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July 23, 2026

Phoenix vs Rockets, Men’s Hundred 2026: Birmingham Set for Exciting 4th Match Clash

Phoenix vs Rockets, Men’s Hundred 2026: Birmingham Set for Exciting 4th Match Clash

The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 continues with an exciting contest as Birmingham Phoenix host Trent Rockets in the tournament's fourth match. The day-night fixture will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 24 July 2026, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM Pakistan Time (PKT). Both teams will be eager to make an early statement as the race for the knockout stage begins.

Match Details

Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets, 4th Match
Tournament: The Hundred Men's Competition 2026
Date: 24 July 2026
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Time: 10:30 PM PKT
Format: 100-ball Match (Day/Night)

Recent Form

Birmingham Phoenix begin their 2026 campaign looking to improve on an inconsistent finish last season, where they mixed impressive victories with a number of disappointing defeats. Trent Rockets, meanwhile, enjoyed a stronger run by reaching the final before finishing runners-up. 

Having defeated Phoenix in their most recent meeting, the Rockets will aim to carry that momentum into another competitive Hundred season.

Head-to-Head Record

The rivalry between Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets has produced several entertaining contests over the last few seasons.

Trent Rockets have won three of the last five meetings against Birmingham Phoenix, while Phoenix have claimed two victories. The recent head-to-head record gives the Rockets a slight advantage heading into this contest.

Players to Watch

Birmingham Phoenix will look to Joe Clarke and Will Smeed for runs, while Chris Wood and Rehan Ahmed lead their bowling attack. Trent Rockets will rely on Tom Banton and Dan Mousley with the bat, alongside experienced bowlers including Mohammad Amir, Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner, and Ben Sanderson.

Squads

Birmingham Phoenix

Donovan Ferreira (c), Joe Clarke, Will Smeed, Laurie Evans, Sean Dickson, Ethan Brookes, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Montgomery, Jordan Thompson, Scott Currie, Chris Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Helm, Mustafizur Rahman, Rehan Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Trent Rockets

Sam Billings (c), Finn Allen, Tom Banton, Tim David, Ben Duckett, Aneurin Donald, Louis Kimber, Dan Mousley, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Amir, Matt Henry, Ben Sanderson, Danny Briggs, Brad Currie, Ben Raine, Calvin Harrison, Ben Mayes.

What to Expect

Edgbaston usually offers a balanced pitch, helping both batters and fast bowlers. With quality players on both sides, another exciting contest is expected in The Hundred Men's Competition 2026.

Watch Live on tapmad in Pakistan

Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets live on tapmad. From the opening match to the Final, tapmad brings complete live coverage of England's premier 100-ball tournament, ensuring fans don't miss any of the action.