Match Preview
So, finally, the day has come when we have our two finalists of The Hundred after a full month and a half of competitive cricket amongst all the franchises.
Today, it will be decided who takes the trophy home as Trent Rockets and Manchester Originals take each other on in the final of the tournament. Looking at their performances, the Trent Rockets have had absolutely no problems in reaching the finals of the tournament. So, for them, it is just about keeping the basics right.
The Originals too are on a winning roll after having won 6 back-to-back matches. They defeated London Spirit in the Eliminator of the tournament and are looking to win their maiden title today by defeating the Trent Rockets.
Manchester Originals lost only a single game to the Rockets. Since then skipper Laurie Evans and Co. are on a roll. The trio of Evans, Stubbs and Salt has played beautifully for the team which is why they are in the finals of the tournament this year.
A thrilling contest awaits us all as the winner of The Hundred will be decided tonight.
Match Details
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Match Format: T20I, The Final, T20I Tournament
Date: 3rd September 2022
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Streaming Platform: Fan Code
Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s has been a very productive one for batsmen as it is a batting-friendly surface. Scores of 160 and above have been regularly posted on this venue. So, this will be a high-scoring game for sure.
Team News & Injury Updates for TRT vs MNR Dream11 Match:
Right now, there are no injury concerns for either team. So, we will be seeing fully fit squads for today’s match.
Complete Squad for TRT vs MNR Dream11 Match:
Trent Rockets
Lewis Gregory (c), Matthew Carter, Ian Cockbain, Sam Cook, Marchant de Lange, Luke Fletcher, Alex Hales, Rashid Khan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Dawid Malan, Ben Mike, Tom Moores (wk), Steven Mullaney, Colin Munro, Samit Patel, Joe Root, Daniel Sams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Luke Wood
Manchester Originals
Jos Buttler (c), Sean Abbott, Colin Ackermann, Laurie Evans, Richard Gleeson, Calvin Harrison, Tom Hartley, Fred Klaassen, Tom Lammonby, Wayne Madsen, Matt Parkinson, Andre Russell, Phil Salt (wk), Mitchell Stanley, Tristan Stubbs, Ashton Turner, Paul Walter
Probable Playing XI for TRT vs MNR Dream11 Match:
Trent Rockets
The Rockets have been doing everything well in this tournament so far. They just now need to keep their wits and nerves about them to win their maiden trophy of the tournament.
Predicted Playing XI:
Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Daniel Sams, Colin Munro, Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Moores, Samit Patel, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Manchester Originals
The Originals have suddenly found momentum in the tournament after winning six matches in a row. That’s why they will want to win the trophy this year. All they have to do is keep a cool head.
Predicted Playing XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Laurie Evans (c), Wayne Madsen, Paul Walter, Tristan Stubbs, Ashton Turner, Tom Lammonby, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Joshua Little, Matt Parkinson
Top Picks for TRT vs MNR Dream11 Match:
Trent Rockets
Dawid Malan
Malan has been in exceptional form for Trent Rockets this season. Along with Alex Hales, he has stitched many match-winning partnerships as well. Malan has four fifties to his name, two of which came from his last two innings.
Luke Wood
Wood went wicketless for the first time in five matches in the last match. This season, Wood has nine wickets to his name. He will be looking to add more wickets to his tally.
Samit Patel
Patel is a very experienced campaigner in the T20 format. He took 2-23 against Welsh Fire in the last league game at Trent Bridge. Trent Rockets will be hoping for an excellent performance from him.
Manchester Originals
Laurie Evans
Evans has become skipper after Jos Buttler was injured when playing in the tournament. Since then he has done well by helping the team win 6 matches back-to-back. In his best knock of the season, he has hit seven fours and three sixes.
Phil Salt
The keeper for the Originals has been in excellent form recently. In the Eliminator against London Spirit, he made 29 from 18 balls. He is just behind Dawid Malan in the runs chart.
Paul Walter
The all-rounder has been very good for the Originals in the tournament. With the ball, he already has three three-wicket hauls this season. So, he will play a key role in the final.
Players to avoid for TRT vs MNR Dream11 Match:
Trent Rockets
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Cadmore made only 10 runs in the last match against Welsh Fire. He will have to bat more in today’s final. He is struggling for consistency.
Manchester Originals
Wayne Madsen
Madsen made only 4 runs against London Spirit in the Eliminator. He will be hoping to make full use of his potential in today’s match.
Our Playing XI for TRT vs MNR Dream11 Match:
TRT vs MNR:
Phil Salt (c), Laurie Evans, Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, Samit Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Paul Walter (vc), Daniel Sams, Luke Wood, Sam Cook, Matt Parkinson
Probable Winner
Looking at the team combinations, the Trent Rockets are the likely winners of this contest.
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