Lancashire Lightning, the hosts, have been dumped out at the quarter-final stage in each of the last two seasons of the T20 Blast and have fallen at this hurdle in four of the last six. They lost their last match by four wickets against Nottingham.

On the other hand, this Kent team will arrive in Manchester with a nothing-to-lose mentality and will be led by the reigning Men's Hundred champion in keeper-batter Sam Billings. They won their last match by seven wickets against Essex, successfully chasing the target of 173 runs. 

LAN vs KET Match Details

Date: 6th September, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

LAN vs KET Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters LAN vs KET

• Tawanda Muyeye (KET) - 516 runs in this tournament 

• Keaton Jennings (LAN) - 411 runs in this tournament 

• Daniel Bell-Drummond (KET) - 361 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler LAN vs KET

• Chris Green (LAN) - 21 wickets in this tournament 

• Luke Wood (LAN) - 19 wickets in this tournament 

• Nathan Gilchrist (KET) - 15 wickets in this tournament 

LAN vs KET Recent Performance

LAN vs KET Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If LAN bats first

• First Innings score prediction- LAN is expected to score 190-210 runs

• Result prediction- LAN will win the match by 20-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If KET bats first

• First Innings score prediction- KET is expected to score 155-175 runs.

• Result prediction- LAN will win the match by 4 wickets 

LAN vs KET Predicted Playing XI

Lanaschire (LAN) Playing XI 

Phil Salt, Keaton Jennings (c), Marcus Harris, Luke Wells, Ashton Turner, Matty Hurst, Chris Green, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Tom Aspinwall, Mitchell Stanley.

Kent (KET) Playing XI

Tawanda Muyeye, Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Sam Billings (c) (wk), Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Fred Klaassen, Nathan Gilchrist, Matt Parkinson.

LAN vs KET Complete Squad

Lanaschire - 

Jos Buttler, Kyle Jennings, Liam Wells, Paul Salt, George Bell, Matt Hurst, Kyle Fonseka, Matt Alexander Jones, James Anderson, Tom Bailey, Saqib Mahmood, George Balderson, Tom Hartley, Liam Wood, Jack Blatherwick, Tom Aspinwall, Will Williams, Jack Boyden, Matt Stanley, Chris Barnard, Ryan Flintoff, Ollie Sutton, Adam Phillip, Liam Livingstone, Josh Bohannon, Haseeb Singh, Craig Green, Alex Turner.

Kent -

Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam Billings, Chris Benjamin, Michael Hussey, Ben Compton, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Jordan Evison, Will Agar, Matt Cohen, Joe K Denly, George Garrett, Neil Gilchrist, Kashif Ali, Fabian Klaassen, Matt Parkinson, Matt Quinn, Joe Leaning, Hamish Finch, Teddy Muyeye, Michael O'Riordan, Tom Rogers, Ethan Singh, George Stewart, Jayden Singh.

LAN vs KET Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Lanaschire to win

We predict that Lancashire will win this T20 Blast 2025 match. Phil Salt, Luke Wood and Keaton Jennings will be key players to watch out for.

Northern Superchargers have had a strong campaign this year, finishing the league phase with five wins from eight games to book their playoff spot. But one of those three defeats came against Trent Rockets, who they'll face again in the Eliminator. 

On the other hand, The Trent Rockets have been rock solid this season, winning six from eight games to lock up second place and earn their playoff spot. They come into the Eliminator after back-to-back dominant performances, so confidence should be high.

TRT vs NOS Match Details

Date: 30th August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Kennington Oval, London 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

TRT vs NOS Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT vs NOS

• Zak Crawley (NOS) - 280 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Root (TRT) - 228 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 228 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT vs NOS

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 10 wickets in this tournament

• Matthew Potts (NOS)  - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Lockie Ferguson (TRT) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

TRT vs NOS Recent Performance

TRT vs NOS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If NOS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NOS is expected to score 135-145 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 5 wickets 

TRT vs NOS Predicted Playing XI

Northern Superchargers (NOS) Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), David Miller, Samit Patel, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Jacob Duffy.

