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The Hundred Mens Competition 2025, 20th match-: Big hitters cross paths in blockbuster clash

Monday, 18-Aug-2025, 06:54 AM
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In the 20th match of the ongoing The Hundred Mens Competition, Trent Rockets will be facing Manchester Originals on Tuesday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Rockets have been in fabulous form so far in the tournament, having won three of their last four games. They are positioned second in the points table with 12 points and a positive NRR of +0.407. Heading into the battle against Originals, Rockets will look to carry on with the momentum as they are coming off a victory in their last match against Southern Brave. 

On the other hand, Manchester Originals are in a difficult position, languishing on the fifth spot in the points table with two wins from five games. However, they will be confident after claiming a 57-run win in their last match against Northern Superchargers. They have eight points and a negative NRR of -0.253. 

Head-to-head (last five games):

Matches - 5

MO won - 1

TR won - 4

Manchester Originals probable XI: Phil Salt (c), Ben McKinney, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Rachin Ravindra, Matthew Hurst, Lewis Gregory, Scott Currie, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker

Trent Rockets probable XI: Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Moores (wk), David Willey (c), Calvin Harrison, Lockie Ferguson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein



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