The Hundred 2023, men's match preview: Trent Rockets v Northern Superchargers

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

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What's the match?

Trent Rockets host Northern Superchargers in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Wednesday, August 9.

Where is the match taking place?

Trent Rockets' home ground is Trent Bridge in Nottingham. 

Who's got the form?

Northern Superchargers are in electric form going into this match after they smashed Southern Brave by 60 runs at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday. The Superchargers put on an excellent display of destructive batting. Tom Banton and Matt Short put together an opening stand of 97, and Short hit 73 from 36 balls. Harry Brook also impressed on his return, making 63 from only 27 balls. Superchargers set a target of 202, and the bowling of Reece Topley, who took three wickets, helped restrict the Brave to just 141.

Trent Rockets, like so many at this year's competition, fell victim to the weather after their match at Edgbaston against Birmingham Phoenix was abandoned on Saturday. In their first game, the Rockets put on a fine display against Southern Brave. Sam Hain was the standout with the bat in contributing 63 from 39 balls, while Lewis Gregory and Daniel Sams made the breakthrough with the ball for the defending champions.

What's the key matchup?

Sunday was a clear indication of the strength of the Northern Superchargers top order, and the importance of breaking them down early before they begin to settle into the innings.

Banton, Short and Brook represent a potent top three, and what happens in the Superchargers' batting powerplay could go a long way to determining the game. That said, a Rockets top three of Dawid Malan, Alex Hales and Tom Kohler-Cadmore is potentially just as devastating.

Hain's remarkable run of form in 2023 makes him a key wicket during the middle and death overs for the visitors. 

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Trent Rockets take on Northern Superchargers [Getty Images]

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match. 

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A dry day in Nottingham, albeit overcast throughout the afternoon. Temperatures topping out at 22 degrees Celsius.

What are the squads?

Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Imad Wasim (Ish Sodhi from August 10), Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, Lewis Gregory, Luke Wood, Colin Munro, Sam Cook, Daniel Sams, Samit Patel, Sam Hain, Brad Wheal, Matt Carter, Tom Moores, John Turner

Northern Superchargers: Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Harry Brook, Reece Topley, Tom Banton, Matthew Short, Adam Lyth, Adam Hose, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, David Wiese, Bas de Leede, Wayne Parnell, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Saif Zaib

What's the team news?

Joe Root is available for Trent Rockets after his Ashes exertions. Imad Wasim plays the final game of his short overses stint.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Trent Rockets: Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Colin Munro, Sam Hain, Lewis Gregory, Imad Wasim, Daniel Sams, Matt Carter, Sam Cook, John Turner

Northern Superchargers: Tom Banton, Matt Short, Harry Brook, David Wiese, Adam Hose, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Wayne Parnell, Matthew Potts, Reece Topley, Callum Parkinson

What are the odds?

Trent Rockets are the marginal favourites with the bookies, with a best price available of 4/5. Even money is as good as you'll get for a Northern Superchargers victory.

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Northern Superchargers won their opening game [Getty Images]

What's the prediction?

Trent Rockets are a formidable force, and if they can subdue the Northern Superchargers top three at a high-scoring ground, victory is theirs.

Where can I watch?

Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 514).

Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.

On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.

The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.

Visit The Cricketer's Hundred Hub for the latest news, team guides, competition information, squad listings and analysis.

Where can I watch the competition elsewhere in the world?

North America - Willow

Caribbean - Flow Sports

Sub Saharan Africa - SuperSport

Mainland Europe - ICC TV

Indian sub continent - Sony (broadcast) and FanCode (digital)

Australia - Fox

New Zealand - TVNZ

Singapore - Singtel

Hong Kong - PCCW

Malaysia - Astro

MENA - beIN Sports


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