The Hundred: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets and Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix predictions, betting tips and odds

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets date, start time & TV info 

Date Sunday, August 24
Start times – Women's game 11am Men's 2.30pm
Venue Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Competition The Hundred
TV Sky Sports Cricket

Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix date, start time & TV info 

Date Sunday, August 24
Start times – Women's game 2.30pm Men's 6pm
Venue Old Trafford, Manchester
Competition The Hundred
TV Sky Sports Cricket

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Sunday's The Hundred betting tips & predictions

Best bets

Joe Root top Trent Rockets runscorer
1pt 11-4 Betfair, BoyleSports & Paddy Power

Manchester Originals Women to beat Birmingham Phoenix Women
3pts 4-6 bet365

Sunday's The Hundred preview 

Having endured an underwhelming start to The Hundred, Joe Root let the shackles off against Oval Invincibles on Thursday, with his 76 runs off 41 deliveries helping his Trent Rocket team post a total of 171.

Root’s effort was not enough for his side to secure victory as they were reeled in by a remarkable chase from the competition’s class act, the Oval Invincibles, but a top-three finish is still in their grasp and they will be optimistic of their prospects at the Welsh Fire.

The England international showed a shift in intent against the Invincibles and, having proved his well-being in the recent Test Series with India, he can top score for the Rockets again.

The evening men’s clash between Manchester Originals and Birmingham Phoenix looks tricky to call, especially as both have been wildly inconsistent, suffering four defeats from their six matches.

However, the Originals women have raised their game with three straight victories keeping them in the semi-final hunt and they should be seeing off a Phoenix side that are rooted to the bottom of the table having lost five of their six outings.

Openers Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce are coming good at the perfect time - their 113-run partnership secured them a ten-wicket victory over Trent Rockets most recently - and with power hitter Deandra Dottin coming in further down the order, they should have all bases covered against a beleaguered Birmingham.

Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets betting odds

Sign up with Betfred to bet on Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets in The Hundred. Here are the latest odds for Sunday's double header.

Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix betting odds

Sign up with Betfred to bet on Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. Here are the latest odds for Sunday's double header.

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FAQs for The Hundred

What is The Hundred?

The Hundred is the ECB's own franchise cricket tournament. Unlike other franchise leagues across the world, The Hundred is not a T20 competition. Instead, each team receives 100 balls. Most of the usual laws of cricket apply but there are some differences, such as the balls being separated into 20 five-ball sets rather than conventional six-ball overs. 

Who are the reigning champions of The Hundred?

The Oval Invincibles claimed last year's Men's Hundred crown at Lord's while the London Spirit won the Women's Hundred for the first time in 2024.

Where is Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles being played?

Saturday's match between Northern Superchargers and Oval Invincibles is being played at Headingley in Leeds.

Where is London Spirit vs Southern Brave being played?

Saturday's match between London Spirit and Southern Brave is being played at Lord's in London.

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