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CLAIM NOWOval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets, HMC2023, Today Match Prediction 21 August 2023
Toss Winner - Trent Rockets won the toss and choose to bat first
Oval Invincibles beat Trent Rockets by 5 wickets
The top two teams lock horns in their last league-stage game
- Oval Invincibles have been unbeaten at home
- Trent Rockets have a deep and in-form batting lineup
- Invincibles’ batting inconsistency is a concern for the home team
Oval Invincibles to win this match
| Tournament: | The Hundred Mens Competition 2023 |
| Format: | 100-ball |
| Venue: | Kennington Oval, London, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24°C|Mostly Sunny |
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OVL vs TRE Match Prediction & Analysis
The table toppers will take on Trent Rockets at Kennington Oval where they are yet to lose a game this season. However, their recent inconsistency in the batting performances will be an issue to address for the home team.
Trent Rockets haven’t won as many games as they should considering their batting strength but have been consistent with the bat recently.
The Curran brothers are crucial to the Oval Invincibles' middle and lower order while Alex Hales and Joe Root hold the key to a good start in Trent’s top order.
The visitors have an attacking lineup with Tom Kohler-Core at number 3 followed by Colin Munro in great touch at number 4. Oval Invincibles will be keen on bouncing back from their batting collapse in the last game.
Will Jacks and Henrich Klaasen will be the ones to watch out for in the Oval Invinvicbles lineup as they look to finish on a winning note.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
OVL
W W L W W
OVL
176/8 in 20.0 8.8
185/5 in 20.0 9.25
TRE
W L W L L
TRE
139/7 in 20.0 6.95
142/5 in 20.0 7.1
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Oval Invincibles Preview
Oval Invincibles are at the top with 5 wins from 7 matches and only 1 loss so far this season. They’ve completely dominated The Hundred 2023 and will be looking to finish the league stage on a high and carry the momentum to the playoffs.
Billings will want to make sure that the collapse in the batting order in the last game was a one-off thing and that it doesn’t repeat. He’s got some powerful openers in Jason Roy and Will Jacks while Klaasen is an asset at 4 or 5.
Invincibles have been trying many options for number 3 and Tawanda Muyeye, the latest number 3 failed to get going in the last match. While Klaasen delivered at number 3, he’s better off at 4 or 5 as a finisher.
Since Oval Invincibles also have Sam Billings, Sam Curran, and Tom Curran in the lineup, they could afford to send Heinrich Klaasen ahead at number 3. There is enough depth in this lineup and someone or the other would step up to play the finisher’s role for the Invincibles.
Adam Zampa is a key wicket-taker in this squad to watch out for. While the Curran brothers have been successful too, they’ve been on the expensive side. Spencer Johnson and Nathan Sowter need to step up and deliver breakthroughs to help Invincibles to a dominating position in this game.
Oval Invincibles Predicted Playing XI:
Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Ross Whiteley, Tom Curran, Adam Zampa, Nathan Sowter, Spencer Johnson
Oval Invincibles Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Mens Competition 2023
Oval Invincibles Actual Playing XI:
Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Tawanda Muyeye, Gus Atkinson, James Neesham, Jason Roy, Nathan Sowter, Sam Curran, Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Will Jacks
Trent Rockets Preview
Trent Rockets are tied with two other teams in the points table with 7 points. This is their last game and they can get to a maximum of 9 points from their 8 games of The Hundred.
However, the 5th-placed Manchester Originals and 6th-placed London Spirit can go as far as 11 and 10 points respectively. And that could push the Rockets down in the standings. Without a win here they would even slip further down to 5th or 6th place.
The batting has looked very promising in recent matches and if they carry the same form in this game, Trent Rockets would pose a tough challenge to the hosts. This is one of the best batting lineups in the competition.
With Joe Root and Alex Hales in good touch Rockets should be pushing for a big score. In the lower order, Colin Munro, Daniel Sams, and Lewis Gregory can all make big contributions.
Sams is a well-known match-finisher who’s played many great knocks in the BBL. Trent Rockers also have Samit Patel in their batting lineup who could come in at any position in the middle or lower order and play a handy knock.
The bowlers are coming here on the back of a brilliant performance in the last game. Daniel Sams has been consistently delivering breakthroughs for the Rockets. Matthew Carter and Ish Sodhi will be key with the spin while Sam Cook will lead the pace attack.
Trent Rockets Predicted Playing XI:
Alex Hales, Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Core (wk), Colin Munro, Daniel Sams, Sam Hain, Lewis Gregory (c), Matthew Carter, Ish Sodhi, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Trent Rockets Key Players From Previous Game Of The Hundred Mens Competition 2023
Trent Rockets Actual Playing XI:
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Daniel Sams, Ish Sodhi, Joe Root, Luke Wood, Lewis Gregory, Matthew Carter, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Kohler Core
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch is a belter with great assistance of batters and we expect plenty of runs from both teams. There is good pace and bounce on offer and that will allow for easy stroke making. The weather will be partly cloudy with a high of 26 degrees Celsius.
OVL vs TRE Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
Kennington Oval in London will be the venue for this match. Before this game, the venue will already have hosted the women’s match between the same teams. The average 1st innings score here is quite high in T20s and considering both teams’ batting strengths and the recent matches on this ground, we reckon a 140+ score should be a competitive 1st innings total.
Toss: To Bowl
It is a great venue for batting and there have been some very close games this season. The chasing team has a good chance of winning here and unless the team batting first posts a massive total, the chasing team will always have an advantage. Both teams have a deep batting lineup with quality finishers and will prefer to bowl first.
OVL vs TRE
Winning Prediction
There is little to choose between the two sides. Though Oval Invnicbles are far ahead in of wins, the visitors have got an in-form side with reliable players in every department. The hosts are a bit vulnerable when it comes to their batting but they will have the home advantage on their side. Oval Invincibles are slightly ahead in our match prediction and will start as favorites to win.
Oval Invincibles to win this match
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