Final result
Trent Rockets won by 3 wickets
Player of the match: Rehan Ahmed
Result · The Hundred
Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets
Result · The Hundred
Venue par · 198Chase success · 46%POTM · Rehan Ahmed
Match preview & overview
Trent Rockets edge past Birmingham Phoenix by 3 wickets in nervy Trent Bridge finish
Trent Rockets beat Birmingham Phoenix by 3 wickets at Trent Bridge on 27 August 2025, in a match that was closer than the target suggested. Phoenix were bowled out for 111/9 after their middle phase fell apart completely: five wickets went down for 39 runs between the powerplay and the death overs, cutting short what had been a reasonable start. Trent Rockets' chase was far from comfortable either. They lost 7 wickets getting to 113, and only crossed the line after a similarly difficult passage through the middle portion of their innings. Rehan Ahmed was the Player of the Match, his contribution key in a game where runs were hard to come by throughout.
The result extends Trent Rockets' recent dominance at Trent Bridge in this fixture. They have now won both home meetings in the 2023 and 2025 editions of the competition, having won by 46 runs in 2023 and now edging home by 3 wickets. Birmingham Phoenix, who lead the overall head-to-head 5-4, will reflect on a batting performance that gave their opponents every opportunity.
Pitch report & venue insights
Trent Bridge, Nottingham — 164-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2002–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
164
T20 matches hosted
198
Avg 1st-innings score
183
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
59%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Rehan Ahmed wins Player of the Match
Rehan Ahmed was the standout individual on the night, earning Player of the Match honours for Trent Rockets. His contribution proved decisive in a match where seven wickets fell in the chase, making every run hard-earned.
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Phoenix collapse in the middle: 5 wickets for 39 runs
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Rockets made heavy weather of a 112-run chase
Angle 04
Toss decision vindicated, just about
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Series lead swings to Trent Rockets in head-to-head
Key players
Players who decided it
Trent Rockets
Rehan Ahmed
Birmingham Phoenix
DJ Mitchell
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- With both sides losing the majority of their wickets in the middle phase, player performance markets tied to individual contributions may offer more differentiation than outright result lines.
- Trent Bridge's chase success rate of 45% across 164 matches suggests the venue does not systematically favour either the batting or fielding side at the toss, making match-result markets more open than at some other Hundred venues.
- Phoenix's batting collapse across the middle overs (5 wickets for 39) is a pattern worth tracking when assessing team total markets in future fixtures.
- Rehan Ahmed's Player of the Match award in a low-scoring game suggests individual bowling and all-round performance markets could carry value when conditions are likely to keep totals below 130.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets
Who won the Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Hundred match on 27 August 2025?
Trent Rockets won by 3 wickets at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. They chased down Birmingham Phoenix's total of 111/9, reaching 113/7 to secure the result.
Who was Player of the Match?
Rehan Ahmed was named Player of the Match for Trent Rockets. He was the standout performer in a match where both sides found scoring difficult across the middle overs.
What is the head-to-head record between Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix?
Across 9 meetings in The Hundred, the overall record is now level at 5 wins for Trent Rockets and 4 for Birmingham Phoenix. Phoenix have generally performed better at Edgbaston, while Trent Bridge has tended to suit the home side.
Where can I watch The Hundred in the UK?
The Hundred is broadcast exclusively by Sky Sports in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Matches are also available to stream via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full Sky subscription.
What did Trent Rockets score in their chase?
Trent Rockets reached 113/7 in their second innings, passing Birmingham Phoenix's total of 111/9. They lost 4 wickets for 48 runs through the middle phase but held on to win by 3 wickets.
What is Trent Bridge's average first-innings score in T20/Hundred cricket?
Across 164 matches at Trent Bridge, the average first-innings score is 198. Birmingham Phoenix's total of 111 was well below that mark, which made Trent Rockets heavy favourites once the first innings was complete.