Birmingham Phoenix Women vs Trent Rockets Women Prediction – The Hundred 2026

Birmingham Phoenix Women host Trent Rockets Women at Edgbaston on Friday 24 July in the fourth match of The Hundred Women’s 2026. It is an afternoon game in near-perfect weather, which suits the strokeplay both teams can offer.

Phoenix are expected to be captained by Ellyse Perry. Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Davina Perrin and Alice Capsey form a strong batting group, with Fatima Sana and Phoebe Brett adding all-round options. Alana King, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer and Eva Gray should handle most of the bowling.

Trent Rockets are likely to be led by Ashleigh Gardner and have Beth Mooney keeping wicket. Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Georgia Adams and Georgia Elwiss give them quality through the order, and Kim Garth, Katie Levick and Samantha Bates are among the bowlers. Millie Taylor and Eve Jones are also in the likely XI.

Batting first looks like a slight advantage on this surface, with no dew likely in the afternoon. A par score is around 135–150 runs. We back Trent Rockets Women for the win.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Edgbaston generally gives batters and bowlers something. New-ball seamers can find swing and seam, particularly in cloudy weather, and the true bounce lets batters play attacking shots once set. As the game goes on, slower balls and spinners who change pace can work in the middle overs. Teams often like to bat first here, with 170–185 competitive in T20 cricket and anything over 190 difficult to chase.

Weather

Ideal weather is forecast for the 3:00 pm local start on 24 July, with mostly sunny skies, a few passing clouds and temperatures of 26–27°C. There is almost no chance of rain, with light winds and comfortable humidity, and dew is not expected in the afternoon.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 135–150
• 2nd innings: 125–145

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