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The Hundred | Eliminator, Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets: When & where to watch Live, Probable XI, Fantasy XI

It has been a fascinating introduction to a new format of cricket and as we get into the final few days of the Hundred, we should be thankful for the spectacle it has been for the fans across the globe. After a one month extravaganza, it’s the Southern Brave who will be playing the Trent Rockets in the Eliminator on Friday (August 20). Having started the tournament with a couple of losses, the Southern Brave has made an exceptional turnaround and is yet to lose a game as they face the Trent Rockets in the Eliminator clash. James Vince has been an inspirational character for the team after two losses in the first two games. They thrashed the Oval Invincibles by 6 wickets to ensure a smooth entry into the knockout stage, on the other hand, the Trent Rockets started off the tournament in a commanding fashion having won all of their first three matches. However, a couple of consecutive losses meant that their qualification became a touch of concern. in later stages, they picked themselves up. It was a commanding performance in their final group game against the Manchester Originals which made sure that they qualified for the Eliminator with 10 points. A loss would have ensured qualification for the Oval Invincibles. Southern Brave vs Trent Rockets Match Details Match Number- 33 Date and Time- August 20, 2021 (Friday), 11:00 PM (IST), 06:30 pm Local, 05: 30 GMT Venue: Kennington Oval, London Live Stream: FanCode Pitch Report It is expected to be a batting paradise like it has been during the course of the tournament. An average first innings score of 151 goes onto prove that it has been a bowler’s graveyard as far as this tournament is concerned. While chasing a target is always a good option in T20 cricket, batting first could be the way forward in the only knockout match of the tournament. Weather forecast It will be proper overcast conditions when the eliminator clash kicks off. However, there is hardly any chance of rain with the temperature expected to hover around the 21-degree mark. Like it has been the case in England, the humidity will be as low as the early 60s. Southern Brave predicted XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Paul Stirling, James Vince (c), Alex Davies, Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Whiteley, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Jake Lintott Trent Rockets predicted XI: D Arcy Short, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Steven Mullaney, Samit Patel, Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Moores (w), Rashid Khan, Matthew Carter, Marchant de Lange, Samuel Cook Fantasy XI Wicket-keeper- Quinton de Kock (vice-captain), Tom Moores Batsmen- Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, D’ Arcy Short, Steven Mullaney All-rounders- Lewis Gregory, Paul Stirling Bowlers- Rashid Khan (captain), Chris Jordan, Craig Overton

Ireland name ODI and T20 squad for Zimbabwe series, Curtis Campher returns

Ireland have named their squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I tour of Zimbabwe starting from August 27. Cricket Ireland has named a 16-member squad and will name a fifteen-member squad ahead of each game. Curtis Campher has been named in the T20I squad for the five-match series. Meanwhile, Ireland will be playing the qualifying tournament for the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup and has been drawn with Sri Lanka, the Netherlands and Namibia in Group A for the qualifying event. All the fifteen members of the squad which played against South Africa has been retained by the selectors. Campher who has been named in the T20I squad is yet to make his international debut in this format, having played 10 ODIs. The newcomer has played only 8 T20 games scoring 136 runs and taking five wickets. "For the T20I series, we have selected a squad of 16 for the five-match T20I series, of which it will be narrowed down to 15 each match day. Given the T20 World Cup starting in two months we want to provide as much playing time for the players in this format as possible," chief selector Andrew White was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz on Thursday. (August 19) "While we have kept faith with the squad that played in the recent South Africa series, we have additionally brought Curtis Campher in for his first call-up for Ireland in the T20 format. Curtis is back bowling following his injury and will add a dynamic batting and bowling presence to the squad. His inclusion will provide Graham Ford and Andrew Balbirnie with increased flexibility as they look to finalise their plans ahead of the World Cup,” he added. The T20I series will be followed by three ODIs which will be part of the ODI World Cup Super League. Former skipper William Porterfield has recovered from his injury which he incurred during the series against South Africa. "As we are all aware, there are no longer any meaningless ODIs when it comes to the World Cup Super League, and we have selected a squad that recognises the good performances put in during the recent South Africa series. Again, we welcome the news that Curtis [Campher] is back bowling, having come through last week's training camp in Somerset with no concerns. "Uncapped Graham Kennedy continued to impress coaches in Somerset last week, and retains his place in the squad with his all-round ability,” White further added. T20I squad: Andrew Balbirnie (Captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, William McClintock, Kevin O'Brien, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young. ODI squad: Andrew Balbirnie (Captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Graham Kennedy, Josh Little, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, William Porterfield, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

Jos Inglis gets reward for his consistent performances, Ricky Ponting and George Bailey hails him

Young Australian batsman Jos Inglis has been in stupendous form off late and got rewarded for his consistency after being named in the Australian squad for the very first time in his career for the upcoming T20 World Cup slated to be in UAE and Oman. Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has lauded Inglis on his stupendous run off late and said he has been scoring runs for fun and deserved his place in the side. The mega event will also mark the return of skipper Aaron Finch and Steve Smith. Ponting feels that despite the battering they received at the hands of West Indies and Bangladesh, Australia stands a realistic chance of winning their first ever T20 World Cup. "Awesome to see Inglis get his opportunity in the squad, he's been scoring runs for fun and if Ellis is called on it's a great story for how far he's come since moving to Tassie. Overall, it's a brilliant squad of players that I think are capable of winning the World Cup," Ponting tweeted. Inglis who plied his trade for Leicestershire in the Vitality T20 Blast scored 531 runs in the tournament at a staggering strike rate of 175.82 and an impressive average of 48.27. Inglis is currently plying his trade in the Hundred and has already scored two half-centuries for the London Spirits. In the previous edition of the Big Bash League, Inglis scored 413 runs in 16 innings which included an unbeaten match-winning 72. Meanwhile recently appointed chairman of selectors George Bailey hailed Inglis for his talent and that he has been on the radar of the national team for quite some time now. "Josh has been on our radar for some time with his performances in white-ball cricket and more recently in the Vitality Blast where he topped the run charts. He offers the squad flexibility in the batting order with his adaptability, counterattacking ability and power striking. He is a player we are excited about for the future," Bailey had said.

Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine and Sean Williams return for Ireland and Scotland tour

Zimbabwe will be bolstered by the return of three of their experienced players in the form of Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams and Craig Ervine for the upcoming tour of Ireland and Scotland. Zimbabwe is slated to play five T20Is and three ODIs against England started from 27th August before they travel to Scotland for a three-match T20I series kicking off from 15th September. Taylor who is currently the best batsman in the team was rested for the home T20I series against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the likes of Craig Ervine and Sean Williams was forced to miss the full series comprising of a one-off Test, three ODIs and three T20Is after coming in close contact with a person who contracted COVID-19. The selectors have decided to retain the rest of their fifteen members who played against Bangladesh. It must also be noted that the three ODIs against Ireland will be part of the ICC ODI Super League. Zimbabwe is currently languishing at the bottom of the points table with just a solitary win from six outings. Zimbabwe needs to start winning on a more consistent basis to harbour hopes of qualifying for the 2023 ODI World Cup. They will be highly reliant on the services of Wesley Madhevere who was the highest run-scorer for them in the Bangladesh series amassing 150 runs in three outings. His knock of 73 played a pivotal role in ensuring that Zimbabwe won their only match of the tour. Meanwhile, the bowling department looks sorted with the likes of Blessing Muzarabani leading the attack. Full Squad: Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine, Luke Jongwe, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wessely Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tarisai Musakanda, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Donald Tiripano.