By Zainab Shafiq 
Aug 08, Fri – Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets, Match 4
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Match starts at Aug 08, 17:30 GMT (18:30 BST / 10:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time)
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 4 Preview
The fourth clash of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 features Birmingham Phoenix locking horns with Trent Rockets at the iconic Edgbaston. The Phoenix, captained by Liam Livingstone, bring explosive firepower with the likes of Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, and Jos Clarke, complemented by pace from Tim Southee and Trent Boult. Meanwhile, Trent Rockets will rely on their seasoned stars—Tom Banton, Joe Root, and Sam Hain—with bowling support from David Willey and Lockie Ferguson. Fans can expect a high-octane showdown of batting flair against disciplined bowling.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Pitch & Weather Report
Edgbaston traditionally offers a balanced pitch with something for both batters and seamers under the English summer sky. With predominantly sunny skies expected through the evening and temperatures easing from around 24 °C at start to about 18 °C by innings close, conditions should remain ideal for cricket. The settled weather and clear skies favour aggressive batting, especially in the early overs, while bowlers might find a little movement under lights later in the match.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Predicted XI
Birmingham Phoenix: Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone (c), Joe Clarke, Benny Howell, Aneurin Donald, Freddie McCann, Liam Patterson-White, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne
Trent Rockets: Tom Banton, Tom Alsop, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Marcus Stoinis, Max Holden, David Willey (c), Rehan Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook, Callum Parkinson
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 Match 4 Dream11 Team
From the above Predicted XIs, a balanced Dream11 lineup (hybrid of batters, all-rounders, bowlers, and wicketkeeper) could be:
Wicket‐keeper: Joe Clarke
Batters: Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone (c)
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Benny Howell, David Willey (c)
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Rehan Ahmed
Where to watch BP-M vs TR-M?
All Hundred 2025 matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports The Hundred and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Sky Sports subscription: £22/month for the nine‑channel sports package; or £43/month for full sports + Netflix.
- 16 matches, including women’s and men’s openers and both finals, also air on BBC TV and stream via BBC iPlayer.
- Live streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW (no contract needed), and also via BT Sport.
International Broadcasters for The Hundred 2025
Fans outside the UK can catch the action through the following platforms:
- North America: Willow TV and DAZN
- Caribbean: ESPN
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Indian Subcontinent: Fancode
- Australia and South East Asia: FOX Sports
Victoria Hamilton