Birmingham Phoenix Women lost to Trent Rockets Women in Match 31 of The Hundred Women's 2025. Phoenix posted 123/6 in their 100 balls, with Emma Lamb anchoring the innings with a fine 56* off 42 deliveries. However, other batters like Ellyse Perry and Marie Kelly only managed 14 runs each, leaving the total short of a big score. In response, Trent Rockets chased down the target in 97 balls, finishing their innings at 126/7. Natalie Sciver played an incredible innings of 52 off just 29 balls to change the game as Trent Rockets won by just 3 wickets and 3 balls to spare. Below are the main reasons for the Birmingham Phoenix Women defeat.

1. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s Match-winning Blitz

Natalie Sciver produced an awesome 52 off just 29 balls to help the Rockets chase the total down and helped turn the momentum in their favor with her aggressive stroke-play and calmness in pressure situations. She dealt with the Phoenix bowlers expertly, scoring very freely at important times. Without her knock, this would have been a much tougher chase.

2. Tight and Penetrative Spin from Rockets

The Rockets' spinners bowled intelligently to restrict Phoenix in its innings. Kirstie Gordon (2/24), Ashleigh Gardner (1/18) and Alana King (1/21) all bowled economically and made runs come at a premium. Their relatively economic spells allowed them to build pressure in the middle overs and stop Phoenix from fully accelerating when they had wickets in hand. That pressure and level of control were essential in keeping the final target manageable.

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3. Inadequate Lower-order Support

Emma Lamb's unbeaten 56 anchored the Phoenix innings; however, she didn't have much support. Perry and Kelly both had starts, but neither converted their innings into big contributions. With the lower order failing to add with late acceleration, the team ended with a below-par 123/6, which probably cost them the match, losing by 3 wickets.

TRT-W vs BPH-W Pitch Report: TRT-W will face BPH-W in the 31st match of the The Hundred Women 2025 tournament. This match is scheduled to be played in Nottingham. Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England.

It is one of the iconic cricket stadiums of the world. The surface here generally favours batters, with the average score at this venue being above 170 runs. So we can expect a high-scoring contest with fireworks in the initial phase and death overs.

Pitch & Scoring Patterns in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England:

Expected Score in the First innings:

Trent Bridge offers an excellent surface for batters. The ball comes off the bat nicely, making it easy for the batsman to play their shot. However, there is some initial movement and extra bounce in the early overs. Teams generally prefer to bat after winning the toss. The expected first innings score on this surface is 170-175 runs. 

Expected Score in the Second innings:

The surface tends to become slightly sluggish in the second half. The average score in the second innings is between 140-150 runs. Spinners also come into play in the second innings, making it difficult for batters to score. In the last 15 games at this venue, the chasing side managed to win 6 out of them.

Key Stats Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England

TRT-W vs BPH-W Pitch Report Cricket Winner Insight:

• The team Bat first has a good record at this venue. Ellyse Perry is currently the highest run scorer for BPH-W has good records at this venue.
• Ashleigh Gardner is another solid pick for this match. So far, she has taken 6 wickets and scored 114 runs. She can grab 1-2 wickets in this match.
• Megan Schutt is another highly experienced bowler, and she also has a good record at Nottingham. So far, she has taken 8 wickets. 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Probable Playing 11:

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W): Bryony Smith (wk), Natasha Wraith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Jodi Grewock, Heather Graham, Emma Jones, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Ailsa Lister, Em Arlott, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker, Phoebe Brett

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) will play against Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) in Match 31 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 on Wednesday, August 27, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The Rockets are sitting fifth in the standings with three wins from seven games and will need a win to qualify for the playoffs. They come off back-to-back wins. Birmingham Phoenix has already been eliminated, holding only two wins. Birmingham will be ready to finish with a little momentum after beating Manchester Originals in their last match.

TRT-W vs BPH-W: Match Details

• Match: Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women
• Date: August 27, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 31

TRT-W vs BPH-W: Live Streaming Details

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TRT-W vs BPH-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W): Bryony Smith (wk), Natasha Wraith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Jodi Grewock, Heather Graham, Emma Jones, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCrathy

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Ailsa Lister, Em Arlott, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker, Phoebe Brett

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) will take on Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) in Match 31 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Wednesday, August 27. With the Rockets still having a little hope of the playoffs, they will be wanting to grab a very important victory in this do-or-die game.

The Rockets have three wins and four defeats from seven games, currently sitting fifth on the table. A victory here would ensure their qualification into the next phase. They come into the clash with strong momentum after two consecutive wins. Birmingham Phoenix, however, are already out of contention, with just two wins in seven matches. They ended their losing streak with a 16-run victory over Manchester Originals in their last match and will be looking to continue their late-season resurgence.

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

In fact, these teams have been equally competitive in their previous meetings, having won three matches each and drawn one game.

