In the Women’s Hundred 2024, Birmingham Phoenix faces a crucial match against Trent Rockets in Nottingham on Wednesday. With two consecutive losses, Phoenix is under pressure to turn their campaign around. In contrast, Trent Rockets hold a stronger position, looking to leverage their upper hand in this encounter.
Team Form and Recent Matches: Trent Rockets: L W W L W Birmingham Phoenix: L L L L L
Probable Playing XIs: Trent Rockets: Batters: Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens Allrounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Heather Graham, Katie George Wicketkeeper: Natasha Wraith Bowlers: Alana King, Josie Groves, Grace Potts, Kirstie Gordon
Birmingham Phoenix: Batters: Suzie Bates, Sterre Kalis Allrounders: Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones, Seren Smale Bowlers: Issy Wong, Charis Pavely, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick, Emily Arlott
Key Players and Statistics: Trent Rockets:
- Bryony Smith: Has scored 504 runs in 23 innings at a strike rate of 130.23, including three half-centuries.
- Alana King: Player of the Match in the Rockets’ opening game with two wickets, boasting 14 wickets in 15 innings at an economy rate of 6.27.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: A top pick, contributing with both bat and ball in the opening game this season.
- Kirstie Gordon: Leading wicket-taker with 28 wickets in 23 innings, known for her breakthrough capabilities.
Birmingham Phoenix:
- Suzie Bates: An experienced player with 379 runs in 16 innings at an average of 25.26, including two fifties.
- Katie Levick: Four wickets in two matches this season, with 28 wickets in 22 innings at an average of 15.92.
- Ellyse Perry: Scored 65 off 48 balls in the last match against London Spirit, making her a key player.
- Emily Arlott: Has picked four wickets in the first two matches this season, with 26 wickets in 23 matches overall.
Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have faced each other five times, each winning two matches with one no-result.
Venue and Pitch Analysis: Trent Bridge, Nottingham has hosted 11 matches in the Women’s Hundred. The average first innings score is 128, and the average second innings score is 120. The toss winner has a 54.55% chance of winning the match. The highest score at this venue is 157, and the lowest is 100.
Match Prediction: Trent Rockets are favourites to win with an 80% win probability.
Fantasy XI: Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones Batters: Bryony Smith, Grace Scrivens, Suzie Bates, Sterre Kalis Allrounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt Bowlers: Kirstie Gordon, Alana King, Katie Levick
Backup Players: Batter: Natasha Wraith Bowler: Emily Arlott All-rounder: Heather