London Spirit vs Trent Rockets – Match 13 Preview (The Hundred 2025)
📅 Date: 14 August 2025 (Thursday)
🕚 Time: 11:00 PM IST
🏟 Venue: Lord’s, London
Match Overview
Two in-form sides are set to lock horns at the iconic Lord’s. London Spirit (LNS) bring an experienced batting lineup led by the ever-reliable David Warner, while Trent Rockets (TRT) boast a sharp bowling unit and aggressive starts with the bat. On this grand stage, expect nothing short of high-octane cricket and edge-of-the-seat moments.
Current Form
London Spirit (LNS)
- Played 3 matches so far:
- Lost opener to Oval Invincibles
- Beat Welsh Fire by 8 runs — Warner’s unbeaten fifty set the tone
- Lost to Manchester Originals by 10 runs — Warner struck another fifty
- Positives: Warner’s blazing form, Olly Stone’s return to wicket-taking rhythm.
- Concerns: Heavy reliance on Warner; middle order yet to fire.
Trent Rockets (TRT)
- Started the season with back-to-back wins:
- Defeated Birmingham Phoenix by 6 wickets — Lockie Ferguson’s fiery 3/20 and Tom Banton’s key innings.
- Edged past Northern Superchargers in a thriller — Banton once again stood tall, backed by disciplined bowling.
- Positives: Cohesive bowling attack, Banton’s consistent scoring.
- Concerns: Death-over control remains shaky, especially against finishers like Warner.
Head-to-Head
- Trent Rockets lead 3–1 in The Hundred (Men’s) history.
- Last meeting (2024): TRT won by 22 runs.
Pitch & Weather Report
Lord’s Pitch
- Early seam and swing due to the slope can test batters in the first few overs.
- In the 100-ball format, a par score is around 160–170 depending on conditions.
Weather
- Warm with partial cloud cover; ideal playing conditions.
- Toss Factor: With little to no dew in the evening, bowling first might be the smarter call.
Players to Watch
London Spirit
- David Warner: Back-to-back fifties, explosive in the powerplay and lethal in the death overs.
- Olly Stone: Raw pace and hard lengths; capable of breaking partnerships.
Trent Rockets
- Lockie Ferguson: Consistently clocks 150+ kph; a genuine powerplay threat.
- Tom Banton: Versatile stroke-maker with a knack for keeping the scoreboard ticking.
- Rehan Ahmed / Sam Cook: Middle-over control with smart variations and disciplined lines.
Prediction
Both sides look strong, but TRT’s superior bowling depth and Banton’s current form give them a slight edge. That said, if Warner fires again, London Spirit have every chance to flip the script.
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