• Matches Played – 7
• Trent Rockets Women Wins – 3
• Birmingham Phoenix Women Wins – 3
• Tied/No Result – 1

TRT-W vs BPH-W: 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-W vs BPH-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W): Bryony Smith (wk), Natasha Wraith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Jodi Grewock, Heather Graham, Emma Jones, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCrathy

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W): Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Ailsa Lister, Em Arlott, Megan Schutt, Hannah Baker, Phoebe Brett

Trent Rockets Women have had a mixed season, winning 3 of their 7 games, and currently sit 5th on the points table. They have shown signs of resurgence with three wins in their last five matches.

On the other hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women have struggled, managing only 2 wins from 7 matches and occupying 7th place, reflecting their inconsistency throughout the tournament. They are eliminated from the tournament. 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Match Details

Date: 27th August, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham 

Live Streaming: Fancode

TRT-W vs BPH-W Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT-W vs BPH-W 

• Nat Sciver (TRT-W) - 204 runs in this tournament 

• Ellyse Perry (BPH-W) - 194 runs in this tournament 

• Ash Gardner (TRT-W) - 177 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT-W vs BPH-W 

• Em Arlott (BPH-W) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Megan Schutt (BPH-W) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Kirstie Gordon (TRT-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Recent Performance

TRT-W vs BPH-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT-W is expected to score 145-150 runs

• Result prediction- TRT-W will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BPH-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BPH-W is expected to score 115-130 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

TRT-W vs BPH-W Predicted Playing XI

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W) Playing XI 

Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Nat Sciver‑Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Jodi Grewcock, Heather Graham, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy.

Birmingham Phoenix Women (BPH-W) Playing XI

Georgia Voll, Emma Lamb, Marie Kelly, Ellyse Perry (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Bethan Ellis, Hannah Baker.

TRT-W vs BPH-W Complete Squad

Trent Rockets Women - 

Ashleigh Gardner (Captain), Kirstie Gordon, Heather Graham, Jodie Grewcock, Emma Jones, Alana King, Cassidy McCarthy, Sophie Morris, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Grace Scrivens, Bryony Smith, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Thompson, Ellie Threlkeld, Nat Wraith.

Birmingham Phoenix Women -

Ellyse Perry (Captain), Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis, Amy Jones, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Megan Schutt, Mary Taylor, Millie Taylor, Georgia Voll.

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

Trent Rockets Women To win

We predict the Trent Rockets Women will win this Hundred Women's match. Ash Gardner, Nat Sciver and Kirstie Gordon will be key players to watch out for.

TRT-W vs BPH-W Match Preview

Trent Rockets Women will face Birmingham Phoenix Women at Nottingham on August 27, 2025, with the match beginning at 7:30 PM IST. The Hundred Women's Competition 2025 has been a roller-coaster ride of thrilling endings and outstanding individual performances. Trent Rockets Women have enjoyed a mixed season, winning three of their seven games and currently ranking fifth in the points table with a positive NRR of +0.080. They have shown signs of resurgence, winning three of their last five matches. On the opposite hand, Birmingham Phoenix Women were struggling, managing only two wins from seven matches and occupying seventh place with a negative NRR of -1.233, reflecting their lack of consistency throughout the tournament.

TRT-W vs BPH-W Match Details 

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

Venue: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Date & Time: 27th August 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

TRT-W vs BPH-W Venue Stats

TRT-W vs BPH-W 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-W vs BPH-W Weather Report

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

TRT-W vs BPH-W Last Five Matches

TRT-W vs BPH-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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TRT-W vs BPH-W Probable Playing XIs:

Trent Rockets Women Probable Playing XIs

Birmingham Phoenix Women Probable Playing XIs

Topmost Picks for TRT-W vs BPH-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Trent Rockets Women

• Nat Sciver-Brunt –  Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the way with 298 runs in ten matches, averaging 37.25 and a strike rate of 142.58.
• Ashleigh Gardner –  Ashleigh Gardner has been an outstanding all-rounder, scoring 258 runs in ten matches at a blazing 149.13 strike rate and taking 12 wickets with an economy of 7.03.

Top Picks – Birmingham Phoenix Women

• Ellyse Perry – Ellyse Perry brings valuable expertise and stability, scoring 245 runs in 10 games at an average of 30.63 and a strike rate of 121.28.  
• Em Arlott –  Em Arlott has been their standout performer, taking 15 wickets in only 8 matches with a strike rate of 10 and an economy of 7.64.

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

Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Bryony Smith, Georgia Voll, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner(C), Heather Graham, Ellyse Perry(VC), Emily Arlott, Megan Schutt, Alana King

The Hundred Women 2025 TRT-W vs BPH-W Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner

Vice-captain – Ellyse Perry, Heather Graham

TRT-W vs BPH-W Probable Winners:

Trent Rockets Women have the advantage entering this match. Their improved form, positive net run rate, and experience with home conditions set them up well against Birmingham Phoenix Women, who have had trouble with consistency and a low NRR. Unless Phoenix gives a complete performance, the Rockets are likely to dominate the game. Considering the team combination, Trent Rockets Women is expected to win this match.