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Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Match 22 Full Commentary
Result · Aug 05 2026, Wed - 11:00 PM (IST)
TRT 116/3 (16.3)
BPH 111/6 (20.0)
Trent Rockets beat Birmingham Phoenix by 7 wickets
CRR:6.99
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We are back for the chase! The players are already out in the middle now. Ben Duckett and Finn Allen are the explosive opening pair for Trent Rockets. Ben Dwarshuis will start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Chase up next - Now chasing 112, the Trent Rockets will be looking to wrap up the chase quickly and strengthen their net run rate. Can they cruise to victory, or will Birmingham Phoenix find a way to make a contest of it with the ball? The second innings is set to begin shortly. Stay with us.
Rockets dominate with the ball - For the Rockets, it was a near-perfect bowling and fielding performance. They executed their plans brilliantly, applied constant pressure, and were rewarded with regular breakthroughs. Lewis Gregory led the way with two wickets, while Calvin Harrison, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Mohammad Amir all chipped in to complete a well-rounded bowling effort.
Tough outing for the Phoenix - An outstanding bowling display from the Trent Rockets has restricted Birmingham Phoenix to a below-par total of 111/6 from their 100 balls. Asked to bat first, the Phoenix suffered an early setback with the dismissal of Mitchell Owen and never really found their rhythm. Boundaries were difficult to come by, and the innings struggled to gather momentum at crucial stages. Joe Clarke top-scored with a composed 62 off 45 balls, while Laurie Evans provided valuable support but was unable to accelerate when needed. A lack of late-innings fireworks left the Phoenix short of a competitive total.
A dot to end the innings then! Lewis Gregory hits the length hard, on middle, pace on this time. Sean Dickson shuffles across for the scoop again but misses. Birmingham Phoenix finish on 111/6!
Slower one, short of a length and on middle, Sean Dickson moves across, waits for it and scoops it over short fine for a couple of runs.
Pitched up and around off, Ben Dwarshuis thumps it towards long off for a run.
Who walks out now? It will be Ben Dwarshuis.
OUT! CAUGHT! Lewis Gregory gets his second wicket now. He serves this full and on middle. Joe Clarke backs away and tries to loft it through the line with a full face of the bat. He gets more height than distance as the ball goes miles in the air over the bowler's head. Craig Overton from long on runs to his left, settles under the skier and grabs it nicely. Clarke goes back after playing a fine knock here.
Pace off, back of a length and on off, Sean Dickson makes room and punches it on the bounce to deep point for a single.
Can Lewis Gregory keep Birmingham Phoenix under 115 here?
Hits the deck hard, outside off, Sean Dickson slashes hard but does not connect.
Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, slower again. Joe Clarke backs away and slaps it off the toe-end of the bat. It goes on the bounce to Tim David at sweeper cover for just one.
Back of a length and on middle, Sean Dickson heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Short of a length and outside off, takes pace off, Sean Dickson tries to swat it away but gets a bottom edge on the bounce to the bowler.
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Fuller one and on off, Sean Dickson moves across to play the scoop but gets a top edge. It flies towards the third man fence for a boundary.
Dug into the surface, outside off, Joe Clarke backs away and tries to reach out for it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls behind the stumps.
SIX! Goes all the way! Much fuller and on middle, Joe Clarke clears his front leg away and launches it over the long on fence for a biggie. 100 up for Birmingham Phoenix.
Back of a length and on middle, Sean Dickson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Birmingham Phoenix lose half their side now. Sean Dickson walks out to bat.
OUT! IN THE AIR...GONE! Lewis Gregory gets rid of the opposition skipper. He bangs this into the pitch, just outside off, gets some extra bounce again. Donovan Ferreira stays back and looks to flat-bat it down the ground, but gets it high on the bat. It flies straight up in the air towards long off, where Craig Overton gets under it and takes another fine catch. Birmingham Phoenix are 94/5 now.
Short of a length and outside off, takes off a bit, Donovan Ferreira has a big swing across the line but misses.
Lewis Gregory returns to the attack.
On a length and on middle, Donovan Ferreira tucks it to short mid-wicket.
A slower bouncer, on middle, Donovan Ferreira ducks under it.
Back of a length and on middle, Joe Clarke swats it down to long on for a run.
Good length and on off, Donovan Ferreira guides it off the outer half the bat through point for a single.
The next batter in is Donovan Ferreira.
OUT! CAUGHT! Matt Henry gets his first wicket now. He hits the deck hard and around off, gets some extra bounce. Laurie Evans looks to hoick it across the line but gets rushed and loses his bottom hand. He ends up slicing it in the air towards mid off, where Mitchell Santner takes a dolly. Birmingham Phoenix are 92/4, with 19 balls left in the innings.
That's a wrap - An entertaining day of The Hundred comes to a close with Trent Rockets brushing aside Birmingham Phoenix, capping off a dominant outing at Trent Bridge. Earlier, Welsh Fire Women got the better of Manchester Super Giants Women, before the Super Giants Men responded in style by defeating the Fire to earn a share of the spoils. Meanwhile, Trent Rockets enjoyed a perfect day, with their Women registering a convincing victory over Birmingham Phoenix Women to climb to the top of the table, ensuring both the Rockets Men and Women end the day as leaders in their respective competitions. The action now moves to the iconic Lord's for another exciting double-header, where London Spirit take on MI London. The Women's clash gets underway at 2 pm GMT (7.30 pm IST), followed by the Men's London derby at 5.30 pm GMT (11 pm IST). As always, be sure to join us early for all the build-up to both matches. Until then, it's goodbye and take care!
