The Hundred 2025 Match 4: BPH vs TRT head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix take on Trent Rockets in Match 4 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Edgbaston, seeking an early-season boost.
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The Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) will lock horns with the Trent Rockets (TRT) in Match 4 of The Hundred Men's 2025 on Friday, August 8, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Phoenix, last season’s runners-up in the league stage, narrowly missed the final after a defeat to Southern Brave in the Eliminator. Led by Liam Livingstone, they will be eager to go one step further and secure their maiden title this year, with star players like Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee in the squad.
Trent Rockets, on the other hand, finished in mid-table in 2024 finishing in fifth place. With David Willey as captain and key match-winners including Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, and Lockie Ferguson, the Rockets will be eager to show more impact this time around. The two sides have racks of power hitters and quality bowlers, so a thrilling clash under lights is what fans can look forward to at Edgbaston.
BPH vs TRT: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played – 7
- Birmingham Phoenix won – 5
- Trent Rockets won – 2
- No Result – 0
- Tied – 0
Phoenix holds the upper hand historically, having won five of their previous seven meetings against the Rockets.
BPH vs TRT: Pitch Report
- The surface generally aids batting, but chasing has more success on this track.
- The smaller boundaries help in big-hitting, especially between the middle overs and death overs.
- Bowlers with variations, particularly slower balls and cutters, can be effective.
- A target in the range of 145-155 is considered competitive.
BPH vs TRT: Predicted Playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix
Liam Livingstone (captain), Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Jacob Bethell, Aneurin Donald (wicketkeeper), Dan Mousley, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Chris Wood, Liam Patterson-White
Trent Rockets
David Willey (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Sam Hain, Joe Root, George Linde, Tom Banton (wicketkeeper), Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, John Turner
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