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Birmingham Phoenix host Trent Rockets in the fifth match of the women's Hundred 2023.
The game is due to start at 2.30pm BST on Saturday, August 5.
Birmingham Phoenix play their home matches at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Birmingham Phoenix's 2023 Hundred campaign began in rather bleak fashion after they were convincingly defeated by the Northern Superchargers, losing by seven wickets with 23 balls remaining of the innings. The one shining light was Sophie Devine, who scored 46 runs; however, the next best was Abbey Freeborn with 14 runs. It wasn't much better with the ball, with the Phoenix taking just three wickets. They'll be hoping to improve their bowling and avoid another batting collapse.
It wasn't much of a better start for the Rockets either, who were beaten comfortably by the Southern Brave, losing by 27 runs. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the highest scorer for the Trent Rockets, scoring 49 runs off 31 balls, while Harmanpreet Kaur also did reasonably well, hitting 22 off 17 balls. Bryony Smith was the standout with the ball for the Rockets, taking two wickets.
Both sides will be eager to improve on their lacklustre starts.
Devine will be the key wicket for the Rockets, and Katherine Sciver-Brunt will be hoping to keep her quiet. Despite only taking one wicket in the previous game, Katie Levick's economy of 4.50 against the Superchargers will be crucial for the Phoenix when it comes to dealing with Rockets captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Trent Rockets captain Nat Sciver-Brunt [Getty Images]
There are still tickets remaining for this match however there is only limited availability.
Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.
It will be cloudy and breezy in Birmingham on Saturday, with small patches of rain throughout the afternoon.
Birmingham Phoenix: Amy Jones, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Sophie Devine, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick, Eve Jones, Abtaha Maqsood, Erin Burns, Chloe Brewer, Sterre Kalis, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Charis Pavely, Tess Flintoff
Trent Rockets: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kat Sciver-Brunt, Alana King, Bryony Smith, Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee, Grace Potts, Kirstie Gordon, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Naomi Dattani, Alexa Stonehouse, Jo Gardner, Fran Wilson, Nat Wraith
Neither side have any fresh injury concerns and should be unchanged.
Birmingham Phoenix: Eve Jones, Sophie Devine, Amy Jones, Erin Burns, Tess Flintoff, Emily Arlott, Issy Wong, Abbey Freeborn, Charis Pavely, Hannah Baker, Katie Levick
Trent Rockets: Bryony Smith, Lizelle Lee, Naomi Dattani, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Fran Wilson, Jo Gardner, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon
Odds will appear here when available.
Sophie Devine was the only Phoenix batter to get going with the bat against Northern Superchargers [David Rogers/Getty Images]
The fact that both teams got off to such a poor start could make for an exciting game; however, despite being so evenly poised, Birmingham Phoenix have the slight edge on paper.
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.
This match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.
On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.
The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.
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