The Hundred Men's 2025: Match 23, OVI vs TRT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SOB vs OVI?

Thursday, August 21 will be seeing the Oval Invincibles (OVI) and Trent Rockets (TRT) fight in an epic clash during the Match No. 23 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at the Kennington Oval in London. This will be one of the best match-ups in the league so far, with both the table-toppers contesting to reign supreme on the leaderboard.

The Oval Invincibles have been in terrific form in the ongoing season, losing only one game in the five matches they have played so far. They have 16 points, courtesy of their four wins, and are placed right at the top of the table with an astonishing net run-rate (NRR) of 2.349. They would like to register their third-consecutive win of the season against Trent Rockets and maintain their first position.

The Trent Rockets, on the other hand, have been giving some neck-to-neck competition to the London-based franchise. They have also won four matches out of the five, but the only thing that has kept them on the second spot on the points table is their relatively inferior NRR of 0.725. Regardless of their NRR, they can dethrone the Invincibles from their top spot with a win in the upcoming fixture.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Kennington Oval in London is considered to be one of the best in the country for batters. Spinners hardly find anything out of this pitch, but pacers can get decent pace and bounce. Batters will mostly enjoy their time in the middle, and the nature of the pitch won't change a lot in the second innings. This is a clear indication that the captain getting the coin flip in his favour should be inclined towards bowling first.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s

Oval Invincibles (OVI)

Sam Billings (captain and wicketkeeper), Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jordan Clark, Donovan Ferreira, Rashid Khan, Gus Atkinson, Tom Curran, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Sowter, 

Trent Rockets (TRT)

Tom Banton (wicketkeeper), Joe Root, Max Holden, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Moores, David Willey (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Sam Hain, Sam Cook, Lockie Ferguson, George Linde

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Jordan Cox

There is not even a hint of doubt that all eyes will be on Jordan Cox when the Oval Invincibles' batter walks out in the middle on Thursday. He has already hit 198 runs in five games at a brilliant average of 66.00 and an unbelievable strike-rate of 183.33. With form and conditions in his favour, he is surely one of the top contenders to perform with the bat against Trent Rockets.

Probable Best Bowler: Sam Curran

The left-arm pacer Sam Curran has been displaying masterful ability to bring variations in his bowling, which has helped him be the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far, with 10 wickets in just five innings. His economy rate has stood at just 6.71, which is amazing in white-ball cricket, and a superb bowling average of 10.30. The skilled bowler is expected to be among wickets once again, as he plays at him home ground on Thursday.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• OVI win the toss and bowl
• Powerplay: 65-70
• TRT: 175-185
• OVI win the match

Scenario 2

• TRT win the toss and bowl
• Powerplay: 70-80
• OVI: 180-190
• TRT win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.