Birmingham Phoenix face Trent Rockets in Match 4 of The Hundred 2026 at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 2026-07-24. The Hundred’s unique 100-balls-per-side format, with its strategic timeouts and five-ball overs, creates a rhythm unlike any other cricket competition in the world.

Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets are East Midlands neighbours with a rivalry that predates The Hundred. Edgbaston and Trent Bridge are two of England’s finest cricket grounds, and matches between these teams consistently deliver high-quality, competitive cricket. The Rockets won the men’s 2022 title while the Phoenix have been knocking on the door for years, making every encounter feel like a proving ground for both sides.

Birmingham Phoenix are built around the all-round brilliance of Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone, two of the most versatile cricketers in the English game. Moeen’s off-spin and clean hitting complement Livingstone’s power and leg-spin. Chris Woakes provides the seam-bowling excellence that Edgbaston’s conditions reward.

Trent Rockets won the men’s title in 2022, built on the back of explosive batting on one of England’s best surfaces. Alex Hales remains one of the most destructive T20 batters in the world, and the flat Trent Bridge pitch suits the Rockets’ aggressive approach. Luke Wood’s left-arm pace adds variety to their bowling attack.

For fans in the UK, the 18:30 BST start is perfectly timed for an evening of cricket. Viewers on the US East Coast catch the action at 13:30 EDT, an afternoon slot. In Mumbai, the match begins at 23:00 IST, a late-night watch for subcontinental fans. Australian viewers in Sydney tune in at 03:30 AEST (next day). For the latest local time conversion, check Birmingham time and United Kingdom time.

Edgbaston in Birmingham has earned the nickname ‘Fortress Edgbaston’ for good reason. The 25,000-capacity ground in the Midlands is one of the loudest in English cricket, with the Hollies Stand creating a wall of noise that has unsettled international teams for decades. For The Hundred, Edgbaston brings a party atmosphere that rivals anything in the tournament.