Trent Rockets will lock horns with Manchester Originals in the Men’s Hundred on Sunday evening. The Rockets are in poor form, having lost three of their last four games, while the Manchester Originals have failed to win in their last three games, suffering two defeats and one tie. The Rockets are in third place, while the Originals are in sixth.
Trent Rockets have had a run of bad luck at the wrong time in the competition, but they will fancy their chances against a similarly struggling squad to put together a winning streak.
Northern Superchargers soundly defeated Manchester Originals in their previous encounter, but they can get back on track in this one. They’ll be a force in this game if they get a big hit from a batter.
Weather
There are no forecasts for rain, and the temperature will range from 14~16°C.
Pitch
The previous game at this location had a high-scoring contest. Birmingham Phoenix scored 166 runs, while Trent Rockets only managed to score 150. However, the conditions may benefit the fast bowlers early on. This wicket would benefit from a total of 150 or more players.
Probable Playing XIs
Trent Rockets:
Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Moores (wk), Alex Hales, Rashid Khan, Samit Patel, D’Arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Matthew Carter, Steven Mullaney, Marchant de Lange, Samuel Cook
Manchester Originals:
Carlos Brathwaite (c), Philip Salt (wk), Colin Ackermann, Colin Munro, Joe Clarke, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Lammonby, Calvin Harrison, Steven Finn, Tom Hartley, Matthew Parkinson
Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals – Match 29, Dream 11:
Alex Hales (c), Phil Salt, Tom Moores (wk), Dawid Malan, D’Arcy Short, Colin Munro, Samit Patel, Rashid Khan, Marchant de Lange, Matt Parkinson, Tom Hartley
Prediction
Match winner
- Trent Rockets
Winning the toss
- Trent Rockets
Top Batsman
- Trent Rockets – Alex Hales
- Manchester Originals – Colin Munro
Top Bowler
- Trent Rockets – Rashid Khan
- Manchester Originals – Matthew Parkinson
Most Sixes
- Trent Rockets – D’Arcy Short
- Manchester Originals – Colin Munro
Player of the Match
- Trent Rockets – Alex Hales
Team Scores Batting First
- Trent Rockets – 145+
- Manchester Originals – 140+
When two out-of-form teams meet, it can often be a fascinating game as they both try to break out of their slumps. Trent Rockets are our pick to win this game and get back to winning ways in the Men’s Hundred. Let’s enjoy your favourite cricket with Baji now!