MI London (MIL) will take on Trent Rockets (TRT) in Match 25 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at the Kennington Oval in London on August 8. With both teams occupying the top two spots in the points table, fans can expect a high-quality contest between two of the most consistent sides of the tournament.
MI London have enjoyed an excellent campaign, winning four of their six matches to climb to second place in the standings. They enter this fixture after a four-wicket victory over London Spirit, with Will Jacks continuing his outstanding run with the bat and Richard Gleeson spearheading the bowling attack.
Trent Rockets, meanwhile, have been the standout team of the season. The table-toppers have won five of their six matches and head into this clash on the back of five consecutive victories. With a squad featuring experienced campaigners such as Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Tim David and Mitchell Santner, the Rockets will be eager to strengthen their position at the top.
MIL vs TRT, The Hundred Men’s 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 8, 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM Local
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
MIL vs TRT Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 6 | MIL Won: 4 | TRT Won: 2
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval has traditionally offered one of the better batting surfaces in England, with the pitch providing consistent bounce and good carry that allows stroke-makers to play with confidence. The new ball is expected to assist the seamers early in the innings, particularly if there is some cloud cover, making the opening phase crucial for both batting line-ups.
As the match progresses, batting generally becomes easier, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat and the quick outfield rewarding well-timed shots. Spinners could also have a role to play during the middle phase by using variations in pace and length, but the conditions are unlikely to provide significant turn. A first-innings score of around 170-180 should be highly competitive, and the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first in pursuit of a target under favorable chasing conditions.
Squads
MI London: Sam Curran (c), Will Jacks, James Vince, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Ollie Pope, Trent Boult, Nathan Sowter, Richard Gleeson, Jason Roy, Olly Stone, Sikandar Raza, Callum Parkinson, Josh Philippe, Eddie Jack, Sebastian Morgan, Ollie Sykes
Trent Rockets: Sam Billings (c & wk), Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Aneurin Donald, Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, Tom Banton, Ben Sanderson, Danny Briggs, Ben Raine, Dan Mousley, Louis Kimber, Brad Currie, Ben Mayes
MIL vs TRT, The Hundred Men’s 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MIL wins the toss and bowls first
- TRT’s powerplay score: 45-50
- TRT’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- TRT wins the toss and bowls first
- MIL’s powerplay score: 50-55
- MIL’s total score: 175-185
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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