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI

Joe Root, Max Holden, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Ben Cox (wk), Sam Hain, George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Sanderson, Lockie Ferguson.

TRT vs NOS Complete Squad

Northern Superchargers - 

Harry Brook, David Miller, Adil Rashid, Zak Crawley, Mitchell Santner, Dan Lawrence, Brydon Carse, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Potts, Michael Pepper, Dawid Malan, Pat Brown, Graham Clark, Tom Lawes, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff.

Trent Rockets -

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

TRT vs NOS Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets To win

We predict that Trent Rockets will win this Hundred Men's match. Joe Root, Tom Banton and Lockie Ferguson will be key players to watch out for.

Northern Superchargers beat Oval Invincibles by 16 runs in an exciting game at Headingley. Sam Billings chose to bowl first, but Harry Brook’s side made the most of the batting track. Zak Crawley (49 off 25) and Dawid Malan (34 off 21) gave a flying start. Captain Harry Brook then played a brilliant knock of 56 from 27 balls, while David Miller finished strong with an unbeaten 37 off just 16. Their efforts took the Superchargers to a big total of 198/4.

The Invincibles lost their top order early, but Sam Curran (30 off 19) tried to steady things. Donovan Ferreira gave hope with a quick 41 off only 15 balls, hitting big sixes, but the chase ended at 182/7. The Superchargers sealed the win, ending the Invincibles’ winning streak.

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The London Spirit Men suffered an 8-wicket loss to the Northern Superchargers men in Match 22 of The Hundred 2025 at Lord’s. Batting first, the Spirit made 135/3 from their 100 balls, thanks to Ollie Pope (52 off 38) and Jamie Smith (41 off 27), but failed to finish stronger towards the end of the innings. In reply, The Superchargers chased the target down comfortably in 82 balls, led by Zak Crawley's unbeaten 55 and Dan Lawrence’s brisk 37 as they posted 138/2 to win the game with 18 balls to spare. Here are the main reasons why London Spirit Men lost the match.

1. A Dominant Chase From Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley’s match-winning 55 off 38 balls* provided an early base and aggression at the top end of the order. His fluent stroke play took the pressure off the Superchargers' middle order and made for a comfortable chase.

2. Ineffective Bowling and Lack of Pressure

The London Spirit's bowling stock couldn't make breakthroughs at crucial stages, allowing the Superchargers to stay in control. Jamie Overton and Richard Gleeson were the only two bowlers to get a wicket each, while other bowlers were expensive.

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3. Spirit's Top Order Stumbles and Misses Big Counters

The Spirit, although Ollie Pope (52*) and Jamie Smith (41) played well, were always left lacking a big finishing push following an early duck from David Warner, leaving them just below where they needed to be against a confident chase.

In the 14th match of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers took on Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley, Leeds. Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone won the toss and chose to bowl, thinking the pitch would be better for batting later. David Miller came in for Graham Clark for the Superchargers, while Chris Wood replaced Dan Mousley for Phoenix.

Zak Crawley got the hosts off to a flying start with 45 runs from 23 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Dawid Malan followed with a classy 58 from 34 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. Captain Harry Brook finished strong with 31 off 14 balls, and Dan Lawrence chipped in with 15 runs, helping the team post a big total of 193/5 in their 100 balls.

Phoenix had a terrible start, losing three wickets in the first 16 balls. Ben Duckett’s poor form continued, but Livingstone and Jacob Bethell fought back with an 80-run partnership. Bethell hit 48 off 23 balls with three fours and three sixes, while Livingstone scored 46 off 31 with one four and four sixes. Once they got out, the chase lost momentum, and Northern Superchargers wrapped up a 36-run win to move to the top of the points table.

