Manchester Super Giants host Trent Rockets in Match 14 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, with both sides tied on two wins and one defeat heading into a crucial fixture in the race for the playoffs.
Manchester Super Giants beat Birmingham Phoenix by 87 runs in their last home outing before being swept aside by 8 wickets away to Sunrisers Leeds, Mitchell Marsh’s rapid 63 doing the damage.
Trent Rockets have been building momentum, backing up their 4-wicket win over London Spirit with a dominant 9-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in Cardiff on Wednesday.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Old Trafford, and our prediction for Match 14.
Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets – Details
Trent Rockets have the historical edge in this fixture, winning four of the last five meetings between the sides in The Hundred.
| Match | 14th Match, Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets |
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Friday, 31 July 2026 |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Odds for MSG vs TRE
| Platform | MSG Win Odds | TRE Win Odds |
| 1xBet | 2.45 | 1.86 |
| 4rabet | 2.51 | 1.90 |
| BetVibe | 2.42 | 1.83 |
| Stake | 2.40 | 1.79 |
Manchester Super Giants & Trent Rockets Squads for The Hundred 2026
Manchester Super Giants will lean on captain Aiden Markram alongside the power of Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen at the top of the order. Trent Rockets will look to Ben Duckett and Tom Banton to continue their recent good form after victories in their last two outings.
Manchester Super Giants
Aiden Markram (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Leus du Plooy, Tom Hartley, Max Holden, Heinrich Klaasen, Tom Moores, Tawanda Muyeye, Noor Ahmad, George Scrimshaw, Tim Seifert, Josh Tongue, Paul Walter, Adam Finch, James Sales.
Trent Rockets
Sam Billings (c, wk), Finn Allen, Tom Banton (wk), Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Ben Duckett (wk), Louis Kimber (wk), Ben Mayes, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, Danny Briggs, David Payne, Bradley Currie, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Dan Mousley, Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson.
Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets – Pitch & Weather Report
Old Trafford has produced an average first-innings total of around 145 in the men’s competition 2026 season, with totals of 138 for 9 and 187 for 5 both posted there already.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Behaviour | Old Trafford has traditionally offered good pace for the seamers with the new ball, before slowing for spinners to have a say through the middle overs. |
| Batting Conditions | A first-innings total in the 140-190 range has looked competitive at this venue in the men’s game so far this season. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball swing can trouble batters early, and both sides’ spin options — Noor Ahmad for Manchester, Mitchell Santner for Trent Rockets — should have a say through the middle overs. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | As an evening fixture, some dew could be a factor in the second innings, with sides generally looking to bowl first under lights at this venue. |
Weather Report
| Temperature | A high of around 20°C, dropping to roughly 12°C by the close of play. |
| Weather | Cloudy conditions are forecast for Friday evening. |
| Precipitation | A 15% chance of rain, so a low but non-zero risk of interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | Moderate humidity with a light breeze, typical of a Manchester summer evening. |
Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets – Head to Head in The Hundred History
Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals) and Trent Rockets have shared a competitive rivalry in The Hundred, with Trent Rockets holding a clear edge after winning five of the six previous meetings between the two sides. Manchester Super Giants’ only victory came in 2023, while Trent Rockets have won the last two encounters.
| Matches | Manchester Super Giants Won | Trent Rockets Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Both teams head into this fixture looking to build momentum in the early stages of the competition. Manchester Super Giants will be aiming to improve their record against Trent Rockets, while the Rockets will look to continue their dominance in this rivalry.
Players to Watch for Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets
- Jos Buttler (MSG) — Manchester’s captain-in-waiting at the crease remains one of the most dangerous white-ball openers in the world and gives the hosts real firepower at the top of the order.
- Heinrich Klaasen (MSG) — Renowned for his ability to dominate spin bowling, Klaasen offers Manchester serious power through the middle overs.
- Noor Ahmad (MSG) — The Afghan spinner will look to control the middle overs and has been a key wicket-taking option for Manchester all season.
- Ben Duckett (TR) — Player of the match against London Spirit with 75 off 47 balls, and Trent Rockets’ most in-form batter heading into Manchester.
- Matt Henry (TR) — Will look for an early breakthrough with the new ball against a dangerous Manchester top order.
- Mitchell Santner (TR) — The New Zealand all-rounder offers control with the ball and has been central to Trent Rockets’ improved form in recent matches.
Winner Prediction
Manchester Super Giants look slightly stronger on paper thanks to their balanced squad and home advantage, with Buttler and Klaasen giving them a dangerous top order against any attack.
However, Trent Rockets have an excellent recent record in this fixture, having won four of the last five meetings, and arrive with real confidence after their dominant win over Welsh Fire. That recent head-to-head dominance edges Trent Rockets into narrow favourites at Old Trafford.
