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Trent Rockets host Southern Brave in the first match of the men's Hundred 2023.
The game is due to start at 6.30pm BST on Tuesday, 1 August.
Trent Rockets' home ground is Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
As this is the first game of the season, form isn't a huge factor for either side. Neither has played any matches for 11 months.
Hosts Trent Rockets had a wonderful season last year, winning the group stage which took them to the final before beating Manchester Originals in a low scoring affair at Lord's.
Southern Brave did not have as much success. Having won the first Hundred in 2021 they faltered in their title defence, winning only three matches and finished second from bottom in the league stage, above only Welsh Fire who lost every match they played.
Trent Rockets have one of the most explosive and experienced opening partnerships in the competition. In Alex Hales and Dawid Malan they boast two batsmen who have been crucial for England's white-ball teams at various points in their career.
Their first runout of The Hundred will be critical in giving the Rockets a fast start, and if Southern Brave's bowlers can get rid of both cheaply, a large dent will have been made in the defending champions' chances.
Trent Rockets are the defending champions [Getty Images]
There are still tickets remaining for this match however there is only limited availability.
Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.
A mild day is forecast at Trent Bridge on Tuesday with temperatures hovering around 19 degrees Celsius. Grey skies can be expected by the rain is likely to stay away.
Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rashid Khan (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
Southern Brave: Tim David (Mitchell Santner from August 20), Leus du Plooy, James Vince, Chris Jordan, Devon Conway, Tymal Mills, Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton, Finn Allen, George Garton, James Fuller, Alex Davies, Joe Weatherley, Jafer Chohan, Matt Fisher
There will be no Joe Root for Trent Rockets, given his recent involvement in the Ashes. Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the competition through injury. Imad Wasim will join the Rockets for the first three matches.
Trent Rockets: Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Colin Munro, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sam Hain, Samit Patel, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory, Daniel Sams, Luke Wood, Sam Cook
Southern Brave: Devon Conway, James Vince, Finn Allen, Leus du Plooy, Tim David, James Fuller, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Tymal Mills, Jafer Chohan
Trent Rockets are the marginal favourites with the bookies for this one. The hosts are a best-priced 4/5 for the win. Southern Brave are available at as long as 11/10 in places.
Southern Brave will be hoping for an improved season [Getty Images]
Trent Rockets to have too much. Home win.
Sky Sports has live coverage of the match on their dedicated cricket channel (Sky 404, Virgin 504).
Now TV offer daily access to Sky Sports for £11.99 or monthly access for £33.99.
This match is also being screened live on BBC Two, or via the BBC iPlayer and Sport website and app.
On radio, Test Match Special will have ball-by-ball commentary on 5Live Sports Extra.
The Cricketer will have post-match analysis and reaction.
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