ML vs TRT Dream11 Prediction: Match 25, The Hundred 2026 | Pitch Report, Fantasy XI & Injury Updates
The 25th match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 brings an explosive high-stakes clash between MI London and table-toppers Trent Rockets. Taking place at the historic Kennington Oval in London , this fixture is vital for both sides as the race for the playoff spots intensifies.
Trent Rockets currently occupy the top spot on the points table with 5 wins from 6 matches, while MI London sit closely in 2nd place with 4 victories. This comprehensive guide provides expert fantasy insights, head-to-head statistics, pitch dynamics, top captaincy picks, and two fully optimized Dream11 teams to help you maximize your fantasy points.
ML vs TRT Match Details & Live Broadcast Information
| Detail | Information |
| Match | MI London vs Trent Rockets, 25th Match |
| Tournament | |
| Date & Time | Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM Local) |
| Venue | Kennington Oval, London |
| Live Streaming | FanCode & JioHotstar |
Kennington Oval Pitch Report & Weather Forecast
Pitch Conditions
The pitch at the Kennington Oval offers a balanced deck that generally favors run-scoring once batters get set. Early on, fast bowlers can extract seam movement and bounce with the fresh ball. Spinners play an influential role during the middle phase of the innings as the surface settles.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 141 runs
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 130 runs
- Chasing Advantage: Teams batting second have won 66.6% of recent matches at this ground, making the toss winner heavily inclined to field first.
Weather Report
Expect clear-to-partly cloudy skies over London on match day. Temperatures will hover comfortably around 22°C to 24°C with negligible chance of rain interruptions, providing ideal conditions for a complete 100-ball game.
Team Recent Form & News
MI London
MI London come into this game following an impressive 4-wicket victory against London Spirit at Lord's. Chasing a formidable target of 160, Nicholas Pooran (39) and Sam Curran (33) laid the foundation before Sikandar Raza sealed the chase with an unbeaten 32 off just 16 deliveries. Top run-scorer Will Jacks (213 runs) and leading wicket-taker Richard Gleeson (10 wickets) continue to be key assets.
Trent Rockets
Trent Rockets enter Match 25 after cruising to a 7-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix. Ben Duckett remains in supreme form, topping the run charts for his franchise with 262 runs. Their bowling unit, spearheaded by Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, and Craig Overton, has consistently choked run flows in the middle overs.
Probable Playing XIs
MI London
- Will Jacks (All-Rounder)
- James Vince (Batter)
- Nicholas Pooran (WK)
- Sam Curran (C)
- Sikandar Raza (All-Rounder)
- Sherfane Rutherford (Batter)
- Tom Curran (All-Rounder)
- Ollie Pope (Batter)
- Trent Boult (Bowler)
- Richard Gleeson (Bowler)
- Nathan Sowter (Bowler)
Trent Rockets
- Ben Duckett (Batter)
- Finn Allen (Batter)
- Aneurin Donald (Batter)
- Sam Billings (C & WK)
- Tim David (Batter)
- Mitchell Santner (All-Rounder)
- Lewis Gregory (All-Rounder)
- Craig Overton (Bowler)
- Calvin Harrison (Bowler)
- Matt Henry (Bowler)
- Mohammad Amir (Bowler)
Head-to-Head Record: ML vs TRT
| Metric | Details |
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| MI London Wins | 4 |
| Trent Rockets Wins | 2 |
| No Result / Abandoned | 0 |
Key Players to Watch & Must-Picks for Fantasy XI
- Will Jacks (MI London): The dynamic all-rounder has accumulated 213 runs this season.
His ability to attack in the powerplay and bowl handy off-spin makes him a prime captaincy candidate. - Ben Duckett (Trent Rockets): Leading the run-scoring charts for Trent Rockets with 262 runs, Duckett's aggressive sweep shots and high consistency against both pace and spin make him an essential pick.
- Sam Curran (MI London): A complete match-winner, Curran contributes significantly in all departments—bowling crucial death overs and promoting himself up the order when required.
- Richard Gleeson (MI London): The top wicket-taker for MI London with 10 wickets, Gleeson consistently delivers wickets in the powerplay and death overs.
- Mitchell Santner (Trent Rockets): Santner provides immense balance with his disciplined left-arm orthodox bowling and crucial middle-order hitting.
Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Recommendations
Safe Options (Small Leagues & Head-to-Head):
Sam Curran (All-Round Value) Will Jacks (Top-Order Powerhitter & Spinner)
Differential / High-Risk Options (Grand Leagues):
Ben Duckett (Explosive Opener) Nicholas Pooran (Match-Winning Wicketkeeper-Batter) Trent Boult (Early Swing Specialist)
Recommended Dream11 Teams for ML vs TRT
Fantasy Team 1: Small League / Head-to-Head Team
This balanced team focuses on high-floor players with guaranteed involvement in both innings.
- Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Sam Billings
- Batters: Ben Duckett, James Vince
- All-rounders: Will Jacks (C), Sam Curran (VC), Mitchell Santner, Tom Curran
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Amir
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| SMALL LEAGUE XI |
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| WK : Nicholas Pooran, Sam Billings |
| BAT : Ben Duckett, James Vince |
| ALL : Will Jacks (C), Sam Curran (VC), Mitchell Santner, |
| Tom Curran |
| BOWL: Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Amir |
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Fantasy Team 2: Grand League / High-Risk Team
This differential setup targets high-ceiling differential options to differential rankings in large contests.
- Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Finn Allen, Ben Duckett
- All-rounders: Sam Curran (C), Ben Duckett / Will Jacks (VC), Lewis Gregory, Sikandar Raza, Craig Overton
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Calvin Harrison
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| GRAND LEAGUE XI |
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| WK : Nicholas Pooran |
| BAT : Finn Allen, Ben Duckett |
| ALL : Sam Curran (C), Will Jacks (VC), Lewis Gregory, |
| Sikandar Raza, Craig Overton |
| BOWL: Trent Boult, Richard Gleeson, Calvin Harrison |
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Match Prediction
Both teams enter Match 25 in prime form. While Trent Rockets lead the points table with 5 wins, MI London hold home-ground familiarity at the Kennington Oval and a superior head-to-head record (4 wins in 6 encounters). Given MI London's deep batting lineup and current momentum, they hold a slight edge in this high-voltage matchup.