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The Hundred: Trent Rockets vs London Spirit – Who Will Return to the Winning Ways?

August 7, 2024

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The fourth edition of The Hundred event is moving rapidly, with Trent Rockets and London Spirit going head-to-head in match number 20 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on August 7.

Trent Rockets have won and lost two games each and are fifth on the points table with four points from as many games. Conversely, London Spirit have struggled, winning only one of their four matches, and currently sit in the penultimate position with two points.

Both teams are heading into this contest with a loss in their previous games and will aim to return to the winning ways in this contest. With both sides eyeing two points, let us analyse the pitch report, stats, head-to-head, match prediction, and top players of this enthralling contest.

Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Report

The surface at Trent Bridge has slightly favored the bowlers compared to the batters. However, once batters get accustomed to the conditions, they can make the most of their time in the middle. Spinners are expected to play a key role in this contest, as the pitch is likely to offer significant turn. Teams batting first in the last six games of the Men’s Hundred competition have excelled at this venue.

Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Stats (Men’s The Hundred)

Total Matches: 14
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won bowling first: 5
Average 1st innings Score: 147
Average 2nd innings Score: 137
Highest total recorded: 181/4 (100 balls) By Trent Rockets vs Oval Invincibles
Lowest total recorded: 116/9 (100 balls) By Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets

TR vs LS Head-to-Head

Both sides have squared off thrice in Men’s The Hundred history, with the Rockets winning on two occasions.

TR vs LS Top Players Predictions

Tom Banton (TR): The wicket-keeper batter started his The Hundred 2024 campaign on a high note, scoring 66 runs in the Rockets’ inaugural match. He was the Hero of the Match in the Rockets’ second game of the season for his impressive 45 runs off 22 balls. The right-hander has amassed 134 runs in four innings and will play a key role for the Rockets in the top order.

Rashid Khan (TR): The spin wizard is a valuable asset in the Rockets camp. The 25-year-old can topple any batting lineup with his bowling prowess and contribute handy knocks. The leggie has scalped four wickets in three innings and will likely dominate in this contest.

Liam Dawson (LS): The English all-rounder has stockpiled 85 runs in four innings and scalped six wickets in four innings in the ongoing The Hundred event. The 35-year-old was awarded the Hero of the Match award in Spirit’s third game of the season for his impressive bowling performance.

TR vs LS Hit or Miss Prediction

Andre Russell (LS): The West Indian batter has blown hot and cold in recent times, scoring 62 runs in four innings and scalping just one wicket so far in The Hundred 2024. The right-hander will play a key role for the London side in the death overs, and he is likely to regain his rhythm in this contest.

TR vs LS Conditions-based Predictions

Batting first should be a good choice
Bowlers will get more assistance from the surface in the second innings
Spinners are likely to dominate the game

The Hundred: Trent Rockets dug out — ©TrentBridge

TR vs LS Match Predictions

London Spirit openers have struggled to build significant partnerships in the ongoing The Hundred, and they might lose their first wicket for under 18.5 runs (1.85). On the other hand, Tom Banton and Alex Hales will likely score over 21.5 runs (1.85) for the first wicket for the Rockets in this contest. The total wickets in this contest might surpass 13.5 (1.96). The Odds.

TR vs LS Winner Prediction

Considering the team’s recent form, Trent Rockets will likely prevail in this contest. However, the team batting first will have a slight advantage in this contest.