The penultimate match of the league stage in the ongoing The Hundred competition will see Trent Rockets and Oval Invincibles face off at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on August 14.
Oval Invincibles are on a four-match winning streak and are the only team to have secured a top-three finish so far. Sam Billings’ side has won six out of their seven games and sits firmly at the top of the points table. A win in their final league stage game will guarantee their direct qualification for the grand finale of The Hundred 2024. On the other hand, the Trent Rockets have had a lackluster season in this event as they managed only three wins in seven games and are out of the competition. Lewis Gregory and Co. will aim to end their campaign on a high note.
Ahead of this contest, let’s analyze the pitch report, stats, probable playing XI, match prediction, and top players. 
Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Report
The surface at Trent Bridge has slightly favored bowlers over batters in the first two games of The Hundred. However, the most recent game at this venue was a high-scoring affair, with 310 runs scored off 197 balls. Spinners are expected to play a key role in this contest, as the pitch is likely to offer a significant turn. Teams batting first have excelled in the last seven games of the Men’s Hundred competition at this venue.
Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Stats (Men’s The Hundred)
Total Matches: 15
Matches won batting first: 10
Matches won bowling first: 5
Average 1st innings Score: 148
Average 2nd innings Score: 138
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
TRT vs OVI Probable Playing XI
Trent Rockets: Tom Banton (wk), Alex Hales, Joe Root, Tom Alsop, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory (c), Chris Green, John Turner, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Jordan Cox, Sam Billings (wk & c), Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Tom Lammonby, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Sowter, Adam Zampa
TRT vs OVI Top Players Prediction
Sam Curran (OVI): The English player is a valuable asset for the Invincibles, contributing with both the bat and the ball. The southpaw has hammered 176 runs in five innings at a staggering strike rate of 172.55 and has claimed 16 wickets in seven innings. He will aim to continue his impressive form in this contest and help his side advance to the final of The Hundred.
Adam Zampa (OVI): The Australian spinner is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing The Hundred tournament. He has claimed 17 wickets in seven innings and will likely continue his impressive form in this contest.
Tom Banton (TRT): The English batter has stockpiled 205 runs in seven innings at an impressive strike rate of 151.85 so far. He failed to make an impact in the Rockets’ previous game but will aim to end his campaign on a high note.
TRT vs OVI Hit or Miss Prediction
Alex Hales (TRT): The English swashbuckler has not lived up to his reputation in the ongoing The Hundred, scoring 169 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 129.01, which is below his usual standards. However, the 35-year-old has the ability to dominate any bowling attack on his day and is expected to excel in this contest.
TRT vs OVI Conditions-based Predictions
- The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first
- Bowlers might get lateral movement under lights in the second innings
- Spinners will trouble the batters if they hit the right areas
TRT vs OVI Match Predictions
Trent Rockets openers failed to add significant partnerships in the ongoing The Hundred, and they are likely to lose their first wicket under 18.5 runs (1.85). On the other hand, Invincibles might add 20.5 runs (1.85) for the first wicket. Sam Curran is in prime form and will likely score over 16.5 (1.85) runs. The Odds.
TRT vs OVI Winner Prediction
Oval Invincibles have performed well as a unit in this tournament and are likely to come out on top in this contest. However, the team batting first has a slight advantage in this match.
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