London Spirit vs. Trent Rockets, match 13 of the Men’s Hundred 2025, is to be played on August 14 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. London Spirit’s in-and-out start has put the franchise fifth on the table, with one win and two losses from three matches for four points. Under Kane Williamson’s captaincy, they are still trying to find their winning combination and need to get this second win on the board.
The Trent Rockets, on the other hand, have made an excellent start with two convincing wins to their name, and they now sit in second place in the standings. Last time, they defeated the Northern Superchargers by five wickets, with Tom Banton scoring 37 runs off 24 balls and Rehan Ahmed scoring 31 runs off 26 balls.
It should be an exciting duel between two teams riding contrasting momentum. London Spirit will look to regroup and strategize a strong plan to face the on-form Trent Rockets. David Warner is expected to be the main batter for the London Spirit, while Lockie Ferguson can be the key bowler for the Trent Rockets.
London Spirit vs Trent Rockets Match Details
| Match | London Spirit vs Trent Rockets, Match 13, The Hundred Men’s 2025 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Date & Time | Thursday, August 14, 11:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sony Sports Network; FanCode and Sony LIV (App & Websit |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won By London Spirit | 01 |
| Won By Trent Rockets | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
Pitch Report
The star at the Lord’s Cricket Ground seems to favor the batters. The ball comes nicely onto the field at this ground, and a run feast could well ensue. It may be right to bowl first on winning the toss.
London Spirit’s Strengths
Kane Williamson’s experienced captaincy provides tactical acumen and stability. David Warner offers proven explosive batting capabilities at the top order. Lord’s home advantage delivers familiar pitch conditions and a supportive crowd atmosphere. Jamie Smith’s wicket-keeping skills combined with Pope’s batting versatility strengthen middle-order depth. Strong pace attack led by Jamie Overton, Olly Stone, and Richard Gleeson provides variety.
London Spirit’s Weaknesses
Inconsistent start with one win from three matches reflects a struggle to find winning combinations. Over-reliance on Warner and Williamson’s batting creates vulnerability if top order fails early. Fifth position on the table indicates an urgent need for a momentum shift and confidence boost. Death bowling execution under pressure requires improvement. Middle-order batting beyond Pope lacks proven match-winning experience.
Trent Rockets’ Strengths
Perfect tournament start with two convincing victories generates tremendous confidence and momentum. Tom Banton’s aggressive wicket-keeping batting anchors the explosive top order alongside Joe Root’s experience. Marcus Stoinis provides crucial all-round capabilities with both bat and ball. Lockie Ferguson’s express pace bowling creates wicket-taking opportunities. Second position reflects excellent squad balance and strategic planning.
Trent Rockets’ Weaknesses
Playing away from home at Lord’s eliminates familiar conditions and supportive crowd advantages. Middle-order depth beyond established players needs testing under pressure situations. Maintaining a winning streak creates expectation pressure requiring consistent performance standards. Death bowling options beyond Ferguson may lack experience. Spin bowling attack appears limited compared to the pace strength.
London Spirit vs Trent Rockets Predicted Playing XIs
London Spirit (LNS):
Kane Williamson(c), David Warner, Jamie Smith(w), Ollie Pope, Ashton Turner, Sean Dickson, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson, Jafer Chohan
Trent Rockets (TRT):
Tom Banton(w), Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Hose, David Willey(c), Tom Alsop, Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook
London Spirit vs Trent Rockets: Fantasy Teams Selection
LNS vs TRT Small League: Kane Williamson (c), David Warner, Tom Banton (wk), Joe Root, Ashton Turner, Marcus Stoinis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Olly Stone, Richard Gleeson
LNS vs TRT Big League: David Willey (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Ollie Pope, Sean Dickson, Rehan Ahmed, Adam Hose, Liam Dawson, Sam James Cook, Jafer Chohan, Tom Alsop, Max Holden
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