Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for a paltry 64 at Edgbaston, handing Trent Rockets a routine nine-wicket victory as they knocked off the runs in just 31 balls.

Joe Clarke announced Birmingham Phoenix's Hundred campaign in emphatic fashion, carving a scintillating 68 against Trent Rockets at Edgbaston and targeting every bowler in the attack.

Birmingham Phoenix suffered a humiliating nine-wicket defeat to Trent Rockets at Edgbaston, dismissed for just 64 as the batting struggles that have defined the early stages of The Hundred women's competition showed no signs of relenting.

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been forced out of The Hundred after picking up a knee injury on international duty, leaving Birmingham Phoenix to find a new captain ahead of their opening fixture.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been named as a wildcard pick by Birmingham Phoenix, making her the first Pakistani woman ever to compete in The Hundred. The all-rounder joins ahead of the tournament's 21 July start.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has acquired a significant stake in Birmingham Phoenix, demonstrating his passion for cricket alongside football.