Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) vs Trent Rockets (TRT) is set to be the 4th match of The Hundred Mens Competition 2025. This is going to be the first match for both teams in this year’s edition of the tournament.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | BPH vs TRT – 4th Match |
| Series | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 8th August 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 PM Local – 5:30 PM GMT – 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Stadium Capacity | 21,000 |
| Broadcast (India) | FanCode (Stream) – Sony Sports (TV) |
| Pitch Nature | Batting-friendly with help for pacers early |
Squads and Probable Playing XIs
Birmingham Phoenix Squad: Ben Duckett, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone (c), Jacob Bethell, Joe Clarke (wk), Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Dan Mousley, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Chris Wood, Tom Helm, Aneurin Donald, Freddie McCann, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber
Probable XI: Liam Livingstone (c), Will Smeed, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke (wk), Benny Howell, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Chris Wood, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne
Trent Rockets Squad: Tom Banton (wk), Tom Alsop, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Marcus Stoinis, Max Holden, David Willey (c), George Linde, Adam Hose, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson, Rehan Ahmed, Calvin Harrison, Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson, Dillon Pennington
Probable XI: Tom Banton (wk), Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop, David Willey (c), Adam Hose, Sam Cook, Rehan Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson, Callum Parkinson
Team Comparison & Match Insights
| Criteria | Birmingham Phoenix (BPH) | Trent Rockets (TRT) |
|---|---|---|
| H2H Matches | 8 | 8 |
| H2H Wins | 5 | 2 |
| H2H No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Tournament 2024 Stats | Finalist | Finished 5th |
| Home Advantage | Yes | No |
| Captain | Liam Livingstone | David Willey |
| Winning Odds | 65% – Strong Favorite | 35% – Underdogs |
| Strengths | Explosive top order, pace attack | All-rounders, experienced middle order |
| Pitch Advantage | Home pitch – known for good batting track | Chasing trend not favorable |
BPH vs TRT – Top Fantasy Picks for 4th Match of The Hundred 2025
| Player | Team | Role | Reason to Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone | BPH | Batter/All-Rounder | Explosive hitter + part-time spin option |
| Marcus Stoinis | TRT | All-Rounder | Impact player with both bat and ball |
| Joe Root | TRT | Batter | Mr. Reliable, anchor in the top order |
| Lockie Ferguson | TRT | Bowler | Fast bowler with wicket-taking ability |
| Ben Duckett | BPH | Batter | Aggressive left-hand opener in good form |
| David Willey | TRT | All-Rounder | Powerplay bowler + finishing power with bat |
| Tim Southee | BPH | Bowler | Experienced swing bowler |
| Joe Clarke | BPH | Wicketkeeper | Handy with bat + reliable glove work |
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Role | Top Choices |
|---|---|
| Captain | Liam Livingstone (BPH), Marcus Stoinis (TRT), Joe Root (TRT) |
| Vice-Captain | Tim Southee (BPH), Ben Duckett (BPH), David Willey (TRT) |
BPH vs TRT Dream11 Fantasy Team for 4th Match of The Hundred 2025
| Position | Player Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Joe Clarke | Birmingham Phoenix |
| Tom Banton | Trent Rockets | |
| Batters | Ben Duckett | Birmingham Phoenix |
| Liam Livingstone (C) | Birmingham Phoenix | |
| Joe Root | Trent Rockets | |
| All-Rounders | Marcus Stoinis (VC) | Trent Rockets |
| David Willey | Trent Rockets | |
| Bowlers | Lockie Ferguson | Trent Rockets |
| Tim Southee | Birmingham Phoenix | |
| Trent Boult | Birmingham Phoenix | |
| Rehan Ahmed | Trent Rockets |
Captain: Liam Livingstone
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Alternatives: Swap Banton with Alsop if final XI changes. Mousley is a good GL differential.
Fantasy Tips
- Pick top-order batters: they tend to face most deliveries in The Hundred format.
- Prioritize seamers over spinners at Edgbaston – there’s assistance with the new ball.
- All-rounders like Stoinis and Willey are gold in fantasy for dual points potential.
- Liam Livingstone has a solid record vs TRT – a must-have captaincy choice.
- Don’t ignore Rehan Ahmed – can be a surprise package in middle overs.
- Joe Root and Joe Clarke are consistent point accumulators in small leagues.