The Hundred 2024 gets into full swing as the Northern Superchargers host the Trent Rockets in a mouthwatering clash at Headingley on Friday. Both sides will be eager to kickstart their campaign on a winning note, but it’s the Superchargers who will be under more pressure to deliver after finishing at the bottom of the table last season.

The Rockets, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their fifth-place finish. They possess a formidable batting lineup, with the likes of Alex Hales and Tom Banton capable of explosive starts. The experience of Sam Hain and Rovman Powell adds depth to their batting order. Their bowling attack, led by Rashid Khan, is also a potent force.

The Superchargers will be relying on their big-hitters, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Roy, to provide a solid foundation. The all-round abilities of Mitchell Santner and Adil Rashid will be crucial. Their bowling attack, featuring the likes of Reece Topley and Ben Dwarshuis, will need to be at their best to contain the Rockets’ firepower.

The Hundred Men’s 2024, NOS vs TRT, Match 4

• Date and Time: July 26, 2024; 11 pm IST, 5:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Manchester

The Headingley Pitch Report

The pitch at Headingley is generally expected to be a good batting surface. With the short format of The Hundred, batters can expect to find boundaries quickly. However, as the match progresses, the pitch might start to offer some assistance to the spinners.

The outfield is quick, which could aid the batters in scoring runs. While the conditions seem favorable for batting, bowlers will have to be accurate and vary their pace to be effective.

Overall, it’s a pitch that should produce a high-scoring encounter.

NOS vs TRT Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
• Batters: Colin Ingram, Alex Hales, Jason Roy
• All-rounders: Matt Short, Mitchell Santner, Rovman Powell
• Bowlers:  Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Rashid Khan

NOS vs TRT Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

Choice 1: Alex Hales (c), Jason Roy (vc)
Choice 2: Rashid Khan (c), Rovman Powell (vc) 

NOS vs TRT Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Imad Wasim, Luke Wood, Lewis Gregory, Ollie Robinson

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NOS vs TRT Dream11 Team for today’s match (July 26, 2024, 05:30 pm GMT)

Squads

Northern Superchargers: Harry Brook (Pat Brown*), Ben Stokes (Ben Dwarshuis*), Jason Roy, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Adam Hose, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Graham Clark, Callum Parkinson, Ollie Robinson, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington, Colin Ingram.

Overseas: Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Santner, Matt Short

 

Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Alex Hales, Lewis Gregory, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, John Turner, Sam Hain, Sam Cook, Calvin Harrison, Jordan Thompson, Adam Lyth, Ollie Robinson, Tom Alsop.

Overseas: Riley Meredith*, Rovman Powell, Rashid Khan, Imad Wasim

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