In The Women’s Hundred 2026, Trent Rockets Women ride high in second place with 16 points and a dominant net run rate of +1.671 after taking four wins from 5 outings, making them formidable opponents at Trent Bridge. On the other end of the spectrum, Birmingham Phoenix Women find themselves struggling in sixth position with only 6 points from 4 matches (-2.184 NRR) and urgently need to kickstart their campaign.
The contrast in batting form is sharp: Sophia Dunkley has spearheaded the Rockets with a fiery 194 runs at a strike rate of 168.69, while Phoenix rely heavily on the elite composure of Ellyse Perry, who remains virtually unbeatable with 123 runs at a massive average of 123.00. Beyond top-order runs, the all-round firepower on both sides sets up a compelling battle. Trent Rockets feature Ashleigh Gardner in full rhythm, having taken 9 wickets in 5 matches at a frugal 7.41 economy rate and best figures of 4/16. Phoenix will count on Alice Capsey to deliver impact with both bat and ball, having chipped in with 3 wickets across her 3 appearances.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 9
- Trent Rockets won – 5
- Birmingham Phoenix won – 4
Trent Rockets Women hold a slight upper hand over Birmingham Phoenix Women in their head-to-head record, winning 5 of the 9 matches played between the two sides. Birmingham Phoenix remain closely on their heels with 4 victories, ensuring that fixtures between these regional rivals are almost always tightly contested. Given how evenly matched they have been historically, the Phoenix will be eager to pull one back and level the rivalry at five wins each.
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
Where to Watch Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix:
Date – August 05, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Fixtures:
Trent Rockets Women
Jul 24: vs Birmingham Phoenix – Won by 9 wickets
Jul 26: vs London Spirit – Lost by 5 wickets
Jul 29: vs Welsh Fire – Won by 8 wickets
Jul 31: vs Manchester Super Giants – Won by 31 runs
Aug 02: vs Sunrisers Leeds – Won by 5 runs
Aug 05: vs Birmingham Phoenix
Aug 08: vs MI London
Aug 10: vs Southern Brave
Birmingham Phoenix Women
Jul 24: vs Trent Rockets – Lost by 9 wickets
Jul 26: vs Manchester Super Giants – Match Abandoned
Jul 30: vs Southern Brave – Lost by 24 runs
Aug 01: vs Welsh Fire – Won by 7 wickets
Aug 07: vs Sunrisers Leeds
Aug 09: vs London Spirit
Aug 12: vs MI London
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Australia – Fox Sports
Caribbean – Rush
India – Star
MENA – Cricbuzz TV
New Zealand – Sky Sport (NZ)
North America – Willow TV
Pakistan – Tapmad
SE Asia – Cricbuzz TV
Sub-Saharan Africa – Supersport
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