Birmingham Phoenix registered a dismal total of 64 all out against Trent Rockets, marking another low-scoring affair in The Hundred competition at Edgbaston. The Phoenix's batting lineup faltered, with Ellyse Perry's 39 being the only significant contribution as no other player reached double figures.
This total ties the second-lowest ever in the Women's Hundred, with the Phoenix having previously been bowled out for 54 in 2024. Oval Invincibles also recorded 64 in the same year.
Trent Rockets' bowling attack was relentless on a surface favoring bowlers. Debutant spinner Samantha Bates was the most effective, taking three wickets for 10 runs, while Georgia Elwiss also claimed three wickets for 13 runs. Kim Garth contributed with a tight spell of two wickets for five runs, and leg-spinner Katie Levick took one wicket for eight runs.
Sophia Dunkley led the chase for Trent Rockets, scoring an unbeaten 43 from just 17 deliveries. The Rockets reached their target in a mere 31 balls, clinching a nine-wicket victory in a one-sided contest.
This match continues a trend of low scores observed throughout the tournament. Earlier in the week, London Spirit was bowled out for 80 in their opening match, and Southern Brave's 126 is the highest total posted so far, which they successfully defended.
The Phoenix's only reprieve came when Ash Gardner dropped Perry on nine runs, a moment that could have led to further embarrassment for the home side. Perry's innings was a rare display of resilience on a challenging pitch.