The Hundred 2025, one of England's most popular cricket leagues, has reached its thrilling final stages. The journey of this season is now at its last leg, and all cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the championship clash.
Sports News: The fifth season of England's most popular cricket league, The Hundred, is now in its final phase. Only three matches remain in this season: one league match followed by two playoff encounters. The names of the three teams that have secured a spot in the playoffs have also been decided. Trent Rockets, Northern Superchargers, and Oval Invincibles have performed brilliantly to secure top-3 positions and qualify directly for the playoffs.
The tournament's Eliminator match will be played on August 30th, and the Final match on August 31st. This time too, spectators will get the opportunity to enjoy exciting cricket.
Which Teams Have Reached the Playoffs?
The three teams that have qualified for the playoffs of the fifth season are:
- Oval Invincibles
- Trent Rockets
- Northern Superchargers
Oval Invincibles finished at the top of the points table, securing them a direct ticket to the final. Meanwhile, Trent Rockets and Northern Superchargers will have to battle it out in the Eliminator match to earn their place in the final.
When and Where Will the Eliminator and Final Take Place?
- Eliminator Match: August 30th, Kennington Oval (London)
- Final Match: August 31st, Lord's Cricket Ground (London)
Ticket demand for the matches at this historic cricket ground has already surged. This final major cricket tournament of the English summer will attract the attention of millions of viewers.
Birmingham Phoenix Suffer Another Defeat
The 31st match of The Hundred 2025 was played between Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix. In this match, Birmingham Phoenix batted first but failed to convert their good start into a big score. The team could only manage 111 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 100 balls.
- Smeed – 23 runs (12 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
- Ben Duckett – 20 runs (15 balls, 3 fours)
Trent Rockets' chase also began poorly, losing their first wicket for just 2 runs. However, Joe Root and Rehan Ahmed steadied the innings thereafter.
- Joe Root – 25 runs
- Rehan Ahmed – 37 runs
- Ben Cox – 17 not out (12 balls, 2 fours)
Trent Rockets eventually secured a three-wicket victory with one ball to spare. This was Birmingham Phoenix's fifth defeat of the season, effectively ending their campaign.
