The 4th match of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2026 brings an electric Midwest derby as Birmingham Phoenix Women host Trent Rockets Women at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium. Both teams kick off their campaign eyeing a winning start in what promises to be a star-studded 100-ball showdown.
Birmingham Phoenix, captained by Australian legend Ellyse Perry, boast a well-balanced squad packed with power hitters like Alice Capsey and experienced openers like Tammy Beaumont. With home advantage and a potent bowling group including Alana King and Lauren Filer, Phoenix will look to set the pace early in front of a passionate crowd.
Meanwhile, Trent Rockets enter the contest under the tactical leadership of Ashleigh Gardner. Their core relies heavily on world-class star Nat Sciver-Brunt and explosive keeper-batter Beth Mooney, complemented by key English talent in Sophia Dunkley.
Edgbaston usually presents a true surface where batters can play freely early on, though spin could dictate terms in the second half. With two heavily stacked sides going head-to-head, expect a hard-fought battle from the first deliver to the last ball.
BP-W vs TR-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: July 24, 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT/ 3:00 pm local
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
BP-W vs TR-W, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 8 | Birmingham Phoenix Women won: 4 | Trent Rockets Women won: 4 | No result/tied: 0
Edgbaston Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston generally presents a balanced surface for women’s short-format cricket. Early on, standard English conditions offer initial pace, true bounce, and swing for the seamers during the powerplay, giving fast bowlers an opportunity to strike early. However, as the surface settles, top-order batters can play their shots freely on a hard, even wicket. As the game progresses, the track tends to slow down slightly, allowing spinners to grip, extract turn, and control the scoring rate in the middle overs. Teams winning the toss often lean towards batting first to set a psychological target before conditions wear.
Squads:
Birmingham Phoenix: Ellyse Perry (c), Alice Capsey, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Emma Lamb, Fatima Sana, Alana King, Lauren Filer, Eva Gray, Linsey Smith, Mary Taylor, Phoebe Brett, Esmae MacGregor, Meg Austin, Eve O’Neill
Trent Rockets: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Kim Garth, Emma Jones, Bess Heath, Ailsa Lister, Samantha Bates, Katie Levick, Charley Phillips, Millie Taylor
BP-W vs TR-W, The Hundred Women’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- TR-W win the toss and bat first
- TR-W’s powerplay score: 40-50
- TR-W’s total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- BP-W win the toss and bat first
- BP-W’s powerplay score: 30-40
- BP-W’s total score: 130-140
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
