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Cricket fans all around the world are in for a treat as The Hundred returns with its third edition after the thrilling conclusion of Ashes 2023. The excitement will kick off with the reigning champions Trent Rockets (TRT) taking on Southern Brave (SOB) in the highly anticipated season opener on Thursday (August 1) in Nottingham, England.
The Rockets will come into the tournament with a sense of confidence and determination as they clinched the title in The Hundred 2022 with a nail-biting two-wicket victory over Manchester Originals. The Brave, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back after finishing seventh in the points table in the previous season. They are eager to make a strong statement this time and showcase their true potential.
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The Rockets will be led by the talented Lewis Gregory, who has recently demonstrated his leadership skills by guiding Somerset to the Vitality T20 Blast title. He will be aiming to replicate that success in The Hundred and motivate his team to defend their title. With a formidable lineup that includes players like Alex Hales, Rashid Khan, Joe Root and Daniel Sams, the Rockets are well-equipped to make a strong impression and go all the way in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Brave will be led by the experienced James Vince, who will continue to play a crucial role in guiding his team to glory. The side boasts a lineup featuring Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim David and Tymal Mills, all of whom possess the talent and potential to be key members and make significant contributions to the team’s success.
The Hundred 2023, 1st Match:
Date and Time: August 1, 2023, Tuesday; 05:30 pm GMT | 06:30 pm local | 11:00 pm IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
TRT vs SOB Pitch Report:
The pitch at Trent Bridge is flat and is known for providing great aid to the batters. Teams and fans can expect big scores at this venue, as the batters can expect to hit big right from the start. Not only this, but the outfield of the ground is very fast and balls travels at a great speed. Another notable feature of the venue is that the boundaries of the stadium are very small, enabling batters to play a big knock.
TRT vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Batters: Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, James Vince, Colin Munro
- All-rounders: Daniel Sams, Tim David, James Fuller
- Bowlers: Rashid-Khan, Luke Wood
TRT vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1 : Devon Conway (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
Choice 2: Alex Hales (c), Tim David (vc)
TRT vs SOB Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Leus du Plooy, Craig Overton, Sam Hain, Brad Wheal
TRT vs SOB Dream11 Team for today’s match (Aug 1, 5:30 pm GMT):
