Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Head-to-Head Records: Most Runs, Wickets, and Highest Total

Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Head-to-Head Records in Hundred

The Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets are set to unleash a thrilling battle in The Hundred 2025 opener on August 8 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Their head-to-head history crackles with intensity, with Phoenix holding a 5-2 edge in men’s matches since The Hundred’s inception in 2021. 

The rivalry has produced nail-biting finishes, showcasing explosive batting, formidable bowling, and electric atmospheres. 

On July 31, 2024, at Trent Bridge, Phoenix posted 138/6, powered by Jacob Bethell’s aggressive 46* off 29 balls and Ben Duckett’s quick 21 off 17. Dan Mousley’s sensational 3/9, including key wickets of Joe Root (33), restricted Rockets to 132/8, securing a 6-run win. On August 12 at Edgbaston Stadium, Phoenix chased down the Rockets' 118/10, successfully posting 120/4 in a close finish. 

Liam Livingstone leads Phoenix with his explosive all-round prowess, one of the key assets of the squad, with a top run scorer against the Rockets in The Hundred. Phoenix’s 2025 lineup is powered by Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, and overseas stars Trent Boult, Adam Milne, and Tim Southee. 

David Willey, captaining the Rockets, brings calm leadership, known for anchoring chases with precision. Rockets counter with Root, Tom Banton, Marcus Stoinis, Lockie Ferguson, and George Linde. 

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the overall Birmingham Phoenix  and Trent Rockets stats:

Phoenix vs Rockets: Head-to-Head at Different Venues

Let’s take a look at the overall Phoenix vs Rockets head-to-head record at different venues, including their home ground, Edgbaston, Trent Bridge, and other neutral venues.

BPH vs TRT Head to Head At Edgbaston, Birmingham

The  Edgbaston hosted the four games of Phoenix vs Rockets, in which the home team, Birmingham, triumphed three times over the Trent. There was one match that went without a result.     

Here’s the detailed Edgbaston, Birmingham records and stats for the Phoenix and the Rockets match in The Hundred:

BPH vs TRT Head to Head At Trent Bridge in Nottinghamshire

Phoenix and the Rockets have played 4 games at the Trent Bridge in Nottinghamshire, in which both teams won an equal 2-2  games at this venue. 

Here’s the detailed Trent Bridge, Nottinghamshire records and stats for the Phoenix and the Rockets-

BPH vs TRT Head to Head At Neutral Venues

There are no other venues hosting the Phoenix and Rockets games in The Hundred other than Birmingham and Nottinghamshire. 

Phoenix vs Rockets: Last 5 Matches

On 12 August at Edgbaston in Birmingham is the last venue that hosted the Phoenix and Rockets’ match in The Hundred 2024 tournament. In which Phoenix defeated the Rockets and claimed their second consecutive victory by 6 wickets in the tournament history. 

BP-M vs TR-M: Key Matches from History

Phoenix Consecutive Victory –  Edgbaston, Birmingham (Aug 12, 2024)

After their League stage victory, Phoenix continued their dominance and defeated the Rockets with 6 wickets and 7 balls remaining on 12 August at Edgbaston in 2024 The Hundred. After winning the toss, they invited the Rockets to bat first, only stopping them to 118 runs, with the contribution of Player of the Match Tim Southee’s 5/12. Phoenix achieved the target, posting 120/4 in 93 balls, winning the match by 6 wickets and 7 balls spare.    

Phoenix Season Opener  – Trent Bridge, Nottingham (Jul 31, 2024)

Phoenix started their 2024 season campaign with a victory of 6 runs by defeating Trent Rockets at their home ground at Trent Bridge on 31 July. With Livingstone’s 30 off 20 balls and Jacob Bethell’s 46 off 29 balls, Phoenix posted 138/6 runs. In response, Rockets’ Alex Hales (38) and Joe Root (33) contributed but couldn't hold the partnership due to Dan Mousley, whose impressive spells scalped 3 wickets and gave just 9 runs in 3 overs.    

Trent Rockets Triumph at Home – Trent Bridge, Nottingham (Aug 19, 2023)

In 2023, Trent Rockets defeated the Phoenix by a huge 46-run margin at Trent Bridge in the 2023 Playoff stage. With six wickets falling, Rockets managed to post 162 runs in 20 overs. However, their bowling defended the target very well with the noteworthy contribution of Daniel Sam’s 3/17 wickets, Carter’s 2/15, while Sodhi, Cook, and Wood all took 1-1 wicket, dismantling the Phoenix batting line-up. 

Top Performers in BP-M vs TR-M Rivalry

Top Run Scorers

Liam Livingstone (BP-M) - 240 runs

Liam Livingstone is the top scorer of the Phoenix against the Rockets with a smashing 240 runs, including a highest score of  51 runs. Livingstone is a right-handed one of the formidable forces in the Phoenix, smashes Livingstone’s ability to dominate with bat—hitting 73 sixes across seasons and turning games with his 20 wickets makes him a T20 superstar. At Edgbaston, his aggressive strokeplay and knack for picking wickets under pressure (economy approx 7.00) elevated Phoenix’s playoff hopes. His leadership, combined with fielding dynamism, makes him a fan favorite, ready to unleash chaos against the Trent Rockets in 2025’s opener.

Alex Hales (TR-M) - 184 runs

Trent Rockets’ top opener, Alex Hales, is the top run scorer against the Phoenix, scoring 184 runs from 8 innings with an average of 26.28 and at a strike rate of 146.03. With his attacking batting style in The Hundred, Alex Hales brings the excitement with his aggressive right-handed strokeplay. Known for smashing boundaries, Hales is also one of the top hitters with the most fours 21) and most sixes (5) against the Phoenix. 

