Birmingham Phoenix's woes in The Hundred continued as they suffered a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of Trent Rockets at Edgbaston. The hosts struggled to make an impact on the pitch, being bowled out for a mere 64 runs, their joint second-lowest total in the competition.
Ellyse Perry was the lone bright spot for Phoenix, scoring 39 from 33 deliveries, but it was not enough to stem the tide. Debutant Samantha Bates was the pick of the Rockets' bowlers, taking 3-10 and helping to restrict Phoenix to a lowly total.
The Rockets, on the other hand, made light work of the target, reaching it in just 31 balls thanks to Sophia Dunkley's blistering 43 from 17 deliveries. The win is a significant boost for the Rockets, who have struggled in their previous matches.
The low scores in The Hundred have been a concern for fans and teams alike, with London Spirit bowled out for 80 in their first match and Southern Brave's 126 being the highest total so far. The competition has been dominated by bowlers, with many teams struggling to post high totals.
The loss is a setback for Phoenix, who will look to regroup and improve their performance in their next match.