**Sky Sports coverage, Jenna Brooks and Ravi Shastri lead Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets in The Hundred**
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The men’s match between Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets in The Hundred is scheduled for 24 July 2026 at 18:30 UK time, with live coverage on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.[2][11] The match is being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, a venue that continues to host some of the most recognisable fixtures in the competition.[7]
Jenna Brooks is listed as presenter for the broadcast, while the commentary team includes Ravi Shastri, Simon Doull, Mark Butcher, Ravi Bopara and Tash Farrant.[11] That gives viewers a familiar mix of international experience, tactical insight and recent playing knowledge, which is a hallmark of Sky’s cricket presentation.[11]
Ravi Shastri remains one of cricket’s most recognisable broadcasters after a long career that included being a World Cup-winning India all-rounder and later a high-profile India head coach; in the commentary box, he is known for his authoritative, punchy style.
Simon Doull, the former New Zealand fast bowler, is widely used on major international broadcasts for his analysis of pace bowling and conditions, while Mark Butcher brings the perspective of an England batsman turned respected analyst.
Ravi Bopara adds recent first-class and T20 playing experience, and Tash Farrant offers current-era bowling insight from an England and domestic pathway background.
The fixture has plenty of competitive context too. Racing Post’s preview lists the men’s game for 6.30pm and identifies Sky Sports Cricket as the television channel for the double-header at Edgbaston.[2] A separate live-score listing also confirms the match start time at 18:30 and the venue in Birmingham.[7]
This is a meeting that has produced notable results before, including a Birmingham Phoenix win that ended Trent Rockets’ unbeaten run in The Hundred in a previous season.[4] That history adds extra interest to a contest that should appeal to audiences in Britain, Australia, India and South Africa, especially with a commentary panel built around globally recognised voices.
For viewers seeking the wider competition context, The Hundred continues to position itself as one of England’s most visible short-format tournaments, with Edgbaston one of its headline venues.[7]
Article generated: 24 July 2026, 18:30 GMT