Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Fantasy XI, Captain Picks & Pitch Report — The Hundred 2026 Match 22
Trent Rockets take on Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2026 at Trent Bridge on August 5, 2026, with play starting at 11:00 PM IST. TR arrive with 2 wins from their last 3, BPH with 1 from 3. BPH hold the edge in their recent meetings, 1–0. Ben Duckett is the form pick of the two squads with 176 runs in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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TR have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 160.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Trent Rockets are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Birmingham Phoenix have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 3) — which version turns up is the question.
Key Players to Watch
Ben Duckett brings 176 runs in 3 matches to this fixture for TR, averaging 100.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 141.
Tom Banton has 120 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026, averaging 76.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 134.
12 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Calvin Harrison one of TR's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 62.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 94.
Mitchell Santner brings 14 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for TR, averaging 57.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 104.
Rehan Ahmed has 64 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026, averaging 90.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 129.
95 runs in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Joe Clarke one of BPH's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 65 fantasy points a game and with a best of 147.
Ben Dwarshuis brings 4 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for BPH, averaging 54.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 78.
Will Smeed has 94 runs in 3 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026, averaging 52 fantasy points a game and with a best of 91.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 100.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
64 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 90.7 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 100.3 points a game — a high-floor pick.
120 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 76.7 points a game — a high-floor pick.
64 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 90.7 points a game — a high-floor pick.
95 runs in 3 matches for BPH in The Hundred 2026 at 65 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred 2026, Mitchell Santner has already posted a single-match best of 104 fantasy points against a 57.7-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Chris Wood has already posted a single-match best of 128 fantasy points against a 41.3-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Birmingham Phoenix have the better recent record in this fixture (1–0), but Trent Rockets will fancy their chances of turning it around.
This XI carries 4 frontline bowlers, so it is built to win on wickets rather than boundaries, and Ben Duckett takes the armband. If the toss suggests a genuinely flat surface, moving one bowler to a top-order batter is the single highest-value change you can make.
Match Trivia
In their only previous meeting in The Hundred 2026 (24 Jul), Birmingham Phoenix came out on top.
The highest individual score at Trent Bridge in The Hundred 2026 is Ben Duckett's 75 off 47 balls.
The best bowling figures at Trent Bridge in The Hundred 2026 are Adam Milne's 2/25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix?
Birmingham Phoenix have the better recent record in this fixture (1–0), but Trent Rockets will fancy their chances of turning it around.
Who should be captain for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix in fantasy cricket?
Ben Duckett is the top captain pick, with Rehan Ahmed as vice-captain. 176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 100.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Trent Bridge?
TR have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 160.
When is Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix?
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM IST, Trent Bridge.
What is the head-to-head record between Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix?
BPH lead 1–0 across their last 1 meeting.
How have Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix been performing recently?
Trent Rockets are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high. Birmingham Phoenix have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 3) — which version turns up is the question.
Who is a good differential pick for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix?
Mitchell Santner (TR) — In The Hundred 2026, Mitchell Santner has already posted a single-match best of 104 fantasy points against a 57.7-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix?
In their only previous meeting in The Hundred 2026 (24 Jul), Birmingham Phoenix came out on top. The highest individual score at Trent Bridge in The Hundred 2026 is Ben Duckett's 75 off 47 balls. The best bowling figures at Trent Bridge in The Hundred 2026 are Adam Milne's 2/25.
What's a good fantasy XI for Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Finn Allen, Craig Overton, Scott Currie, Rehan Ahmed, Calvin Harrison, Mitchell Santner, Ben Dwarshuis, Will Smeed. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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