Battle Royale at the Oval - A Sneak Peek into Invincibles vs Rockets

image-llkrrl98Oval Invincibles will be taking on Trent Rockets (Source: Twitter)

A big clash at the Oval will commence with the table toppers Oval Invincibles will take on the Trent Rockets on the 21st of August. The Invincibles have secured their deserving place in the playoffs with 5 wins, 1 loss and a tie in their 7 games and will look to finish strong in their last game in the league stage. As for the Rockets it is another must win game for them to make their qualification chances better. 

With 3 wins, 3 losses and one no result they are currently at the 2nd spot in the table with a healthy NRR as well. The Oval invincibles will still go all guns blazing as a win today will secure the top spot and qualify in the finals straightaway. On the other hand the Rockets will have to play their best cricket to win this game as there are still 5 more teams competing for the next 2 spots.


Cricket Clash: Comparing Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets

image-llkcpc73Kennington, Oval Detailed Pitch Analysis

While comparing the two teams we can't ignore that the Oval Invincibles have been more consistent than the Trent Rockets who have had a hot and cold season so far. In terms of Runs at the top the Invincibles openers Will Jacks and Jason Roy have given them crucial Runs at the top compared to the Trent Rockets openers Hales and Malan have struggled in the tournament. Even the decision to replace Malan for Root hasn’t been as impactful. 

The middle order of both sides have been solid for both the teams which has come as a blessing in disguise for the Rockets since their top order has failed to make contributions and Oval invincibles have a great base in the middle order with the likes of Klassen, Cox and Sam Curran. The middle order of Trent Rockets that include Munro, Cadmore and Hain have been great as well and might be one of the obstacles for the Invincibles. 

In terms of batting depth the Oval Invincibles might have one of the deepest batting lineups with Curran brothers inclusion whereas the Rockets fail in this comparison since Sams and Gregory can’t be classified as proper batsmen even if they have some ability with the bat. Both these teams have a great pace attack where the invincibles and with great performances from the Curran brothers, Spencer Johnson and Atkinson and Rockets have won some great games with Luke wood, Sams and Gregory.


Players Set to Shine on the Field

Klassen has been one of the best players in T20 so far this season and will be a big threat for the Rockets bowlers and will be hungry for runs. Sam Curran has shown why he is one of the valuable cricketers for England in White ball cricket. He is dangerous with both bat and ball. Daniel Sams, one of the highest wicket takers for the Rockets and his new found ability with the bat makes him a vital asset for his side along with his ability to ball up front and at the death.


Conclusion

In conclusion the Rockets have nothing to lose in this match and have to play their best game where there is no room for errors. On the other hand the Oval invincibles will look to finish on a high and fix their place in the final. This will be a great contest to watch between the top 2 teams so far.