Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets clash at Lord’s in a mouthwatering finale after both topped the league table, setting the stage for a heavyweight showdown under the glares of cricket’s iconic Home of Cricket. With momentum, depth and star power on both sides, this final promises high-octane drama as each unit chases their another The Hundred title.
Oval Invincibles boast a balanced lineup blending explosive batting and versatile bowling. Their pace duo of Saqib Mahmood and Tom Curran will test the Rockets’ top order, while spin aces Adam Zampa and Nathan Sowter aim to choke runs in the middle overs. Will Jacks’ power-hitting, supported by Tawanda Muyeye’s consistency, gives Invincibles a formidable top-five.
Trent Rockets answer back with power hitters Tom Banton and Ross Whiteley to seize early momentum. Joe Root’s elegance and Sam Hain’s stability anchor the middle order. David Willey’s seamcraft, alongside Lockie Ferguson’s raw pace and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, provides Rockets the attacking ammunition to disrupt Invincibles’ plans of a third title.
OVI vs TRT, The Hundred 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 31; 10:30 pm IST/ 05:00 am GMT/ 06:00 am local
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
OVI vs TRT: Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 05 | Oval Invincibles won: 03 | Trent Rockets won: 02 | No result: 00
Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground is known for its unique characteristics, most notably the distinct 2.5-meter slope running diagonally across the surface. Early in the match, this slope, combined with typical English overcast conditions, provides excellent assistance to seam and swing bowlers, making early breakthroughs more likely. The ball tends to move both in the air and off the seam, challenging the batters’ technique. However, as the game progresses, the pitch flattens out and becomes more conducive to stroke play, allowing batters to settle and score more freely.
The surface offers a good bounce and carry, and the relatively fast outfield adds to scoring opportunities. This dynamic nature makes Lord’s an excellent test of skill for both bowlers and batters, where patience and adaptability are crucial. For a limited-overs format like The Hundred, the pitch usually supports balanced contests, rewarding teams that combine disciplined bowling with smart batting strategies. Toss decisions at Lord’s are important due to the changing pitch and weather conditions, often favouring teams bowling first under cloudy skies but also benefiting from batting first once the pitch settles.
OVI vs TRT, The Hundred 2025 Final: Predicted XI of both teams
Oval Invincibles: Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Miles Hammond, Jason Behrendorff, Tom Curran, Saqib Mahmood, Adam Zampa
Trent Rockets: Tom Banton, Ross Whiteley, Joe Root, Sam Hain, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey (c), Rehan Ahmed, Ben Cox (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook, Callum Parkinson
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OVI vs TRT, The Hundred 2025 Final: Today’s Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- Oval Invincibles wins the toss and bats first
- OVI powerplay score: 60-70
- OVI total score: 200-210
Case 2:
- Trent Rockets wins the toss and bats first
- TRT powerplay score: 50-60
- TRT total score: 190-200
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest.
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