women won by 3 wickets

Match Summary

Trent Rockets Women edged out Birmingham Phoenix Women by 3 wickets in a gripping low-scoring match at Trent Bridge. Given the chance to bat first, Phoenix notched 123/6 (100 balls), with anchor Emma Lamb notching a fluent half-century (56 runs from 42 balls). The Rockets stumbled at the start of their innings but were then anchored by Nat Sciver-Brunt (52 runs from 29 balls) and great late-order run chases by Jodi Grewcock (8 runs from 6 balls)* and Kirstie Gordon (3 runs from 4 balls)* as the Rockets chased down the Bears' total with 3 balls to spare.

Birmingham Phoenix Women Innings – 123/6 (100 Balls)

Phoenix had an up-and-down innings. While Emma Lamb played a fluent half-century to anchor their innings, captain Ellyse Perry (14) and Amy Jones (9)* fell cheaply. A late contribution of 12 runs from Ailsa Lister and 6* from Em Arlott lifted Phoenix to a total of 123.

Batting Highlights:

• Emma Lamb – 56* (42)
• Georgia Voll – 6 (6)
• Marie Kelly – 14 (15)

Bowling Highlights:

• Kirstie Gordon – 2/24 (20)
• Ashleigh Gardner – 1/18 (15)
• Alana King – 1/21 (20)

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Trent Rockets Women Innings - 126/7 (97 Balls)

In pursuit of 124, the Rockets suffered early setbacks, losing Bryony Smith (10) and Grace Scrivens (16); however, Nat Sciver-Brunt played a captain's knock and brought up her half-century off only 33 balls. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner (10) and Heather Graham (3) were unable to convert their starts, leaving it to the low order to do the job. It eventually fell to Jodi Grewcock and Kirstie Gordon to keep their nerve in the final few overs to successfully chase the score.

Batting Highlights:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt - 52 (29)
• Grace Scrivens - 16 (21)
• Jodi Grewcock - 8* (6)

Bowling Highlights:

• Megan Schutt - 2/11 (20) 
• Phoebe Brett - 3/19 (20)
• Hannah Baker - 1/23 (20)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt – 52 (29)
• Best Batter: Emma Lamb – 56* (42)
• Best Bowler: Phoebe Brett – 3/19 (20)

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

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.