Top Wicket Takers

Adam Milne (BP-M) - 7 wickets

Adam Milne is the  Birmingham Phoenix’s top overseas pace spearhead, bringing searing speed and wicket-taking to The Hundred. Milne is the top wicket-taker with 7 wickets against the Rockets in The Hundred tournament history. From his 4 innings played for the Phoenix, Milne has taken 7 wickets with an economy rate of 5.55 while averaging 10.57. New Zealand’s pacer has approx, 7.5 economy rate in the Tournament and a knack for yorkers, making him a vital cog in Phoenix’s attack. Milne’s athletic fielding and occasional lower-order hitting add value. At Edgbaston, his raw speed exploits swing-friendly conditions, posing a threat to the Rockets’ top order in 2025. With a refreshed body post-injury, Milne’s ready to fire, aiming to boost Phoenix’s playoff push with his lethal bowling arsenal.

Daniel Sams (TR-M) - 6 wickets

For the Rockets, Daniel Sams is the top wicket-taker who scalped Phoenix’s 6 wickets in the tournament. Australian all-rounder, Daniel Sams, has taken 6 wickets with an economy rate of 7.60  and an average of 12.66 with a 3/17 best bowling figure against the Phoenix. He is a left-handed power-hitting and crafty medium-pace bowler in The Hundred. Sam's experience in the T20 format, with variations like slower balls and cutters, makes him a death-over specialist (economy 8.2). His 2024 heroics included 3 catches, showcasing his electric fielding. Sam’s ability to clear boundaries and break partnerships fuels the Rockets’ fire.

Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets: Team Insights

Birmingham Phoenix Team Insight

Birmingham Phoenix are set to ignite their 2025 Hundred campaign with a high-octane opener against Trent Rockets on August 8 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting at 11:00 PM. Their historical edge, with a 5-2 head-to-head record against the Rockets in the men’s competition, fuels optimism for a fiery start to their playoff pursuit in 2025. Under the leadership of the Phoenix’s talismanic all-rounder Liam Livingstone, the squad takes on their rival Rockets in The Hundred. He is not just a good leader, but also his ability to dominate with bat and ball boosts the squad's overall morale.  

Speaking of which, Phoenix’s 2025 squad is a powerhouse of talent, blending youth and experience. Ben Duckett anchors the top order with his elegant left-handed strokeplay. Jacob Bethell, a rising star, smashed an unbeaten 46 off 23 balls against the Rockets last year, proving his clutch credentials. Dan Mousley, a dynamic all-rounder, stole the show in 2024 with a sensational 3/9 against the Rockets, dismantling their batting, while Chris Woakes strengthened the bowling with his swing and death-over precision. Freddie McCann will replace Harry Moore in the tournament. 

Phoenix’s overseas players include New Zealand’s Trent Boult brings lethal swing and yorker mastery, making him a nightmare in powerplays and death overs. Another player is Adam Milne, one of the top performers against the Rockets in the tournament. Tim Southee adds experience, with his cutters and slower balls ideal for Edgbaston’s conditions.

Phoenix enters the match as slight favorites with a 65% chance of victory, driven by their 2024 momentum and home advantage at Edgbaston Stadium, where they won three of four games last season. Their 5-2 head-to-head dominance, including the 2024 6-wicket and a 6-run victory, increases the confidence. 

BP-M 2025 squad

Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Trent Boult (o), Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Adam Milne (o), Dan Mousley, Tim Southee (o), Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Aneurin Donald, Joe Clarke, Freddie McCann, Tom Helm, Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber.

Trent Rockets Team Insight

Trent Rockets is all set to lift the 2024 upset in The Hundred 2025 with a high-stakes opener against Birmingham Phoenix on August 8 at Edgbaston. The 2022 men’s champions are hungry to reclaim their throne after a frustrating fifth-place finish in 2024, and missed their playoffs. Their head-to-head against Phoenix is fiercely contested, with Phoenix leading 5-2. This electrifying rivalry sets the stage for a blockbuster 2025 opener, with the Rockets aiming to defeat Phoenix at their home.

In the current season, David Willey will lead the team ahead of the fifth season of 2025.  Willey is a dynamic left-arm all-rounder who can do both clutch batting and swing bowling. Willey’s cool-headed leadership and ability to thrive under pressure will drive the Rockets’ title aspirations.

The Rockets' 2025 lineup is a powerhouse of aggression and skill, including Alex Hales, the top player, and Joe Root brings calm precision, anchoring chases with his versatile strokeplay. Tom Banton’s wicketkeeping flair and rapid scoring add firepower, while Daniel Sams’ all-round brilliance. Lewis Gregory’s death-over bowling and lower-order hitting further bolster the squad.

Rockets’ overseas players are Aussies Marcus Stoinis offers explosive batting and handy medium-pace, while Kiwi Lockie Ferguson brings searing pace.  South Africa’s George Linde adds left-arm spin and lower-order power, making the attack versatile. However, Akeal Hosein will replace him for two games, and Linde will be on International duty on 10th and 14th August. Also, John Turner will be replaced by Dillon Pennington before the tournament starts.  Despite Phoenix's home ground advantage, the Rockets have a chance with their new dynamic squad and leader at the Edgbaston in Birmingham.   

TR-M 2025 squad

Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis (o), Tom Banton, Dillon Pennington, Sam Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop, Calvin Harrison, David Willey, Lockie Ferguson (o), Max Holden, George Linde (o), Adam Hose, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson, Akeal Hosein.