Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets Fantasy Cricket Preview: Best Picks & Prediction — The Hundred 2026 Match 14
Manchester Super Giants take on Trent Rockets in The Hundred 2026 at Old Trafford on July 31, 2026, with play starting at 11:00 PM IST. MSG arrive with 2 wins from their last 3, TR with 2 from 3. Ben Duckett is the form pick of the two squads with 176 runs in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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TR posted 140/4 (17.2/20 ov, target 138) and then bowled out MSG to win. TR won by 6 wickets. Finn Allen was the standout batter, scoring 72 off 35 balls. Craig Overton led the bowling attack with 3/23. Finn Allen was named Player of the Match.
MSG have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 187.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Manchester Super Giants are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Trent Rockets are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Key Players to Watch
Jos Buttler brings 169 runs in 3 matches to this fixture for MSG, averaging 99 fantasy points a game and with a best of 158.
Sonny Baker has 5 wickets in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026, averaging 59 fantasy points a game and with a best of 79.
96 runs in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Tim Seifert one of MSG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 58.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 110.
Liam Dawson brings 15 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for MSG, averaging 57 fantasy points a game and with a best of 127.
Ben Duckett has 176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026, averaging 100.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 141.
120 runs in 3 matches in The Hundred 2026 makes Tom Banton one of TR's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 76.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 134.
Calvin Harrison brings 12 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for TR, averaging 62.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 94.
Mitchell Santner has 14 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026, averaging 57.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 104.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 100.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
169 runs in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 99 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
169 runs in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 99 points a game — a high-floor pick.
5 wickets in 3 matches for MSG in The Hundred 2026 at 59 points a game — a high-floor pick.
176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 100.3 points a game — a high-floor pick.
120 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 76.7 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In The Hundred 2026, Liam Dawson has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 57-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
In The Hundred 2026, Mitchell Santner has already posted a single-match best of 104 fantasy points against a 57.7-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
This XI leans 7-4 towards TR, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge — Ben Duckett takes the armband, so if TR are rolled over cheaply your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one TR middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.
Match Trivia
The highest individual score at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 is Jos Buttler's 90 off 50 balls.
The best bowling figures at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 are Liam Dawson's 3/15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets?
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
Who should be captain for Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets in fantasy cricket?
Ben Duckett is the top captain pick, with Jos Buttler as vice-captain. 176 runs in 3 matches for TR in The Hundred 2026 at 100.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Old Trafford?
MSG have played 1 match here in The Hundred 2026, averaging 187.
When is Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets?
Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets is scheduled for July 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM IST, Old Trafford.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets?
No completed head-to-head meetings between MSG and TR are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets been performing recently?
Manchester Super Giants are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high. Trent Rockets are in strong recent T20 form (2W in their last 3) — confidence will be high.
Who is a good differential pick for Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets?
Liam Dawson (MSG) — In The Hundred 2026, Liam Dawson has already posted a single-match best of 127 fantasy points against a 57-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets?
The highest individual score at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 is Jos Buttler's 90 off 50 balls. The best bowling figures at Old Trafford in The Hundred 2026 are Liam Dawson's 3/15.
What's a good fantasy XI for Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Tim Seifert, Craig Overton, Lewis Gregory, Calvin Harrison, Sonny Baker, Mitchell Santner, Liam Dawson, Finn Allen. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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