Neither Birmingham Phoenix nor Trent Rockets has won The Hundred men's title as of 2023, but both have come close in previous seasons.

Trent Rockets reached the final in 2022, losing to Oval Invincibles, while Birmingham Phoenix were semi-finalists in 2021.

The Rockets have been consistent playoff contenders, and Phoenix's rebuild under new signings aims for a breakthrough.

Southern Brave (twice) and Oval Invincibles are past winners, leaving Phoenix and Rockets striving for their first trophy in future editions.