The Hundred 2022, women's match preview: Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

What's the match?

Birmingham Phoenix play Trent Rockets in the latest game of the women's Hundred in 2022.

When is it taking place?

The match is due to start at 3pm BST on Monday, August 15.

Where is the match being played?

Edgbaston in Birmingham is set to host this game, the first women's match at the venue this season.

Who's got the form?

Both sides couldn't have asked fro a better start to the campaign after kicking off with wins during the opening week.

Trent Rockets featured in the third game of the women's competition, seeing off Manchester Originals with ease. They made 119 for 5 from their 100 balls and subsequently dismissed the Originals for just 76 at Emirates Old Trafford.

Later that same afternoon, Birmingham Phoenix got their season off to a winning start by overcoming Welsh Fire. Ellyse Perry his 58 from 31 balls and Georgie Elwiss took 2 for 29 in the chase, to secure a 19-run success.

What's the team news?

Trent Rockets will have Nat Sciver available after she missed the opening game for personal reasons. They must also decide which three overseas players feature, having added Kim Garth to their squad to replace Meg Lanning.

Birmingham Phoenix are likely to be unchanged and have no fitness concerns.

^{Can anyone stop Sophie Devine? [Alex Davidson/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

After her hat-trick in the opening game, all eyes will be on legspinner Alana King once again.

She dismissed Amy Satterwaite, Sophie Ecclestone and Kate Cross in successive deliveries to become the first women to claim three in a row in The Hundred.

The Australian was deployed once in the powerplay, taking the key wicket of Deandra Dottin, and it is likely we'll see her again while there are fielding restrictions.

That may put her on a direct collision course with Sophie Devine, one of the in-form white-ball batters in the world right now.

The Kiwi has taken her Commonwealth Games form straight into The Hundred, adding 48 to her half-centuries against Australia and England as New Zealand won bronze in Birmingham.

Against Welsh Fire, she struck seven fours and two sixes and scored at a strike rate of 192, taking a particular liking to Claire Nicholas who took the new ball for the Cardiff-based franchise.

Can I get tickets?

There are limited tickets available for this match.

What's the weather forecast?

After last week's scorching temperatures across the UK, the heat tails off somewhat. However, there is a yellow weather warning in place across England which could leave to thunderstorms.

What are the squads?

Birmingham Phoenix: Sophie Molineux, Sterre Kalis, Emily Arlott, Gwen Davies, Sophie Devine, Georgia Elwiss, Ria Fackrell, Phoebe Franklin, Kirstie Gordon, Amy Jones, Eve Jones, Ellyse Perry, Abtaha Maqsood, Issy Wong, Deepti Sharma, Davina Perrin

Trent Rockets: Mignon du Preez, Bryony Smith, Alana King, Katherine Brunt, Kathryn Bryce, Abbey Freeborn, Sarah Glenn, Nat Sciver, Marie Kelly, Sophie Munro, Alexa Stonehouse, Georgia Davis, Elyse Villani, Ella Claridge, Emma Marlow, Kim Garth (replaces Meg Lanning)

What are the possible starting XIs?

Birmingham Phoenix: Sophie Devine, Amy Jones, Ellyse Perry, Eve Jones, Georgia Elwiss, Sterre Kallis, Deepti Sharma, Abtaha Maqsood, Emily Arlott, Issy Wong, Kirstie Gordon

Trent Rockets: Bryony Smith, Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez, Nat Sciver, Marie Kelly, Katherine Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Kathryn Bryce, Abbey Freeborn, Alana King, Georgia Davis

^{Alana King is back in action after her hat-trick against Manchester Originals [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

What are the odds?

The latest Oddschecker summary of The Hundred can be found by clicking here.

What's the prediction?

Birmingham Phoenix have a depth of overseas players to rival anyone in the competition. They complete outplayed Welsh Fire in their opener and they look ominously good. Rockets are strong candidates too but they might play second fiddle here.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction. 

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow tv

Caribbean - ESPN

Sub-Saharan Africa - SuperSport

MENA - beIN Sports

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - Spark

Indian Subcontinent - FanCode

Related Topics

• The Hundred 2022 - women's team guide: Birmingham Phoenix
• The Hundred 2022 - women's team guide: Trent Rockets