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Oval Invincibles head to Trent Bridge knowing that two points against the Rockets would see them finish top of the league stage, although that could already be confirmed prior to this match depending on Southern Brave’s result earlier in the day.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday August 14th 2024: USA ET – 1:30pm / USA PT – 10:30am / UK – 6:30pm / India – 11:00pm
VENUE: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England
WEATHER: Dry with sunshine and light winds as temperatures drop under 20c.
HOW TO WATCH THE HUNDRED: USA – Willow & DAZN / UK – Sky Sports & BBC / India – Fancode Click here for a list of broadcasters in other territories
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TRENT ROCKETS MEN FORM: DEFEAT AWAY AT PHOENIX ELIMINATES ROCKETS
Trent Rockets had to beat Birmingham Phoenix are Edgbaston to keep themselves in the hunt for a top three finish but their score of 118 simply wasn’t enough against the in-form hosts, who chased it down with seven balls and six wickets remaining, consigning the Rockets to elimination.
OVAL INVINCIBLES MEN FORM: THRASHING OF SPIRIT MAKES IT FOUR CONSECUTIVE WINS
Stopping Oval Invincibles at present is proving an extremely difficult task as the reigning champions made it four victories in a row with arguably their most resounding triumph yet. London Spirit were on the end of a nine-wicket thrashing by the Invincibles, who bowled them out for 96 before reaching their target in only 63 balls.
TRENT ROCKETS MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
The best players to invest in here from Trent Rockets with them having been eliminated, are those who still have a point to prove or are hunting for international recognition. Sam Cook is one such player, the Essex bowler having been on the fringes of England selection for a significant period of time. Despite this being a short-format competition, that won’t stop people watching Cook closely and backing the right-arm medium-fast bowler to gain over 1.5 match wickets against Oval Invincibles may wind up being a shrewd move.
OVAL INVINCIBLES MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
You could pick any number of Oval Invincibles stars who could wind up being a profitable play for bettors, but one batter in particular who has been in sparkling form all season is Jordan Cox. Recently called up to the England Test squad on the back of excellent performances for Essex, Cox’s last two innings in the men’s Hundred have seen him rack up 107 runs without being dismissed. With that in mind, back Cox to record another 30+ runs in this one via the ‘Batter Milestones’ market.
TRENT ROCKETS MEN VS OVAL INVINCIBLES MEN EXPERT PREDICTION
Whilst home advantage is in their favour, it’s hard to ignore the fact that motivation may be lower for Trent Rockets now they mathematically cannot finish inside the top three. Oval Invincibles have won six of their seven men’s Hundred fixtures so far this year and will want to enter the business end of the tournament with momentum on their side.
When factoring in the form of numerous visiting players and that all bases are covered within their team whether it be batting, bowling or in the field, then it makes sense that the smart play here is to back Oval Invincibles making it seven wins from eight across the league stage in 2024.
TRENT ROCKETS MEN VS OVAL INVINCIBLES MEN TOP TIP: OVAL INVINCIBLES MEN TO WIN