OI vs TR Match Prediction : 23rd Match, The Hundred Mens Competition 2025

The Oval Invincibles is a team filled with match-winning pedigree from back to front. The hosts have only lost one match, that being against the Phoenix with two balls remaining. The rest of their campaign has been spotless. The Rockets, by comparison, have also been almost unblemished. Things unfolded quite quickly against the London Spirit for them, in a season that has otherwise been faultless.

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Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets Head-to-Head Record

The teams have shared the spoils with two wins apiece. The Trent Rockets is the latest team to earn a victory, having won in 2024.

Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets Live-streaming and Broadcast

Scheduled for Thursday, 21 August 2025, the Oval Invincibles will host the Trent Rockets in this edition of the Men’s Hundred. In India, TV coverage is via the Sony Sports Network, with streaming on the SonyLiv app and the FanCode app.

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OI vs TR Team Previews

Oval Invincibles

Will Jacks is a dynamic all rounder with a history of explosive innings, including a Men’s Hundred highest score of 108 runs off 48 balls. The opening batter brings unmatched big hitting at the top. Alongside him, Tawanda Muyeye has soared in form this year.

The Zimbabwean-born Muyeye has established himself as a technically refined opening batter on England’s white-ball radar. Jordan Cox continues to shine with game turning innings. The young gun has moved to back-to-back half-centuries.

The all round firepower of the Curran brothers is the team’s biggest asset. Sam Curran is the captain and a skilled left arm swing bowler. His all-round heroics were on full show when he hit an unbeaten half-century and took a three-fer against the Brave. His brother, Tom Curran, grabbed a crucial four for in the Welsh Fire match. Sam Billings balances leadership with wicket keeping stability.

The overseas core comprises Rashid Khan’s world class leg spin, combined with Donovan Ferreira’s fireworks with the bat and Jason Behrendorff’s control and accuracy. Jordan Clark and Nathan Sowter’s variety in pace and spin completes a squad packed with versatility. The team finished with two three-wicket hauls and two scores of 50 or more in the previous match.

The team has produced some sweltering batting displays to top off the outstanding bowling efforts. The Invincibles’ bowling unit has bowled out all the London Spirit, Manchester Originals and Southern Brave this season.

Oval Invincibles Expected Playing 11

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c/wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Rashid Khan, Jordan Clark, Nathan Sowter, Jason Behrendorff

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Trent Rockets

On paper there’s star power, but the pieces may not fully click against the well-drilled Oval Invincibles. Joe Root brings authority, but his tempo in the 100-ball format can stall with early wickets falling. The team was in early trouble at 22 for two against the Originals.

Tom Banton and Max Holden are explosive but streaky, and if they don’t fire the middle relies on patchwork cameos. Between them, they only scored 18 runs in the last game. Tom Moores is tidy behind the stumps, but with the bat, he has only played game-breaking knocks on few instances.

Overseas muscle helps, but even there the fit feels uneven. Marcus Stoinis can hit some big ones over the ropes. He has just lacked consistency in English conditions with 57 runs in four innings this season.

Lockie Ferguson’s pace is lethal if there’s support around him. Things went haywire for the New Zealander in his last bowling spell after conceding 31 runs in ten balls. David Willey captains a roster with many moving parts. Working out the balancing of roles for various players is still a puzzle being pieced together. He only took two wickets in his first four matches this season.

Rehan Ahmed is a hugely talented leg-spinner though still young at this level. Ahmed has 16 wickets in over 20 Men’s Hundred matches. He risks being targeted when set batters line him up. George Linde is more control than cutting edge. He went wicketless against the Manchester Originals.

Sam Cook offers accuracy, but the pace unit lacks that special something once Ferguson’s burst is seen off.

The squad list is undeniably deep. Right now, the Rockets are likely to win moments against their opposition, but they will be up against an experienced juggernaut which has the composure for all scenarios.

Trent Rockets Expected Playing 11

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

OI vs TR Toss Prediction

Getting the ball rolling in the field is what may be the go-to for both captains. The past two clashes between the Invincibles and Rockets have ended up going the way of the side chasing. The Invincibles head back home after a convincing chase in Southampton against the Southern Brave.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Oval’s surface typically favours batters as a flat, even-paced and high-scoring pitch. The pacers often get some early assistance with movement off the seam. That may taper off quickly as the ball loses its shine. The previous first-innings score at the venue was the Oval Invincibles’ record-breaking 226 for four.
Cloudy skies will make an appearance on matchday.

That may not influence the temperatures too much, with the day expected to be moderately warm and humid. The chance of rain only sits at two percent.

OI vs TR: Who Will Win?

This could arguably be seen as the final before the final, with both teams occupying the top two positions after five rounds of matches. The Invincibles have been the best team of the tournament in all departments. The Rockets have not been far behind and rightfully sit behind their opponents currently.

We think the all-round balance and slightly superior bowling lineup of the Oval Invincibles will help them get the edge.

Bet on Oval Invincibles to win.

OI vs TR win percentage stands at 58% in favor of OI.

Todays Match Prediction: Oval Invincibles to Win.