In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Trent Rockets Women enter this match in prime form, holding second place on the points table with 16 points from 5 games. Boasting a massive net run rate of +1.671 built on four victories, the Rockets are flying high and looking to solidify their spot near the peak. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix Women are currently struggling down in sixth position. With just 6 points from 4 matches—consisting of a single win, two losses, and a no-result—their net run rate sits at -2.184. They urgently require a turnaround at Trent Bridge to keep their campaign alive.
Sophia Dunkley has been in sensational form for the Trent Rockets, smashing 194 runs across 5 innings at a remarkable strike rate of 168.69 and an average of 48.50. Her ability to set a blistering pace upfront gives the Rockets a distinct edge. Birmingham Phoenix will count on global icon Ellyse Perry to steady their batting effort. Perry has been virtually impossible to dismiss, accumulating 123 runs in 3 matches while remaining unbeaten twice, translating to a stunning average of 123.00 and a strike rate of 136.66.
The all-round balance on display makes this fixture fascinating. Ashleigh Gardner has been a dominant force with the ball for Trent Rockets, snaring 9 wickets in 5 matches at a tight economy of 7.41 and a best of 4/16. Birmingham Phoenix will look for inspiration from young talent Alice Capsey, who has chipped in with 3 wickets in 3 matches alongside her top-order batting duties. If Gardner can restrict Phoenix’s key batters early, Trent Rockets will be hard to stop on home turf.
Squads:
Trent Rockets Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Adams, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Bess Heath, Eve Jones, Emma Jones, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Beth Mooney, Sophie Munro, Charley Phillips, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor
Birmingham Phoenix Women’s Cricket Team
Ellyse Perry (C), Meg Austin, Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Brett, Alice Capsey, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Eva Gray, Alana King, Emma Lamb, Esmae MacGregor, Eve O’Neill, Davina Perrin, Kayla Reyneke, Linsey Smith, Jemima Spence
Players to watch out:
Sophia Dunkley
Featuring for Trent Rockets Women, Sophia Dunkley has scored 194 runs in 5 matches and 5 innings, remaining not out once. She boasts an extraordinary strike rate of 168.69 and an average of 48.50 after facing 115 deliveries. Her highest score of 57 is backed by 2 half-centuries, 29 fours, and 5 sixes.
Ellyse Perry
Representing Birmingham Phoenix Women, Ellyse Perry has gathered 123 runs in 3 matches and 3 innings with 2 not-outs to her name. Thanks to those unbeaten outings, she holds an astounding average of 123.00 and a strike rate of 136.66 from 90 balls faced. Her top score is 68*, alongside 1 half-century, 13 fours, and 3 sixes.
Ashleigh Gardner
Bowling for Trent Rockets Women, Ashleigh Gardner has bagged 9 wickets in 5 matches and 5 innings. She has delivered 18.3 overs (93 balls) including 1 maiden, conceding 115 runs for a tight economy rate of 7.41 and an average of 12.77. Her best effort is 4/16, operating at a sharp strike rate of 10.33 with one 4-wicket performance.
Alice Capsey
Playing for Birmingham Phoenix Women, Alice Capsey has captured 3 wickets in 3 matches and 3 bowling innings. She bowled 8.0 overs (40 balls), allowing 57 runs to record an economy rate of 8.55 and an average of 19.00. Her best spell reads 2/24 with a bowling strike rate of 13.33.
Pitch:
Trent Bridge is renowned as one of England’s premier swing-and-seam venues, the pitch carries lush grass cover that gives seam bowlers significant movement off the seam early on. Once the initial movement abates, however, the quick outfield and even carry make it a great surface for positive strokeplay.
Weather:
The conditions will be partly sunny, reaching a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. Westerly winds will blow at around 17 mph with a 20% chance of a daytime shower before clearing up completely by nightfall.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Adams, Samantha Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Beth Mooney, Millie Taylor, Ellyse Perry, Alice Capsey, Fatima Sana, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith
Match Details:
Date – August 05, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Star Sports network.
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