Manchester Super Giants (MSG) will take on Trent Rockets (TRT) in Match 7 of The Hundred Men’s 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 31. Both teams have enjoyed an impressive start to their campaigns, registering two wins from their opening three matches, making this a crucial contest in the race for the top spot.
Manchester Super Giants enter the game after suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Leeds (SRL) despite posting a formidable total of 181/3. Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen starred with explosive half-centuries, but their bowlers were unable to defend the target as Mitchell Marsh and Zak Crawley guided Leeds to a comfortable chase.
Trent Rockets, meanwhile, arrive with plenty of momentum after a dominant nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire (WEF). Ben Duckett continued his outstanding form with another half-century, while Finn Allen and Tom Banton provided excellent support during an effortless run chase. With both teams boasting explosive batting line-ups and quality bowling attacks, fans can expect a thrilling contest.
MSG vs TRT: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 31, 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
MSG vs TRT Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 6 | Manchester Super Giants Won: 1 | Trent Rockets Won: 5
Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report
The Emirates Old Trafford surface is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy assistance with the new ball through swing and seam movement, particularly during the opening phase under lights. Once the ball gets older, batting becomes considerably easier, allowing set batters to play their shots freely.
Spinners could also have an important role during the middle overs as the surface begins to slow down slightly. Historically, teams chasing have enjoyed better success at this venue, winning 11 of the 21 completed matches, while the average first-innings score of around 136 suggests that totals in the 140-150 range could be highly competitive. The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first and take advantage of the early assistance for the seamers.
Squads
Manchester Super Giants: Aiden Markram (c), Tim Seifert, Jos Buttler (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Leus du Plooy, Tom Moores, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Max Holden, Paul Walter, George Scrimshaw, Adam Finch, Tom Hartley, Tawanda Muyeye, James Sales
Trent Rockets: Sam Billings (c & wk), Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Tom Banton, Tim David, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, Ben Sanderson, Danny Briggs, Ben Raine, Aneurin Donald, Dan Mousley, Louis Kimber, Brad Currie, Ben Mayes
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MSG vs TRT, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- MSG wins the toss and bowls first
- TRT’s powerplay score: 45-50
- TRT’s total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- TRT win the toss and bowls first
- MSG’s powerplay score: 50-55
- MSG’s total score: 150-160
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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