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Ben Stokes has been appointed as the mentor of the Northern Superchargers for the remainder of The Hundred Men’s 2025 season. Currently recovering from a left shoulder injury sustained during the recent England-India Test series, Stokes was ruled out of the 100-ball tournament even before it began in February. The decision to rest him was part of a broader workload management plan, with the Ashes in Australia scheduled later this year. Despite being sidelined, the English Test captain remains involved with the team in a non-playing capacity.

Although the injury would have kept him out regardless, the announcement of his absence had already been made to prioritize his recovery. The 34-year-old will now support the Northern Superchargers' coaching staff, which is led by former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Stokes' presence in the dugout is expected to provide valuable guidance and motivation to the players. His extensive experience in high-pressure situations will be an asset as the Superchargers aim to build momentum this season.

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Stokes has represented the Northern Superchargers briefly, playing two games in 2021 and three in 2024. His 2024 campaign was cut short due to a serious hamstring injury that sidelined him for the rest of the summer, including key Test series where Ollie Pope took over captaincy duties. As of now, the Superchargers have made a winning start to their 2025 season, defeating Welsh Fire by eight wickets. Zak Crawley starred with an unbeaten 67 and some sharp fielding, earning him the Player of the Match award.

England and India draw series 2-2

Ben Stokes had a commendable outing in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, delivering strong performances both as a captain and a player. He played a crucial role with the bat, stepping up during challenging situations to stabilize England’s innings on multiple occasions. With the ball, Stokes showed great endurance, bowling extended spells to support the pace attack. His all-round contribution was vital in keeping England competitive throughout the series. Stokes demonstrated his leadership skills under pressure, guiding his team effectively in closely fought encounters.

In total, Stokes scored 304 runs across seven innings and picked up 17 wickets in eight innings, showcasing his value as a premier all-rounder. His ability to contribute consistently with both bat and ball highlighted his significance in the team. However, he was rested for the final Test at The Oval to manage his workload. England went on to lose that match by just six runs, underlining how much they missed his presence in a closely contested series finale.

The third match of The Hundred 2025 was played at Headingley, Leeds, where Northern Superchargers faced Welsh Fire. Home captain Harry Brook, back from international duty, chose to bowl first, expecting the pitch to get better for batting later. Zak Crawley returned to open the innings, joined by Adil Rashid, while the team also had Mohammed Amir, Imad Wasim, and David Miller. Welsh Fire had Steve Smith making his debut.

Bairstow and Smith gave the visitors a strong start, adding 62 runs in 37 balls. Bairstow was in fine touch, scoring 42 from 23 balls with seven fours. But after his wicket, the Superchargers kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Welsh Fire lost their way and could only manage 143/9.

Crawley and Malan started the chase in style, racing to 60 runs in the first 30 balls. Malan scored 41 before getting out, while Crawley played some classy shots to bring up his fifty. Brook came in and hit his very first ball for six. Crawley stayed unbeaten on 67 and Brook on 25, as the Superchargers won by eight wickets with 11 balls to spare.

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Rishabh Pant’s courageous innings on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford drew widespread praise, including a heartfelt message from his sister, Sakshi Pant. Despite suffering a fractured right toe on Day 1 while attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes, Pant displayed remarkable grit by returning to bat. With India already missing his services behind the stumps, Dhruv Jurel took over wicketkeeping duties as announced by the BCCI, Pant’s decision to contribute with the bat showcased his determination and resilience during a high-stakes match against England.

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Pant walked in at No. 8 to a loud reception from the Manchester crowd after Shardul Thakur’s dismissal. Resuming on his overnight score of 37 from 48 balls, the left-handed batter pushed on to complete his 18th Test half-century. He ended with a valiant 54 from 75 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes. His fighting spirit, despite the injury, served as an inspiration and underlined his value to the Indian Test side in challenging conditions.

