The Hundred 2023, women's match preview: Trent Rockets v Southern Brave

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

Nat Andreae | 31/07/2023 at 13:06

What's the match?

Trent Rockets host Southern Brave in the first match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Tuesday, 1 August.

Where is the match taking place?

Trent Rockets' home ground is Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Who's got the form?

A hard question to answer when the last time both of these teams played was almost a year ago. Southern Brave have performed better in both of the previous Hundred competitions so perhaps they edge it on form. They also edged the Eliminator between the two sides last year despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's brilliant 72 not out off only 36 balls.

What's the key matchup?

Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt is perhaps the most electrifying opening partnership in The Hundred. If the pair get away in the powerplay, Brave could be on for a big score. Katherine Sciver-Brunt will need all her experience to keep them quiet.

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^{Trent Rockets captain Nat Sciver-Brunt [Getty Images]}

Can I get tickets?

There are still tickets remaining for this match however there is only limited availability.

Tickets can be found by visiting The Hundred's website.

What's the weather forecast?

A mild day is forecast at Trent Bridge on Tuesday with temperatures hovering around 19 degrees Celsius. Grey skies can be expected by the rain is likely to stay away.

What are the squads?

Trent Rockets: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kat Sciver-Brunt, Alana King, Bryony Smith, Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee, Grace Potts, Kirstie Gordon, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Naomi Dattani, Alexa Stonehouse, Jo Gardner, Fran Wilson, Nat Wraith

Southern Brave: Smriti Mandhana, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danni Wyatt, Anya Shrubsole, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor

What's the team news?

Lauren Bell will be absent for Southern Brave. The England international has been told to rest by the ECB.

What are the possible starting XIs?

Trent Rockets: Lizelle Lee, Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Bryony Smith, Fran Wilson, Alana King, Naomi Dattani, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Grace Potts, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon

Southern Brave: Smriti Madhana, Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams, Freya Kemp, Rhianna Southby, Ellie Anderson, Maitlan Brown, Danielle Gregory, Anya Shrubsole

What are the odds?

Trent Rockets are the marginal favourites with the bookies for this one. The hosts are a best-priced 4/5 for the win. Southern Brave are available at as long as 11/10 in places.

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