Birmingham Phoenix secured a thrilling 10-run victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred, posting a formidable 214-4 with Joe Clarke scoring 68 off 33 balls. This set a new record for the second-highest total in the tournament's history.

In a game that saw a combined 418 runs, Phoenix's innings was bolstered by a 104-run opening partnership between Clarke and Will Smeed (51 off 28 balls). Rehan Ahmed (48 off 25 balls) and Donovan Ferreira (22 not out off 9 balls) further accelerated the scoring.

Trent Rockets responded strongly, with Finn Allen (43) and Ben Duckett (49) providing a quick start. Tom Banton kept their hopes alive with a rapid 67 off 32 balls, but seamer Scott Currie's crucial late wickets sealed the win for Phoenix. The match was a welcome high-scoring spectacle after a series of lower-scoring games.