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Rehan Ahmed delivered a match-winning all-round performance as Trent Rockets secured a 3-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2025. His brilliant spell of 3/15 restricted Phoenix to 113/9, before his quick 37 off 23 balls set up the chase.
Rehan Ahmed leads Rockets’ bowling attack 🎯
Phoenix started well with Ben Duckett and Will Smeed adding 36 runs, but once Lockie Ferguson dismissed Duckett, the innings crumbled.
The turning point came when Rehan Ahmed and George Linde spun a web around the middle order. Phoenix collapsed from 36/1 to 72/6, with big names like Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell failing to deliver. Despite Dan Mousley’s 26 off 25, Phoenix managed only 113/9.
Rehan Ahmed shines with the bat too 💥
The chase wasn’t smooth for the Rockets. Losing Tom Banton early left them struggling at 2/1, but Rehan Ahmed joined Joe Root to add a crucial 64-run partnership.
Rehan showcased his aggressive side with boundaries off Trent Boult and a towering six over mid-wicket. His 37 off 23 balls ensured momentum stayed with the Rockets before he was caught at mid-wicket. Root added 25, but Phoenix’s bowlers struck back with timely wickets to keep the game alive.
Rockets seal tense finish despite collapse 🚀
Even with wickets tumbling, Ben Cox held his composure. His 17 off 12 balls proved decisive, guiding the Rockets to victory with a ball to spare.
The result means Trent Rockets finish level on points with Oval Invincibles, who progress directly to the final on net run-rate. Rockets, meanwhile, will face Northern Superchargers in the Eliminator.
📝 Brief Scores
Birmingham Phoenix – 113/9 (Dan Mousley 26, Will Smeed 23; Rehan Ahmed 3/15, George Linde 2/12)
Trent Rockets – 113/7 in 99 balls (Rehan Ahmed 37, Joe Root 25; Jacob Bethell 2/22, Liam Patterson-White 2/25)
👉 Trent Rockets won by 3 wickets
