Trent Rockets Women will take on Birmingham Phoenix Women in Match 31 of The Women’s Hundred 2025 at Trent Bridge on August 27, with both teams looking to finish on a high as the league nears its close. The Rockets, featuring stars like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner, look to capitalize on their consistent form, while Phoenix, led by Ellyse Perry, aim to turn around a patchy season with their array of international talent. Expect a tight contest, with the Rockets’ balanced lineup giving them the edge, but Phoenix’s match-winners are capable of producing an upset in this 100-ball clash.
Fantasy Picks: Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women
Wicketkeepers –
Amy Jones
Amy Jones, an English cricketer, is renowned for her skills as a wicketkeeper and right-handed batter. Since making her England debut in 2013, she has been an essential part of the national squad, having played for teams like Birmingham Phoenix and The Blaze. With a strike rate of 129.66 and the highest of 51, Amy Jones has amassed 625 runs in 36 innings in The Hundred. Her aggressive stroke play, wicketkeeping, and explosive top-order batting make her a valuable asset to her sides.
Batters –
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt is a versatile player who has represented England in all formats and is most renowned for her fast-medium right-arm bowling and explosive right-handed batting. She has 1171 runs in 35 innings, with the top being an unbeaten 81, which featured eight half-centuries. She has also taken 15 wickets with the ball, though managing workload, she hasn’t had a bowl this season.
Emma Lamb
Emma Lamb is a right-handed all-rounder, known for her destructive and classical skills, frequently contributing with the ball and scoring runs. She’s scored 509 runs in 31 innings with a strike rate of 118.92 and two half-centuries. She’s a key contributor to the Birmingham squad.
Sterre Kalis
Sterre Kalis has scored 422 runs in 19 innings, including the highest of 55, in her 20 appearances in The Hundred. She has a strike rate of 115.61 and scores at an average of 32.46. Kalis has already achieved a half-century. Although medium and slow bowlers have dismissed her several times, she has shown great fielding skills in addition to her batting power.
All-Rounders –
Ashleigh Gardner
Australian cricketer Ashleigh Gardner has been a key all-around athlete, and a vital contributor to the national squad since her debut in 2017, showcasing exceptional batting and off-spin bowling. In The Hundred, she has captained the Rockets this season, and her overall numbers read, 17 wickets and scoring 353 runs in 15 innings.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham, an Australian all-rounder, has excelled in The Hundred, contributing significantly to the Northern Superchargers and Trent Rockets. With a tournament-best of 44 runs and a strike rate of 127.86, she also chips in wickets consistently and her best reads 3 for 13. Her all-round ability to impact the game makes her a vital pick.
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry is regarded as one of the greatest female cricket players of all time. She is a true all-around athlete who is very exceptional at both batting and fast bowling. She has scored 476 runs in 20 innings, including four half-centuries at her highest score of 66. She has returned the best of 3 for 21 with the ball, taking nine wickets.
Bowlers –
Kirstie Gordon
Kirstie Gordon is a renowned bowler in both regional and international cricket, known for her economical and wicket-taking techniques. In The Hundred, she has played for the Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix. The Trent Rockets will be relying on her a key bowler, who has taken 39 wickets at an economy rate of 7.55.
Alexa Stonehouse
Alexa Stonehouse is a promising all-rounder in English women’s cricket. She is known for her notable bowling contributions, having picked up 10 wickets in 20 innings in The Hundred women’s competition.
Emily Arlott
English cricketer Emily Arlott is well-known for her ability to bowl right-arm medium-fast and bat right-handed. Birmingham Phoenix relies heavily on Arlott the bowler, who has so far claimed 44 wickets with the best of 3 for 15. She has also contributed with the bat, hitting 112.82 and scoring 220 in 24 innings. She is a crucial bowler who will lead the Phoenix’s bowling attack.
Hannah Baker
Hannah Baker is a promising right-arm leg-spin bowler, currently playing for Warwickshire and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. She has maintained an economy rate of 7.92, bowling average of 27.75, and strike rate of 21 in 29 appearances in The Hundred. This season, she will play a crucial role as a bowler for the Birmingham club.
This Fantasy XI is formed with a sharp focus on form, career stats, and the unique challenge posed by Trent Bridge, Nottingham in England. Make sure to lock in your teams before 7:30 PM and stay tuned for a blockbuster encounter between two of women’s cricket’s exciting clubs locking horns against each other.
