Trent Rockets go into Match 22 as the form side of the Women’s Hundred, unbeaten in three matches and sitting second in the table on the back of Sophia Dunkley’s second successive half-century.
Birmingham Phoenix arrive at Trent Bridge on the back of their first win of the season, a dramatic last-ball chase against Welsh Fire that finally lifted them off the bottom of the table.
The two sides have already met once this season, with Trent Rockets bowling Birmingham Phoenix out for 64, the joint-second lowest total in Women’s Hundred history — to win by nine wickets inside 31 balls at Edgbaston. Ellyse Perry’s twin half-centuries since that defeat have been the difference between Phoenix staying at the bottom of the table and climbing off it.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Trent Bridge and our prediction for Match 22.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix – Match Details
Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix have met nine times across the Women’s Hundred’s history, with Trent Rockets holding a narrow 5-4 head-to-head edge after this 2026 Women’s Hundred season’s opening meeting.
| Match | 22nd Match, Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women |
| Tournament | Women’s Hundred 2026 (The Hundred Women’s Competition) |
| Date | Wednesday, 5 August 2026 |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Start Time | 3:00 PM local (7:30 PM IST) |
Winning Odds for TRE-W vs BPH-W Match 22
| Platform | TRE-W Win Odds | BPH-W Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.52 | 2.21 |
| 4rabet | 1.54 | 2.25 |
| BetVibe | 1.50 | 2.22 |
| Stake | 1.59 | 2.31 |
Trent Rockets & Birmingham Phoenix Squads for Women’s Hundred 2026
Trent Rockets go into Match 22 with Sophia Dunkley the form batter in the competition, having followed a 57 against Manchester Super Giants with a 33-ball 56 against Sunrisers Leeds. Captain Ash Gardner has home advantage and a batting order that runs deep with Beth Mooney, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Kim Garth.
Birmingham Phoenix’s turnaround has been built entirely around Ellyse Perry, whose unbeaten 68 sealed their first win of the season against Welsh Fire after an 86-run stand with Alice Capsey, who herself made 51.
Trent Rockets
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Beth Mooney, Kim Garth, Bess Heath, Ailsa Lister, Emma Jones, Samantha Bates, Katie Levick, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Charley Phillips, Millicent Taylor, Grace Johnson, Sophie Luff.
Birmingham Phoenix
Ellyse Perry (c), Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer, Lucy Hamilton, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Linsey Smith, Alana King, Fatima Sana, Eva Gray, Phoebe Brett, Jemima Spence, Esmae Macgregor, Annerie Dercksen, Eve O’Neill.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix – Pitch & Weather Report
Trent Bridge has been one of the more batting-friendly venues in Women’s Hundred history, with true bounce and short boundaries historically rewarding sides that chase.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface at Trent Bridge typically offers true, even bounce that favours strokeplay, with limited turn on offer for spinners through the middle overs. |
| Batting Conditions | Historical first-innings totals at this venue in the Women’s Hundred have generally sat in the 117 to 130 range, though totals have crept higher in recent seasons. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seamers can find early movement under overcast skies, but the pitch tends to flatten out and reward batters as the innings progresses. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | This is an afternoon match, so dew is not expected to be a factor. Chasing sides have historically fared well at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 22°C, with overnight lows closer to 13°C — mild and comfortable conditions. |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy with a low chance of rain across the day. |
| Precipitation | A 5% chance of rain, meaning very little threat of an interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Conditions should stay settled, with no significant wind expected. |
Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
Trent Rockets Women hold a narrow edge in this rivalry after winning the reverse fixture earlier this season. The two teams have faced each other nine times in The Hundred, with Trent Rockets Women winning five matches and Birmingham Phoenix Women claiming four victories.
| Matches | Trent Rockets Women Won | Birmingham Phoenix Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Trent Rockets Women produced a dominant performance in the reverse fixture of the 2026 season, bowling Birmingham Phoenix Women out for 64 before chasing down the target with nine wickets and 69 balls to spare. That victory gave the Rockets a 5-4 lead in the overall head-to-head record.
Players to Watch for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Match 22
- Sophia Dunkley (TR-W) — Back-to-back half-centuries against Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds have made Dunkley the player Trent Rockets look to first at the top of the order.
- Ashleigh Gardner (TR-W) — The Trent Rockets captain leads a side unbeaten in four matches and offers a genuine all-round threat with bat and ball.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (TR-W) — Playing at her home ground, the England captain has managed a recurring calf issue through the season but remains central to the Rockets’ middle order.
- Ellyse Perry (BP-W) — Perry’s unbeaten 68 against Welsh Fire delivered Birmingham Phoenix’s first win of the season and confirmed her as the side’s one indispensable player.
- Alice Capsey (BP-W) — Her 51 in support of Perry’s century-that-wasn’t against Welsh Fire showed Birmingham Phoenix have more than a one-woman batting line-up when Capsey clicks.
- Fatima Sana (BP-W) — The Pakistan all-rounder gives Birmingham Phoenix a bowling option capable of taking wickets in the middle overs against a dangerous Trent Rockets top order.
Winner Prediction
Trent Rockets arrive unbeaten in four matches, second in the table, and playing at home with the form batter in the competition in Sophia Dunkley.
Birmingham Phoenix have shown signs of life with Perry and Capsey both finding form, but a side that was bowled out for 64 the last time these teams met, and remains bottom of the table, has too much to do. Trent Rockets are clear favourites at Trent Bridge.
