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.

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

Trent Rockets Women came out on top in an entertaining finish against Birmingham Phoenix Women at Trent Bridge by 3 wickets. Batting first, the Phoenix scored 123-6, with Emma Lamb scoring 56 not out from 42 balls, staying with the innings while Gardner, King, and Gordon fell at crucial moments. Upon their reply, the Rockets lost Bryony Smith early on in their innings, but Nat Sciver-Brunt's classy 52 off 29 balls gave the innings some stability. Ashleigh Gardner contributed down the order with some lower-order runs, including hitting one Sydney six, out GB President Amanda Concept to score quick runs when asked. Jodi Grewcock contributed a calmer 8 not out in a high-pressure bowling situation before the game was over with their score at 126-7 after 97 balls had been bowled. Phoenix bowled nicely, especially Megan Schutt and Phoebe Brett, but just had depth overall in their batting and experience, which figured to help them win the game. Phillips' life with the Rockets is in contention for a playoff spot; meanwhile, the Phoenix are now at the bottom of the table.

The Hundred Women 2025 – Points Table

Key Stats

Trent Rockets (TRT) will be up against Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) in Match 31 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Wednesday, August 27. The Rockets come into this match off a morale-boosting win against Welsh Fire and with five wins from seven matches, a win here could possibly see them top the points table. Birmingham Phoenix has had a disappointing season with only three wins and is now out of contention for the playoffs. However, they will be looking to spoil the Rockets' season and finish on a high.

TRT vs BPH: Match Details

• Match: Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix
• Date: August 27, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 31

TRT vs BPH: Live Streaming Details

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TRT vs BPH: Predicted Playing XIs

Trent Rockets (TRT): Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Tom Moores (wk), George Linde, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey (c), Sam Hain, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH): Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Liam Patterson-White, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Adam Milne, Trent Boult

Trent Rockets (TRT) will be playing at home against Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) in the 31st match of the Hundred Men's 2025 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Wednesday, August 27. The two teams will be facing each other for the last time in the league stages and hence would want to make the most of the game by winning it and progressing to the next round.

The Rockets come into this clash on the back of a morale-boosting three-wicket win against Welsh Fire. With five wins from seven matches, they have 20 points, and a victory here could see them climb to the top of the points table ahead of the knockouts. Birmingham Phoenix, on the other hand, have had a disappointing campaign with just three wins in seven games and are already eliminated. Their focus will be on causing an upset to finish their season with a win.

TRT vs BPH: Head-to-Head Record

As a result of the head-to-head record, it is very clear that the Phoenix of Birmingham have had the upper hand over the Rockets of Trent, as they secured five wins out of their eight meetings.

• Matches Played – 8
  
• Trent Rockets Wins – 3
  
• Birmingham Phoenix Wins – 5
  
• Tied/No Result – 0
  

TRT vs BPH: Pitch Report

Trent Bridge has a good surface with nice carry and bounce for the pacers at first. Batters chasing are expected to have an easier time, though it is likely to slow down throughout the innings and keep low. captains check how dry the wicket is before the toss, which could have a bearing on any strategies for the match.

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TRT vs BPH: Predicted Playing XIs

Trent Rockets (TRT): Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Tom Moores (wk), George Linde, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey (c), Sam Hain, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH): Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Liam Patterson-White, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Adam Milne, Trent Boult

The Trent Rockets have qualified for the knockouts, but they are tied with two other teams with 20 points. A win here and the top spot in the points table would take them directly to the final of The Men’s Hundred Competition 2025..

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix have secured three victories and currently stand in the fifth position in the points table with 12 points. They won their last match by seven wickets against Manchester Originals.

TRT vs BPH Match Details

Date: 27th August, 2025

Time: 11:00 PM IST

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

TRT vs BPH Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT vs BPH

• Liam Livingston (BPH) - 231 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 227 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Clarke (BPH) - 223 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT vs BPH

• Benny Howell (BPH) - 8 wickets in this tournament

• Marcus Stoinis (TRT)  - 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

TRT vs BPH Recent Performance

TRT vs BPH Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 170-185 runs

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 15-25 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH is expected to score 150-160 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 4 wickets 

TRT vs BPH Predicted Playing XI

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI 

Max Holden, Joe Root, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Tom Moores (wk), Rehan Ahmed, George Linde, Sam Hain, Sam James Cook, Ben Sanderson.

Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) Playing XI

Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (WK), Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Louis Kimber, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood.

TRT vs BPH Complete Squad

Trent Rockets - 

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

Birmingham Phoenix -

Liam Livingstone (captain), Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Joe Clarke, Jacob Bethell, Adam Milne, Benny Howell, Tim Southee, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Harry Moore, Tom Helm, Aneurin Donald, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber.

TRT vs BPH Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets To win

We predict that Trent Rockets will win this Hundred Men's match. Tom Banton, Marcus Stoinis and Rehan Ahmed will be key players to watch out for.

TRT vs BPH Match Preview

Trent Rockets have advanced to the knockout stage, yet they are tied with two other teams on 20 points. A win here and first place in the points table would propel them straight to the final of The Men's Hundred Competition 2025. Birmingham Phoenix will stand tall and strong between the Rockets and the final position. Despite being eliminated through the knockout stage, Phoenix is in good form, having won two of its last three matches. Following recent wins while chasing a total, the Phoenix will also opt to bowl first. The bowlers are in great form, having led them to victories in two of their last three matches.

TRT vs BPH Match Details 

Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix – 31st Match, The Hundred Men 2025

Venue: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Date & Time: 27th August 2025 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

TRT vs BPH Venue Stats

TRT vs BPH Pitch Report

The surface provides movement for fast bowlers early in the game, whereas batters find stroke play more comfortable as the innings progress. Because of the large size of the ground, batters must play patiently and rotate their strikes. Fast bowlers benefit from early assistance, while spinners thrive due to the turn on offer.

TRT vs BPH Weather Report

The weather is expected to be overcast on match day, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 22 degrees Celsius.  

TRT vs BPH Last Five Matches

TRT vs BPH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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TRT vs BPH Probable Playing XIs:

Trent Rockets Probable Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Topmost Picks for TRT vs BPH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Trent Rockets

• Joe Root –  Joe Root scored 64 runs off 41 balls, hitting 4 fours, at a strike rate of 156.1.
• Samuel Cook –  Samuel Cook bowled 3 overs, conceding 17 runs and taking 2 wickets, at an economy rate of 5.67.

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix

• Ben Duckett – Ben Duckett scored 49 runs off 38 balls, hitting 5 fours, at a strike rate of 128.95 
• Liam Livingstone –  Liam Livingstone bowled 4 overs, conceding 11 runs and taking 2 wickets, at an economy rate of 2.75.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for TRT vs BPH Dream11 Team:

Joe Clarke, Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root(C), Liam Livingstone(VC), Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Benny Howell, Rehan Ahmed, Trent Boult

The Hundred Men 2025 TRT vs BPH Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Joe Root, Ben Duckett

Vice-captain – Samuel Cook, Liam Livingstone

TRT vs BPH Probable Winners:

Rain is likely to have an impact on the result of this match. In the ideal situation, if showers pass during the game, we may still have a game with balls reduced in both innings. In that case, the two teams will compete closely. The visitors would test the Rockets' poor batting lineup, while the home team would see it as an opportunity to rebound with the bat. Trent Rockets are going to have a slight advantage in this contest. Considering the team combination, Trent Rockets is expected to win this match.