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Southern Brave and Rockets Set for Thrilling Showdown in The Hundred

August 11, 2024

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The fourth edition of The Hundred event is nearing its business end, and the 24th match of the season will see Southern Brave and Trent Rockets going head-to-head at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

James Vince-led Trent Rockets have won three and lost two of their five games, placing them at number four on the points table. They are heading into this game with a win from their previous outing.

On the other hand, Lewis Gregory’s Southern Brave are flying high, having won four and lost two of their six games. However, their three-match winning streak was halted in the previous game.

Ahead of this enthralling contest, let’s analyse the pitch report, stats, head-to-head, match prediction, and top players of this contest.

The Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Report

The pitch at Rose Bowl has favored new-ball bowlers in the first innings, but batting becomes easier as the game progresses. Top-order batters in the first innings need to settle at the crease before attempting big shots. Overall, a high-scoring contest can be expected.

The Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Stats (The Hundred)

Matches: 15

Matches won batting first: 5

Matches won batting second: 10

Average first innings total: 143

Average second innings total: 134

Highest total recorded: 201/3 (100 balls) by Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave

Lowest total recorded: 107/7 (100 balls) by Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave

SB vs TR Head-to-Head

Southern Brave and Trent Rockets have locked horns four times in Men’s Hundred history, with both sharing two wins.

SB vs TR Top Players Predictions

Alex Hales (TR): The English batter has hammered 68 runs in the previous game for the Rockets. He has stockpiled 145 runs in five innings of the ongoing The Hundred competition and is likely to continue his impressive form in this contest.

Rashid Khan (TR): The spin wizard was Hero of the Match in the Rockets’ previous game, scalping four wickets for 24 runs. Rashid has grabbed eight wickets in four innings of The Hundred 2024. He is peaking at the right time in the tournament, which is a positive sign for the Rockets. The Afghan player can play handy knocks with the bat as well.

James Vince (SB): In the Southern Brave’s previous game, Vince became the first player to amass a hat-trick of half-centuries in The Hundred. He has mustered 310 runs in six innings of The Hundred 2024 and is likely to continue his dominance.

SB vs TR Hit or Miss Prediction

Chris Jordan (SB): The 35-year-old has been a consistent contributor for the Brave. He has taken 11 wickets in six innings of The Hundred 2024 and has proven to be highly effective with his variations. The right-arm pacer will play a key role for Southern Brave in tail end of the innings.

SB vs TR Conditions-based Predictions

Bowlers need to use variations to deceive batters
Spinners are unlikely to get enough assistance from the pitch
Bowling first should be a good choice

SB vs TR Match Predictions

Adam Lyth has been out of form in recent games, and for that reason, the Trent Rockets are likely to lose their first wicket under 20.5 runs (1.85). On the other hand, the Southern Brave might score over 20.5 runs (1.85) in this contest. Considering James Vince’s form, he will likely score over 22.5 runs (1.85). The Odds.

SB vs TR Winner Prediction

Both teams boast plenty of match-winners in their ranks, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling contest. With the team batting second having won 10 out of 15 games at this venue, the toss will play a crucial role in this mouth-watering clash.

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