Alex Hales will represent Trent Rockets [Twitter]
On Tuesday, Trent Rockets and Southern Brave will take on each other in the first match of The Hundred 2023. The high-voltage face-off is scheduled at the iconic Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Team Previews
Trent Rockets
Led by Lewis Gregory, Trent Rockets had an outstanding campaign in The Hundred last season, as they clinched the title by defeating Manchester Originals in the final. Their batting looks rock-solid, studded with explosive batters throughout the lineup.
While Alex Hales and Dawid Malan will open, the likes of Colin Munro and Tom Kohler-Cadmore strengthen their batting order alongside skipper Lewis Gregory and the all-rounder Daniel Sams.
Luke Wood and Sam Cook form a lethal new-ball bowling pair for the Rockets, with Ish Sodhi and the experienced Samit Patel spearheading their spin department. So, in all likelihood, they will start as certain favourites to win this match.
Southern Brave
James Vince will play a key role for Southern Brave [Twitter]
Southern Brave had an abysmal outing in The Hundred 2022, finishing seventh with only three wins in eight matches. So, they have to start from scratch and work on their grey areas in their quest for a turn-around.
Their batting has certainly been boosted by the inclusion of Devon Conway, who was a prolific performer for Texas Super Kings in the recently concluded Major League Cricket. The presence of Leus du Plooy and Tim David ensures enough dynamism in their squad, while Mitchell Santner provides them with the balance, being an incredible all-rounder.
Despite having a fine new-ball bowler in George Garton, the Brave's death bowling could emerge as a concern for them, with an injury-prone Tymal Mills and an aged Chris Jordan set to shoulder the slog-over bowling duties.
TR vs SB: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date & Time: August 1, 11.00 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Live Streaming: Sony Ten 5, Sony LIV App & FanCode
TR vs SB: Nottingham Pitch Report
The surface at Trent Bridge in Nottingham will be batting-friendly, with a truckload of runs on offer. There will be a hint of swing with the new ball, but the track won't offer significant assistance to the bowlers. So, we could witness a high-scoring affair in The Hundred 2023 opener, with the toss-winner likely opting to bowl first.
TR vs SB: Probable Playing 11
As Rashid Khan has pulled out of the tournament, he won't feature in this game.
Trent Rockets: Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Colin Munro, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Lewis Gregory (C), Tom Moores (WK), Daniel Sams, Samit Patel, Luke Wood, Sam Cook, Ish Sodhi
Southern Brave: James Vince (C), Devon Conway, Leus du Plooy, Alex Davies, Tim David, James Fuller, Michell Santner, George Garton, Matthew Fisher, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills
TR vs SB: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Devon Conway
Batters: Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Leus du Plooy, James Vince
All-rounders: Tim David, Daniel Sams, Lewis Gregory
Bowlers: George Garton, Luke Wood
Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Vice-Captain: Daniel Sams/Leus du Plooy
TR vs SB: Winner Prediction
Trent Rockets have an outstanding squad on paper and will likely emerge victorious in this match.
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