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Trent Rockets host London Spirit at Trent Bridge, with both sides looking for their first win of the season after losing their openers. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two TR vs LS fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 10.30 PM IST, a 5.00 PM start in Nottingham.
TR vs LS Match Details
Match: Trent Rockets vs London Spirit, 8th Match, The Hundred Men 2026
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 10.30 PM IST | 5.00 PM local, UK
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV in India: Star Sports Network
Both Teams Are Still Looking For A Win
Trent Rockets lost their opener to Birmingham Phoenix in a high-scoring contest, falling short by 10 runs despite posting 204. London Spirit also lost their opener, going down to Manchester Super Giants by 7 wickets after being held to 131. Both sides will be keen to get their campaigns up and running here, with neither having picked up a point yet this season.
TR vs LS Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Spirit | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.350 | 0 |
| Trent Rockets | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.500 | 0 |
TR vs LS Head To Head
Trent Rockets lead the head to head 3 wins to 2 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, including a loss in their most recent meeting last season.
TR vs LS Squads
Trent Rockets: Sam Billings (c), Finn Allen (wk), Tom Banton, Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Ben Mayes, Louis Kimber, Ben Duckett, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Calvin Harrison, Dan Mousley, Ben Raine, Danny Briggs, Matt Henry, Mohammad Amir, David Payne, Bradley Currie, Ben Sanderson
London Spirit: Liam Livingstone (c), Zak Crawley, James Coles, Jamie Overton, Adam Zampa, Dewald Brevis, Jonny Bairstow (wk), David Willey, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Adam Hose, Tymal Mills, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Fisher, Kiran Carlson, Henry Crocombe
Trent Bridge Pitch Report: A Fairly Even Venue
Trent Bridge has hosted 20 matches in The Hundred, with sides bowling first winning 55 percent of the time against 45 percent for teams batting first, one of the more balanced venue trends in the competition. The average first innings score of 142 suggests a venue where a solid, well-paced total is usually enough to be competitive.
Trent Bridge venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 20 |
| Won batting first | 45% |
| Won bowling first | 55% |
| Average 1st innings score | 142 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 135 |
| Highest total | 181/4 by Trent Rockets vs MI London (as Oval Invincibles) |
| Lowest total | 98/8 by Manchester (as Originals) vs Trent Rockets |
| Highest chased | 151/4 by Trent Rockets vs MI London (as Oval Invincibles) |
| Lowest defended | 166/6 by Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets |
Pace and spin have been almost evenly matched at this ground, with 57 wickets to pace against 53 to spin across the last 10 matches.
Nottingham Weather Report For TR vs LS
Partly sunny conditions are expected, with humidity very high at around 90 percent and temperature close to 17.5°C. Rain chance is a notable 55 percent, so there is a real possibility of an interrupted match.
TR vs LS Probable Playing XIs
Trent Rockets (probable): Finn Allen (wk), Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Sam Billings (c), Tim David, Aneurin Donald, Mitchell Santner, Lewis Gregory, Craig Overton, Ben Raine, Matt Henry
London Spirit (probable): Zak Crawley, Dewald Brevis, James Rew, Liam Livingstone (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Adam Milne
Key Player Battles
Tim David vs London Spirit’s death bowlers: David’s finishing power was a key part of Trent Rockets’ high total in the opener, and how David Willey and Matthew Fisher handle him at the death could shape the whole match.
Liam Livingstone vs Trent Rockets’ bowling attack: Livingstone’s power against a varied Rockets attack led by Mitchell Santner and Craig Overton sets up an early contest that could shape London Spirit’s innings.
Adam Zampa vs Trent Rockets’ top order: Zampa’s leg-spin gives London Spirit control in the middle overs, and early wickets against Finn Allen and Tom Banton would go a long way toward breaking Trent Rockets’ slow start to the season.
TR vs LS Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Liam Livingstone (C), Ben Duckett (VC), Tim David
All Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Craig Overton
Bowlers: David Willey, Adam Zampa, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher, Ben Raine
Livingstone is captain on the back of his power at the top of the order, and Duckett takes the vice-captaincy as one of the format’s most consistent batters. Santner and Overton cover the all-round bases, and Willey and Zampa lead the bowling picks.
TR vs LS Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second TR vs LS fantasy team brings in Dewald Brevis and Aneurin Donald as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Finn Allen — differential
Batters: Liam Livingstone (C), Dewald Brevis (VC) — differential, Aneurin Donald — differential
All Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Jamie Overton
Bowlers: David Willey, Ben Sanderson — differential, Adam Zampa, Danny Briggs — differential
Brevis and Donald both offer upside without the ownership Duckett or David are likely to draw. Ben Sanderson and Danny Briggs are the wildcard bowling picks, both capable of a breakout performance for sides still searching for their first win.
Also Read: BP vs TR Fantasy Team, 4th Match: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
TR vs LS Match Prediction
Both teams go into this match under pressure to open their account after defeats in the opening round. Trent Rockets have Sam Billings’ title-winning captaincy experience and a batting line-up capable of big totals, while London Spirit counter with Livingstone’s power and a deep, well-rounded squad. This looks like it could go either way given how both sides’ openers played out, but Trent Rockets’ slightly stronger head to head record gives them a narrow edge.
FAQs
Q. When is the TR vs LS match?
A. Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting at 5.00 PM local time, which is 10.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch TR vs LS live in India?
A. The match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar.
Q. Who is Trent Rockets’ captain?
A. Sam Billings captains Trent Rockets.
Q. Who is London Spirit’s captain?
A. Liam Livingstone captains London Spirit.
Q. Have either team won a match yet this season?
A. No. Both Trent Rockets and London Spirit lost their opening matches.