“Zakhmi hoon, magar khel raha hoon. Kyunki haar maanna meri fitrat mein nahi.” (Despite being injured, I am playing. Because giving up is not in my nature), Sakshi Pant posted on Instagram.

England trail India by 133 in the ongoing ENG vs IND 4th Test

At the close of play on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, England finished strongly at 225/2 in 46 overs, trailing India by 133 runs. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett gave England a flying start, putting up a commanding 166-run partnership. Crawley scored an aggressive 84 off 113 balls before falling to Ravindra Jadeja, while Duckett followed shortly after with a fluent 94, caught by substitute Dhruv Jurel off debutant Anshul Kamboj, who picked up his maiden Test wicket. England's top order looked in complete control on a batting-friendly surface.

Following the dismissals, Ollie Pope and Joe Root steadied the innings, ending unbeaten on 20 and 11 respectively. The Indian bowling attack struggled to maintain pressure, with Siraj and Thakur going wicketless and expensive. Bumrah remained economical, but lacked breakthroughs. England capitalized on India’s ineffective bowling to set up a solid foundation heading into Day 3. With Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, and a deep batting lineup yet to come, the hosts are well-positioned to push for a first-innings lead.

India were ultimately bowled out for 358 in the first innings of Anderson-Tendulkar 2025 4th Test. The highlight of the inning belonged to Rishabh Pant, who returned to bat with a dominant fractured toe, scoring a test half-century which lifted the spirits of the team as the England bowlers, led by the captain Ben Stokes, continued to apply pressure. Stokes was the standout bowler for England with five wickets to end India's innings. In response, runs came aplenty for the openers. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett both made fifties as they put together a partnership of 166 to get England off to a great start. Both men did not convert to hundreds, but ensured that at Stumps, England was 225/2 and only 133 runs behind with 8 wickets in hand.

The Indian bowlers did not create much pressure throughout the day, tended to lack control, and did not take regular wickets or dry up the run scoring. The debutant Anshul Kamboj made his first test wicket against Duckett. Ravindra Jadeja registered the other wicket against Crawley. Ollie Pope (20*) and Joe Root (11*) batted out the remaining deliveries. With things clearly in favour of England, if India areto get a grip on the test and retain hope in this series, they will require a much improved performance with the ball on Day 3.

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England seized control on Day 2 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester, continuing their dominance in the five-match series where they currently lead 2-1. India resumed play from their overnight score of 264/4 but failed to build momentum as wickets fell regularly.

Rishabh Pant most 50-plus scores by an Indian wicketkeeper in a Test series

Rishabh Pant continued his stellar run in the ongoing series by scoring a composed 54 off 75 deliveries, featuring three fours and two sixes. This knock marked his third half-century of the series, adding to the two centuries he has already registered. With five 50-plus scores in the series, Pant has been a consistent performer with the bat, standing out as a key contributor for India in the middle order. His ability to counterattack under pressure has made a significant impact in this hard-fought contest between India and England.

Pant’s latest fifty takes him to a historic milestone,  he now holds the record for the most 50-plus scores by an Indian wicketkeeper in a single Test series. He surpassed legends like MS Dhoni and Farokh Engineer, who had each scored four 50-plus knocks in a series. Dhoni achieved this feat twice, against Australia in 2008/09 and England in 2014, while Engineer managed it against England in the 1972/73 series.

Rishabh Pant most Test runs in a series by a wicketkeeper in England

Rishabh Pant has been in outstanding form throughout the ongoing series, anchoring India's middle order with remarkable consistency. Batting at number five, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 479 runs from seven innings at an impressive average of 68.42. His aggressive yet calculated approach has made a significant difference for India, especially in pressure situations. Pant’s ability to counterattack has not only steadied the innings but also helped build momentum at crucial stages of the matches, proving why he’s one of the most valuable assets for Team India in red-ball cricket.

