On Monday, July 29, Manchester Originals will take on Trent Rockets in the seventh match of The Hundred 2024 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
The Manchester Originals (MNR) team, led by Phil Salt, were the runners-up in the previous season’s The Hundred, losing by 14 runs to the Oval Invincibles. However, they were completely outmatched in their debut match of the season by the Welsh Fire. The Originals managed to score 86/8 in their first innings but were unable to chase down the target set by the Welsh Fire, who won the match by eight wickets and 43 balls.
Trent Rockets, who finished fifth in the points table last year, started their journey in The Hundred 2024 on a high note. They scored an impressive 185/5 against the Northern Superchargers before limiting Matthew Short’s team to 138/8, clinching the win by 47 runs. With several notable players on both teams, fans can look forward to an exciting match on Monday.
Pitch Report:
The first match at Old Trafford is expected to be a low-scoring game, with the venue typically favoring the batting team in white-ball cricket. Choosing to bowl first could be a wise decision, as the pitch is anticipated to remain consistent throughout the match. The chasing team will have the advantage with a target to chase. However, the new ball might favor the batting team early on, and the top-order batsmen will need to be cautious.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won by Manchester Originals Men | 01 |
| Won by Trent Rockets Men | 03 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
Manchester Originals:
P Salt (C & WK), M Holden, W Madsen, P Walter, S Raza, J Overton, T Hartley, U Mir, S Currie, F Farooqi, J Hull.
Trent Rockets:
Adam Lyth, Tom Banton (WK), Alex Hales, Sam Hain, Rovman Powell, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Lewis Gregory (C), Luke Wood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Cook.
