The excitement of The Hundred continues as Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) and Trent Rockets (TRT) gear up for an electrifying clash in the 7th match of the tournament. Set to take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on August 5, the encounter promises to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable teams. Birmingham Phoenix had a stroke of luck with a rain-affected opening match, while Trent Rockets kicked off their campaign with a nail-biting six-run victory against Southern Brave.
Birmingham Phoenix’s Rain-Affected Match:
Birmingham Phoenix had their opening match against Northern Superchargers abandoned due to rain. The team was struggling at 84-5 from 62 balls when the rain interrupted play, and no further action was possible. Ben Duckett’s unbeaten 34 off 26 balls was the saving grace for them, allowing them to secure one point from the match.
Trent Rockets’ Thrilling Victory:
In contrast, Trent Rockets had a thrilling start to their campaign with a six-run victory against Southern Brave. The team displayed great determination and skill, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Match Information:
- Match: Birmingham Phoenix (Men) vs. Trent Rockets (Men), 7th Match
- Tournament: The Hundred Men’s Competition
- Date: August 5, 2023
- Time: 10:30 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Probable Playing XI:
Birmingham Phoenix (Men):
- Miles Hammond
- Will Smeed
- JL Smith
- Moeen Ali (C)
- SH Khan
- Benny Howell
- LS Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Ben Duckett (wk)
- AF Milne
- KW Richardson
Bench: TG Helm, Dan Mousley, HJH Brookes, Chris Benjamin, Chris Woakes, Tanveer Sangha
Trent Rockets (Men):
- Sam Hain
- Alex Hales
- Colin Munro
- Dawid Malan
- Lewis Gregory (C)
- Daniel Sams
- Imad Wasim
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk)
- Matthew Carter
- Samuel Cook
- Luke Wood
Bench: Tom Moores, Joe Root, Steven Patel, Rashid Khan, Brad Wheal, John Turner, Ish Sodhi
Pitch Report:
Edgbaston offers a well-balanced pitch, where the bowlers usually enjoy an advantage over the batters. With overcast conditions, the pacers will find assistance in the initial overs. However, as the batters settle in, they will have an opportunity to amass runs. As it is the first match of the season at this venue, the pitch is expected to have enough bounce, providing an exciting contest between both bowlers and batters.
