Trent Rockets have already booked their place in the knockout stage, with six wins from seven matches this season. Sam Billings’ side now want to lock up top spot and a direct run to the final.
Southern Brave, led by Chris Jordan, come into this game already out of contention. They have won just two of their seven matches and want to end the season on a high note.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Trent Bridge, and what to expect from Match 29 of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026.
Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave Match 29 – Details
Trent Rockets sit top of the table and have lost only their opening match of the season. Southern Brave sit sixth, with five defeats from seven games, and go into this fixture with nothing but pride to play for.
| Match | 29th Match, Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave |
|---|---|
| Tournament | The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 (6th edition) |
| Date | Monday, 10 August 2026 |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Start Time | 6:30 PM local / BST, 11:00 PM IST |
Winning Chances for TRT vs SOB Match 29
Trent Rockets go into this match as strong favourites. They have already sealed a knockout spot, they play on home turf, and they have lost just once all season. Southern Brave still have match-winners like Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Marcus Stoinis, but their season is over and the pressure sits firmly with Trent Rockets to close it out on top.
Trent Rockets & Southern Brave Squads for The Hundred 2026
Sam Billings leads a Trent Rockets side built around Ben Duckett’s runs at the top, with Tim David and Finn Allen adding firepower in the middle. Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry give the side control with the ball, while Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton add balance lower down.
Chris Jordan’s Southern Brave still carry serious threats in Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, and Jamie Smith gives them a strong option at the top of the order. Marcus Stoinis and David Miller add depth in the middle, but the results have not gone their way this year.
Trent Rockets (likely XI)
Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Aneurin Donald, Sam Billings (wk, c), Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Matt Henry, Ben Sanderson.
Southern Brave (likely XI)
Jamie Smith (wk), Michael Pepper, Tristan Stubbs, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, Moeen Ali, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan (c), Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave Match 29 – Pitch & Weather Report
Trent Bridge has offered a fair contest between bat and ball through the Hundred men’s competition this year, without the extreme scoring some other venues have seen.
Pitch Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A balanced surface this season, with the highest first-innings total so far at 159/9. |
| Batting Conditions | Batters who take their time have found scoring easier as the innings goes on. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seamers get some help with the new ball, and spinners have a role to play through the middle. |
| Toss Factor | It is an evening match, but dew is rarely a big factor at Trent Bridge in August. |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A high of around 24°C (76°F), dropping to roughly 12°C (54°F) later in the evening. |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy skies are forecast for Monday in Nottingham. |
| Precipitation | A 10% chance of rain, so a low risk of any stoppage. |
| Conditions | Mild and largely dry, good conditions for a full contest across both innings. |
Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave – Head-to-Head in The Hundred History
The two sides have met six times since The Hundred began in 2021, and the head-to-head record could not be closer. Trent Rockets have won three matches, and Southern Brave have won three.
| Matches | Trent Rockets Won | Southern Brave Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The rivalry goes back to the very first edition of the tournament, on 24 July 2021. In their most recent meeting, on 16 August 2025 at this same ground, Trent Rockets chased down 141 and won by four wickets, with Tom Moores striking an unbeaten 55. With the series tied, both sides will want the bragging rights that come with Monday’s result.
Players to Watch for Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave Match 29
| Player | Team | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | Trent Rockets | The left-hander has 289 runs this season at a strike rate above 173, with four half-centuries already. |
| Sam Billings | Trent Rockets | The captain keeps wicket and brings big-match experience after leading three straight Hundred titles at his old club. |
| Tim David | Trent Rockets | A genuine finisher who can take a game away in the last few sets of balls. |
| Chris Jordan | Southern Brave | The captain’s death bowling has defined Brave’s game for years and remains a real threat. |
| Jofra Archer | Southern Brave | One of the fastest and most dangerous bowlers in the competition on his day. |
| Adil Rashid | Southern Brave | The leg-spinner has taken 10 wickets this season and often strikes in clusters through the middle overs. |
Winner Prediction
Trent Rockets arrive with the league’s best record and a place in the knockouts already secured. Home advantage at Trent Bridge adds further weight to their case.
Southern Brave have nothing to lose and still have the firepower through Archer, Jordan, and Stoinis to cause an upset. Even so, Trent Rockets go into Monday’s match as the clear favourites to close out the league phase with a win.
