The Hundred Women’s, 2021, Match 14, Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets are all set to lock horns in Match No.14 of the Women’s Hundred at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. After two losses on the trot, the Rockets made a stupendous comeback.

In their previous match, they brushed aside London Spirit by 18 runs. However, the team needs to better their net run rate, which is currently at -1.067.

The Phoenix, on the other hand, slumped to an eight-wicket loss at the hands of Southern Brave in their previous game. The Amy Jones-led side is precariously placed in the middle of the points table with an NRR of -0.184.

Match Details

Match – Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets – 14th match

Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Fancode

Pitch Report

In the only game played at the Edgbaston, the chasing team won. The Phoenix scored 128 after which the Spirit chased the target down with four balls to spare. Chasing should remain as the way forward and another high-scoring match seems to be in store.

Avg first innings score: 128 (1 match in the Hundred in Birmingham)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0, N/R – 0

Playing combinations

Birmingham Phoenix

Predicted XI

Evelyn Jones, Shafali Verma, Emily Arlott, Katie Mack, Amy Ellen Jones (c & wk), Erin Burns, Georgia Elwiss, Gwenan Davies, Isabelle Wong, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood

Bench– Thea Brookes, Marie Kelly, Ria Fackrell, Phoebe Franklin

Trent Rockets

Predicted XI

Sammy-Jo Johnson, Rachel Priest (wk), Natalie Sciver (c), Katherine Brunt, Heather Graham, Sarah Glenn, Emily Windsor, Abbey Freeborn, Kathryn Bryce, Lucy Higham, Michaela Kirk

Bench- Nancy Harman, Ella Claridge, Alicia Presland, Teresa Graves

Probable best batter of the match

Nat Sciver— Trent Rockets

Natalie Sciver has been outstanding for the Rockets with the bat in hand. She is their leading run-scorer, having racked up 109 runs at an average of 36.33. Her strike rate of 160.29 shows that she has been able to get those runs at a decent pace. Sciver has also picked two wickets, though her economy of 1.82 needs to show some improvement.

Probable best bowler of the match

Sammy Jo-Johnson— Trent Rockets

Sammy-Jo Johnson has been highly impressive for the Rockets in the ongoing edition of the Hundred. In fact, she is the highest wicket-taker for her team with an economy of 1.01. The pacer has picked six wickets. Johnson also has a four-wicket haul to her name that he picked against the Northern Superchargers in Nottingham on July 26.

Today’s match prediction: Trent Rockets to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.