Get ready for an explosive showdown as the Trent Rockets take on the Birmingham Phoenix in Match 25 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2023, tonight at 7 PM IST at Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Match Preview
The Trent Rockets find themselves in a mid-table position, with just two wins out of six matches, tallying a modest five points. Following their recent defeat against the Manchester Originals, they’re eager to regain their winning momentum.
In their previous game, Daniel Sams and Lewis Gregory showcased their skills by each taking two wickets, yet the rest of the bowling lineup struggled as the Originals set a formidable target of 181 runs. Despite Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s commendable 64 off 42 balls, the Rockets fell short by 10 runs in their pursuit.
Conversely, the Birmingham Phoenix are positioned at the bottom of the standings, having secured only one victory in the tournament so far. Their hopes for a spot in the finals hang in the balance, making the upcoming Saturday clash crucial.
In their last outing, the Phoenix faced a batting struggle, managing only 119 runs in their allotted 100 balls, losing eight wickets in the process. While their bowlers took six wickets, they were unable to defend the total as the Southern Brave chased it down with five balls to spare.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Weather Report
As for the weather forecast for the Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix clash in Nottingham on Saturday, anticipate temperatures ranging from 13 to 23 degrees Celsius, with consistent humidity throughout the day.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Pitch Report
The pitch at Trent Bridge offers an excellent batting surface, with the new ball coming onto the bat sweetly and batsmen capitalizing on the powerplay. Bowlers will need to remain alert and adapt to the conditions when bowling on this ground.
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Predicted XI
Trent Rockets: Alex Hales, Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Colin Munro, Sam Hain, Lewis Gregory (c), Samit Patel, Daniel Sams, Ish Sodhi, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Birmingham Phoenix: Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Dan Mousley, Benny Howell, Chris Woakes, Adam Milne, Tanveer Sangha, Kane Richardson
Dream11 Team for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix
Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith
Captain: Moeen Ali
Batters: Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Benny Howell, Daniel Sams
All-rounder: Lewis Gregory, Samit Patel, Chris Woakes
Where to Watch Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix?
| COUNTRY | CHANNELS |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, BBC |
| Pakistan | Tapmad |
| North America | Willow TV, Dazn |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| MENA Countries | beIN Sports |
| Sub-saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport |
| Caribbean | ESPN |
| South East Asia | Fox Sports Asia |
| Ireland | Virgin Media, BT TV |
