Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 22nd Match
Match summary
Preview of Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge on 5 August 2026: form, key players, pitch and weather, expected scores and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix, 22nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men’s 2026 |
| Date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Trent Rockets |
| Toss pick | Trent Rockets |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Trent Rockets take on Birmingham Phoenix at Trent Bridge in the 22nd match of The Hundred Men’s 2026, an evening game on Wednesday 5 August.
Sam Billings’ Rockets have won four of five to lead the standings. They were pushed by Sunrisers Leeds last time out but held on to win by five runs. Ben Duckett has scored 240 runs in five games and will open with Finn Allen, while Aneurin Donald, who played a match-winning innings last time, joins Billings and Tim David in the middle order. Santner, Gregory and Overton add depth; Overton has five wickets, Mohammad Amir has bowled with discipline, and Calvin Harrison and Matt Henry help control the middle overs.
Donovan Ferreira’s Birmingham Phoenix are bottom of the table after a seven-wicket defeat to Welsh Fire. Early wickets have often hurt them, so a good start from Mitchell Owen and Will Smeed is needed. Joe Clarke has 130 runs and is their most reliable batter, and Rehan Ahmed has five wickets. Saqib Mahmood and Chris Wood will need to strike early with the new ball.
On a good batting pitch the Rockets’ form and batting depth make them clear favourites in our preview.
Trent Bridge is traditionally one of the better batting surfaces in England while still giving bowlers some help. The new ball can swing and seam, especially in cloud, so the powerplay matters. As the match goes on the surface settles and favours stroke-making, and a quick outfield with relatively short boundaries rewards aggressive batting late. Spinners can contribute through variations. First-innings totals of 150–170 are generally competitive, with more possible when batting conditions are at their best.
Wednesday evening is forecast to be very good in Nottingham, around 19–20°C under partly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Rain is very unlikely, and a fresh breeze could help seamers. Light dew may appear later in the match but should not have a major impact.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–170 | – |
| Second innings | 145–165 | – |
Trent Rockets
Trent Rockets lead the table with four wins from five, have a prolific Ben Duckett, and face a Birmingham Phoenix side that is last and struggling for batting consistency.
Toss pick: Trent Rockets
FAQ
Where is Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix being played?
The 22nd match of The Hundred Men’s 2026 is at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Wednesday 5 August, with a 6:30 pm local start.
How are the two teams placed?
Trent Rockets have won four of five and top the table, while Birmingham Phoenix are at the bottom.
Who is our pick?
Our preview picks Trent Rockets.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Trent Rockets
- Sam Billingsc, wk
- Ben Duckett
- Finn Allen
- Aneurin Donald
- Tim David
- Mitchell Santner
- Lewis Gregory
- Craig Overton
- Calvin Harrison
- Matt Henry
- Mohammad Amir
Birmingham Phoenix
- Donovan Ferreirac
- Mitchell Owen
- Joe Clarkewk
- Will Smeed
- Rehan Ahmed
- Laurie Evans
- Sean Dickson
- Scott Currie
- Chris Wood
- Saqib Mahmood
- Usman Tariq
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix that we covered.