Summary

  • The Hundred: Trent Rockets v Birmingham Phoenix men, Trent Bridge

  • Rockets chase 112 to win by three wickets with one ball to spare

  • Rockets 113-7 (99 balls): Ahmed 37 (23); Bethell 2-22

  • In passing 69 during chase, Rockets guaranteed second spot in table

  • It means they will progress to Sunday's final v Invincibles if Saturday's Eliminator v Superchargers is washed out

  • Already-eliminated Phoenix made 111-9 (100 balls): Mousley 26 (25); Ahmed 3-15

Live Reporting

by Ffion Wynne & Matthew Henry

  1. Rockets 60-1

    Target 112

    Liam Livingstone has started his spell nicely, conceding only eight from his first 10 balls, but the Rockets are in complete control. They can afford a few quiet phases.

  2. Not out

    Rockets 57-1

    Missing leg stump!

    Rehan Ahmed ought to thank Joe Root there, who convinced him to review it.

  3. Thea Brookes
    Former Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That looks to be missing to me or clipping leg-stump and so umpire's call.

  4. Rockets review

    Does Liam Patterson-White have his revenge?

    Rehan Ahmed is given out lbw on the field but opts for a review at the last second.

  5. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Great use of the feet from Rehan Ahmed. Not many people have tried that shot and succeeded.

    A mighty shot.

  6. Rockets 57-1

    A skip down the pitch and lofted for four more by Rehan Ahmed!

    Ridiculous. That pinged off the bat.

  7. Rockets 53-1

    Target 112

    Sorry, which surface were the Phoenix batting on?

    Rehan Ahmed reverse-sweeps the spinner for four more!

  8. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That was not a great five balls from Benny Howell. Phoenix have got to find a way to get some wickets here.

  9. 6 runs

    Rockets 49-1

    Target 112

    Hello!

    Rehan Ahmed brings the flair to juxtapose Root's effortlessness. Far too short from Benny Howell and it's heaved into the stands for six!

  10. Rockets 39-1

    Joe Root makes batting look so easy.

    Birmingham Phoenix's entire innings was like they were in a video game set to the highest difficulty, but he looks like he's cruising in beginner mode.

    Benny Howell's first ball is pulled for four.

  11. Rockets 35-1

    Target 112

    A quieter period of play with the fielders now able to spread to the boundary, but Root and Ahmed look perfectly at ease with ticking the singles off Liam Livingstone.

  12. Carlos Brathwaite
    Former West Indies all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I love this intensity from Joe Root. He was sprinting for that second run despite the ball going to the boundary.

    He almost lapped Rehan Ahmed on that second run; it is good to see that intent pushing the youngsters.

  13. Rockets 31-1

    Target 112

    Audacious from Rehan Ahmed.

    He shuffles across his stumps and slog-sweeps the spinner ton conclude the powerplay. It doesn't reach the boundary, but it's a shot of real intent and Trent Rockets have started confidently.

  14. Carlos Brathwaite
    Former West Indies all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Joe Root is always there with contributions at the top of the order. He is someone who, if you want consistency, you have to choose him.

  15. Rockets 27-1

    Target 112

    Two more boundaries, two more glorious shots from Joe Root.

    The first is lofted over mid-on, the second cut off the back foot as Liam Patterson-White drops too short.

    Tricky pitch, you say?

  16. Carlos Brathwaite
    Former West Indies all-rounder on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    A beautiful shot from Rehan Ahmed. He didn't try to keep it down at all. We have seen a couple of those shots from him and they feel very intentional.

    Classy.

  17. Rockets 19-1

    Target 112

    Ha, or not!

    Rehan Ahmed drives beautifully over cover for four, followed by a crisp pull shot for the same result.

    What an exciting young talent he is.

  18. Rockets 11-1

    Right on cue, Rehan Ahmed has an almighty swing at Trent Boult. He misses, but somehow Joe Clarke behind the stumps lets the ball through for four byes.

    A gift for the Rockets.

  19. Rockets 7-1

    Target 112

    It is not the easiest batting surface but that won't bother Joe Root in the slightest.

    He is such a good player of spin and will be happy rotate the strike while he gets himself settled in. Rehan Ahmed may need to be a little more disciplined to rein in his attacking instincts, however!

  20. Nikesh Rughani
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    This is a great opportunity for Rehan Ahmed to bat with someone like Joe Root. He is one of the greatest of all-time.