Introduction
The Hundred Men’s 2025 tournament is reaching its final stages, and fans are gearing up for the 31st match between Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix. Scheduled to take place at the iconic Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the encounter offers a mix of playoff preparation for the Rockets and pride for the Phoenix.
With the Rockets having already qualified for the playoffs and Birmingham Phoenix out of the race, this encounter has all the elements of a thrilling game—speed versus counter, star player versus fearless underdog.
Match Details
Schedule: Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix (Men) – Match 31
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Time: 6:30 PM (local time) | 11:00 PM IST
Tournament: The Hundred Men’s 2025
Team form and current standing
Trent Rockets
The Rockets have been one of the best teams in the tournament. With five wins from seven matches, they are currently in the top two in the points table. Their team has performed well in all departments—batting depth, all-round options and wicket-taking bowlers.
This match is extremely important for them to test their combinations ahead of the playoffs and maintain their momentum in the knockouts. Despite having secured a place in the playoffs, one can expect a tough fight from them.
Birmingham Phoenix
For Birmingham Phoenix, the story has been different. With only three wins so far, they are officially out of the playoff race. However, the team has explosive players like Liam Livingstone and Will Smeed, who will want to end this campaign on a high.
This is a chance for Phoenix to break free, break Rockets’ momentum and make their fans happy before the season is over.
Head-to-head record
Total matches played: 9
Trent Rockets wins: 3
Birmingham Phoenix wins: 5
No result: 1
Earlier this season, Rockets showed their edge in recent encounters by beating Phoenix by six wickets. However, Phoenix have historically been the slightly stronger team in head-to-head battles.
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Probable Playing XI Trent Rockets (men)
- Tom Banton
- Joe Root
- Rehan Ahmed
- Marcus Stoinis
- Tom Moores (wk)
- David Willey (c)
- George Linde
- Sam Hain
- Max Holden
- Sam Cook
- Ben Sanderson/Lockie Ferguson
Birmingham Phoenix (men)
- Will Smeed
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Clarke (wk)
- Liam Livingstone (c)
- Jacob Bethell
- Dan Mousley
- Louis Kimber
- Benny Howell
- Adam Milne
- Tim Southee
- Trent Boult
Key Players to Watch
Trent Rockets
- Joe Root – The England star has been consistent in handling innings and successfully chasing targets.
- Marcus Stoinis – Proving his worth with both bat and ball, especially under pressure situations.
- Rehan Ahmed – The young all-rounder is proving his worth by scoring crucial runs and picking up wickets.
- David Willey – Captain and powerplay specialist with the new ball.
Birmingham Phoenix
- Liam Livingstone – Their most explosive batsman, capable of changing the course of a match single-handedly.
- Will Smeed – Explosive opener who can get Phoenix off to a great start.
- Joe Clarke – A reliable player with consistent runs in the middle order.
- Trent Boult and Tim Southee – The experienced New Zealand pace duo, dangerous with swing in English conditions.
Key Contests
- Joe Root vs Trent Boult – A classic contest between patience and swing.
- Liam Livingstone vs Marcus Stoinis – Two powerful all-rounders who can change the course of the game in a matter of balls.
- Rehan Ahmed vs Will Smeed – Young spin talent vs fearless openers.
- David Willey vs Ben Duckett – Willey’s early swing could test Duckett’s ability at the top of the order.
Pitch and Conditions
- Venue: Trent Bridge is known for high-scoring encounters, but the pitch has slowed down a bit in recent matches.
- Pitch Report: A balanced pitch is expected. Settled batsmen will score big, while spinners might get hold in the middle overs.
- Average Score: Around 140-150 in the first innings.
- Toss Prediction: Given the trend of successful run-chases, teams prefer to chase targets here.
What’s at stake?
Trent Rockets: Will look to make it to the top two and maintain their winning streak ahead of the playoffs.
Birmingham Phoenix: Aiming to end the season with pride, momentum and a resounding win.
This encounter is more about momentum, pride and bragging rights than qualification.
Predicted Result
The Rockets will go in as clear favourites due to their form, balance and confidence.
However, the Phoenix have match-winners in their squad who can make a difference if they play in unison.
Expect an entertaining and high-scoring encounter in which Trent Rockets can beat the Phoenix.
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Conclusion
The Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix encounter may not have much bearing on the playoff picture, but it is extremely important in terms of confidence and pride. With Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis and Rehan Ahmed in terrific form for the Rockets and Liam Livingstone, Will Smeed and Trent Boult ready to make a mark for the Phoenix, fans can expect a blistering performance under the Trent Bridge lights.
For the Rockets, it is all about building the atmosphere for the knockout stage. For Phoenix, it’s all about finishing strong and proving they can still perform beyond their potential. Either way, this contest will be a perfect example of why The Hundred continues to thrill fans around the world.