Birmingham Phoenix Women claimed a thrilling 11-run victory over Trent Rockets Women in Match 4 of The Hundred Women's 2025 The Phoenix batted first, scoring a challenging 148/5 in their 100 balls and bouncing back from early pressure through Emma Lamb and some late hitting. Trent Rockets came close chasing through captain Nat Sciver but fell short while chasing with a final score of 137/6. Below are the key reasons why the Trent Rockets Women lost the match:

1. Emma Lamb’s Explosive Powerplay Knock

Emma Lamb, the opening batter, played a match-winning innings where she scored 55 runs from 32 deliveries that included 9 four-run boundaries. Her fast scoring during the powerplay phase meant that the Rockets bowlers were under pressure. Phoenix’s quick start gave her a fantastic base and meant that even after she got out, the side could build towards a competitive total.

2. Costly Middle and Death Overs for Rockets’ Bowlers

Although Alana King (2/30) and Heather Graham (1/18) made inroads, the Rockets failed to maintain control during the middle and death overs. Marie Kelly’s fiery 23 off 10 balls and Ailsa Lister’s 21 off 17 in the final stretch added crucial runs. The failure to restrain the late surge turned what could have been a chaseable score into a much tougher target.

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3. Lack of Batting Support for Nat Sciver

Nat Sciver led the response with a classy 64 off 40 balls, with calmness and aggression in her stroke play. However, besides Bryony Smith (29 off 19), there was no one who could contribute a lot to the rest of the batting order. Phoenix’s bowlers, led by Emily Arlott (2/37) and Hannah Baker (2/18), kept chipping away with regular breakthroughs, preventing the Rockets from building any sustained partnerships.

The Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) are set to face the Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) in The Hundred Women's 2025 Match 4 on Friday, August 8, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Both teams are on a quest for a comeback this season after they were not able to finish in the top three in the 2024 edition. The Phoenix Women, under the leadership of Ellyse Perry, are looking to turn things around after a disappointing seventh-place finish.

Meanwhile, the Rockets narrowly missed out on a playoff berth last year, ending fifth on the table. Ashleigh Gardner leads the team together with a strong core consisting of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alana King; they will be aiming for a good start to the new season. Both sides possess a strong combination of international stars, with an abundance of domestic potential, which should make for a very competitive match.

BPH-W vs TRT-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 6
• Birmingham Phoenix Women won – 3
• Trent Rockets Women won – 3
• No Result – 0
• Tied – 0

The head-to-head record is tied at 3-3, showing they have had some good battles in the past.

BPH-W vs TRT-W: Pitch Report

• Generally, Edgbaston provides a fast pitch to the batting team. However, it can also offer a delicate advantage to the team that bowls first.
• Chasing sides have often found success here due to dew and slightly easier conditions under lights.
  
• The shorter boundaries provide ample hitting opportunities, especially in the powerplay.
  
• Those bowlers who have variations in the speed of their delivery and also make use of cutters normally do well on this pitch.
  

At this stadium, a result in the region of 135-145 would be considered a solid performance.

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BPH-W vs TRT-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Women:
Ellyse Perry (captain), Georgia Voll, Mary Taylor, Charis Pavely, Phoebe Brett, Emma Lamb (wicketkeeper), Amy Jones, Bethan Ellis, Em Arlott, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker

Trent Rockets Women:
Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Cassidy McCarthy, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Jodie Grewcock, Natasha Wraith (wicketkeeper), Heather Graham, Alexa Stonehouse, Alana King, Sophie Morris

The Birmingham Phoenix Women will clash with the Trent Rockets Women in Match 4 of The Hundred Women's 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After a very disappointing 2024 season in which Phoenix fared seventh, having won only three matches, they return with a fresh ambition under the captaincy of Ellyse Perry. With the backing from Emma Lamb, Amy Jones, and the pace leader Megan Schutt, Phoenix will be on the lookout for a good start to their season.

The Trent Rockets, who finished the previous season in the fifth position, are also in search of some improvement in 2025. The Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner leads the Rockets, who are a seasoned squad with international stars like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Graham, and Alana King. Both sides will be looking to gain early momentum to drive their campaign for a top-three finish this time around.

BPH-W vs TRT-W: Match Details

• Match: Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Trent Rockets Women
• Date: August 8, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM BST | 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 4

BPH-W vs TRT-W: Live Streaming Details

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BPH-W vs TRT-W: predicted Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Women:
Ellyse Perry (c), Georgia Voll, Mary Taylor, Charis Pavely, Phoebe Brett, Emma Lamb (wk), Amy Jones, Bethan Ellis, Em Arlott, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker

Trent Rockets Women:
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Cassidy McCarthy, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Jodie Grewcock, Natasha Wraith (wk), Heather Graham, Alexa Stonehouse, Alana King, Sophie Morris

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.