Too few runs to defend - Birmingham Phoenix were always up against it with such a modest total to defend. They desperately needed early wickets, but Trent Rockets' openers denied them that opportunity. Usman Tariq briefly raised hopes by removing Ben Duckett, while Ben Dwarshuis and Tariq later accounted for Finn Allen, but by then the Rockets were firmly in control and the result was never really in doubt.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Lewis Gregory wins the award for his excellent bowling spell of 2/20. He says it was a pleasing day for them, praising the side's outstanding bowling performance. He highlights the new-ball bowlers for keeping Birmingham Phoenix in check before the attack continued to chip away with timely wickets through the middle overs. On the surface, Gregory feels it was a two-paced wicket with a bit of variable bounce. He explains that the bowlers focused on hitting the top of the stumps consistently while mixing up their pace on the same length, adding that the group showed great bravery in executing the plans. Reflecting on the team's impressive run, Gregory says the squad is playing some fantastic cricket. He credits the batters for setting the tone throughout the competition, while also praising the bowling unit for both defending totals and executing successful chases. Discussing the key to Trent Rockets' success, Gregory points to the wealth of experience within the squad, with several players having performed around the world. He singles out Craig Overton and Mohammad Amir for special praise, while hoping Amir is fit after his injury concern. Gregory also lauds the spin twins for their impact and insists the Rockets are still striving to improve despite their excellent form.
Phoenix never got going - Earlier in the game, Birmingham Phoenix could only muster a below-par total, with Joe Clarke's composed 62 off 45 balls standing as the lone bright spot. Laurie Evans was the only other batter to reach double figures, highlighting a disappointing batting display. Trent Rockets Men were excellent with the ball in a disciplined all-round effort, with Lewis Gregory leading the way with two wickets. Mohammad Amir, Matt Henry, Calvin Harrison and Santner all chipped in with a wicket apiece, while Overton impressed with his economy and produced a superb display in the field, taking four catches. The only negative was Amir's injury, who could only bowl 4 balls, but they will hope it is nothing serious.
Billings guides his side home - Trent Rockets Men made a measured start to the chase, with Ben Duckett and Finn Allen adding 41 for the opening wicket without taking undue risks. The momentum shifted when Aneurin Donald blasted 17 off just six balls, before Allen and Sam Billings stitched together a crucial 56-run stand that all but sealed the contest. It wasn't the most free-flowing chase, but Billings' composed unbeaten 31 off 19 ensured the Rockets crossed the line comfortably without any late drama.
Rockets rule the day - Another polished performance from Trent Rockets Men, who make it five wins on the trot and put their opening-game defeat to Birmingham Phoenix firmly behind them by gaining revenge in the return fixture. The victory keeps them comfortably at the top of the table, four points clear of second place, and caps off a perfect day for the home supporters after the Trent Rockets Women also completed a win over Birmingham Phoenix earlier in the day.
SIX! Sam Billings finishes things off in style! Trent Rockets win by 7 wickets, with 17 balls to spare. Rehan Ahmed gives this one some more air, full and on middle, Billings skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Floated, short and on middle, Sam Billings pats it back to the bowler.
Stumping chance missed! Tossed up, full and around off, Sam Billings skips down the track and tries to send it out of the park but loses his shape and misses. Joe Clarke, the keeper fails to collect the ball and lets go of the chance.
FOUR! Put away! Usman Tariq bowls another short delivery, outside off. Tim David reaches out for it and smashes it past mid off for a boundary.
Goes short again, on off, Tim David stabs it out to the off side.
A googly, short and on middle, turns in, Tim David punches it back to the bowler.
Quicker, shortish and on off, Tim David stabs it out to point.
Who walks out now? It will be Tim David.
OUT! CAUGHT! Usman Tariq gets his second wicket. He bowls this short and on middle, turns in a bit. Finn Allen backs away and tries to swat it down the ground but gets it from the toe-end of the bat. It flies to the left of silly mid on, where Donovan Ferreira moves quickly to that side to take a sharp catch. The plan has worked for the Phoenix, but it won't make any difference in the end result here.
Dragged back, on off, Finn Allen moves back and slaps it hard towards short cover. Sean Dickson tries to stop it but it hits his right hand and parries behind. Two taken. Trent Rockets are one big hit away from the win now.
Short again and on off, Sam Billings pats it down to long on for a single. Trent Rockets just need 8 more runs to win now.
Short and around off, Sam Billings pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.
FOUR BYES! That beats everyone! Flatter, full and on off, Sam Billings once again gets down on one knee for the reverse but misses. The ball goes between his legs and past the keeper to the third man fence for a boundary. 100 up for Trent Rockets.
Floated, full and around off, Sam Billings goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Pitched up and around off, Sam Billings tries to swipe across the line but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for one. 14 runs off the set!
SIX! Two in two! Saqib Mahmood sticks to the fuller length, on middle and off, goes slower. Sam Billings reads it early, clears his front leg away and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen more.
SIX! Into the stands! Full again and around off. Sam Billings gets down one knee, stays inside the line of the ball and plays the pick-up shot to perfection over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.
Full and on off, Sam Billings strides out and drives it firmly but straight to extra cover.
Slower one, full and around off, Finn Allen bunts it to long off for a single.
Strategic Break! Trent Rockets are in complete control of this chase, and if they want, they can even try to finish things off early as well. Birmingham Phoenix need nothing short of a miracle here to make a game out of this one. Here is Saqib Mahmood to bowl now.
Back of a length and around off, Sam Billings punches it to sweeper cover for one.
Fuller and outside off, angling away, Finn Allen throws his hands at it and slices it over backward point. The ball slows down in the outfield and Saqib Mahmood from short third man chases after it to collect. Three taken.
Dug into the surface, on middle, Sam Billings pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Hard length and around off, Sam Billings has a big swipe across the line but misses.