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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Oval Invincibles won the toss and choose to bat first
Trent Rockets beat Oval Invincibles by 6 wickets
Oval Invincibles need to beat Trent Rockets on Wednesday to move directly to the final.
Back Oval Invincibles as the winners of this match.
Tournament: | The Hundred Mens Competition, 2024 |
Format: | 100-ball |
Venue: | Trent Bridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 18.1°C|Partly cloudy |
Trent Rockets will clash with Oval Invincibles this Wednesday at Trent Bridge in match number 31 of the Men’s Hundred 2024. The Invincibles have already secured a play-off berth, and a win in this match will take them directly into the finals. Meanwhile, Trent Rockets are in fifth place with six points in seven games and an NRR of 0.330. They are now out of the competition and will only be playing for pride.
120/4 in 18.3 6.45
118/10 in 20.0 5.9
100/1 in 12.3 7.94
96/10 in 18.2 5.22
120/4 in 17.0 7.06
118/8 in 20.0 5.9
161/7 in 20.0 8.05
164/8 in 20.0 8.2
126/9 in 20.0 6.3
145/5 in 20.0 7.25
Trent Rockets have lost their last two matches, including a recent defeat against Birmingham Phoenix. This puts them on six points after seven games. Even if they manage to win their next match, they can only reach a maximum of eight points. Unfortunately, Northern Superchargers, who are currently above them in the standings, already have nine points and only one game remaining. This means that the Rockets are out of contention now.
Opener Tom Banton has been the standout batter for the Rockets this year, amassing 205 runs in 7 innings at an average of 29.28 and a strike rate of 151.
The vastly experienced Alex Hales is also finding his touch this year. The stylish batter has cracked 169 runs at a strike rate of 129.
The Rockets would have expected a lot more from Rovman Powell, but the hard-hitting West Indian batter hasn’t quite delivered. His and Joe Root’s inconsistent performances have hurt the team.
Their bowling unit has been overly reliant on Rashid Khan. The star leg-spinner from Afghanistan was recently smashed for five consecutive sixes by Kieron Pollard. However, he remains a match-winner and is the Rockets’ leading wicket-taker.
Imad Wasim and Sam Cook have been among the wickets as well. While Wasim can keep things tight, Cook tends to leak runs.
Tom Banton (wk), Alex Hales, Joe Root, Tom Alsop, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory (c), Chris Green, John Turner, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Joe Root, John Turner, Tom Banton, Lewis Gregory, Calvin Harrison, Samuel Cook, Alex Hales, Imad Wasim, Rovman Powell, Tom Alsop, Christopher Green
Oval Invincibles booked their place in the knockout rounds of The Hundred with a dominant performance against London Spirit. Jordan Cox's unbeaten 61 off 30 balls laid the foundation for a swift chase as the Invincibles chased down the Spirit's modest total of 96 with ease, losing only one wicket.
With a strong record of six wins from seven games, Sam Billings' side has clinched a top-three finish. Their final game against Trent Rockets will determine their path ahead. Victory will secure a direct entry into the final on August 18th, while a loss will mean they'll have to compete in the Eliminator the day before.
Cox now has 150 runs across 5 innings this season at a fantastic average of 50 and a strike rate of 147.
All-rounder Sam Curran, however, has had the biggest impact for the Invincibles this year. He tops the batting charts with 176 runs at a strike rate of 172 and is second on the list of bowlers with 16 wickets at 7.03.
Dawid Malan too seems to be coming into form, as he showed with his steady, unbeaten 29 in the previous match.
Australian spinner Adam Zampa has been the main strike bowler for the Invincibles, and has 17 wickets already in just 7 innings at 6.94.
Zampa was the wrecker-in-chief in the match against London Spirit and his performance here could turn the tide in the Invincibles’ favor.
Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (c & wk), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa
Gus Atkinson, Sam Billings, Dawid Malan, Donovan Ferreira, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa, Tom Lammonby, Jordan Cox, Saqib Mahmood
The pitch at Trent Bridge is a good one for batting. The ball comes on nicely to the bat at the start, where batters can make merry. It does slow down a little in the middle phase, but batters who have their eyes in will still be able to play their strokes. Batting does get a little tougher in the second innings when the pitch gets slower. Spinners will find some help on this surface.
The weather in Nottingham on Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and windy. There is a forecast of some rain early in the morning, but it will be clear during the match.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average TurnThe highest total at Trent Bridge this year in the Men’s Hundred has been Trent Rockets’ 166-4 against London Spirit. They won that match by 22 runs. This isn’t a high-scoring venue, but if set batters get going, then a tall score will be on the cards. We reckon, a total of around 140 will be par here.
All three matches of the 2024 Men’s Hundred at Nottingham have been won by the team bating first. This stat will certainly prompt both captains to bat first in this game.
Oval Invincibles have dominated their rivalry with Trent Rockets, winning two out of their three encounters. With a playoff berth already secured, they enter this match in impressive form. Their batting and bowling lineups are packed with in-form players, and that makes them a dangerous side to face at present. On the other hand, Trent Rockets have shown glimpses of potential, but their batting lacks the consistency to challenge the top teams. Their bowling attack, while capable, is heavily dependent on a few key performers. Considering the Invincibles' current momentum and the Rockets' vulnerabilities, it's difficult to look past the Invincibles as the favorites for this match.
Back Oval Invincibles as the winners of this match.
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