Rehan Ahmed stars with bat and ball as Trent Rockets edged Birmingham Phoenix in an epic low-scoring thriller of The Hundred 2025, sealing a three-wicket win at Trent Bridge.
Rehan Ahmed Stars Brilliantly as Trent Rockets Seal Epic Thriller in The Hundred 2025
Rehan Ahmed stars once again with a superb all-round performance as Trent Rockets pulled off a dramatic three-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2025. His incredible spell of 3 for 15 dismantled the Phoenix batting lineup, and later his fluent 37 off 23 balls kept the chase alive, proving why he is one of England’s most promising young all-rounders.
Birmingham Phoenix Falter After Strong Start
Phoenix had a steady beginning with Ben Duckett and Will Smeed combining for 36 runs. Duckett stroked elegant boundaries while Smeed smashed a six over mid-wicket. However, once Lockie Ferguson dismissed Duckett, the Phoenix innings unraveled. From 36/1, they collapsed to 72/6 as the Rockets’ spinners took charge.
Rehan Ahmed stars in the middle overs, dismissing key batters including Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone, while George Linde supported brilliantly with 2 for 12. Joe Root also chipped in with a wicket, underlining Rockets’ bowling depth. Despite Dan Mousley’s fighting 26, Phoenix could only muster 113/9 in their allotted 100 balls.
Rehan Ahmed Leads Rockets’ ChaseTerms of Service
Chasing 114, Rockets suffered an early setback with Tom Banton dismissed cheaply. At 2/1, Joe Root and Rehan Ahmed steadied the innings with a crucial 64-run partnership. Rehan Ahmed starred with aggressive stroke play, striking consecutive boundaries and a six over deep mid-wicket. His unorthodox shots kept the scoreboard ticking and piled pressure back on the Phoenix bowlers.
Although Ahmed fell for 37, the equation was reduced to run-a-ball. Root (25) was bowled attempting a reverse sweep, and the Rockets’ middle order faltered. With wickets tumbling, Birmingham Phoenix sensed an upset. However, Ben Cox kept his cool, smashing 17 off just 12 deliveries to guide Rockets home with one ball to spare.
Key Performances
- Rehan Ahmed (Trent Rockets): 3/15 & 37 – Match-winning all-round display
- George Linde (Trent Rockets): 2/12 – crucial middle overs
- Dan Mousley (Phoenix): 26 – lone resistance
- Jacob Bethell & Liam Patterson-White: 2 wickets each
Rockets’ Road Ahead in The Hundred 2025
With this victory, Trent Rockets finished level on points with Oval Invincibles, narrowly missing the top spot due to net run-rate. They will now face Northern Superchargers in the Eliminator, with the winner advancing to the final.
For Phoenix, the season ended in disappointment, but they will look to rebuild with young talents like Mousley and Bethell providing positives.
