The Hundred 2022, women's match preview: Trent Rockets v Welsh Fire

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

The Cricketer | 28/08/2022 at 15:42

What's the match?

Trent Rockets take on Welsh Fire in the latest game of the 2022 women's Hundred competition.

When is it taking place?

The match is scheduled to commence at 3.30pm BST on Monday, August 29.

Where is the match being played?

This match will take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Who's got the form?

If form was based purely on each side's last match, Welsh Fire would be hot favourites for this one. Fire saw off Northern Superchargers in their most recent outing, posting 123 for 6 - thanks in the main to Sarah Bryce and Annabel Sutherland's contributions with the bat - before keeping the Superchargers to just 112 for 8 in reply. Nicola Carey held her nerve with the ball, returning figures of 3 for 18 from her 20 deliveries.

In strict contrast, Trent Rockets had a dismal afternoon against Southern Brave, as they suffered one of the heaviest ever defeats in The Hundred. Rockets could only manage 88 for 8 with the bat, including a wretched haul of nine runs and four wickets from their final 20 balls, before Brave romped to a 10-wicket victory with a massive 44 balls to spare.

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^{Trent Rockets were thrashed in their most recent outing [Getty Images]}

What's the team news?

Welsh Fire are now living without Hayley Matthews, following her return to Barbados for the Caribbean Premier League. New Zealander Maddy Green is her replacement in the squad but is unlikely to feature.

Rockets would have loved to have tweaked their side following the humbling by Brave, but their batting options are limited and the top six seems pretty much set.

What's the key match-up?

If Fire can contain the Rockets' middle order like Southern Brave did, they are in business. But how likely it is that Marie Kelly, Nat Sciver, Mignon du Preez and Alana King are quite as muted in a second match in a row is questionable. A lot will fall on the shoulders of Nicola Carey with the ball once more.

Can I get tickets?

This match is sold out.

What's the weather forecast?

A cool 19 degrees Celsius and overcast at the time of the first delivery, with minimal chance of rain.

What are the squads?

Trent Rockets: Mignon du Preez, Bryony Smith, Alana King, Katherine Brunt, Kathryn Bryce, Abbey Freeborn, Sarah Glenn, Nat Sciver, Marie Kelly, Sophie Munro, Alexa Stonehouse, Georgia Davis, Elyse Villani, Ella Claridge, Emma Marlow, Kim Garth

Welsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes, Annabel Sutherland, Fran Wilson, Alex Hartley, Fi Morris, Sarah Bryce, Hannah Baker, Lauren Filer, Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Nicole Harvey, Georgia Hennessy, Claire Nicholas, Nicola Carey, Maddy Green

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^{Welsh Fire picked up their first win of the season against Northern Superchargers [Getty Images]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

Trent Rockets: Bryony Smith, Elyse Villani, Marie Kelly, Nat Sciver, Mignon du Preez, Alana King, Katherine Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Abi Freeborn, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Davis

Welsh Fire: Sarah Bryce, Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes, Fran Wilson, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Katie George, Lauren Filer, Fi Morris, Alex Hartley, Hannah Baker