During the 15th encounter of The Hundred 2025, the Trent Rockets and Southern Brave met at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The David Willey-led side won the toss and decided to bowl on a surface which was expected to get better for batting in the second innings.

The home side didn’t have the services of Akeal Hossein for the rest of the season, given that the left-arm spinner has flown back to the Caribbean for the CPL 2025. Sam Cook and Tom Aslop made their way out of the eleven with wicket-keeper Tom Moores and Calvin Harrison returning. For the Braves, Jordan Thompson and Danny Briggs come into the team.

Southern Brave lack middle-order firepower to reach 140/4

The opening batter of the side didn’t have a great start, with captain James Vince ending with seven runs in seven balls at a strike rate of 100 with one boundary. Leus du Plooy drilled 55 runs in 34 balls at a strike rate of 161.76, hitting four boundaries and four over boundaries.

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Jason Roy couldn’t do much for his 23 runs at run-a-ball while James Coles remained unbeaten on 25 runs in 18 balls at a strike rate just under 140. Michael Bracewell dashed 28 runs in 16 balls, thanks to three boundaries, as they ended with 140/4 in their allotted 100 balls in the first innings.

Trent Bridge turn comfortable chase in acid test

Tom Banton was the only batter in the top order who contributed immensely to the Trent side during the chase. He smashed 49 runs in 38 balls at a strike rate of 128.95, thanks to four boundaries and a couple of sixes. None of the other batters were able to get going.

At 60/4, the game could have drifted away at any point before wicket-keeper Tom Mooes drilled 55 runs in 30 balls at a strike rate of 183.33, with the help of four boundaries and five sixes. Marcus Stoinis nailed a six and took a single as they chased down the target by four wickets in hand and four balls to spare.

Match Scorecard Summary-

Southern Brave endured a tough outing in Match 15 of The Hundred 2025, scoring only 140/4 in 100 balls. Leus du Plooy contributed effectively with a vigorous 55 (34). He was supported by Michael Bracewell's 28 (16) and James Coles' 25 (18) but not much else. Trent Rockets replied confidently, powered by Tom Moore’s explosive 55 (30) and Tom Banton’s steady 49 (38). Despite some late strikes from Jordan Thompson and Tymal Mills, the Rockets held their nerve to chase down 145/6 in 96 balls, winning by 4 wickets with 4 balls to spare. Here are the key reasons why Southern Brave Men lost the match.

1. Insufficient Batting Firepower

Southern Brave's batting never fired, as they could only make 140, despite du Plooy's 55 and brisk contributions of 28 from Bracewell and 25 from Coles. Without a major partnership or late finish, they left runs on the board. On a ground like Trent Bridge, it felt at least 15 – 20 runs short of a winning total.

2. Moores–Banton Partnership Took the Game Away

The bowlers couldn’t dismiss Tom Moores (55 off 30) and Tom Banton (49 off 38) at crucial times. Their 90+ combined runs laid the foundation of the chase. Even though Michael Bracewell (1/22) and Tymal Mills (2/28) struck back later, the damage was already done.

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3. Lack of Pressure in the Death Overs

Brave did pick wickets—Jordan Thompson (2/17) and Mills gave them hope—but they failed to contain runs in the last stretch. Rockets needed composure, and with Moore’s aggressive finishing plus Rehan Ahmed’s handy 13* off 12, they finished the chase in the 96th ball. The inability to sustain pressure in crunch overs sealed Brave’s defeat.

Trent Rockets will face Southern Brave in Match 15 of The Hundred Men’s 2025 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday, August 16. Both teams enter the match with two victories from three matches and will be looking to recover after losses. The Rockets, led by David Willey, have plenty of balance with depth in batting and quality pace bowlers. The Brave, led by James Vince, have explosive openers and a deadly bowling attack, so this is sure to be a great contest.

TRT vs SOB: Match Details

• Match: Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave
• Date: August 16, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Tournament: The Hundred 2025 – Match 15

TRT vs SOB: Live Streaming Details

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TRT vs SOB: Predicted Playing XIs

Trent Rockets (TRT): Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Alsop (wk), David Willey (c), Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook

Southern Brave (SOB): Leus du Plooy, James Vince (c), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

Trent Rockets (TRT) will be challenged by Southern Brave (SOB) in Match 15 of The Hundred Men's 2025 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday, August 16, at 7:00 PM IST. As both teams have won two out of their three games so far, it is bound to be a high-stakes encounter, which will see them looking to recover from their last defeats and regain their upward movement.

The Rockets, led by David Willey, have exhibited a strong all-round performance in their lineup with solid batting and good pace options, whereas Southern Brave, captained by James Vince, have a very strong top order and a scary pace attack. The equality of the two sides will make for an explosive contest under the lights.

TRT vs SOB: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 5
  
• Trent Rockets won – 2
  
• Southern Brave won – 3
  
• No Result – 0
  

Southern Brave holds a narrow advantage in the head-to-head battle, having won three of the five encounters, but the Rockets will bank on home conditions to even the record.

TRT vs SOB: Pitch Report

The pitch at Trent Bridge provides an even contest between bat and ball. Once batters are settled, they can score freely, but the new ball will be key, as seamers will get movement and bounce from it. Spinners may come into the match in the middle overs as the surface starts to deteriorate.

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TRT vs SOB: Predicted Playing XIs

Trent Rockets (TRT): Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Alsop (wk), David Willey (c), Akeal Hosein, Lockie Ferguson, Sam James Cook

Southern Brave (SOB): Leus du Plooy, James Vince (c), Jason Roy, James Coles, Laurie Evans (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Michael Bracewell, Chris Jordan, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills

Trent Rockets Women face Southern Brave Women in Match 15 of The Hundred Women’s 2025 at Trent Bridge on Saturday, August 16. The Rockets have only won one of their three games but will be eager following their recent victory. Southern Brave Women remain unbeaten after three matches and are already well positioned at the top. Georgia Adams’ side will be looking to keep their strong run going and shore up first place.

TRT-W vs SOB-W: Match Details

• Match: Trent Rockets Women vs Southern Brave Women
• Date: August 16, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• Tournament: The Hundred Women’s 2025 – Match 15

TRT-W vs SOB-W: Live Streaming Details

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TRT-W vs SOB-W: Predicted Playing XI

Trent Rockets Women (TRT-W): Bryony Smith, Jodi Grewcock, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Heather Graham, Emma Jones, Natasha Wraith (wk), Alana King, Alexa Stonehouse, Kirstie Gordon, Cassidy McCarthy

Southern Brave Women (SOB-W): Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Adams (c), Mady Villiers, Rhianna Southby (wk), Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman