Trent Rockets top the Men’s Hundred table heading into Match 22, unbeaten in four matches since their only defeat of the season, which came against the very side they now host again.
Birmingham Phoenix arrive at Trent Bridge bottom of the table, still adjusting to life without captain Jacob Bethell, who was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury after playing just the opener.
Birmingham Phoenix’s 10-run win over Trent Rockets in the season opener at Edgbaston remains their only victory of the campaign, a chase of 215 that Ben Duckett and Finn Allen came agonisingly close to running down. Trent Rockets have since won four straight matches.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Trent Bridge and our prediction for the return fixture.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix – Match Details
Birmingham Phoenix hold the head-to-head edge in Men’s Hundred history, though Trent Rockets have won four of the sides’ last five meetings.
| Match | 22nd Match, Trent Rockets Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men |
| Tournament | Men’s Hundred 2026 (The Hundred Men’s Competition) |
| Date | Wednesday, 5 August 2026 |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local (11:00 PM IST) |
Winning Odds for TRE vs BPH Match 22
| Platform | TRE Win Odds | BPH Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.42 | 2.85 |
| 4rabet | 1.45 | 2.88 |
| BetVibe | 1.41 | 2.81 |
| Stake | 1.52 | 2.93 |
Trent Rockets & Birmingham Phoenix Squads for Men’s Hundred 2026
Trent Rockets go into Match 22 top of the table, with Ben Duckett’s third half-century of the campaign in the win over Sunrisers Leeds taking him past Phil Salt as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. Captain Sam Billings has options up and down the order in Tim David, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen.
Birmingham Phoenix are without Jacob Bethell for the rest of the tournament after a right knee injury sustained on England duty, with South Africa’s Donovan Ferreira taking over the captaincy. Joe Clarke’s 68 in the reverse fixture remains their standout individual performance of the season.
Trent Rockets
Sam Billings (c), Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Lewis Gregory, Matt Henry, Craig Overton, Sam Cook, Dan Mousley, David Payne, Aneurin Donald, Danny Briggs, Louis Kimber, Brad Currie.
Birmingham Phoenix
Donovan Ferreira (c), Jacob Bethell (injured, unavailable), Rehan Ahmed, Mitchell Owen, Joe Clarke, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Will Smeed, Jordan Thompson, Scott Currie, Laurie Evans, Chris Wood, Ethan Brookes, Sean Dickson.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Match 22 – Pitch & Weather Report
Trent Bridge is widely regarded as one of English cricket’s premier batting venues, with true bounce, pace off the surface and a fast outfield.
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface at Trent Bridge offers true bounce and reliable carry that rewards strokeplay once the shine wears off the new ball. |
| Batting Conditions | The average first-innings total at Trent Bridge in the Men’s Hundred 2026 stands at 164, with the average second-innings total at 149. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seamers have generally found the most joy with the new ball, exploiting early movement before the pitch settles down for batters. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | This is an evening match, so dew could play a role late on, but conditions have generally not been decisive at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 22°C, cooling to around 13°C in the evening. |
| Weather | Mostly settled with only a slim chance of rain. |
| Precipitation | A 5% chance of rain, posing minimal threat to the match. |
| Humidity & Wind | Comfortable conditions expected for both batting and fielding, with no significant wind. |
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Birmingham Phoenix hold a slight edge in this rivalry despite Trent Rockets winning both meetings in the 2025 season. The two teams have faced each other 10 times in The Hundred, with Birmingham Phoenix winning six matches and Trent Rockets claiming four victories.
Birmingham Phoenix regained the advantage with a 10-run win in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
| Matches | Trent Rockets Won | Birmingham Phoenix Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Birmingham Phoenix defeated Trent Rockets by 10 runs in the first meeting of the Hundred 2026 season at Edgbaston after posting 214/4, the highest team total in the rivalry. The result ended Trent Rockets’ two-match winning streak against the Phoenix and restored Birmingham’s overall advantage in the head-to-head record.
Players to Watch for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Match 22
- Ben Duckett (TR-M) — The competition’s leading run-scorer has hit three half-centuries this season and has been the foundation of Trent Rockets’ four-match winning run.
- Sam Billings (TR-M) — The Trent Rockets captain brings Hundred-winning experience from his time at Oval Invincibles and has a settled, in-form top order to call on.
- Finn Allen (TR-M) — The New Zealand opener’s 17-ball 43 in the season opener showed his ability to change a game inside the powerplay, even in a losing cause.
- Joe Clarke (BP-M) — Clarke’s 68 off 33 balls in the reverse fixture was the best individual innings of the season for either side and remains Birmingham Phoenix’s benchmark.
- Donovan Ferreira (BP-M) — Stepping into the captaincy after Jacob Bethell’s injury, the South African all-rounder carries extra responsibility with both bat and leadership.
- Rehan Ahmed (BP-M) — The leg-spinner remains Birmingham Phoenix’s leading wicket-taker of the season and offers a genuine wicket-taking option through the middle overs.
Winner Prediction
Trent Rockets arrive top of the table, unbeaten in four matches since their opening-day loss, with Ben Duckett in the form of his Hundred career.
Birmingham Phoenix have the personnel to spring another shock, as they showed at Edgbaston, but the loss of captain Jacob Bethell and a run of three defeats since have left them bottom of the table. Trent Rockets are strong favourites on home soil.
