Cricket Highlights, Aug 07: The Hundred 2024 (Match 20) – London Spirit vs Trent Rockets

London Spirit vs Trent Rockets (Match 20) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the 20th match of the Hundred Men’s Competition, held on August 7, 2024, at Trent Bridge, where Trent Rockets triumphed over London Spirit by 22 runs. The match featured a stellar performance by Alex Hales, who scored a powerful 68 from 42 balls, and a game-changing spell by Rashid Khan, who claimed 4 wickets for 24 runs. This victory pushed the Rockets back into the top three of the standings, showcasing their resilience and skill in the competition.

Trent Rockets secured a 22-run victory over London Spirit at Trent Bridge. Trent Rockets posted a total of 166/4, with Alex Hales top-scoring with 68 runs from 42 balls. London Spirit managed 144 in response, falling short of the target. Rashid Khan was named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs. This win propelled the Rockets back into the top three of the competition.

Alex Hales turned back the clock to propel Trent Rockets back into the top three of the Hundred men’s competition with a 22-run victory over London Spirit at Trent Bridge. Rashid Khan then took three wickets in his first six balls to all but secure the win, despite some big hits from Andre Russell.

The Rockets, having lost their last two matches due to poor run chases, posted a formidable 166 for 4. Tom Banton and Joe Root provided solid support for Hales with aggressive batting of their own.

Hales, who hadn’t scored more than 38 in his last 11 innings, found his form as the Rockets added 93 runs in the second half of their innings. A brief scare came when Hales was hit by a beamer from Nathan Ellis.

In his innings of 36 from 25 balls, Banton laid a strong foundation, while Root’s experience helped ensure a strong finish with his 32 from 23 balls.

Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan made an immediate impact, finishing with figures of 4 for 24. Spirit captain Dan Lawrence tried to attack Rashid early but ended up being caught by Rovman Powell off Rashid’s second ball. Shimron Hetmyer was then out lbw on review from the next delivery.

Keaton Jennings scored 31 from 18 balls but was caught out trying a reverse sweep off Rashid, who again displayed the qualities that make him a star in white-ball cricket.

Russell countered by smashing Rashid for a massive six that thrilled the crowd of 10,564. He followed up with another huge hit, but John Turner had to be taken out of the attack after a second beamer hit Russell.

As the tension rose, Luke Wood bowled a slower ball that stayed low and hit Russell’s off stump. Matt Critchley provided some late fireworks with 37 from 30 balls, but Sam Cook closed out the innings effectively, leaving Spirit with too much to do and their chances of reaching the knockout stage nearly extinguished with just one win from five games.

London Spirit vs Trent Rockets Scoreboard

Trent Rockets (Men) – 166/4 (100 Balls)

London Spirit (Men) – 144 (97/100 balls)

Result – Rockets won by 22 runs

Player of the match – Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan

London Spirit vs Trent Rockets Playing Eleven 

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