Trent Rockets will face Southern Brave in Match 29 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Monday, August 10. The Rockets have already secured progression and will target another victory to strengthen their position, while Southern Brave will look to finish their campaign strongly despite elimination.
Match details
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Date: August 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 PM IST, 10:30 PM PST, 5:30 PM GMT
Team overviews
Trent Rockets have enjoyed an outstanding campaign and sit at the top of the standings after winning six of their seven matches. Sam Billings’ side has already secured progression to the next stage, but the team still has plenty to play for as it targets direct qualification for the final.
Southern Brave have experienced a difficult season. Chris Jordan’s side has won only two of seven matches and has already been eliminated from playoff contention. However, the Brave can still finish the tournament on a positive note and will aim to upset the table-toppers at Trent Bridge.
Key players
Ben Duckett has been one of Trent Rockets’ most important batters. The left-hander has scored 289 runs at an average of 53.42 and a strike rate of 173.14, including four half-centuries. His aggressive approach at the top of the order will be crucial.
Sam Billings provides leadership and stability, while Finn Allen, Tim David and Mitchell Santner give the Rockets considerable depth. Matt Henry and Calvin Harrison will also have important roles with the ball.
For Southern Brave, Jamie Smith, Michael Pepper, Tristan Stubbs and Marcus Stoinis offer plenty of batting power. Jofra Archer remains a major threat with the ball, while Adil Rashid brings experience and wicket-taking ability in the middle phase.
Head-to-head record
The two teams have shared an even rivalry.
- Matches played: 6
- Trent Rockets wins: 3
- Southern Brave wins: 3
- No Result: 0
- First meeting: July 24, 2021
- Most recent meeting: August 16, 2025
Neither team holds a head-to-head advantage based on their previous six encounters.
Pitch report
Trent Bridge has offered relatively balanced conditions during The Hundred this season. The highest first-innings score recorded at the venue in the tournament has been 159/9, indicating that bowlers can keep the scoring under control.
The surface should provide opportunities for both pace and spin. Batters will need to adapt quickly and make the most of scoring opportunities rather than assuming that the conditions will allow free-flowing batting throughout the innings.
A first-innings score around the mid-150s could provide a competitive target, although the final total will depend heavily on the conditions and quality of execution.
Probable playing XIs
Trent Rockets (Captain: Sam Billings)
- Ben Duckett
- Finn Allen
- Aneurin Donald
- Sam Billings (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
- Tim David
- Mitchell Santner
- Lewis Gregory
- Craig Overton
- Calvin Harrison
- Matt Henry
- Ben Sanderson
Southern Brave (Captain: Chris Jordan)
- Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper)
- Michael Pepper
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marcus Stoinis
- David Miller
- Moeen Ali
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Chris Jordan (Captain)
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Luke Wood
Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett has been among the leading run-scorers in The Hundred Men’s 2026. His 289 runs at an average of 53.42 and strike rate of 173.14 highlight his consistency and attacking approach. He has also registered four half-centuries and will be Southern Brave’s biggest early threat with the ball.
Probable best bowler: Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid has taken 10 wickets in seven matches and remains one of Southern Brave’s most experienced bowling options. His leg-spin could become particularly valuable during the middle phase, where he can slow the scoring rate and create wicket-taking opportunities.
Probable match scenarios
Scenario 1: Trent Rockets bat first
- Powerplay: 35-45
- Predicted total: 145-155
- Expected result: Trent Rockets to win
Scenario 2: Southern Brave bat first
- Powerplay: 40-50
- Predicted total: 155-165
- Expected result: Trent Rockets to win
The supplied prediction favors Trent Rockets despite the projected totals suggesting that Southern Brave could remain competitive if they bat first.
Toss prediction
The supplied match projection expects the chasing side to win, with both teams projected to produce competitive scores. The captain winning the toss could therefore prefer to bowl first and use the target to structure the chase.
Toss prediction: Field first.
Match prediction
Trent Rockets enter this contest as the stronger side based on their tournament record. Six victories from seven matches underline their consistency, while their batting lineup contains several players capable of producing match-winning contributions. Southern Brave have struggled for results but possess enough individual quality to challenge the table-toppers, particularly through players such as Stoinis, Miller, Archer and Rashid.
The head-to-head record remains perfectly balanced, which adds another layer of intrigue to the contest. However, Trent Rockets have demonstrated considerably better form throughout the current campaign. With qualification already secured and a direct route to the final still at stake, they should have sufficient motivation to maintain their winning momentum.
Prediction: Trent Rockets to win.
