Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Prediction: Who Will Win 4th 100 Ball Match on 8th August 2025?
The Edgbaston crowd is set for a cracking contest as Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets prediction dominates cricket talk ahead of this thrilling clash in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025. Scheduled for Friday, 8th August, this 4th match will mark Phoenix’s season opener on their home turf. Having defeated the Rockets twice last season, Phoenix will be eyeing another strong start. However, Rockets, despite their squad reshuffle, possess the firepower to cause upsets. Cricketwebs brings you a 100% match prediction, team preview, fantasy tips, pitch analysis, and much more.
Match Details
| Match | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets – 4th Match |
|---|---|
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 8th August 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Team Previews
Birmingham Phoenix Preview
Birmingham Phoenix enter this season with a bolstered squad and fresh leadership under Liam Livingstone. Their batting lineup has depth, with Duckett and Smeed likely to open. Livingstone, Clarke, and Donald provide explosive middle-order firepower, while Jacob Bethell adds finishing ability. The bowling unit is their real strength. The trio of Tim Southee, Chris Wood, and Trent Boult makes up a fearsome pace attack. With Benny Howell’s variations and Bethell’s all-round skills, they look well-balanced to challenge any side.
Key Strengths:
- Strong pace attack
- Deep batting order
- Experienced international players (Livingstone, Boult, Southee)
Trent Rockets Preview
Trent Rockets, led by David Willey, are in transition. They’ve lost the likes of Hales, Rashid Khan, and Powell but added Marcus Stoinis and George Linde for all-round strength. Banton and Root will be key at the top. With Rehan Ahmed and Linde in the middle, their spin options look promising. Ferguson leads the pace attack alongside Cook and Sanderson. However, the lack of big hitters in the middle could be a challenge.
Key Strengths:
- Experienced pace unit (Ferguson, Willey)
- Versatile spin options
- Dependable top-order batters (Root, Banton)
Squads
Birmingham Phoenix Squad:
Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Anuerin Donald, Liam Livingstone (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Chris Wood
Trent Rockets Squad:
Tom Banton (wk), Adam Hose, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Marcus Stoinis, George Linde, David Willey (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sam Cook, Ben Sanderson, Lockie Ferguson
Probable Playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix XI:
Duckett, Smeed, Donald, Livingstone (c), Clarke (wk), Bethell, Howell, Boult, Milne, Southee, Wood
Trent Rockets XI:
Banton (wk), Hose, Root, Hain, Stoinis, Linde, Willey (c), Ahmed, Cook, Sanderson, Ferguson
Fantasy Team XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Banton (WK) | Batter |
| Ben Duckett | Batter |
| Joe Root | Batter |
| Liam Livingstone (C) | All-rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis (VC) | All-rounder |
| Joe Clarke | Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | All-rounder |
| Tim Southee | Bowler |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler |
| Trent Boult | Bowler |
| Rehan Ahmed | Bowler |
Captain: Liam Livingstone
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Players to Avoid: Anuerin Donald (inconsistent), Sam Cook (not very effective in Hundred format)
Fantasy Analysis:
Liam Livingstone is the go-to pick for captain, offering impact both with bat and ball. Marcus Stoinis brings finishing ability and can chip in with key overs. Root and Banton provide stability, while Ferguson and Boult are wicket-taking options. Avoid Donald and Cook due to their lack of recent form in this format.
Favourite Team in Today’s Match
Birmingham Phoenix are favorites to win this match. With a stronger and more experienced bowling lineup, a well-balanced batting order, and the psychological edge of defeating the Rockets twice last season, they look more settled. The trio of Boult, Southee, and Livingstone gives them a perfect mix of pace, spin, and batting depth. Playing at home also gives them an advantage with familiarity of conditions at Edgbaston.
Pitch Report – Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Pitch Type: Balanced with slight advantage to pacers
- Average Score: 145–160 in 100-ball format
- Best Suited For: Fast bowlers early on, batters in the middle phase
- Chasing Advantage: Slight preference to teams batting second
Weather Report
- Condition: Clear skies
- Temperature: 18–22°C
- Rain Probability: 0%
- Humidity: 56%
- Wind: 14 km/h
Perfect conditions for cricket. Expect a full 100-ball game.
Broadcast Details
- India: Fancode (Live Streaming)
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA: Willow TV
Score Prediction
- If Birmingham Phoenix bat first: 167+
- If Trent Rockets bat first: 134+
Toss Prediction
- Trent Rockets are likely to win the toss and bowl first.
Match Prediction
Winner: Birmingham Phoenix Will Win
Phoenix have the edge with their lethal pace attack, solid top-order, and superior depth. Expect a dominant performance from the hosts.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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