Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 17th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge on 2 August 2026: likely XIs, pitch and weather notes, expected scores and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds, 17th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | The Hundred Men’s 2026 |
| Date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Trent Rockets |
| Toss pick | Sunrisers Leeds |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Trent Rockets host Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge in the 17th match of The Hundred Men’s 2026, with the game scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The home side look strong on paper, with an opening pairing of Ben Duckett and Finn Allen, followed by Tom Banton, captain and wicketkeeper Sam Billings and Tim David.
The finishing and bowling resources are just as notable. Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton add all-round depth, while Matt Henry and Mohammad Amir lead the attack, with Calvin Harrison also in the possible XI. That balance suits a ground where early movement gives way to good stroke-making conditions.
Sunrisers Leeds have a powerful top order of their own. Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton, Harry Brook and captain Zak Crawley can all score quickly, and Dan Lawrence and Tom Alsop follow. Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Ellis and the spinner Abrar Ahmed give them a varied bowling group.
With a dry afternoon forecast and little dew expected, both innings should play out under similar conditions. The side that wins the powerplay with the ball, and then keeps wickets in hand for the final overs, should have the advantage.
Trent Bridge is traditionally one of the better batting surfaces in England, though the new ball can still swing and seam, especially under cloud, which makes the powerplay a key phase. The surface settles as play goes on, and a quick outfield with relatively short boundaries rewards aggressive hitting late in the innings. Spinners can contribute in the middle overs through changes of pace. First-innings totals of 150–170 are usually competitive, and more is possible when conditions are at their best.
Sunday afternoon is forecast to be warm and dry in Nottingham, around 24–25°C with partly cloudy to partly sunny skies. The chance of rain is very low, so a full match is likely. A light breeze may help the seamers early on, and dew is not expected to matter in an afternoon game.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–170 | – |
| Second innings | 145–165 | – |
Trent Rockets
Trent Rockets have a deep batting order led by Ben Duckett and Finn Allen, plus Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry and Mohammad Amir with the ball, which gives them the edge on a good batting surface.
Toss pick: Sunrisers Leeds
FAQ
Where is Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds being played?
The 17th match of The Hundred Men’s 2026 is at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Sunday 2 August, with a 2:30 pm local start.
Who do we expect to win?
Our preview leans towards Trent Rockets, thanks to their batting depth and a varied bowling attack.
What is a good first-innings score at Trent Bridge?
Around 150–170 is regarded as competitive, and 160 or more should be highly challenging for the chasing side.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Trent Rockets
- Ben Duckett
- Finn Allen
- Tom Banton
- Sam Billingsc, wk
- Tim David
- Lewis Gregory
- Mitchell Santner
- Craig Overton
- Calvin Harrison
- Matt Henry
- Mohammad Amir
Sunrisers Leeds
- Mitchell Marsh
- Ryan Rickeltonwk
- Harry Brook
- Zak Crawleyc
- Dan Lawrence
- Tom Alsop
- Matthew Revis
- Brydon Carse
- Matthew Potts
- Nathan Ellis
- Abrar Ahmed