Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | The Hundred 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men taking place? Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men will take place on Saturday 5th August, 2023 at 18:00 (UK)
Where is Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men taking place? Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men? Click here for the latest ticket information for Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men
What TV channel is Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men on in the UK? Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men will be televised live on Sky Sports. Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men will also be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men live via Sky Go. Birmingham Phoenix Men vs Trent Rockets Men can also be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX
Birmingham Phoenix can count themselves lucky that the heavens opened in the midst of their first match of the Men’s Hundred as they were firmly on the back foot having been inserted by Northern Superchargers, before losing a bundle of wickets. However, mitigating circumstances are that the Phoenix were without a number of big-name players such as skipper Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone, both of whom form key parts of Birmingham’s top order, although the presence of new signing Ben Duckett was extremely welcome.
TRENT ROCKETS
Trent Rockets appeared to be very much down and out in the opening fixture of the Men’s competition at home to Southern Brave, but a dramatic recovery led by the bowlers ultimately saved them. Defending 133, the Rockets bowled out Southern Brave for 127, taking three wickets in the final three balls of the match. Daniel Sams closed things out expertly for the hosts, whilst captain Lewis Gregory led by example with three wickets of his own.
THE PREDICTION
Expect a significantly better performance with the bat from Birmingham Phoenix on their own ground even if they remain without the likes of Moeen and Livingstone. Edgbaston has always proven an extremely difficult place for any visiting side to go in the Men’s Hundred and that isn’t expected to change in 2023. Should Trent Rockets play like they did in the opening match from a batting point of view, then this game may well prove their undoing. Consider backing victory here for Birmingham Phoenix.
BETTING TIP: BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX TO WIN