With this prolific run, Pant has now set a new benchmark for wicketkeepers in Test cricket played in England. He surpassed former England wicketkeeper Alec Stewart, who had previously held the record with 464 runs in a series against South Africa back in 1998. Additionally, Pant now leads an elite list that includes England’s Jamie Smith, who has scored 415 runs in the current series, and Jonny Bairstow, who had 387 runs against Sri Lanka in 2016. Pant's historic performance highlights his dominance and vital contribution to India’s campaign in challenging English conditions.

Second-highest opening partnership for England against India at Manchester

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett provided England with a commanding start on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. The openers were in fine form, with Duckett scoring a brisk 94 and Crawley contributing a composed 84. Together, the duo stitched a 166-run stand for the first wicket, laying a strong foundation for England's reply to India's first-innings total. Their aggressive yet controlled batting kept the Indian bowlers at bay, frustrating the visitors and helping England end the day in a strong position.

This 166-run opening partnership is now the second-highest for England against India in Tests at Manchester. The record for the highest opening stand at this venue still belongs to Graham Gooch and Michael Atherton, who put together an impressive 225-run partnership in 1990 against the same opposition. Crawley and Duckett’s effort not only set the tone for the innings but also etched their names among England’s top-performing opening duos at Old Trafford.

Most runs for India in WTC

Rishabh Pant has now become the leading run-scorer for India in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter surpassed Rohit Sharma’s tally of 2716 runs, achieving this milestone in just 38 matches and 67 innings. Pant currently has 2731 runs at an average of 43.34, including six centuries and 16 half-centuries. His consistency and aggressive style of play have made him a vital asset in India’s middle order, especially in challenging overseas conditions.

Pant has also gone past former captain Virat Kohli, who scored 2617 runs from 46 matches in the WTC cycle. Among active Indian players, Shubman Gill is the closest to Pant with 2512 runs to his name. Pant’s rise to the top of India’s WTC run charts underlines his impact and growing stature in Test cricket. With several important matches ahead, the southpaw will aim to continue his rich vein of form and strengthen his record even further.

Shubman Gill, the captain of India, displayed a fierce attitude on Day 3 of the third Test at Lord's, when he accused the England opener Zak Crawley of wasting time. Crawley went down clutching his hand towards the end of the day, and Gill didn't like this and burst into the England batter's face and gave him some word action as well. The tense moment escalated, prompting Ben Duckett to step in and calm things down as tempers flared during the final over.

Reacting to the incident, former England batter Jonathan Trott offered sharp criticism of Gill’s behavior, drawing comparisons to ex-India captain Virat Kohli. In a chat with broadcaster JioStar, Trott said, “A little bit of gamesmanship—and for me, we don't know what went on when England was fielding, whether they were dishing it out. But I didn't like the acting from Shubman Gill. As a captain, you set the tone, and as I have said before, pointing fingers and getting confrontational feels reminiscent of a previous captain, who used to get in the opposition's face. That is not what the game should be about.”

Trott acknowledged the competitiveness of Test cricket but urged players, especially captains, to maintain composure. “I am all for being competitive and tough on the field, but sometimes you have got to rise above it,” he said. Still, the former England player admitted the drama adds spice to the contest: “That said, it certainly sets up a fascinating day tomorrow.”

Praise for Rahul and Pant; Warning Ahead of Day 4

Shifting focus to the cricketing action, Trott lauded KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for their impressive performances in the first innings. “Just the way they put the bad balls away—it was impressive… they knew how to defend, played good, solid shots, and picked up singles when available. But the key was putting away the bad deliveries,” he noted, calling them quality players who know how to weather pressure.

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Looking ahead to Day 4, Trott emphasized the importance of surviving the new ball spell from Jasprit Bumrah. “England will have to see off the new ball early… They must ensure Bumrah doesn't get into a rhythm—playing straight and tight will be key,” he warned. Trott noted the weather was expected to be fine and predicted a full day of high-stakes cricket, adding that England would need clear plans to counter some of the threats from India’s bowling attack.