MI London vs Trent Rockets Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 2026, Match 25
Match summary
MI London host Trent Rockets at the Kennington Oval on 8 August 2026. Read our preview with pitch, weather, expected scores and the likely winner.
Match details
| Match | MI London vs Trent Rockets, 25th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men’s 2026 |
| Date | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local |
| Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | MI London |
| Toss pick | Trent Rockets |
Matches in this series
Match preview
MI London and Trent Rockets meet at the Kennington Oval on Saturday 8 August in the 25th fixture of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026. It is an afternoon start, and the forecast promises warm, dry conditions that should let the game finish without interruption.
The Rockets have a top order built around Finn Allen, Ben Duckett and Aneurin Donald, with Tim David and captain Sam Billings to follow. Mitchell Santner adds spin and lower-order batting, while Matt Henry, Craig Overton, Lewis Gregory and Mohammad Amir make up a varied pace unit. We have listed their likely XI above.
MI London’s wider squad contains James Vince, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult and Tom Curran, among others. The source line-up we received for them appeared to belong to another side, so we have left it out rather than guess. On paper, the depth of their group is why we lean towards them.
Expect the toss to matter only slightly. Bowling first looks attractive because of early movement and possible dew, and a total of 160 or more would be a strong platform.
The Oval is usually rated among the better batting surfaces in English domestic white-ball cricket, with good pace and consistent bounce. The new ball can swing and seam, especially under cloud, but batting tends to get easier as an innings develops, and the quick outfield rewards set batters. Spinners are most effective in the middle overs through variation rather than sharp turn. A slight amount of dew could make the ball harder to grip later on.
Saturday 8 August is forecast to be warm and dry at the Oval, around 25–26°C at the 2:30 pm local start, with partly to mostly sunny skies. The chance of rain is very low, so a full match is expected. A light breeze may help the seamers early, and moderate humidity should keep conditions comfortable.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–165 | – |
| Second innings | 145–160 | – |
MI London
Our preview leans towards MI London on a true Oval surface, with Trent Rockets slightly favoured to win the toss and bowl first.
Toss pick: Trent Rockets
FAQ
Who is likely to win MI London vs Trent Rockets?
Our preview picks MI London to win this 25th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 at the Kennington Oval.
What is the expected first-innings score at the Oval?
We expect the side batting first to make somewhere between 150 and 165, with the chasing side around 145 to 160.
What time does the match start?
The game is scheduled for 2:30 pm local time on Saturday 8 August 2026, which is 1:30 pm GMT.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
MI London
Not announced.
Trent Rockets
- Sam Billingsc, wk
- Ben Duckett
- Finn Allen
- Aneurin Donald
- Tim David
- Mitchell Santner
- Lewis Gregory
- Craig Overton
- Calvin Harrison
- Matt Henry
- Mohammad Amir