Rovman Powell Leads Trent Rockets to Victory
In the 31st match of ‘The Hundred Men’s Competition,’ Trent Rockets faced Oval Invincibles in Nottingham on 14 August. Caribbean batsman Rovman Powell, known for his explosive batting in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals, delivered a match-winning performance. Chasing a target of 151 runs, Powell came in at number 5 and played a crucial innings of 45 runs from 27 balls. With a strike rate of 166.66, Powell hit 2 fours and 4 towering sixes, guiding his team to victory with six balls remaining. His powerful performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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Oval Invincibles Post 150 Runs
Oval Invincibles, after winning the toss, opted to bat first. They posted a total of 150 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 100 balls. Opener David Malan was the standout performer for Invincibles, scoring 53 runs from 43 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. Jordan Cox also made a significant contribution with an unbeaten 39 runs from 30 balls, while Will Jacks added 30 runs from 17 balls. Despite these efforts, the team could not set a challenging total.
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Trent Rockets Secure Win Despite Early Setbacks
Trent Rockets’ chase of 151 runs didn’t start well, but the middle order stabilized the innings. Tom Alsop (41 not out) and Rovman Powell (45) played key roles, helping the team reach the target in 94 balls with 4 wickets down. The Rockets’ bowling was also effective, with Sam Cook taking 2 wickets and Lewis Gregory adding 1 wicket. For Oval Invincibles, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Curran, Nathan Souter, and Will Jacks each took 1 wicket, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Powell and the Rockets from sealing the win.
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