On Wednesday, July 31, the Trent Rockets will square off against the Birmingham Phoenix in the ninth match of The Hundred 2024 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
The Rockets have kicked off their 2024 season with a strong start, winning both of their initial matches. In their first game against the Northern Superchargers, led by Lewis Gregory, they clinched a dominant 47-run win, thanks to Chris Green’s outstanding performance. In their final match against Manchester Originals, the Rockets successfully defended their total of 145 runs and secured a close one-run victory. Tom Banton was recognized as the Player of the Match for his 45-run performance.
On the other hand, the Birmingham Phoenix had a rough start to their campaign, losing their first game against the Oval Invincibles. However, they quickly bounced back in their next match against London Spirit, winning by three wickets. Sean Abbott’s impressive bowling performance of 4/14 was a key factor in their victory.
Pitch Report:
Trent Bridge in Nottingham is renowned for favoring batting, with an average first innings score of 160 in T20 matches. The field is expected to be conducive for batting, but the small dimensions of the pitch could pose a challenge for the bowlers. This setup suggests a game that could see a high score, with the team batting second having the upper hand in chasing the target.
Head-to-Head Record:
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Matches Played |
05 |
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Won by Trent Rockets Men |
02 |
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Won by Birmingham Phoenix Men |
03 |
Trent Rockets:
T Banton(w), A Lyth, Alex Hales, Sam Hain, R Powell, Imad Wasim, L Gregory(c), Rashid Khan, J Thompson, L Wood, S Cook
Birmingham Phoenix:
Rishi Patel, Aneurin Donald (w), Liam Livingstone, Dan Mousley, Moeen Ali(c), Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
