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The Hundred Men’s 2026

Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds Prediction & Match Preview – The Hundred 17th Match

Our verdict

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

The Hundred Men’s 2026Trent RocketsTrent Bridge

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.

Probable XIs

Trent Rockets

  1. Ben Duckett
  2. Finn Allen
  3. Tom Banton
  4. Sam Billings (c & wk)
  5. Tim David
  6. Lewis Gregory
  7. Mitchell Santner
  8. Craig Overton
  9. Calvin Harrison
  10. Matt Henry
  11. Mohammad Amir

Sunrisers Leeds

  1. Mitchell Marsh
  2. Ryan Rickelton (wk)
  3. Harry Brook
  4. Zak Crawley (c)
  5. Dan Lawrence
  6. Tom Alsop
  7. Matthew Revis
  8. Brydon Carse
  9. Matthew Potts
  10. Nathan Ellis
  11. Abrar Ahmed

Pitch report

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.

Weather

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.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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